I’d expect prices in the lower bracket to rise to just below that $250 level & some properties in the $260 bracket to drop….

Cheers,

Aceyducey

Ditto see no point in stars. Let the moderators be starred perhaps so they are clearly set apart.

As for titles by level of contribution, again not really needed. The number is there – the title isn’t adding anything.

If you do wish to keep titles keep them neutral in tone & not misleading people into associating the poster’s title with their…[Read more]

Hmm…well it’s not reinventing the wheel to do things differently.

Many other people have done things differently in the past!

Every change in society, in laws, in technology creates new opportunities and modifies – perhaps even destroys – old ones.

Don’t draw blindly from the approaches that have worked in the past. Apply your experience and…[Read more]

Hi Youngun – your long post would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Aceyducey

Flash,

Have you experience in running businesses?

Are you prepared to spend three years building up the business before it replaces your current salary?

Do you know what type of business you wish to run?

Owning and operating a business involves a VERY different skillset to being an employee….take your time & do lots of…[Read more]

Nathan,

Steve has said in another thread that he’ll reply after this date.

Cheers,

Aceyducey

Sylvester,

You need to build a relationship with some agents & buy the properties that DON’T get listed

Remember list price isn’t the same as the sale price.

If you make 100 lowball offers & one gets accepted, you’re now in the game.

Cheers,

Aceyducey

Originally posted by Shushar:
[biggrin] Wow – I can’t believe the winning bid was US $3,850.00!!!

Maybe I should put my wedding dress on e-bay.

Shushar,

It depends – are you a large burly guy with tattoos?

[biggrin]

Cheers,

Aceyducey

Well done Monopoly, you outdid me by 2 years.

No gurus involved either.

Cheers,

Aceyducey

Guys,

He’s running free courses in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane in May – so take a look at them.

Link is: http://www.visionpursuit.com.au

A thread where people on Somersoft are discussing Allen (with some background on him) is here: http://www.somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15598

Cheers,

Aceyducey

I did some network marketing back in the mid-90s, more to understand the system & access their tools and tapes than as a wealth creation strategy.

IMHO, network marketing is useful for teaching sales & small business management skills & for networking….a few people make a lot of money out of it. They can also be very motivational – though watch…[Read more]

Guys,

Get real here – you’re landlords, not amusement park owners.

It’s not about whether you WANT to give away stuff.

All that is important is:

How much does it add to the rent?
How much does it add to the value of the property?
Does it add to the long-term rental stability of the property?

Anything else is emotion.

Cheers,

Aceyducey

Monopoly,

It’s not how much debt you have, it how much your assets are worth & whether you can repay the debt!

Personally I believe that when starting out 95% LVRs are fine. I get concerned when people start out with greater than 100% loans – particularly right now!

(that also goes for companies – I don’t buy shares that have more debts than…[Read more]

Per the other responses, number 1 make sure you do it all legally and properly.

It protects all of you against potential future issues, family breakdowns & the like.

Prevention is the best cure!

Cheers,

Aceyducey

Noticed that too Derek

Will ensure the other forum is aware…

That’s true Dan

The accountants we speak to in Au have all been very open about their lack of experience regarding NZ laws.

Cheers,

Aceyducey

Roofarmer,

I appreciate your ethical dilemma.

I do see a need for the type of service. After all, traditional lenders don’t help the people in these types of straits…maybe THEY are unethical to not help….

Personally I’m not sure of the decision I’d make. It would depend on the people involved, the policies of the company & the level of…[Read more]

Sounds like a great buy to me!

Cheers,

Aceyducey

I can get to it. I’m not with the same ISP.

PK – you could have a browser incompatibility or it could be a caching or DNS (Domain Name Server) issue with your ISP.

Call your ISP about this one – there may be other sites you can’t get to…and you won’t know until you try to reach them.

Cheers,

Aceyducey

Personally I prefer to use a corporate Trusteee & be the director of the company.

It adds that extra layer of removal to the situation – and has some other advantages.

Cheers,

Aceyducey