https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/ana/activity/ Activity feed for Ana. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:38:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 8d04fec53c5e0cc4fdfee5906a4211b3 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402356-how-do-i-tell-if-property-investment-mentors-are-dodgy-or-reputable/page/2/#post-4639146 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:47:22 +0000 Hi kstarh3,I completely agree with you. But I would also add a solicitor to that mix Kind Regards, Ana

]]> 35c254e44a9eb2bac3afca107e803668 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402415-carpet-and-lino-vs-floorboards/#post-4639438 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:00:16 +0000 Hope you have good insurance coverage to cover the works and loss of income while it gets repaired!Make sure you have a good property manager to start with so they do thorough screening of potential tennants and regularly visit the premises and provide you with condition reports and photos.If you have wooden floors, why wouldn't you sand and…[Read more]

]]> f6078220e4b71ed6cb405ba7262d3641 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402608-purchasing-reno-investment-in-flood-affected-area-qld/#post-4640669 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:52:04 +0000 The things to be aware of is which and how many of the lenders will provide finance to purchase something in those aras at the moment and also what kind of coverage the insurance companies will provide and how much that will cost. Some of them are charging really high costs at the moment to cover new purchases in those areas..Cheers, Ana

]]> 5dd499023c2681a450408763827ecb40 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402875-property-accountants-2/#post-4642551 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:44:40 +0000 Hi noddy7,I'd always first start my search by looking for a good property accountant and then seeing where they are We have had James speak at a couple of our events and I wouldn't hesitate to send one of my clients to him. He runs House of wealth but is also an investor himself. His contact details are:…[Read more]

]]> cf6d5c8c3f70a531a6fcf4ad019db4fe https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402443-qld-floods-2/#post-4639583 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:40:53 +0000 For anyone interested, RenovateAndProfit.com combined forces with the Reno Kings and Property Women to put together a Quick Guide for anyone who is renovating after the floods. You can download it free at: http://www.renovateandprofit.com/FLOOD-RENOVATIONS

]]> ae9c01265dcd19fe662b238f38334dc5 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402564-who-pays-the-asking-price/#post-4640416 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:52:20 +0000 Like most of the guys who have replied I agree that it comes down to really doing your research. If you know what those types of properties in the area are worth, you will know if they are asking too much or offering it at a discount. And then it comes to looking at your strategy and doing the profitability analysis. For example, I have paid…[Read more]

]]> aa0c05b07cc1aae80ffe4ab2b9af6dca https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402443-qld-floods-2/#post-4639581 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:48:29 +0000 Hi, with the question regarding whether Hervey Bay was affected, it really wasn't affected much. The only thing really was that it was cut off, as the roads from Maryborough/Gympie were flooded, but the bay itself only experienced minor flooding. Hope that helps.

]]> 2d5d85d329cf96c2861166379219c72b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402478-question-in-regards-to-what-will-need-replacing-due-to-flood-damage/#post-4639801 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:45:54 +0000 We've had some volunteers helping up there and there has been quite a few cases of people ripping out wall lining not realising that it is asbestos, especially in bathrooms and laundries. If you are not sure, get it tested and get it removed by a licencsed professional.We have also been putting together a 'Flood Renovations – Quick Guide' together…[Read more]

]]> 304398d825f409aed3f16604fedd79a9 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402232-tax-breaks-on-renos/#post-4638412 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:25:01 +0000 We get a company discount with them. If you would like, send me an email and I'll give you our form to use with them so you get our discount.

]]> 77bad3b00a9f4a047e2668b56c70cd64 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402507-converting-ppor-to-ip-4/#post-4639954 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:22:26 +0000 I have to start by saying that I am not an accountant, however we had a similar question come up at our last seminar and the accountant specialist that I had on the panel of experts told the investor that:If you move out of your primary place of residence (PPR), and don't purchase another PPR but instead go to rent, you can for all intents and…[Read more]

]]> 3903139f60ea08caa7b6954292e6da22 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402386-sub-floor-to-lay-click-clack-wood-floor/#post-4639332 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:17:57 +0000 Also, self leveller is recommended to be used on concrete and is meant to fill only very small differences such as 5mm. Have a read of the manifacturers instructions and check if they say it's ok to use on timber flooring.

