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    It can't happen to me syndrome

    From: Sue J I am here to warn you that this Syndrome can get anyone, Short story... tenant not paid rent since Xmas IP broken into Dog living indoors (smells & stains on carpet apparently) list goes on. Went to tribunal today...& to top it off ...the agent put the fortnightly payment as a...
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    Messy neighbours

    Reply: 2.1.1 From: Sue J Thank you all...it has given me options where my property manager didn't seem to have any. I will let you know how I go. It is a shame it had to happen over the Christmas rush. Regards SueJ
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    Messy neighbours

    From: Sue J I was wondering if anyone could help me....I have an investment property that is not renting at the moment apparently because of the 4 cars (3 are just shells) in the yard next door. My agent has tried to find out if it is rented as well to then be able to ask the landlord to clean...
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    Warning ! Virus Activity from Forum Members

    Reply: 1 From: Sue J Sim, I can recommend Symantec as well. I do not have any association with them. I installed their program about 6 months ago & it is amazing how many virus's it has picked up via my email. I never realised how often it could happen. Nothing worse than a virus messing up...
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    Why negative gearing won't go

    Reply: 1.1.3.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 From: Sue J I remember a couple of years ago my accountant telling us one of the things the government was looking at was to keep neg gearing but not allowing claims for the first property. Subsequent properties could be claimed as neg geared though. Lets face...
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    Extended Vacancy

    Reply: 2.1.1 From: Sue J I received a letter yesterday from our agent on the Central coast. Luckily we haven't been effected (yet)...in part it goes like this... "There is an enormous vacancy rate on the CC due mainly to the amount of development which has occurred here." Seems the first...
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    Reality check folks

    Reply: 1 From: Sue J hmmm...thanks for that Eric. Are you speaking from personal experience? Let us in on some of your reasons. All your post did for me was make me laugh. How many wealthy people you know only own shares??? I think diversification is the answer. There is room for both shares...
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    software

    From: Sue J a vague question ...but can anyone recommend some software that will keep track of my IP's as well as a share portfolio? MYOB? I know Duncan has one for property but I was wanting one that I can use for both & then print out for tax time. All suggestions welcome. Regards SueJ
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    Depreciation for new townhouses

    Reply: 1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 From: Sue J So what you are saying is it is not worth getting for a property 25 yrs old that has had a little cosmetic surgery(ie paint & gardens) regards Sue
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    Depreciation for new townhouses

    Reply: 1.1.1.1 From: Sue J Another question....is it still viable to get a quantity surveyor in months or even years after the purchase of an IP? We weren't aware of them years ago. Thanks Sue
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    Surfers Paridise IP

    From: Sue J Now before you bag me hear me out... I was at Surfers on holidays & looked at some hotel apartments as an IP. Put the figures through PIA. What I would like is to hear from anyone who has had either experience in hotel apartments or IP's in Surfers. I realise the capital growth...
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    Business run from IP

    From: Sue J I will ask my accountant , solicitor , & insurance company but... my tenants want to run a day care centre from my IP. My initial reaction is NO WAY but I will check out everything first.I would like to know everyone else's opinion. I'll let you know what my accountant etc say...
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