PropertyInvesting.com | gfunk188 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/gfunk188/activity/ Activity feed for gfunk188. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:13:48 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 27a85a98bd9537929838f496babff80e gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/3/#post-4436585 Mon, 17 Nov 2003 12:08:20 +0000 cmon guys! anyone??

[B)]
Glenn

]]> 240bf851f92f708df7ed6a080395f307 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/3/#post-4436584 Sun, 16 Nov 2003 08:29:32 +0000 Really?

I thought Foreclosures are meant to be a great way to buy properties @ a wholesale price?? [B)]

So you think this is only possible in the US but not in here?? [:(]

Glenn

]]> 6901b7efb00be702ff32b2af247a287c gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/3/#post-4436582 Sat, 15 Nov 2003 14:42:25 +0000 Ok guys, one word….FORECLOSURES….
Where can i find them, where can i get them.

Anyone?? [:D]

Glenn

]]> 6279e15e9c16674c7a57b9aaacc6972c gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/3/#post-4436580 Tue, 11 Nov 2003 13:43:06 +0000 Hahahahah!

Thats funny Fatboy,

I can understand that.

Glenn

]]> 62da23c5fc080ec88bdf89af9d79cf08 gfunk188 replied to the topic rural renovations in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369300-rural-renovations/#post-4438633 Mon, 10 Nov 2003 13:25:57 +0000 You guys should read the book, “Buy it, Fix it, Sell it,:profit” By Kevin Myers.

Its a great book and im sure it can come in handy.
Although its based in the US.

Glenn

]]> 2ead5f258b9817cf8bfffd8b5f63cd02 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/3/#post-4436577 Mon, 10 Nov 2003 13:18:07 +0000 Hey Fatboy, [8D]

I know this is asking much, but is it ok if i can interview you on the phone for say 10min? It will mean a lot to me because iam learning from experienced renovators.

my email is gfunk188@yahoo.com [:D]

Thanks and i hope to talk to you soon.
Glenn

]]> 10a8b1fa3f25e6f691cade77cf13dd48 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/2/#post-4436575 Sun, 09 Nov 2003 12:10:00 +0000 Hey Guys!

Has anyone read the book “Buy, Fix it, Sell it” ?
Its by Kevin C. Myers.
This book is fantastic! THe only problem is, its based in the US.[:(]..what do you guys think?

GLenn [8D]

]]> d7d500a8404197824e7013373a6b603a gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/2/#post-4436573 Fri, 07 Nov 2003 13:09:16 +0000 By the way Fatboy (Paul)
DId u go to any reno seminars? DO you do most of the handy work yourself?

Glenn[8D]

]]> 5e5c0996005815614a672bdd4bf5c272 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/2/#post-4436571 Thu, 06 Nov 2003 12:35:36 +0000 Ok guys, so far, the tally goes like this.

option 1 = (Get started now!) 0 [:(]

option 2 = (Learn from seminar b4 starting) 4 [:)]

So far so good. im thinking of going there too. I think 6k is abit of an exageration. Im only planing to bring my dad along so thats twice the cost plus airfare and accomodation. roughly 5-6k.

Keep the votes going…[Read more]

]]> eb0fca98c8daf7551127853509af6349 gfunk188 replied to the topic The Renovation Kings Seminar in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369237-the-renovation-kings-seminar/#post-4438104 Thu, 06 Nov 2003 01:18:09 +0000 Hey Mishka,

Im a little hesitant too. I wanted to go to the reno kings or Peter Spann’s one. Let me know what you dig out ok!

Glenn

]]> 406a2ec9810c6847c3022d6a5666bb25 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/2/#post-4436564 Thu, 06 Nov 2003 01:11:32 +0000 [:)][:D][8D][:P][;)][^][?][?]
Ok guys, im gonna need everyones opinion here..And i mean everyone who reads this post. Lets vote if we have too!

Okay, after reading a fair few books on RE and renos (12 to be exact) I AGAIN got into a dilemma! (Something i seem to alwayws stumble on)

Last week, i got a permanent job. This should help me borrow some funds…[Read more]

]]> 8cad222b8741449456abf510b1400512 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/2/#post-4436563 Wed, 05 Nov 2003 14:06:51 +0000 Thanks for all the replies.[:D]

Im printing all your examples for future references. I guess i can sell the property after one year, that way, i dont get taxed a lot. But the real question is, when do you know when your really ready? [?]

Cheers!
Glenn[^]

]]> 5bb4d0218393a7456cce9e8b2abc90c1 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/2/#post-4436559 Tue, 04 Nov 2003 13:19:27 +0000 Just a quick question guys, as soon as i renovate a house and decide to sell it, which method would you prefer, auction or via a realestate agent? Pros and Cons pls!!

Gee

]]> 0717a800701c7822c3f1653c7de5826c gfunk188 replied to the topic Cheap renovating ideas in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369211-cheap-renovating-ideas/#post-4437957 Tue, 04 Nov 2003 13:18:00 +0000 How much is your budget casey??