]]> f74bc9abc81acd1c564fc8cab9c8e724 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402356-how-do-i-tell-if-property-investment-mentors-are-dodgy-or-reputable/#post-4639142 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:59:47 +0000 That sounds like a lovely plan, to travel around Australia. We just got back from our honeymoon travelling in Mexico and Cuba and it was wonderful. We've been talking about taking a campervan around NZ at some stage too because that is where my husband is from.Maybe have a think how to monoterise your goal… work out how much you want to make per…[Read more]

]]> 2bb25200b2e2f93abba293939d0623d0 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402356-how-do-i-tell-if-property-investment-mentors-are-dodgy-or-reputable/#post-4639140 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 06:12:27 +0000 Hi,I think it's really important to first sit down and have a think about what your investment goals are and what you want to achieve and then see if and how a potential mentor can help you with those. At the end of the day it will be up to you to get the legwork done but having the right people behind you can make a huge amount of difference and…[Read more]

]]> 88a85bab43746ae78b84878caf51b2f2 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402356-how-do-i-tell-if-property-investment-mentors-are-dodgy-or-reputable/#post-4639129 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:29:56 +0000 Word of mouth is great which is why you often see questions and comments on forums. Also, ask to see some of their case studies of what they have done or what they have helped their clients do. Preferably some of those should already be on their website, but if not, ask to have a look at them, most importantly the numbers.Best of luck with your…[Read more]

]]> 5b7169afd784153db1d5e940a69e46c1 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400915-free-articles-and-interviews-renovating-for-profit/#post-4630075 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:47:01 +0000 He, he. You are funny Francine, the articles and radio interviews are about renovating for profit Kind Regards, Ana

]]> 4e3c2abb3bafbeab5f402f15b97fd644 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400697-structural-engineer-recommendation/#post-4628871 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:39:27 +0000 I can help, our teams do this all the time. Give me a call at the office on 03 9005 7992 and we can organise from there.

]]> 3bc8c39d95e5a29311fce90c65539f43 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400808-hidden-value/#post-4629512 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:35:56 +0000 The biggest add value will come from changes that purchasers can emotionally connect to. Generally speaking those types of changes, that they can't see, they won't connect to as much emotionally as a kitchen, bathroom, floor covering, first impression, outdoor living, etc. If you are looking at renovating to resell repeatedly, my advice is to keep…[Read more]

]]> 687834944b11082497a857e25917555a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400624-kitchen-benches-what-do-do-with-laminate/#post-4628397 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:31:46 +0000 If you are planning on holding on to your property and renting it out, where it is likely to suffer wear and tear and have hot items being placed on it and water, the paint is just not going to be as durable long term as replacing it.

]]> a68aa25460f255ba9c9e0ee76aa1ad88 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400477-hire-tradie-for-renovation-labor-only-or-the-whole-package/#post-4627625 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:25:32 +0000 I second that. We tend to do the middle of the range bathrooms for $11k-$14 for clients (around Melbourne). Just make sure they list all the inclusions. And also it's really worth while for you to ask to receive a plumbing and electrical certificate for work performed too. We always give these to clients and it not only gives them peace of mind,…[Read more]

]]> 13539307d73b0629c94aba27d548fc26 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400497-bathroom-reno-knocking-down-the-shower-wall/#post-4627740 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:21:45 +0000 By the way, if you did have trouble removing the tiles in a different reno you can rent from any of the building supply rental companies (Coats, Kennards, etc) an attachment for the jackhammer which is specifically used for removing tiles (helps get under them easier to lift).Wishing you every success, Ana Stankovic

