https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/trishdon/activity/ Activity feed for trishdon. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:33:28 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 3a46dd66abe02a406aaa4cd580adcd40 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389325-insurer-during-reno-vacant/#post-4566437 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 13:10:30 +0000 I used a broker when we built a spec house in Qld because our regular insurer wouldn't cover us.  I think Suncorp gave us cover, but not sure if they are in NSW

]]> 5b5c90908ef84c4b2137aec0f9afb674 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389389-unit-renovations/#post-4566777 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 13:07:58 +0000 Thanks for those tips everyone – we haven't ventured into the reno side yet, but are hoping to down the track.  Just an observation from past experience on furnishings though (washer, dryer and fridge).  We originally furnished our flats and found the standard of tenant was lower than with them unfurnished, and we seemed to be continually having t…[Read more]

]]> eb64685968bf6a462aaa08e38f50d105 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389371-advice-on-areas-to-look-for-ip-investment-clubs/#post-4566675 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 13:00:05 +0000 Just a suggestion – there are so many Australian books with good advice.  Why don't you go to your local library and borrow them – then just buy your favourites.  I think we have to tailor our investment stragegies to our particular situation, and sometimes that calls for a combination of methods.  Good luck!  Trish

]]> 9712f99ffb5d40512193722505612107 https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389397-qld-tenancy-blacklistings/#post-4566813 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:29:46 +0000 I agree with Opportunity In on using an agent.  There are so many rules and regulations these days that it just isn't worth the hassle to be doing it yourself.  We tried self managing several years ago, but now only do it for our children.  And if they ever get sloppy with their payments,we'll be putting them under an agent too!!!!!

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