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    Painting floor tiles

    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)
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    Buying and Selling LAND

    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...
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    Quantitiy Surveyors

    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...
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    Buying a unit for an investmetn

    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...
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    Buying Property in Partners Name Only - Other Partner Renting

    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...
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    Student Accommodation

    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...
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    Buying Property in the USA

    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...
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    Strategies for locating an IP

    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...
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    Getting that Bad investment feeling

    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...
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