]]> 2cc8c995339f9e9355cd03d72b229b3b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399033-timber-flooring-questions/page/2/#post-4618803 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:19:19 +0000 Who is your target market that you will be renting to? If it is mainly families that live in that are, than they will prefer carpets. If it is a young, trendy professional area, than they generally tend to prefer floating floors. If you use materials and target your renovations to the people who live there, you will get much better rental…[Read more]

]]> 5a6ed6dffce15ff221bcdbff54a49167 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400477-hire-tradie-for-renovation-labor-only-or-the-whole-package/#post-4627622 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:16:30 +0000 Definitely worth having a few different quotes. Have a look at some middle ground companies – not so big that you will be just another client (especially if your job is a smaller one may end up lower priority then some of the big ones), but not so small where it's just one person working for themselves. Check their qualifications and also ask…[Read more]

]]> 94f1f0e3595b24dfc953197d6918a773 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400318-suggested-seminars/#post-4626449 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:35:37 +0000 And there is a lot of very good articles and free information on a lot of different websites too.

]]> 97a24940a201761f9015449cd5034b65 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400226-renovating-from-a-distance/#post-4625990 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:18:05 +0000 I can provide comment from the other side. We have done renovation work for quite a few interstate and overseas clients. And we have put in place controls to help us manage this. So one of the things we do is have a spreadsheet which shows %complete on each of the renovation parts (eg. kitchen, bathroom, rendering, electrical, etc). We also show…[Read more]

]]> 420ad313c69446ab46c353160d671865 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400136-new-to-value-adding/#post-4625478 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:11:55 +0000 If you want to have really accurate information on that you are basing you research on, than you will have to start tracking what unrenvoated v's renovated properties have been selling for in those suburbs. But take it to the next level, break it down according to who many bedrooms, bathrooms, parking spaces and size of land. You will start seeing…[Read more]

]]> be7170f96edf4e8fd0b423e576f663fe https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4400318-suggested-seminars/#post-4626446 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:06:24 +0000 It really also depends on which combination of strategies interest you. We specialise in renovating for profit, so we might be looking at something that you can purchase, renovate and either create sale profits or increase it's rental yield to make it neutral or cash flow positive. We have a content driven seminar coming up in Melbourne in July.

]]> 4dff165ac0c07dbcf2d1be89f9b0b912 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399913-renovate-and-profit-brisbane-29-may-2010/#post-4624419 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:50:44 +0000 Thanks workingunit and thanks Chris! We have for our next seminar in Brisbane (28th August) joined forces with Kevin Turner and 4BC radio so it should be a very exciting information day. You can find out more about it at: http://www.winningformulasforsuccess.com/BrisbaneWishing you every success, Ana Stankovic

]]> f2d717bb7fdc48a4fb4be6694fcc66ce https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399913-renovate-and-profit-brisbane-29-may-2010/#post-4624415 Mon, 31 May 2010 08:26:27 +0000 Thank you to everyone for coming along. It was a fantastic day with lots of detailed and specialist information shared. It was a real pleasure to meet you all and it was lovely to see Kevin Turner (Real Estate Talk on 4BC radio) and Nicole from Australian Property investor magazine in the audience. Look forward to the next one in August.

]]> 8a67c00cfa8fb99316e5c058c081e06d https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399954-renovating-profits-in-low-median-suburbs/#post-4624602 Fri, 21 May 2010 07:18:41 +0000 We've got clients that have successfully purchased/renovated/sold in a large variety of suburbs, types of properties and price ranges from all around Australia. Feel free to have a look at some of these case studies which I'm continually posting on the website – http://www.WinningFormulasForSuccess.comWishing you every success, Ana

]]> e2ed5555cce5cad343b33400107821ae https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399537-extending-into-the-garage-or-carport/#post-4622226 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:55:04 +0000 We have done these types of renovations quite a few times for ourselves and our clients, with either converting the garage into a bedroom & ensuite or two bedrooms depending on just how big the garage is. These have worked very well in terms of value add, just make sure that the work complies with the building regulations and that you cost the…[Read more]

