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    another depreciation question

    another depreciation schedule question. had a reno done on a unit of mine. it was a rental before the reno and after. i have depreciation schedule from before and after. reno was total. as in everything was stripped out and replaced. do i write off the earlier things in the schedule (div 40...
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    reno almost finished

    Hi, hopefully a quick question. im having a unit of mine renovated. im interstate so its getting done by someone else. its almost done YAY!!! now do i need another depreciation schedule done? the reno removed everything and turfed. it was pretty much stripped back to plaster and...
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    Builders/Renovators in Bendigo

    Hi all, just a quick question to see if anyone has used a good builder/professional renovator in bendigo. i want/need to renovate a 2 bed 1 bath. anyone used someone good? cheers.
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    how to find a good lawyer?

    as the title suggests. i and i am sure many others have trouble trying to find a good lawyer/solicitor/conveyencer. how do you know good from bad? google searches only do so much and i dont really want to go around trying them all. so without getting recommendations how do you find a good one?
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    thinkings about solar panels

    just all a mush in my head at this stage. install solar panel on IP roof. could you get an increase in rent? will it depend on the size? what if the tennants actually make money from your solar? (unlikely but still a thought) what happens to the power you generate whilst the IP is vaccant...
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    conversion??

    just thinking about the floor plan of one of our IPs. its a little bit weird which i think is a bit of a sticking points when getting renters in. it is a 3 bed 1 bath. but the bathroom has 3 entrances. 1 from master bed, 1 from laundry and 1 from outside. im currently thinking about either...
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    how do you renovate from interstate?

    has anyone done it? ive been thinking about doing it but i believe i might be best to look up all the trades i need, then just organise it for when a lease expires. any suggestions? reno will be bathroom, kitchen and paint. maybe new flooring/electrical if im feeling generous.
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    what to buy CP under

    under what arrangement do you buy your CIPs? im assuming most have trusts and or companies set up. also any info that swayed you to make these choices? just trying to get my head around a few things now so i can start planning. cheers
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    how to divide up expenses?

    just would like to clear this up sooner rather than later. recently purcahsed 2 units (130 & 135k respectively) under 1 loan (220k). how do i divide up the interest? do i even divide up the interest? infact any purcahsing cost? anyone with any input is welcome! thanks guys (and gals)
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    PM discount

    Hi all, just thought i would post up here to remind everyone just to ask the question. i was going through my PM management contracts and gave them a call, asked if there is anything that they can do about it (discount wise) and they rang back an hour later knocking off 1%. so it doesnt hurt...
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    claiming travel expenses.

    just a quick question. ive recently brought two units and plan on carrying out renovations early next year. currently tennanted, 6month lease (when one expires, renovate, the other will be renewed for a further 6 months, then renovated). can i claim travel expenses? would the renovation be...
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    another redrawing question

    hi folks, yet another boring redraw question because i cant find the answers on here. scenario redraw say 10k from IP1, into normal bank account (that is linked to loan account), to use as some of the deposit for a new IP. will the ATO see this as personal use if it goes into noraml account...
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    how to find housing commision areas from interstate?

    Hi all, just a quick question about housing commision houses. is there a map or something out there that we are able to look at to see what areas in a suburb are housing commision? is there a way to determine the area without going thru it? thanks.
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    buying units

    Hi, first time poster and new to this forum. and a novice investor. just want to ask a few questions about buying a unit or two. what are the main questions that you would ask when looking at buying units? the one/s im looking at are free standing with shared driveway. thanks in advance.
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