Recent content by Ski-bum

thanks Redwing for pointing out. oh dear that's what baby brain does... I've not had more than 3 hrs sleep in the last 6 weeks :o

That time of the year again. https://www.ato.gov.au/forms/payg-withholding-e-variation/ Doesn't seem to work for me in Chrome browser, only IE. Anyone else have this issue?

I'm not sure what your mortgage broker is referring to as 'debt recycling strategy' as this usually involves more than one loan, ie. PPOR and IP. It sounds like he is suggesting a 'pay down debt strategy'...?? What you have outlined sounds on the ball for your future plans. IO at 80% LVR, with...

I'm in management in the public health system - nominally 8-4.30 (40 hrs/week) with ADO every 4 weeks. But probably more like 45 hrs/week. My husband is engineer in private industry - his 'hours' are also nominally 8-4.30. However usually works 45-50 hrs/week. Exceptions are when there are...

What is your reason for renovating? eg. for cashflow (increasing rent), equity reval or to attract better quality tenants?

Sorry to hear that one of your parents is critically ill, and it is likely a very emotional and stressful time for you and your family. As suggested, if cashflow is not an issue, why not outsource your portfolio management again so that you can use this time to spend with the family...

http://propertymentorblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/02/10-signs-youre-a-property-addict/ I'm sure everyone can relate to most of these, especially number 7 :)

INVSTOR Geoff's solving is spot on - does it make sense to you to understand and explain the concept to your daughter now? If not, my sequence of working out is slightly different to Geoff's, but comes up with the same answer. 2(x+4)(x-3) =(2x+8)(x-3) = 2x^2-6x+8x-24 =2x^2+2x-24

...back to the original question :) You've done very well for 25, keep up the good work! By my calculations, you have a $1M portfolio @ 40% LVR, returning $1030 rent/week. Therefore you should be quite positively geared? With that much equity available and cashflow from properties, you...

I have a feeling it's for a PPOR?

We bought in Nundah in 2010. Back then there were similar thoughts of things moving...but last time I checked (was up in Brissie early last year), not much had moved in Nundah. Talking about 2 bedder units. Can anyone on the ground up there update on Nundah?

Absolutely not. And that's what my husband keeps reminding me :D I have enough trouble keeping our 2 bedroom house clean and in order, let alone a much bigger place. Both of us grew up in small houses sharing bedrooms with siblings until about 15. So we could argue our current place would be...

Someone enlighten me...what do kids do besides draw on the walls? Am I missing something here? :eek:

Yes I think when we cross that bridge of needing more space, this'll need to be part of the calculations. The only thing is that our area doesn't have many 4 bedroom houses for rent at all (not when I've looked periodically on RE.com).

Yes that's what prompted this thread. We have probably just peaked at our earning capacity as a couple (both working full time) and now will drop to 1 income, albeit the higher one, for 12 months. Then likely part-time for me in the foreseeable future depending on how many kids etc.. We've...