Michael you are absolutely right.  Tarting it up cosmetically will work just as well for rental.  One of the units in that building was rented out in november for $320 and they had only done a cosmetic job.You've ignited a flicker of hope in the wilds of Bundoora.  Maybe I CAN do this!  I found a really competent handyman on womow who is in bentl…[Read more]

Ah.. I just found a few pics of the unit I have to renovate.  They are marked "lindas unrenovated unit".

Thanks guysI'm not sure what the difference is between a unit or an apartment.  I have put some pictures on photobucket which I got from realestate.com when the unit underneath came up for sale.   This one has been renovated and its exactly the same as the one I am dealing with..http://s288.photobucket.com/albums/ll164/pixie2009/Meanwhile I am lo…[Read more]

Hi AndrewIt needs serious renovating.  The place was built in the 60's and I don't think this particular unit has had anything done since then.  New bathroom and kitchen.  Place needs painting.  New carpet.   New hot water system.Linda