PropertyInvesting.com | scotty8911 | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/scotty8911/activity/ Activity feed for scotty8911. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:23:53 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 301bff74c2c8f86a5c9da5190447d120 scotty8911 replied to the topic Renovation Toolbox, Buyer Beware & More Available For Sale in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4405328-renovation-toolbox-buyer-beware-more-available-for-sale/#post-4659791 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:01:54 +0000 Hey Kerry,

Just wondering if you have the following for sale still, and how much they are; Buyer beware and renovating for buckets of cash?

Thanks, Scott.

]]> 4dda85062fae406a649c3ce2e807646f scotty8911 replied to the topic First Time Investor-Help with choosing a stratergy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402901-first-time-investor-help-with-choosing-a-stratergy/#post-4642780 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:03:46 +0000 Hi all. Thanks Jamie for that link to the spreadsheet, should help alot with crunching the numbers. On that, does anyone allow a certain amount for maintenace, and other ongoing costs, or is there a rough % that people allow?
Thanks.

]]> 08def34b47576485b4e065862ec6de14 scotty8911 replied to the topic First Time Investor-Help with choosing a stratergy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402901-first-time-investor-help-with-choosing-a-stratergy/#post-4642777 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:00:47 +0000 Thank-you Catalyst for your reply. Are the properties CF neutral before the reno’s or after? And, what do people mean by ‘crunching the numbers’? It makes a little sense but would like some clarification.Thanks

]]> ce76950586e7633b974f64ecb5ffdf89 scotty8911 replied to the topic First Time Investor-Help with choosing a stratergy in the forum Hello everyone, thanks again https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402901-first-time-investor-help-with-choosing-a-stratergy/#post-4642776 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:16:45 +0000 Hello everyone, thanks again to all your advice and suggestions. I have another question. I have been considering taking on the strategy of reno’s. Mainly due to the fact that I am in the trade industry myself, and have a few close friends who are too. Is it wise to think that I can buy a investment property that is in need of renovation, carry…[Read more]

]]> e2b0a2a5c5d2330145e694efdac9bab4 scotty8911 replied to the topic Buy or Rent in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402914-buy-or-rent-2/#post-4642863 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:45:00 +0000 Hello everyone.
Thanks to all for the input, all your suggestions and advice have been taken on board. I hope to be making my decision in the near future so I can begin on the investment road.

]]> de7045b832050d6b3792abe0748e7c10 scotty8911 replied to the topic First Time Investor-Help with choosing a stratergy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402901-first-time-investor-help-with-choosing-a-stratergy/#post-4642775 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:09:58 +0000 Thank-you Paul for suggesting another stratergy, I have heard of vendor finance but never really looked into it, I will check out those sites ASAP.
Another query I have is how to calculate a ‘profit and loss statement’, similar to that of a business I suppose. SO, what costs are involved with having a property, and if there is a format or a sheet…[Read more]

]]> dea47339a0b3d02678147cf422f43c8b scotty8911 replied to the topic First Time Investor-Help with choosing a stratergy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402901-first-time-investor-help-with-choosing-a-stratergy/#post-4642770 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 01:32:02 +0000 Thanks heaps guys for the reply’s, its good to get some hands on advice from other people playing the game. One last question I have, is there a rough set of guidelines for doing your due diligence? I know it includes doing your research on the area, owner occupiers vs. investments, people per household, infrastructure plans, but sure enough when…[Read more]

]]> 0a7c09661676fb17015b0781439b5927 scotty8911 replied to the topic First Time Investor-Help with choosing a stratergy in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4402901-first-time-investor-help-with-choosing-a-stratergy/#post-4642767 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:54:16 +0000 Thanks Derek for the reply, are there any sites or books you can suggest on reading to get an idea on the pros and cons of each? I have a few written down, however the more information the better I believe.Thanks again.

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