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Anyone had any experience painting internal floor tiles. I know there are several products on the market but I am concerned about the slip factor and wear and tear (rental)

I accidentally came across some land which was too good to pass up. In fact, I bought 2 allotments (not yet settled contract signed in Jan 2003) with the express intention of building rentals on both. However, due to several family members taking ill, I am now considering selling one of the...

Hi Geri I attended Geoff and Paul's seminar last year. I believe they are using a new hands-on style this time around so cannot comment on that. If I can come away from any seminar with at least 1 GREAT idea, several possible GREST ideas and a couple of maybe GREAT ideas, then I think I...

Checked previous QS threads but did not find any reference to the following: Do QS actually go on-site to complete dep schedule? Just had a quote from a QS and all they do is send me a checklist (tick and flick) and complete dep schedule from that. Sounds just like the building / pest...

Guys I have always purchsed houses, but for personal reasons I need to purchase a unit asap. I have located a 2 bed unit for $132,000. Complex has 51 units in all and a swimming pool. The complex appears well maintained, has security and the unit is spacious - which was a big surprise...

Scenario: It looks like I might have a full-time job (my first in 18 years - I usually contract) on the Gold Coast. We currently live in BrisVegas. Instead of paying "dead rent" or rushing in to buy a house on the GC, I thought we could purchase an apartment in my husband's name and...

Thanks Thanks to all who replied. Some great info and additonal resources. Many thanks Joanne L.

Hi all and what an absolutely beautiful day it is in BrisVegas!! Can anyone give me some advice about renting an investment property as student accommodation. Specifically: 1. Are there special state or federal requirements such ratio of bathrooms to bedrooms, commual kitchen, communal...

I noted recently a suggestion on this forum about buying property in the USA. My husband is American and holds Aust Citizenship and I am Australian and hold USA resident alien status. My husband is also entitled to a Vet loan in the USA for $US27,500. Has anyone purchased property in the...

I need some strategies for sourcing a property - because I don't drive! THE PROBLEM: I have been looking for another investment property for the past 4-6 months. Every time I locate a "prospective" property, via the internet or local newspaper, the property is already sold or under...

Thanks to all who responded so quickly to my post and confirmed my fears. You just can't beat that old "GUT feeling"... too bad it didn't kick in prior to signing the contract. On the postiive siide, I have learnt more in 2 days then I have in the past 6 months attending seminars, reading...

I already have one investment property which was formally our family home. We upgraded 3 years ago. Both homes have substantially appreciated in value since then. I have been looking for the last 4 months to acquire a second investment property and in fact have signed a contract to purchase...