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Gday all Ok. im a newb when it comes to the psychology side of business, investing, life. I used to think that the motivational speakers and posters were just spruikers and a bit of willywaggle. I never really appreciated the power behind it all! A lot of posts and comments on SS are...

Hi all, Just updating our map of places we've been tonight. Thought Id see who else gets around! We have a 100 series landcruiser and have been moving around since 2009. Mostly following work to get the next spot! We did just have a tent but now an old caravan to keep us going now that we...

Hi All, What are the thoughts on buying in a location that is convenient? I understand its all about the numbers and the plan, but if there is some compromise is it worth a go? (Its not a total gamble!) We are in Northam for around 6 months and starting to suss the area out. For those that...

I know there are heaps of threads to buy big and build portfolios but what about the person that doesn't have the property bug or interest to build a large portfolio. What's the plan if they did want to invest though. A mate doesn't have much interest in property but commented that he would...

Hi all, My wife and I have been on the road for a few years with work but this year we are having a go with her working, me stay at home dad. What can we claim come tax time We were in Qld but now travelled to the west coast. Part of the most recent contract included 900 towards fuel and...

Gday all When it comes to damages from tenants and an amount as compensation for repairs is required, where it's not a simple fix or replace. How do you or your property managers come up with a value? Tenants are just vacating and have scratched the floor boards, which were sanded and...

Gday all I know there a number of handy people online. Any one with experience or good info in regards to sprucing up old furniture? I picked up an old wardrobe, 1930s era and going to sand back and paint. It's notvaluable or an antique so was thinking of painting white. But the guys I got...

http://mininglink.com.au/story/surat-basin-to-boom Anyone jumping on board or been following this? Seems like tough times for a lot of Towns out that way, this could get people out of the red plus maybe some new blood out there

Gday all, As I see a lot of threads are going for Brisbane south - Logan etc and Brisbane north - strathpine and north along the new rail line. Whats happening out west?? Around say Ipswich? Looking to purchase an IP house and I am looking <$300k with good CF and good CG in the short...

Gday guys, Family members have an issue coming up need to borrow some money. They are not investing or investors, PPOR only. It is needed for building repairs to their property. With the following scenario how would they go borrowing ~$200k Age: 58 x 2 married couple PPOR: $1.2m...

Are there likely to be a flood of properties hit the market after cyclone Marcia tearing through? I know there are still a lot of properties without power and severe damage but after the Brisbane floods and other natural disasters is there a lot of properties for sale shortly after or is...

What are people thoughts about this article? http://mobile.news.com.au/finance/money/nsw-greens-announce-plan-to-stop-rising-rental-prices/story-fnagkbpv-1227211270577 Can some one offer to give the greens a lesson in how the economy works Please move the thread as required

G'day guys Just going through my photos and thought I'd share some of the photos of a reno I completed a year ago at our PPOR (currently rented) Ill find the figures also.

Hi all! I am ready to jump in and buy! Jump in the smart way though. I have a property which is currently rented out but we plan to move back in, in the next few months. I have owned it for 10 years and rented on and off between moving for work. in 2013 we renovated and increased the value...

I hope so cause i might be one! Currently I'm a stay at home dad but I've had my run and time to get back to work. I've got 10 years construction experience, mainly project engineering but more I'm looking for a change.With a family filtering work around the country isn't really ideal. I have...

Just wondering how many people come across this site with questions about getting into investing or buying that first IP I'm sure there are lots of people itching to get a whole heap of properties under their belt but how many visitors return with the goods. I hope to be the one to look back...

Gday all, What is the best way to borrow with no consistent income? A have packed up our house to travel around the country. My wife wool be earning the main big bucks and getting us accom. She is a rural and remote midwife. The pay is really good plus accom included, how've it is contract...

Hi All, Im new to the forum but have been lurking for a while. Its a great place to learn heaps from the experts! To add my bit I have photos of our recent bathroom reno. This is our PPOR. We are also in the middle of a small extension - extra living area plus new kitchen. It is a 3...