Why not just go with a full time property manager to help you out? It may be a more costly option, but it is also one of your best options.

I am in the same boat as you, and am pretty unfamiliar with planning schemes. They seem to be very complicated at times. Nothing can ever be easy.

Wish that I could help you out or think of someone that would be in the area that could have helped you out. Did you meet with anyone to help you?

Sash, sorry to hear that you are having such issues! The fact that they now want you to reduce the price by 40% sounds completely outrageous. What have you done about this?

Hi there! It’s great to see new members posting here. Property investing is very hard to “learn”, and it is always changing…so there is always something new to learn! Welcome, and read around on some other discussions. J

yeah holidaying is fine in a unit or apartment. but for long term living, a house is superior as an apartment can feel so crammed at times

I checked out realestate.com.au looking for properties in perth. They seem to be quite expensive compared to regional parts. well it does make sense, but i've been trying to look just outside of perth, and keeping my eye on it. i've been reading that perth is set to continuously grow

You can buy & sell property in any condition that you would like. However, I would not suggest it! If you are going to try and put a house on the market, you might as well do it once the basics are done to it. Many people don’t have the time or money to put into starting a house from scratch.

Flipping a house for a profit has all kinds of risks involved. The biggest probably being, financially. If you don’t calculate things just right you will find yourself in a world of debt. Be very careful.

I am curious. Jec, did you ever find asbestos in your house or was it fine? I know many older houses have that problem. Hope all is well with you and your house!

From what I have heard it is nearly impossible to get a US bank account, if you are not in the US setting it up for yourself. Also, your best bet is probably Wells Fargo as others have said. Bank of America and Citibank are two others you may want to look into as well.

I have heard good things about the Azure Group. As well as Grant Thornton. Not sure if that helps you out any or not. But, those are two that I have not seen mentioned yet.

Mayuran, I have heard good things about the Azure Group who works out of Sydney, Australia. Grant Thornton is another name that I came across who is supposed to be recommended as well.

send over the article to me too at genounsg@gmail.com

So janc123, how can i get in contact with you if im interested?

I have lived in both an apartment and a house. Both are great options, it just all depends on your preferences and also certain circumstances. The main reason we moved from our apartment, was because we were looking for something bigger and with a yard.

Is there any reason why you are only looking in the Perth area? If you broaden your search you may find some better luck, and find exactly what you are looking for.

while you have gone to banks – it may be useful to go to a mortgage broker as they have good relationships with banks and other lenders, many of which you may not have contacted yet.

i love building businesses and travelling. I'm going to Taiwan for a bit after 2 weeks actually

hi roley. PM message me. I'm curious about it and wondering how much you're selling it for.Thanks