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Property Investment Software (from $260 to $90)

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devank on 31/01/2013 - 12:17 propertyinvestmentsoftware.com.au (881 clicks)
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This is a Property Investment software. Generally they charge about $260 but they have 50% off sale finishing today. However I found the promo code on the web (URL should take it directly) which gives you additional $40.00 discount which makes it $90.00. If you can get tax deduction then you will be paying only about $60.00 which is not bad at all.

Features are taken from their website:
Made for the Australian property market
Multiple analysis scenarios
Choose between equity or cash
Built in depreciation calculator
10 year performance forecast reports
and graphs

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  • siraitken on 31/01/2013 - 12:38

    Has anyone used this software before?

    I am interested but would like other peoples opinions.

    • devank on 31/01/2013 - 12:46
      +1

      I used the trial version of PIA (http://www.somersoft.com.au/software.htm). PIA has been around for a long time and also widely used. So I would think PIA to be 'bug free'. PIA is kind of 'industry standard'.

      However discounted price for this product (and ease of use) made me buy this.

      Having said that I may still prefer my own Excel though :)

    • FirstNameLastName on 31/01/2013 - 12:49
      +1

      maybe ask/search the somersoft property forums.. heaps of investors there.
      also whirlpool

      • devank on 31/01/2013 - 12:57

        I would suggest whirlpool because the somersoft property forum and the PIA are related.

  • jv on 31/01/2013 - 13:30

    PIS is overrated…

    • devank on 31/01/2013 - 14:04

      Can you please explain your reasons?

  • xtanda on 31/01/2013 - 14:27
    +2

    Hi
    I think nobody really ever pay that RRP as their own website (the maker) already selling it at $129
    http://www.propertyinvestmentsoftware.com.au/buy.html

    And further discount is achieved with affiliate program to $89
    http://www.propertyinvestmentsoftware.com.au/affiliates.html
    (So the link above should be marked as affiliate link, then!)

    As property investor tough, PIA is really the "standard" - I mean bring the report to the bank they probably have a look at it.

    If it is just for calculate cashflow/future value/etc - as indicated above - your spreadsheet can do that - all formula is on the net if you do not know, some provide ready template. If you are serious, it is actually better to know how they come up (i.e: calculate) with the number.

    Well, the problem with custom spreadsheet or non-PIA program is that, you cannot really discuss/compare it with other which is usually uses the PIA.

    One other "fancy" software is POSH - but this is even more expensive than PIA
    http://www.supertech.com.au/POSH.htm

    Having said all of the above, pricewise - with similar functionality, $89 is a good price but probably not too much of a "bargain" as most buyer will pay pretty much that price.

    • devank on 31/01/2013 - 15:23

      I think the 'affiliate' discount is meant to take $40 away from their regular price. Their current 50% off is not a regular deal. It is supposed to finish by today but it may well be marketing technique. I don't think they expect people to use both!

    • davidl2 on 31/01/2013 - 16:18

      thanks for sharing

  • geoffs87 on 31/01/2013 - 16:35

    does this do anything excel and a keen eye can't do?

    • siraitken on 31/01/2013 - 16:50
      +2

      I doubt it can do anything excel can't as it merely programming basic formulas.

      But if you don't have the time & skill $89 may be worth it.

      I have the skill to run the same calculations as theirs and the abiltiy to customise it for my own purposes but I spent the $89 to consolidate my current spreadsheet without expending my time.

      Effectively you are forking out a few hours of pay to save multiple hours of work.

      • geoffs87 on 31/01/2013 - 17:11

        yeah makes sense. I built a similar calculator in excel for fun, does pretty much all the above mentioned stuff for me, but this program looks fancier, that will probably sell me to spend the $89!

    • devank on 31/01/2013 - 17:16

      Agree with Siraitken. I'm pretty good with Excel and do everything in Excel! Nothing beats the flexibility Excel offers. However, I'm not an accountant or tax agent so I can 'programme' only what I know. There is always a 'doubt'.

  • nimbin2k on 01/02/2013 - 01:11
    +1

    so this is only to test different scenarios of buying an investment property, and not a tool to manage one?

    • devank on 01/02/2013 - 20:55

      I don't think this software can be used to 'managing tool' but I think you can track capital costs though. I haven't played enough to answer that question fully.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/02/2013 - 08:17
    +1

    for testing/comparing different scenarios this probably isnt as good but its free: http://download.cnet.com/Free-Investment-Property-Calculator…

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