PropertyInvesting.com | Miniman | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/miniman/activity/ Activity feed for Miniman. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:03:02 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 9c4731fbeaa655140b7f0ce55d8dc457 Miniman replied to the topic My Orlando FL. property experience in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402024-my-orlando-fl-property-experience/#post-4637105 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:15:40 +0000 Ok i have had some sleep now, i was literaly still travelling back and 40 hour journey with little sleep makes one a bit cranky. Perth to Orlando are pretty much opposite sides of the globe.

We purchased the property mainly for my sister in law to rent. She struggles so we helped her out, she has a nicer property now than where she was for less…[Read more]

]]> 7502c02e465e9faab44ca1b99491c2da Miniman replied to the topic My Orlando FL. property experience in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402024-my-orlando-fl-property-experience/#post-4637097 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 08:48:31 +0000 And as I said I’m not here to debate tax matters. If you knew that was the case why not say it in your first post instead of trying to make yourself look all high and mighty now. You said nothing in your post except are you sure.

]]> d8d7fb3400801919958af5a05920783b Miniman replied to the topic My Orlando FL. property experience in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402024-my-orlando-fl-property-experience/#post-4637095 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:09:09 +0000 I guess it all depends on your individual situation. When you pay over $100k a year in tax you learn to love the words negative gearing. Don’t plan on holding the property for 20 years either, maybe 5 depends on the US economy. If prices go back to what they were in 5 years I have doubled my money, reduced my taxable income in the meantime and…[Read more]

]]> 80257114b24d3b1ea8b123eb43800d16 Miniman replied to the topic My Orlando FL. property experience in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402024-my-orlando-fl-property-experience/#post-4637093 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 03:22:56 +0000 On the subject of HOA fees be wary.  Some suburbs with high foreclosures and vacancies are charging existing owners more to make up for lack of regular owners all paying what they normally would.

]]> ea7f0074fa6cbfc66594f734e216cbd1 Miniman replied to the topic My Orlando FL. property experience in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402024-my-orlando-fl-property-experience/#post-4637092 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 03:17:28 +0000 Qlds007 wrote:
Are you sure about that Your trip over is a taxable deduction.CheersYours in Finance

Absolutely, whether the 1st trip is added to the cost of sale and then taken off a future capital gain or used as a deduction it comes off your tax somewhere down the line.  Confirmed by both the US and Aus accountants.  After that 1 trip each f…[Read more]

]]> 95f09ddda26d4cab6cae300d11ab5eb8 Miniman replied to the topic MyUSAProperty - Beware !!! in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401605-myusaproperty-beware/#post-4634567 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:39:19 +0000 Mate I have emailed you directly with no response.  I WANT TO BUY SOME PROPERTIES AND WOULD LIKE TO USE YOUR SERVICE

]]> 5d60c41807a7ab15d9420aee73fd33b7 Miniman replied to the topic MyUSAProperty - Beware !!! in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401605-myusaproperty-beware/#post-4634565 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:26:18 +0000 At least you guys get an answer, I have sent 2 emails saying i want to buy several properties and would like to meet with the Orlando office and had no reply.  Guess they must be busy enough without any new business.

]]> a38273216be6f06e9eab31af68dd4a42 Miniman replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/6/#post-4632884 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:09:48 +0000 The wife and I have been giving this a lot of thought over the last few days, condo v SFR. We have decided to go for just 1 condo close to the beach for our own future use and then the rest SFR. At the end of the day if they don’t make land anymore so for long term investment we feel SFR is the way to go.

Yes maintenance may be an issue but…[Read more]

]]> f647e703ec78a539cde2f3b862861838 Miniman replied to the topic Dymphnas USA investing course-is it worth it? in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401664-dymphnas-usa-investing-course-is-it-worth-it/#post-4634943 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:26:39 +0000 I will also be at the Perth seminar

]]> 2f9457b6e9bc0eef80443747b6ad2e1a Miniman replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Overseas Deals https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/4/#post-4632862 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:12:28 +0000 British Buyer wrote:
Hi JasonSounds like you're already sold on the Florida idea.  Can you give me (and any other readers) an idea of what you perceived the Orlando market to be like.  Ie. how cheap did things look?  Did you feel it was bottoming?I'm leaving China tomorrow, and will be in Miami on Wednesday.  I have no idea what to expect, oth…[Read more]

]]> f444c9a3bdfc61dfc8986df338a16ca7 Miniman replied to the topic MIAMI (ad)VICE in the forum Hi Steve Some awesome https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4401354-miami-advice/page/4/#post-4632854 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:26:51 +0000 Hi SteveSome awesome information you have posted in this thread, well done.  I have just purchased my 1st property in Orlando and will be heading over around the 15th of next month to close the deal.  I know it could be done from here (Perth) but we want to snap up a few more when we go over.We used our line of credit here in oz to finance e…[Read more]

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