]]> 78d5044881b8b558095af3ee538ccc75 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399403-renovate-and-profit-seminar/#post-4621267 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:26:08 +0000 Australian Property Investor magazine and Wealth Creator magazine have both donated recent copies of their magazines for all attendees of the seminar on Saturday

]]> 25ba99a6f914986a615d24c749c0e144 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399519-growth-areas-in-melbourne-budget-areas-under-400k-any-suggestions/#post-4622119 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:33:09 +0000 Also depends on what you are trying to do, our experience is that buy/reno/resells are doing much better than buy/holds at the moment. It's all about manufacturing growth rather than waiting for natural growth to happen

]]> 1f6c9d4a729c5d2163e713384454b4db https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399519-growth-areas-in-melbourne-budget-areas-under-400k-any-suggestions/#post-4622115 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:09:32 +0000 We haven't done anything in Wantirn South or Sunshine, but we have done a few reno's for clients in Ringwood who have done very well out of it. It's got the eastland shopping centre, freeway, ringwood bypass, not far from other higher priced suburbs ie Blackburn, Templestowe… One of the case studies on my website shows a reno that is just in the…[Read more]

]]> c898bd64460da2e61be48c55d5764bc7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399467-home-extension/#post-4621703 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:04:02 +0000 It is really hard to know what that cost included. I can only share with you from our own experience as a service provider what we recently went through with a client. We charged $10,000 for the prelimiary works, but that included:- Works Insurance- Warranty Insurance- Soil Testing- Energy Rating Documents- Building Permit Document preperation-…[Read more]

]]> 5abe2c3eeee63b79274074a8b76d4d06 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399495-renovation-for-profit/#post-4621932 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:56:34 +0000 Hey guys,I know you mentioned your location Michael, the 1-on-1 program that Jane is refering to I run completely virtually. I've coached people from all over Australia including a couple in Canada and the UK. The idea is that you can get all your reading, listening, templates, tools, etc through email and than I speak to every person each week…[Read more]

]]> 3dbf8338a90b684df41f43757ed1b217 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398456-depreciation-schedule-15/#post-4615245 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:51:51 +0000 We've used Scott from Depreciator and Piers from BMT – both fantastic at their jobs and highly recommended. You are better off finding a really good surveyor and speaking with them about coming to you. Most of them will travel around Australian or have people that work for them that they will send.

]]> 5530ecb35151bc260e37cbce8a53e4f9 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399403-renovate-and-profit-seminar/#post-4621266 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:49:35 +0000 Just to give you a quick update:- Michale Szulc, director of Cayzer Real Estate is coming along to give us a market update- Lee Dittmer, director of Who Finance who sits on the board of The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) is going to be presenting on finance, especially about the differences between finance to reno/resell and…[Read more]

]]> 57e3e8fc3435459238408c3e405c7bf7 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399432-apn-melb-12-april-meeting-jennie-brown-investing-in-property-for-profit/#post-4621434 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:45:18 +0000 It was great to pop into your meeting on Monday night and see so many investors there, all with the same interest and passion for property investing, looking to learn from people who have gone out and done it, and learn from their experience. I really enjoyed it and would recommed it to anyone looking to get started investing!

]]> 2d7aaff38f943c577673996b72cd1ffe https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399519-growth-areas-in-melbourne-budget-areas-under-400k-any-suggestions/#post-4622112 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:34:55 +0000 Hi Energy4Anarchy,Can you give us a little bit more information in terms of what you are looking for and for which purpose. eg. Are you looking at purchasing something to renovate and resell or are you looking to get an investment to hold on to long term and just rent out, etc. What are you budgetary limitations? etc

]]> 85a785dea7b4e816ebeba90f408b9e84 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399018-renovating-kitchen/#post-4618684 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:30:29 +0000 Hi,Just a side comment regarding the cavity. When doing these kinds of renovations for clients we have more often than not found these cavities to have a lintel above them which are load bearing. This means that if you want to increase the cavity or remove it completely, it will be a structural change which will require a permit and a new lintel…[Read more]

