Maybe this will work http://www.4shared.com/dir/1HmfT00k/sharing.html

Anyone got a link to a good site to file share?Brian

Ok link does not work will have to set something up.Brian

Well things have progressed slowly and the place is now at least sheeted, new windows, half the roof replaced, rewired, new kitchen and I'm now onto the doors archs and skirting. I have installed two builtins and an extra linin cupboard in the laundry. The plave will have fans in lounge, and all bedrooms, air cons in lounger and main…[Read more]

To be honest if the tiles are on gyprock (hate that product in water areas) I would try and take the top row of tiles off and cut about 50 mm below the previous tile line and remove the sheets as a whole with the tiles on. Resheet and then tile. Easier and quicker. I assume its the nib wall you are wanting to remove  should be nil water or power i…[Read more]

Quick update,To date I have only had about 14 active days on site (bugger) so where we are at is roof tiles hopefully to be installed this Friday, sheeting to be delivered Friday. I have decided to replace all the louvers with sliders and these have been ordered and set to be delivered in 7 – 10 days. Kitchen was ordered yesterday and set to be…[Read more]

Update – the place has been ripped apart, all ceilings, the kitchen, laundry, bathroom, I have also removed a couple of walls as I figured it was easier and more cost effective to do this. Next week I can start to build the walls, install bath, and organise for  the sheeting to be delivered for Friday. I have also had an engineer give the tick…[Read more]

Will give an update ASAP how do I post photos on this site?Brian

I paid $190.000 and it is my intention to get the place sorted and up for rent for an end total of around $230000 – 235000. Current rents from a few agents in the area indicate $300 a week my son has a family wanting to rent it for $320 and the finish time works for them as well. But will see what happens when its ready. Time frame I have given m…[Read more]

Bugger it was active when I posted, as I checked first. The property is Woodridge Qld.  

Adam Lancaster wrote:
Hi Brian, You may find that we will help you reduce your renovation costs. Regards Adam

I will be in contact with a list of gear. Brian 

sasha.hopkins wrote:
It's a good sized block. Why not try for Dual Occupancy?

Sasha,Dual Occupancy never considered this as its only 607 in size and figured it way to small to even consider. I felt I needed around the 900 bracket to be in that race.Brian 

michaelr01 wrote:
Hi Brian,Sounds really good ill be interested to see how it all progresses. I just had a couple of questions-1. What was your reason for selecting buy, renovate and hold as opposed to say the buy, renovate and sell as the agent suggested?2. How do you come up with a accurate renovation budget before your able to get in the p…[Read more]

I have to say I'm not that confident to bid on a place i have not seen, maybe went I learn a lot more. Its a personal thing for me I want to see what I can do with the place first hand and find any issues that may cause costs to blow out and it also allows me to drive around the neighbourhood and see whats about. May not be an efficient…[Read more]

Interesting you say that Ryan,  I have been thinking about the auction and that point myself. However it was worthwhile to see what the market was doing in that area as there where some 10 or so properties up the same night, a number being past in was also interesting. I took it as a learning curve and have been calling agents in a number of are…[Read more]

This is a bit off topic  I was specking to a bloke at Redcliffe and he was quoted around $50.000 for inground rain water storage tank of 60000 litres. He got a pool guy around to quote all up with pump $15000, this with a top to take large trucks. So I cannot see why you cannot get a pool guy around for the tank and irrigation guy for the pumps…[Read more]

Personnally I'm not one to leave a job half done, if its got holes and I'm guessing you means there are missing roof screws (bolts) which may let water in. What is the cost to replace the sheets? You never know a building report indicating the roof situation to a buyer may spook some people and a sale may fall through depending on how the…[Read more]

Hi,1. Usually the brick cladding product is put on over the weatherboards.  2. Asbestos the time this product was the rage I would say yes. BUT to know for sure it would need to be tested and this in QLD anyway, a sample is taken and is tested in a lab, last time I had it done was about $170.00 about 2 years ago.3. Not sure what your rules are…[Read more]

I'm just new to this stuff but I thought it was standard to alter the clause of a building and pest inspection report to say something in the contract like "subject to being satisfactory to the purchaser " and same as finance suitable to purchaser. 

I slowing learning about investing but I'm learning a lot quicker a few words can cause you som…[Read more]

I'm just new to this stuff but I thought it was standard to alter the clause of a building and pest inspection report to say something in the contract like "subject to being satisfactory to the purchaser " and same as finance suitable to purchaser. 

I slowing learning about investing but I'm learning a lot quicker a few words can cause you som…[Read more]