You should check out gumtree for cheap mature plants, found some lilly pilly's in pots 1m high for $15 ea. I'm scanning through them at the moment because we want to landscape our front garden.

Maybe the title should have been best high yield suburbs?
High yield is good, but I also like a bit of capital growth too. Theres no way I'd buy a house in balga for $400k (maybe 320-350k) when there are other good suburbs at similar prices nearby.

Actually I just had a quick look on RE.com and I couldn't find any for 400k (no 4×2) all I see is…[Read more]

Hi Penpro,
Do you have an online listing with pictures maybe a floor plan?  then we could give some pointers, painting everything white is a good idea but buyers nowadays are switched on to this, that sometimes all white seems too stark and uninviting. Maybe adding wall lights with directing light up to the ceiling maybe able to create a more…[Read more]

Hi Pat,
Have u bought anywhere yet? Last year I was just about to buy an investment in Tuart hill units for $240k rented at $330 after basic reno (painting/ floorcoverings ect) I like Tuart hill you can get units in nice complexes and close commuting to city 30mins by bus.

But then our situation changed, my partner and I were currently renting…[Read more]

Hi Emma,this is so spooky, I just commented on another of your threads the 'perth tradies' to c if u remembered me and then just flicked over to this thread. I'm a draftie now, I've only uploaded a few projects into my portfolio (as below) but just currently building a website to find more work. Maybe we should catch up for a coffee sometime when…[Read more]

Hi Emma (wisepearl),how's it all going?, looks like you've been busy. It's Mel here, we caught up a couple of times, once in Geraldton I believe for coffee.Not sure if u remember but at the time decided to quit my stressful corporate job because I was miserable… I went back to study, get qualified in a drafting diploma. Now work from home…[Read more]

Hi Bjaust,Yes, I do think plastering would add value, you'll be surprised how much brighter the room becomes (esp painted in neutral white tones) and if your trying to sell people can easily visualise painting a different colour compared to re-plastering. Rendering internally was popular in 90s, something to think about is quiet a lot of work…[Read more]

Thanks Jason, great idea about a book. I have started my portfolio online + joined twitter http://melindamcqueen.carbonmade.com/http://twitter.com/mmcqueen888Thanks for all the advice guys. Next I think I will look at short business courses.

Just a question how do you find out CPI, or current market rental rates?

Hi Winzer, I would def look at Vstar's attached outline of costs, from a previous forum page, as these costs provide everything required . How much are you budgeting for the whole subdivision? how much have you allowed for subdividing costs including water,power, gas ect services and then how much for construction of building incl. your going to…[Read more]

Hi Segoh, Firstly I love this game!! I always take it with us on holidays my boyfriend gets sick of the game after a while and I just wanna keep playing it….ok 1. negative cashflow of $100, means u need to pay $100 every month to keep the property. Neg cashflow properties are everywhere in australia! its hard to find +ve ones. but this card ca…[Read more]

Hi AimHigher, I have been to one of john fitzgerald seminars, which I found was ok if your plan is to buy and then use the equity and hope that property prices go up, all while using negtive equity. I find this strategy is good for tax breaks but not used as a full investment plan as there's only so many propertities you can afford if they are all…[Read more]

Any comments about the latest email video steve just made today….there's that under supply of houses and more needed to keep up with growth rates? hehe thought I'd throw more wood into the fire;)

Oh I forgot to mention with an ideal lead time of 2weeks deliveried.

hiya all, yes suavemechanic that company sound like a good move. more details please.To be honest I was actually looking to see how much competition there was out there to start a business. only an idea at the moment. Do you think renos like yourself would buy flat pack kitchens if they were standard size units such as 600w, 800w, 1000w, 300w ect…[Read more]

Have to checked to see what the R-code is?? differing councils will decide whether 800sqm is big enough for 2 villas?? I'd be checking this before u buy. Even go into the council and discuss your plans. all too often people think this is easy building 2 homes ..but theres a lot to think about. Also check are there any easements on the property?…[Read more]

Hiya Mickgem, wow 1400m2 is a good size.Do you have a lot of time on your hands? if u do than do the first stage which is drawing up plans + submitting to council. Prior to this meet with a council planner and go through any issues they might have. Pref get a draftsperson to do the plans -maybe consult a builder if issues arise. there are lots of…[Read more]

Hi Daniel,, um just a question is melton near melbourne? why do you think it is a good area? what is the average house price?I'll give u a heads up place as well, Geraldton WA is my hometown. big things are happening here, china has put down billions on the table to build a deepwater port and predicting will be the next mining hub. houses are…[Read more]

Hi jibbah, funnily enough I am living in London, ,over here on a working holiday and will be returning to Oz at the end of the year. I am from WA and the rules about construction differ from state to state. In WA all new houses need to be signed off by a registered builder (which requires college training and then exams plus showing examples of…[Read more]

Hiya, Im currently living in london, it really depends on your budget and where you are working. Over here transport is most important, no one really owns a car in London. They rely on the tube stations, so any house near a tube line will be a good buy.Basically there is lots of potential to purchase a positive gear house here in London, I was…[Read more]