]]> 5eb2b41ce9359c58905d6db36c8a35e0 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399058-to-reno-or-not-to-reno-2/#post-4618938 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:09:30 +0000 Renovating for profit can be very lucrative. We do this successfully all the time. However it really does pay to do your numbers. Cost out your renovation in as much detail as possible before you even make an offer, look at all your purchasing, selling and holding costs and do the research to find out what the resale post reno would be. Subtract…[Read more]

]]> 1befd63eba943dd5446e6a80e1925d20 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397352-renovation-workshops/#post-4609493 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:09:11 +0000 I second Jane and invite you to have a look through our website – lots of free info re renovating for profit.

]]> 7fb003d2eced537beb26fc85b25a188a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4399114-true-networking/#post-4619314 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:16:33 +0000 I have also just had confirmation that George Mirabella from Mirabella lighting will himself come along to the networking night. I am very excited and look forward to seeing who else will come along to make some great networking connections!

]]> 73bc0d0406e9e6af96f99ccfaff9285e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398327-winning-formulas-for-success-1-on-1-coaching/#post-4614521 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:44:11 +0000 Hi Ryan,I specialise in renovating for profit and my personal area of expertise is in the anlytics side: what adds the most value, most profitable changes to floor plans, what materials to use, how to cost out a renovation upfront, how to calculate how much profit there is in a deal (cash or cash flow) regardless if it is a renovation,…[Read more]

]]> ca531741643f1616a419ecaaded3817a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398839-adding-bedrooms/#post-4617489 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:38:33 +0000 Any good builder or renovation company should provide as part of their quote, getting the permit application submitted and approved.Also, you shouldn't need to get a seperate permit for each piece of structural change you do to a property, you can incorporate them all into one permit.And just one more tip… you don't have to use a council…[Read more]

]]> a21b0786deb29350160cdd4b06d4f330 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398327-winning-formulas-for-success-1-on-1-coaching/#post-4614518 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:35:25 +0000 Hey guys, thanks for all the comments and replys. I'm happy to answer any questions that anyone may have. The reason they knew Grant was referring to my coaching is because of the post title – Winning Formulas for Success is the name of my company. BTW, Grant is in the middle of doing the current coaching program so it will be interesting to get…[Read more]

]]> dbd07ce6a885509216b42c5784438a3e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397956-hotspots-for-a-reno-project-in-melbourne/#post-4612297 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:20:09 +0000 I agree with most of what Miike is saying too. The focus is not on finding a good suburb because you are not looking to leave the property at the mercy of the market to achieve natural growth as it goes along, with doing renos you are actually trying to manifacture growth yourself which can be done in most suburbs. It will all come down to how the…[Read more]

]]> 4f7b06c1acbd0ada8e3be1eeeb17574e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4398073-books-and-resources-for-renos-and-value-adding/#post-4612896 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:15:25 +0000 You are more then welcome to subscribe to our free newsletter. We are renovating for profit specialists and each fortnight provide tips, go over case studies, show before/afters with relevant number crunching, include articles on an aspect of adding value to property and also have information from relevant other supporting business specialists…[Read more]

]]> 70d1edf3632dcfcb6fac8750b58f0d68 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397896-more-value-keep-2-small-bdrms-or-convert-to-1-with-ens-wir/#post-4611777 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:09:41 +0000 Through all our renos and statistics we have found that having more bedrooms will always result in a higher return then having one. If you speak to bank valuators that is what they will aslo recommend.Most people when they search for property mainly do so online and after selecting suburb and price range the first thing they do is put down how…[Read more]

]]> d8e25139e07d8955b56e9a73c9e53e1b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395743-anyone-going-to-renovate-and-profit-workshops/#post-4601132 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:04:08 +0000 Hi Sean,Going somewhere new by yourself will always be outside of our comfort zones, but don't worry it's going to be a great night. Come up and introduce yourself when you arrive and I will introduce you to some of the other renovators there. Everyone coming has a passion for property and is looking to learn about renovating for profit as well as…[Read more]

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