https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/mez67/activity/ Activity feed for mez67. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:18:37 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 fa67a241ad530e2e642c67df50a6e574 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397273-sa-property-investors/#post-4609167 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:48:11 +0000 Good luck!! Try and soak up as much info as you can from many sources. I studied for a couple of years gathering as much info as I could before I did my first deal. It has really helped.

]]> 6eeb288813ac849039a411b3d07d1018 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397273-sa-property-investors/#post-4609165 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:39:54 +0000 We have subdivided with a house on. The process down here takes about 7 months from go to wo but I have had council approval within a few months. The councils vary greatly so you need to check the rules of the council in your area. It costs about 20-25k depending on sewer ect down here. Its not been a difficult process at all from our experience.

]]> d663f1fea7ff97f2f763a2f5286c847a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397273-sa-property-investors/#post-4609163 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:24:06 +0000 Our first deal was with another couple in a partnership. We purchased a house on a corner block, spruced up the house on front, subdivided and built on back. The project took about 14months and we made a before tax profit of 110k. We then bought a house on a large block, knocked it down, subdivided and sold  the blocks, making a before tax p…[Read more]

]]> 84f2318a2061187f1aaec78bf30efec8 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4397273-sa-property-investors/#post-4609161 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:01:01 +0000 Hi Matt,  We are currently working on our 3rd deal so fairly new to it all.We do small residential developments ie subdivs and cosmetic renos down south. We  have found it to work well as we know the area and find it convenient to do deals close to home with our family commitments. The greatest challenge in this current climate is financing p…[Read more]

]]> 813aadd8223da707a845fbb233250bef https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393971-painting-over-wood-panellingsome-advise-please/#post-4591683 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:00:59 +0000 Thanks guys. Sounds as if the best option is to leave as is. Thanks for your input.

]]> 7b8266116d5d65698cc62c09e6200bd3 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393971-painting-over-wood-panellingsome-advise-please/#post-4591680 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:10:30 +0000 BTW I should clarify it is thin panels that i suspect is a type of laminate to give a wood look and is not real timber. Also is on all interior walls. Thanks

]]> 9bf2c053c5103f03fd3fff6990521ad5 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393544-sanding-and-polishing-floor-boards/#post-4589258 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:03:50 +0000 Thanks Builderbob. That link was most helpful. The second coat looks much better.kind regards, Mary

]]> 36d32cd80600494787177042135b340a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393544-sanding-and-polishing-floor-boards/#post-4589256 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:59:32 +0000 Yes he did use a roller. Will get a flat pad. Thanks very much for your advise.

]]> 3dfac4fce6c77ad54a7e40a7c35aad03 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4393544-sanding-and-polishing-floor-boards/#post-4589255 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:57:40 +0000 Thanks so much for your advice. I'm heading there now. It's only 24hrs so we will try another coat but go over quicker this time.Have a great weekend!

]]> 9eefa6d54e9ea94fa329fad89f26c073 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391910-my-first-sub-division/page/2/#post-4580492 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:07:27 +0000 Yes we are in the same position. We have signed building contracts so need to move. Have had a couple of demo quotes but still looking as they are around 13k mark. Have heard you need to give demo guys about 2 months notice as they are busy so will finalise soon. It is a juggling act!! Good luck!!Kind regards,Mary

]]> 4e5d9634fcbbb5cf6bd0abb07756042d https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391910-my-first-sub-division/page/2/#post-4580490 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:53:01 +0000 Hi Lisa! Well done! Did you shop around for demolition prices? I too am starting my first one and would love to know who you are using to bowl house over as I am building nearby. Cheers,Mary

]]> 38638e1dd9e9a1c797b50b91e1ca286a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392094-worst-property-mistake-ever/#post-4581593 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:22:07 +0000 Thanks trakka and milly for your encouragement. Property investing isn't for the faint hearted thats for sure. But as  a wise man once said "problem + solution = profit ". I'm already doing the sums so onwards and upwards.

]]> c5ecaf342bef467013957bf11661f74a https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4392094-worst-property-mistake-ever/#post-4581590 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:45:13 +0000 I have just made my biggest mistake. I live and invest in Adelaide and we are currently in a very hot market. After missing out on numerous properties over the last 12 months, we made a cash offer subject to nothing on a tired little house with development potential. we had a fabulous plan to do a basic makeover and rent it out for a couple of…[Read more]

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