I think tradies should be required to quote an hourly rate and detail a schedule of activities in half hourly increments as part of the quoting process. When conducting the work they should maintain a timesheet detailing their actual times and associated activities in half-hour increments to be compared against the quotation.   If something unfo…[Read more]

Hi,I thought that I would bring some prospective to the mix… I happen to be a tradie as well as an investor.If being a tradie is that easy and doesn't need a full apprenticeship, how come you didn't go and change the sistern yourself ??I agree fully with duckster. The university push has created a huge shortage in trades. My dad is a tiler……[Read more]

A company called ARDEX which deal in adhesives, grouts and compounds have a product called LQ92 which is pretty well what Bren was talking about. Most of these companys have a product of similar comparison, just make sure that your tiler / builder knows what they are doing. If there is a slight bit of moisture on the origional slab, the product dr…[Read more]

It is a good point that you make. I have read many things on oil both negative and positive. My view that your relation to oil and the property investment sector has a valid point however, if we ran out of oil in the future,  property investing will be the least of our problems…I read something a while ago about the depression that Germany and…[Read more]

Hey whyalla, Was a great time… stuffed at the end of the day with all the information. Great chance to network, meet new people.Met a few people that were on the same red eye that I took…Did it change any thinking that you would implament into your next deal?? Are you going to take up the 28 day challenge??For me it was the shove I needed to…[Read more]

I got my first unit at 18 as an apprentice chef. and then used the equity to get my second IP. Then I read steves books about positive gearing and changed my stratigies a bit. Now 23 as well and about to go again….. never too early to invest. there are ways around everything. My mentor said to me is "what everyone is doing at the time, turn…[Read more]

Hi Compleks,Just as a basic starter, you have to know things like; your financial situation, your reason for property investing, and what area you are going to target. When you know that, you have to study that area for things that will make it a possitive to buy there eg, infrastructure, rental renurns and vacancy, job rates, future employment…[Read more]

Was wondering the same thing myself… I'm from SA and booked in for the one coming up in Melbourne..Looking forward to it….Luke

Hi forgetful,Just a quick one.. please don't use leaving school early as an excuse…. I think sometimes school can limit you more that being exposed to the world at an early age can… just personal experience!! I look at putting money into the bank or managed funds sometimes as a short term plan. When you have money in CF+ve property you have t…[Read more]

Hi there,I live in SA and bought my second IP when I was 20. I found it on the internet and without seeing it, bought it for a good price. Knowing what I do now and still learning, I would not recommend buying a house without seeing it personally. Although this investment turned out well, I look back now and can't believe I did it… I me…[Read more]

Hi guys, I just wanted to say that I have a unit that has the laundry in the bathroom. not the best as far as space goes. So when I first renovated the unit, I searched for a space saving washing machine in order to maximise the space. I then included this on my rental income. A mere $5 extra a week. Including this in the unit was a plus for me.