https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/lifrey/activity/ Activity feed for lifrey. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:56:16 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 8fb27fe9dca8f103a1e720b3362f053e https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407432-us-property-investing-firms/#post-4676095 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 01:53:18 +0000 Hey great discussion from both sides of the fence- DIY and turnkey approaches. Generally speaking I find generalising ok!
We need to weigh up the options and pros and cons of both sides. I am not blowing it out my a… as I have a place in Arizona purchased in November 2011 through DIY Super and I found that most professionals in the USA are just…[Read more]

]]> 0e4239521871fbc107c536d097e68d8b https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407021-need-us-tradesmen-home-depot-new-ish-program/#post-4672961 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:46:57 +0000 Hey, great posts. I like the idea of having a backup- realor, manager, tradies, etc. It is really competitive out there. Americans are so good at networking and often can see us coming like 'lambs to the slaughter'. My manager was offered $1000 as a referral fee after he put in an inflated bid to fix our roof after a hail storm. I hear good things…[Read more]

]]> 12600b34f2b3d2f76ac9a3a2579dd7db https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407432-us-property-investing-firms/#post-4676087 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:49:48 +0000 Thanks for the good question Ziv. I never said not to have a manager or agent- just to be aware that companies that have been mentioned previously and others I have dealt with or spoken to have their preferred tradespeople/managers who profit from having a high turnover of tenants and getting work done that sometimes does not need doing. This does…[Read more]

]]> bc84ecf3977cebc0baf724b1d1eca727 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4407432-us-property-investing-firms/#post-4676084 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 02:48:43 +0000 i have paid for membership to obtain a USA property and spoke with others personally and perused what they offer. It is better to invest your time, money and energy to DIY. It will pay off in the longrun. I bought a place myself through a local trusted Realtor over in the USA and now I have had our  place in Phoenix for 10 months. I am getting…[Read more]

]]> 255fb5af67dd52fee0afeedcf684a76f https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4406022-why-i-loathe-phoenix-i-paid-a-tradesman-20000-for-repairs-and-renovations-and-he-never-did-the-work/#post-4665128 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:38:43 +0000 I have a place in Phoenix which is currently rented with a good return. I have a real estate agent/manager whose doing a good job. i plan to go over there soon to check on how things are going and to source another place. Probably in Phoenix. I could check out things for you- at least get some feedback. Also I have a bit of work to do on my place…[Read more]

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