But Mark, didn’t really need to do much to this home, so when a third home came up in the same street, he was ready. ‘About nine (9) years ago #17 came up for grabs, so I jumped on board again’.

And, this renovation proved to be a big one, with Mark gutting the home, and again replacing kitchens, bathrooms, sheds and landscaping.

‘I took a bit more time with this project, but it was still a big job’ says Mark.

‘I have been really lucky in that I am handy in all fields of house renovating and I know a lot of tradie’s and mates that help me out as I do the renovations.

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With three projects under his belt, you would think that Mark had, had enough. But his last project bought about five years ago has been one of his biggest yet.

‘I was lucky enough to pick up this final project, off market, from a deceased estate. The family were finished with the home, but unsure what to do next, so I made them a fair offer’.

The fourth home need a huge amount of work, but it has been a labour of love for Mark, with nearly everything being replaced in the home.

Mark has also been fortunate to rent two of his homes as serviced accommodation over the last two years during the construction phase of both The Bend Motorsport Park and the Tailem Bend Solar Farm.

‘I set these homes up to accommodate workers here for a long stay during these big projects and this has worked financially for both me and them’ says Mark.

So what is next for this property investor? Likely some travel and time with a new grandchild early next year.

And, while we would like to believe Mark that he is finished, we reckon that there is at least another project in the pipeline yet.