Dubstep replied to the topic Mentoring in Darwin? in the forum Help Needed! 12 years, 7 months ago
Hi Menunes,What kind of face lift are you thinking of, is it just a paint job ?
Dubstep replied to the topic Andrew Allen / Andrew Allen in the forum Overseas Deals 12 years, 7 months ago
Dubstep replied to the topic The lowest maintenance house type for an IP ? in the forum General Property 12 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jamie,I agree with your comments, are there any growing areas that could be recommended ?Thanks.
Dubstep replied to the topic The lowest maintenance house type for an IP ? in the forum General Property 12 years, 7 months ago
OMG, that sounded really arrogant of me !What I meant to say is, I wouldn't have the blinkers on looking for just the perfect low maintenance house, I would always review the available property options for each particular market place before making investment decisions. I'm no expert, that's why I joined up to this site. Sorry for the bad attitude…[Read more]
Dubstep replied to the topic The lowest maintenance house type for an IP ? in the forum General Property 12 years, 7 months ago
Thanks gng, The link was good but I noticed the timber option was pants in the low maintenance division, I would put the fibreglass option up there though !Thanks Catalyst, Good advice about limiting options, but I don't have blinkers on when it comes to making a good investment choice.I'm just looking to develop a basic criteria for the perfec…[Read more]
Dubstep replied to the topic The lowest maintenance house type for an IP ? in the forum General Property 12 years, 7 months ago
Hi Jamie,Thanks for the input:So far for the low maintenance IP house : Double brick, tin roof, aluminium windows, tile and timber floors.
Dubstep replied to the topic The lowest maintenance house type for an IP ? in the forum General Property 12 years, 7 months ago
Hi Menunes,Thanks for the Darwin info, we would be renting up there as my employer pays the living away from home allowance.We checked out house and rental prices up there, I'm guessing that most houses come with gold toilet seats ?So far for the low maintenance house : Brick, tin roof, aluminium windows.What about inside : Tiles over carpet, blin…[Read more]
Dubstep replied to the topic The lowest maintenance house type for an IP ? in the forum General Property 12 years, 7 months ago
Hi Menunes,On the contrary, any info is useful for making a decision on future properties.Some areas I guess will be dependant on their environments, but we are trying to seek good long term house type that would have minimal repairs.My next project is looking at being in Darwin with the new prison, any tips on good areas to live ?Thanks.
Dubstep replied to the topic Investments in Alpha in the forum Help Needed! 12 years, 7 months ago
Dubstep replied to the topic Removing strong smell from house in the forum Help Needed! 12 years, 7 months ago
Hi NHG,We had a similar issue with our tenants having a small zoo in a new IP we purchased in a remote town, when they moved we took the opportunity to paint the inside of the house, we drove out to take a look at the property and the painter had kindly removed the carpet for us. The ply flooring was so badly stained that we actually g…[Read more]
Dubstep replied to the topic Investment better buy Unit , Townhouse or House in the forum Help Needed! 12 years, 7 months ago
Hi Kenny chlorine, I am also new to this site and I was going to ask people what they thought would be the best type of IP to look for, ie type of building, amount of bedrooms etc. etc, but your query has brought some great responses which should be considered.I guess it's down to the investor to decide what meets their needs.Nice question !
Dubstep replied to the topic risks involved in self managing a property? in the forum Help Needed! 12 years, 7 months ago
Hi Michael,My wife and I use a property manager for peace of mind, we have great tenants who look after our properties but who knows what will happen in their lives that could change there outlook. ( loss of job, relationship break ups, etc )I do not know the law well enough or have the stamina to deal with a bad tenant who could be going through…[Read more]