Glenn

]]> 2409f7c9915b2b2005dd940013d2459d gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/page/2/#post-4436558 Tue, 04 Nov 2003 01:12:20 +0000 Hey Guys!

Thanks for the replies. I’ll get my hands on the AIP magazine, and other courses that was mentioned. [;)]

Melbear- I’ll grab myself a copy of one of their books.(Reno kings) They sound really professional so ill see what they have to offer. Thanks! [^]

Cookie – Yes Ive read Peter SPanns book. In one of the chapter, He acutally did reno…[Read more]

]]> c77255ce7b169b8f3905d543fa8c01ac gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/#post-4436553 Sat, 01 Nov 2003 10:31:58 +0000 Ah thanks Mel…[^]

Seems like i found a professional renovator from that site. Thats fantastic. I guess i need to read more books about it. So far Ive read the following.

*Improve the value of your home – Robert Irwin
*101 ways to massively increase the the value of your realestate -Dof Deroos
* Auction squad the book

Can anyone else suggest…[Read more]

]]> f59c7896b2d401300e64d4f68646ad1a gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/#post-4436551 Fri, 31 Oct 2003 14:14:34 +0000 Sorry mel, but the link doesnt work. are you sure this is the one?

[xx(]

]]> a6d39fc9a8ea22d561754b63aff513a4 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/#post-4436549 Fri, 31 Oct 2003 08:07:10 +0000 By the way, one of the posts mentioned there were property gurus like Steve Mcknight that holds seminars on renovating property. Can anyone recommend one for me? [^] Preferebly in Sydney..

Many thanks,
Glenn [:P]

]]> 4aad8b4878f14abd1b844da4308231e7 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/#post-4436548 Fri, 31 Oct 2003 07:55:44 +0000 Thanks again to all the replies. [^]

Im beggining to learn more and more as more messages are posted.
Anna, (aka Annaw2) Im really interested about your past experiences with renovations. The fact that you did it twice in Sydney, you might just be the mentor im looking for. Is it ok if i can email you so we can further discuss your recent…[Read more]

]]> 0277216e860b98f3cd17ae585c527e06 gfunk188 replied to the topic getting started in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368838-getting-started-9/page/2/#post-4434455 Thu, 30 Oct 2003 02:04:49 +0000 Ey Thomas,

What kind of stocks are these mate? Are these stocks guaranteed to make high returns?? [xx(]

Glenn

]]> 99b6ec4d57c422c4287eb031878daee2 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/#post-4436545 Thu, 30 Oct 2003 02:00:26 +0000 Thanks for your kind reply Sunshine [:D]

Maybe what i can do is to renovate a house, then increase the rent, then i can just wait for a year before i can sell it. So that way, tax wont be much of a pain. Although the down point is that i have to make payments to the bank for a year. This will only be good if it was positively geared.
[8]
I still…[Read more]

]]> 83eca4c377a8797633e43610b6980371 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/#post-4436543 Wed, 29 Oct 2003 13:56:33 +0000 anyone there? hehehe [:P]

]]> ae5e90ba814dce05fab1f9349e630f06 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/#post-4436542 Tue, 28 Oct 2003 13:26:29 +0000 Hi Guys!

Thanks for the responses. In regards to the example, its in this url

https://www.propertyinvesting.com/strategies/renovations

Now in that topic, they said they made a profit of $11,678 .

IT all sounds good until you actually deduct it off with the dreaded TAX [}:)]

So it looks like the couple actualy made a loss cause the stamp duty…[Read more]

]]> cfe389169a8e3d39f53f2b20dd457183 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/#post-4436539 Tue, 28 Oct 2003 08:20:07 +0000 [:(]

Aww, no replies..anyway, if anyone can answer these questions, it will surely be appreciated. [:)]

1. Is there capital gains tax in Queensland? [B)]

2. Would replacing the whole kitchen be under cosmetic renovations? [:D]

3. Would renovation costs be deductible when calculating capital gains? [|)]

4. In the renovation sample in this site, why do…[Read more]

]]> bdc9bc8bdbb29fdf615d987a228649a6 gfunk188 replied to the topic renovation woes in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4368463-renovation-woes/#post-4432108 Mon, 27 Oct 2003 14:40:24 +0000 Ey Tracey Lee,

Did u have any experience in renovations?? If u did, tell me briefly how u got it workin..

thanks,
Glenn

]]> e759e2e7f8a47af18c506c2d71efb131 gfunk188 replied to the topic Renovation for starters in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4369028-renovation-for-starters/#post-4436538 Mon, 27 Oct 2003 11:25:15 +0000 Thanks for the reply Powmow.

After a hard research, i found some potential suburbs to look into. The real trick for making a succesful renovation is when you buy the property after doing a lot of research.(it must be a great deal) Another thing is to KEEP TO YOUR BUDGET. So many people end up spending more which in return becomes over…[Read more]

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