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I see this referenced a lot, is there more to this than the fact you have to pay land tax?? We're about to hit the limit in QLD, but feel as though this is where CG could be in the next few years. Would you still buy there or would you look elsewhere to avoid land tax? Sorry, still have...

I'm sure this is not new information, but a good reminder. We got recommended 4 PMs when we were looking to rent out one of our places in QLD. All from reputable agencies, all with similar services, all highly recommended from people we know/trust. We got them all out to inspect the...

I'm sure this has been asked before so I apologise in advance that I can't find it. I'm looking for a good financial adviser preferably on the Gold Coast. Someone who is certified/registered, knows about property investment (among other investment strategies) and is not just going to push...

I'm looking for some advice on renovating for rental in Southport, QLD. I am helping with the renovation for a family member. It had a long term tenant that was a pain, so they have just got him out. It is a 2 bed, 1 bath, SLUG, air-conditioned with a back yard. I have some random...

I need some advice - sorry for the essay! I think I need a property investment mentor to help me grow my property investments. I am desperate to invest more in property, but I am paralysed. I haven't invested since 2008 and I made a decision 18+ months ago that I would re-start my investment...

Hi Everyone! I haven't invested since early 2008, but I am now in a position to start thinking about my next property. I feel very rusty as I haven't been in the market for 5 years and additionally I got a bit burnt during the downturn so have become more risk adverse. Current situation is...

I have a property that currently has tenants that are $2500 behind in rent (long story). I am just wondering if anyone has had any success getting a new PM to take on a property in a situation like this and what strategies you used? We have a PM who is ok on another property and are thinking...

Hi There! I currently self manage our 3 IP's but as I have moved interstate I am considering appointing a property manager... As such I have a few questions I am hoping you can answer or point me to the right place (I can't seem to find threads, but I'm sure there are some!!!)... Q1 - Can...

We have some new tenants in an IP who are always late with the rent and never give us forewarning, just make up excuses when we contact them about it being late. They have only been in the property for 4 weeks and have been late every single week so far. The first week we didn't chase for a...

Just had an AGM with our BC... Just wanted to vent and say I would have been better off slitting my wrists with a plastic spoon... What a load of BS, so many stupid rules that benefit no one and they get a hefty management fee for doing jack... oh and by the way they "guesstimate" the...

Hi All, We have 3 IP's all built pre-1985 and I am struggling with the Depreciation Schedules. I know that we can't depreciate the buildings, but understood that we could depreciate everything that has been added to the properties post 1985. Called up a few companies to come and do the...

Hi My wife and I have an IP(1) that we have just tenanted whereby the rental income is greater than the interest charged per month. In our other IP(2) whereby the rental payments are less than the interest charged, we have the rent paid directly into the mortgage account and we 'top-up' the...