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Hi all Ive been shopping round for someone to resurface our bathtub (steel) I was told by Plumbers as well as some forum folks that it can be done for around $400.. Everyone I've called for a quote is asking $650-800!!! Can anyone recommend someone who will do a good price in Sydney...

Hi all I was just wondering.. do we need strata approval or anything to rip out carpet in an apartment and put in wooden floorboards? I've noticed that every apartment in our block that I have seen has carpet.. and very similar carpet. Would putting floorboards in the whole place be a...

Hi all, In a bit of a tricky situation.. We currently own an IP in Salisbury, Adelaide (owe $216k, but its probably worth around $260-$290.. unsure). We've owned it for approx 15 months. On a regular month we would be $300 or so out of pocket every month, but on a bad month, eg. bills...

Hi all, In 2005 we purchased a investment property for $44,000USD , spending close to $60,000 USD on agents fees, taxes, bills, insurance and misc items. (From those b*stards at Genesis REI) Over the years we did not see a cent of profit , in fact its a money pit. We have been forced...

hi all, Just wanted to get an opinion of wht people think of those kiosks/stands in shopping malls that are trying to sell IPs interstate? In sydney I've seen a few but never really thougt about it till now. The flashy stands with models and things on the table and say "$1000" deposit or...

Hi all, I currently own a poperty in Lockport, NY whihc I am looking to sell in order to fund my home purchase here. However I'm not having much luck with selling. I originally purchased it from Genesis REI several years ago and have listed it with their "For Sale By Owner" website and...

Hi all, I have a IP in the US, Lockport, NY state. I am currently trying to sell it to fund a purchase back here in Aus. Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with selling a US property? Who is good to go with? Right now I have a listing with Genesis on their FSBO site but its...

Hi all, What are some good areas within 10-15kms, maybe 20kms of the Brisbane CBD that have good potential for growth aswell as being popular with renters? (high 100ks to mid 200ks for townhouses) I have been thinking of the following and surrounds - fortitude valley - Mt Gravett -...

I hear this phrase so much, in books, from brokers, financiers.. etc Why do people say its better to borrow MORE money for investment purposes than to use more of your own ??? (and have more equity in a property as well as lower monthly repayments) Eg. I told my my mortage broker I want...

Hi all, What is the difference between a PROPERTY MANAGER and a REAL ESTATE AGENT ? What sort of services do they cover? Does a PM handle maintenance and looking after renovation processes and all that or is that all up to the owner? If I was to buy interstate and wanted to do a...

Hi all.. I'm living in Sydney now and looking to get in to my first IP. BUt my mortgage broker says it silly not to take advantage of the First home owners grant and stamp duty (in NSW) But the thing is I can only get about $150k - $200k loan comfortably( plus my own $40k deposit) and I...

Hi all.. I am wanting (hoping) to invest in property sometime this year.... I have a few questions which I would like some advice on... I can get a loan for $150 easy, but told if i stretch I can borrow $250 plus my deposit of $40k approx. But my feeling is to stick around $220k or under...