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    Somersoft Seminar

    Now getting very depressed, I stalled the updates from the C.D. that Ian gave to us and still not seeing any of the bells and whistles / calculator etc that was mentioned today. Maybe if Ian is reading this 'how about some HELP please' please please:( :( :(
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    Somersoft Seminar

    More dissapointment!!!! I've just gone in to view my version of P.I.A.per and it dosn't contain all the sections that Ian and Jan spent explaining to all of us today IE; Graphics,Calculator,Home Loan,Wealth Builder etc etc I'm sure she said that the items disscussed were in P.I.A. Per and Pro.
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    Somersoft Seminar

    Had a great day with Ian & Jan in Sydney today with plenty of info available including the P.I.A. softwarwe. However I did come away with some mixed thoughts. I felt the presenters assumed that most people had a good idea how to use the P.I.A. software. To me some of the P.I.A. segment...
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    Boom & Doom reporting - The Journalist perspective

    I'm sure there is something very interesrting to read in that thread. But i would need to take my annual leave and long service together to get through it. Leave it with me
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    Home Price Guide. Money down the drain

    An update to my post. After my discussion with the a person at home price guide, I have now received a $25.00 refund, so i am only half as angry now. Steve
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    Home Price Guide. Money down the drain

    www.homepriceguide.com.au Australian property Monertors
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    investment club

    Thats what I love about this forum. You couldn't buy the info you get here on the forum Thanks to everyone that contributes and makes this forum so successful Regards Steve
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    Help! Easy PIA question

    Hi nuffy I'm no expert but I do have P.I.A I do believe that the tax situation does change when the properties are combined Regards Steve
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    Anyone have property in Cairns??

    Hi Phanton Thank you (and everyone) for your info on this thread I have been reading A.P.I. Magazine and they suggest that Edmonton has had a Minus Growth of -12%, thats a bit of a worry. Do you think that is correct?? Also is Mt Sheridan between Edmonton and Cairns?? Steve
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    Home Price Guide. Money down the drain

    Hi everyone, I purchased an Home Price Guide for $49.00. I am very disapointed in the report. It's extremely very basic. I needed to compare units and houses in an area that I am looking to buy my next I.P. I feel the information supplied is inadequate to make a satisfactory dicission...
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    Anyone have property in Cairns??

    I'm looking to buy an I.P. in Cairns. I have been offered the following 1. Serviced apartment at Central 2 B.R $ 270.000. Rent ??(not sure) OR 2. 3 B.R. house $219.000. rent approx $280. Anybody have properties there they might like to post some info and advice eg. capital growth city /...
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    Buying a unit for an investmetn

    Hi JoanneL I'm always a bit worried when a complex has so many units (51) and a swimming pool / lifts etc. It just increases the strata levies / ongoing expenses etc Regards Steve
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    Landlord Insurance

    I use R.E.I. Insurance Brokers (02)96830950 Thier premium is $280.00 The good thing about this policy is the rent default by the tenant is 15 weeks, some other policies only have approx 6 weeks so watch out for that Regards Steve
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    Looking for valuer for sunshine coast QLD

    Hi everyone Can anybody recommend a good valuer that does the sunshine coast in QLD. I'm looking at a unit there for my next I.P. Thanks for you help Steve
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    negative gearing info

    I saw this section in LATEST PROPERTY NEWS and thought there's some truth in this. The Real Estate Institute of Australia has voiced strong opposition to a call to the Government by the Australian Council of Social Services to curb negative gearing on property and revisit Capital Gains Tax to...
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    "Neg. Gearing, Some Advice"

    From: Steve B I read the following somewhere and it made a lot of sense to me,as i have been in this situation, so i thought i should share it with anybody who's interested. "A seminar or a real estate agent advises you to buy an investment property, makes it sound easy, tells you the Tax man...
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    Insurance Prior to Settlement

    Reply: 1 From: Steve B One that know of is R.E.I. Insurance Brokers Their fee is $280.00. They are in Parramatta Sydney Phone (02) 9683 0950 Steve
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    positive gearing

    Reply: 3 From: Steve B From my personal experience, (See my recent post on WARNINGS TO OTHER NEWBIES 6/5/02) . My advice would be, if you are unable to get a start in I.P's unless you use NegGear, have a go, BUT, be very careful, it's not as good as it appears. My honest opinion would be to...
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    Warning to other newbies

    Reply: 3.1 From: Steve B Adam. AFTER tax deductions are taken into consideration. Steve
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    Warning to other newbies

    Reply: 2.2 From: Steve B GoAnna. The first thing. I would not believe anything that I was told from someone selling the property and believe more in the absolute worst case scenario. I also received some really bad advice from my mortgage manager. Where he said that I could borrow up to...
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