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Howdy all, Was wondering if anyone on this forum has headed north to Gladstone, Surat Basin etc to join the gold rush. I have a mate who has recently arrived in Gladstone and says they are desperately short of workers and talk of big $$$ on offer everywhere. Would like to hear your...

Hey guys and girls, Does anyonbe out there know what is involved in becoming a professional skipper/captain? I know thats a rather large question with a million different types of vessels out there but where could one find out information? Thanks Slingshot

Hi Guys and Gals, I remeber reading about a mortgagee auction website that lists all mortagee auctions. Do any of you kind people out there in Somersoft land happen to know it. Many thanks Slingshot

Hi all, Below is Bill Zheng's latest newsletter for those that don't recieve it directly. An interesting read I thought. ___________________________________________________________ "How Do You Find Value In Any Real Estate Market? Welcome to this month’s newsletter. Albert...

Hi All, Im currently working in India and have a few days break and would like to head on down to Goa for 4 days for a nice chilled out break. I have not been to Goa previously. Want to sit by the pool and lay on the beach and preferably somewhere with a few nice bars around. Can...

Hi SS'sters, I haven't posted for quite a while but would really appreciate some help with this one. I have just this afternoon recieved a phone call from some really close friends of mine and they are extremely distressed. Actually in tears. They are both 60+ and not exactly flush with...

Hi all, Currently down in Sydney and happened to be to a chatting to a friend who has just purchased a half million dollar unit in Harboard (freshwater). He described the process leading up to the sale and I thought it sound dubious to say the least although I am not familiar with the...

Hi all, I would like input from anyone that has done similar or just thoughts regarding risk etc. I have been looking at a property that has some problems. Fundamentally the property is good in all aspects except appearance and it needs could do with a few minor adjustments to the floor...

Searched and couldn't find the answer I needed. Are there still any 90%+ no docs products at all? If so what IR and probably more importantly break costs? Short termish...6 months Just stumbled on a deal which I think may be good as trading stock Thanks Slingshot

Hi all, Has anyone had experience with the 'Positive Real Estate' group? I have just booked in for a 'free information' night on the Gold Coast. I am hoping that it is not just another hard sell as. I did do a search for "Positive Real Estate" on SS but unfortunately no results. Any...

Hi All, I need a depreciation schedule done for a house on the Gold Coast. Can anybody recommend a good, reasonably priced, quantity surveyor on the Gold Coast? My last guy great and cheap and he was a dead ringer of Colonel Sanders. It was worth getting him around just for that...

Hi all, Quick question. Just about to rent out my PPOR. It is virtually brand new due to extensive reno's. I will obviously be claiming rent received as income. Should I get a depreciation schedule done up for tax purposes as with an IP? Or are there no benefits as it is essentially my...

Hi all, Is anybody noticing the stealthy evolution of "our ABC" into what I have now termed "your BBC"? Our 'supposed' national broadcaster, the ABC, seems to air an enormous amount of BBC content and it appears to multiplying like bacteria. There is no doubt that it is often quality...

Howdy, I posted a while back regarding 'Robbie' (the dog) that we rescued from a rental property. You'll all be glad to know that Robbie is alive, happy and very well indeed. I wish I could say the same for my lawn. Any tips or tricks to stop Robbie taking a dump on every possible...

A quick question for the mods, I have recently started a new position in sales for a major company in Queensland. We mainly service builders developers as well as products for reno's and one off building projects, probably very handy for many on this forum. Am I allowed to post regarding...

Hi all, We have just inherited a beautiful border collie/ shepherd cross (i think) from a rental property. He was very neglected and very sad but we've nursed him back to health, fed him up and I've been running and swimming with him daily and he has, surprisingly, come up a million bucks and...

Hi all, Does anybody know what Bill Zheng will be on about in his upcoming round of seminars? If you do could you please share it with us. Thanks Slingshot

Hi all, Just got word that RAMS will again be increasing their lending rate by .2%. The cut off time is 2pm today so if you are thinking about fixing rates with RAMS you might want to make the call before then. I received this info from a contact within RAMS so I assume he has his facts...

Hi all, I haven't posted for a while, just a bit busy I think. Hope you're all well. There has been a small disaster close to home and I wonder if anyone has any suggestions. Someone close to me (who is a licensed pm) has done a very silly thing. Out of the goodness of her heart she...

Hi All, I have a brand new kitchen for sale. Beautiful white metailc 2 pac, stone benchtops and large island bench. Pull out wire pantry, its very cool but I can't use it right now. I picked it up at auction for $5800 and looking for around that figure. Anyone interested? I'm on...