https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/jeffj/activity/ Activity feed for jeffj. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:24:50 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 c8d7ff44a8bf19438042a40c95eb46a9 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395436-can-you-still-make-money-renovating/page/2/#post-4599364 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:43:32 +0000 I didn't see the show but $500 worth of paint, plants, mulch and skip hire mixed with a generous splash of elbow grease is sure a winning combination.The capital growth in a rising market can cover a lot of sins.

]]> a07835faa5be116f2b8e75aff4b51a57 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395436-can-you-still-make-money-renovating/#post-4599357 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:38:07 +0000 Hello Roy22,Your idea can be a very good way of moving up the property ladder. It, like anything does come with its share of risks. Consider that every time you do it you are risking all of the work you have done to date on previous renovations. Basically , just be very careful what you buy. The benefits are that you will pay a lower rate of…[Read more]

]]> d29274c978a2d8264ad7ee1d3c3b8e0e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395436-can-you-still-make-money-renovating/#post-4599354 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:38:29 +0000 It is difficult to use council and logic in the same sentence. Up here the costs for subdividing a corner block can be as much as $125k

]]> 3559498e13fe922516a0c329d938e5e8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395436-can-you-still-make-money-renovating/#post-4599352 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:20:00 +0000 Last one I did $130k one bedroom queenslander. spent $6500 making another bedroom in part of the verandah, new HWS, paint, 37 tubes of no more gaps(gotta love tongue and groove), kitchen, light fittings, curtains, electrician and plumber. Bank valuation came in at $165. Currently rented at $170 per week. Could sell it for $180k but no need to as…[Read more]

]]> b644273d279e1fb29b9ab6ca6de5e664 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395436-can-you-still-make-money-renovating/#post-4599349 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:19:09 +0000 If I was tallying, I would have scored six errors actually.Why do you come onto a property investment forum to carry on with such negativity?Everyone has to live somewhere and businesses need a roof over their heads, no matter what the market conditions are. The combined knowledge of the members here is a great resource to discover ways to still…[Read more]

]]> 38d77c01acdfed089d93d3a7a45debb6 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395200-cheap-kitchen/#post-4598104 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:28:29 +0000 Excellent score! some people buy houses with new kitchens but don't like the colour, at least these ones sold it for $250 and didn't just throw it in the skip. Second hand , besides being cheaper is also more environmentally friendly

]]> 1e828f366e030ed2b4c48a5c44cbaecc https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395436-can-you-still-make-money-renovating/#post-4599347 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:25:38 +0000 A dictionary can also be considered a wise investment

]]> 05690f5e2b3275e300f2d1d2f410bd86 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395200-cheap-kitchen/#post-4598102 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:45:54 +0000 I have used ones from grays, chinese imports, they are fine. The L shape ones with island bench , granite tops are often there. Careful shipping the granite though, it weighs heaps and snaps easily. Some of the ones in the paper second hand are good but just not to the owners taste. They can be brought up to date with new appliances and new door…[Read more]

]]> 44ef9a3c39581a42f7f5e5448eb4811c https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4395436-can-you-still-make-money-renovating/#post-4599344 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:48:06 +0000 In my opinion, there is always money to be made buying and selling property. The fundamentals don't change whatever the market conditions are. If you buy well, put the right money in the right places and sell well, there is a profit to be made.If the place is a complete train wreck, it has to be priced accordingly. There can be very costly repairs…[Read more]

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