mapleleaf replied to the topic Which way to go in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago
Trudy,
I have looked into putting a removal home on a property in the area you are talking about…And there are alot of upfront costs to this type of investment. It is a great way to make money but may also tie up a substantial amount of funds during the renovations etc.
I would recomment calling the local council and getting advice on costs…[Read more]
mapleleaf replied to the topic Please help a keen newbie in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 10 months ago
My husband and I use a budget and record EVERY expense. It takes a month to see where you are able to cut spending as well as to evaluate how much you will be able to save. The budget is a way to give you freedom to spend money with the knowledge that you are still saving a desired set amt.
Let me know if we can send you our template we use (a…[Read more]
mapleleaf replied to the topic need account and solicitor based in Brisbane in the forum Legal & Accounting 18 years, 10 months ago
Jeff
That information will come in handy for us as well!
Thanks,
Mapleleaf
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mapleleaf replied to the topic Invest and rent: the new home solution in the forum General Property 18 years, 10 months ago
Hi GPS
I have read your attatched doc and agree with it!
My husband and I live in the city centre and use public transport for work, walk into the city for shopping and love the convinience of having a nice pool etc without the admin.
We are currently looking for investment properties in areas that we would not live, but that have the potential…[Read more]
mapleleaf replied to the topic Any Advice anyone?? in the forum No Subject 18 years, 10 months ago
Hi beechmachine
My husband and I are also new in PI and we have learned alot by picking up the phone and calling people- Real Estate Agents, City Council, Home Removalists, and anyone else that can provide us with valuable information. People are willing to help, especially when I have explained that we are new to the business of PI!
We also…[Read more]
mapleleaf replied to the topic Reno Scenario Calculator in the forum No Subject 18 years, 10 months ago
Thanks for sharing that calculator! It will be helpful for a starter like me!
Mapleleaf
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mapleleaf replied to the topic Relocating houses in the forum General Property 18 years, 10 months ago
Thanks for the feedback and advice.
I will look into Council guidlines as soon as things get rolling again this week after the public holidays.
Any other tips on the hassle of hookups etc associated with these investments?
Mapleleaf
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mapleleaf replied to the topic Relocating houses in the forum No Subject 18 years, 11 months ago
Me again,
This is my first post and I look forward to hearing from the experienced members on the forum!
This is an inspiring forum!
Thanks
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