aleta replied to the topic To RENO or not to RENO??? in the forum Value Adding 18 years, 5 months ago
Thanks Ros and Alison for you reply,
I now rethink how I would add value in a cheaper way like changing door knobs and repainting the kitchen and bathroom. As for the wall paper – I properly rent it out until it need replace then I just stripe it off and repaint the whole house.
cheers….
Aleta
aleta replied to the topic Unit? What should I do?? in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 6 months ago
Thanks heaps for your reply Suelever, now we know our price ranges we can compare the price and start our reno. I very excited about this project as its our first and we’ve been looking forward to start our IP for a long time.
Thanks Brahms for your (-) contributions, it is our first property we brought and we got it for a good price in a…[Read more]
aleta replied to the topic Whether to invest full time? in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 6 months ago
Hi Jaclift,
I am on the same boat as you..cept I’m in SA and in the process of buying a house. I would love to quit my “Bitches” job and start my dream in Property Investing cuz its what I’ve always wanted to do. Having says this I also knows I have alot to prepare before I jumping in the deep end without any support and experience.
Well good luck…[Read more]aleta replied to the topic Starting from scatch in SA in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 6 months ago
Thanks for your reply leebee1,
The unit we are getting is in very good condition. Its doesn’t require any major comestic reno but I might take up your idea and see if we can improve it better. [happy3]
The unit next to us is also up for sale, not as good as our (inside) and price at 115k. I am thinking of getting the unit revalued once we got all…[Read more]aleta replied to the topic Starting from scatch in SA in the forum No Subject 18 years, 6 months ago
Thanks for your reply and advice guys, currently we just had a deal…a 2br unit in a growing suburb, close to all amenities; price at $110,000 and we manage to get it at $103,000 > could rent for $150 p/wk. After doing all the sum I figure we still have to pay some from our pocket, not exactly cf+ yet. But its the closest deal we came across. I…[Read more]