My friends PPOR has termites.  An addition on the house was a major factor which cost her about $10,000 to get rid of untreated pine used for extension.  The slab was actually below ground level also, which she left.  Her relative provided free labour also.  Causes her major stress.  She's spent heaps on pest control but can't eradicate them.  Whenever she goes away on holidays they infest house more.  I'd be talking to the pest and building inspector and ask their opinion before going ahead.

Our next door neighbour died in his unit and was there a week before police broke in and took out his body.  Purchaser had to gut the whole house.  Renovated for a few months then rented it cashflow positive.  It went well for her.  Have heard the smell of dead bodies gets into metal, carpet, etc and hard to get rid of.  Are you in for a reno??

I'm having a laugh!!!

Research, google, googleearth, maps make buying unseen a lot easier.  Speak to plenty of real estate agents and property managers and ask them heaps of questions – some may be honest, some aren't.  The more research you do the better decision you'll make.  Linda

I'm keen on the next meeting and a game of cashflow.  Linda

Brilliant, very inspiring.  Thanks for sharing Martin.  I was involved in a fairly minor motor vehicle accident 18 months ago.  As a result I've had constant pain and haven't slept well during this period.  My life has not been easy during this period as your brain suffers heaps if your not sleeping although I am remaining positive and I'm sure I'll improve.  On the positive side, I have really been inspired by some of the people I've come across during my rehab.  There is one boy in particular who is about twenty.  He can't walk or speak.  His parents regularly take him in his wheelchair to do gym, float him in the water, and sit with him in the spa.  It looks like he is slightly becoming more mobile, now able to to take a couple of steps unaided.  You can see the young boy is really trying to do things on his own.  This experience of watching this family has really inspired me and minimises my problems.  Take care, stay happy, look after your health.  Linda 

Hi Pendo, are you looking for specifically waterfront or will 360 views a few streets back be Ok .  I know of one that may have potential.  Price is around $1mill.What is your price bracket?  I've found some blocks around $300k also.