Was wondering is it still possibile to flip brand new houses (australia ) there for i would be able to use first homer grant to start my investor jounery ?

Trim 25%Installation of lights/fixturesIn Chicago you can find licensed electricians owner operators working at 55 hour.

I was hoping to raise cash, pay the seller, lightly rehab the two units (they’re both already in good shape and wouldn’t take more than 3-4,000 each to make them higher end rentals in the area), raise rents (at least $100 too low per unit), and then refinance out in which I think the property would then be worth north of 100,000.

When I was brand new in my investing career, I feel for one of those because I just didn't know any better. 

When you walk into this home, you are greeted by the spacious livingrm and separate diningrm with a gorgeous picturesque window that gives plenty of natural light.

This is becoming a nightmare.The whole house was gutted, and everything is brand new.

Here's what you'll do...Download your PropStream list consisting of the owners' addresses.Create a set of 10 display ads about three things (your reputation as an investor in their area; how you can help them; general branding of your business) and advertise strictly to owners while they are at home.

Completely renovation the kitchens, fresh coats of paint throughout, stainless steel appliances, new toilets, lighting, Ceiling fans in every room, removing the baseboard heat and adding individual room heaters.

We basically had to add an AC and hot water heater, add lighting, rebuild the kitchen, and touch up paint.

Then the rainy season came (he was also a new owner) and rain was coming in through his light fixtures.