I’ve said it before and I say it again…..check out Dale Gatherum-Goss.
http://www.gatherumgoss.com

Hope this helps

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Hey Will,
Unfirtunately the bank manager more than likely told the valuer the price paid. He will always act for the good of the bank first (After all they employ him/her). It is handy to have a list of the approved valuers and I am sure someone on the site could help you with that. If you had got your own valuation done and the value came in…[Read more]

Hey banana,

I have heard of nothing exactly like you talk about but I know of many people who offer a cash payment for a lead that comes to fruition. Also there are many ways to do no money down deals in Australia. You just gotta find the vendors motivated enough to do the deal.

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Hey all,
David, don’t know if you have met Mini but she is truly a great girl. Always free with time and help and a truly wonderful person. She deserves the praise.

On the other note. I myself don’t “tell” people where I invest for two reasons.

1. I believe in the fish principle….you know the one. Give a man a fish he eats for a day…..teach…[Read more]

Hey Rickie,
So is it commercial or residential ?? Which part of the world are you in ?

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Is the office recognised by council.
What businesses will they allow to operate there. It may be worth a call to council to find out what the go is. They can clarify any operating parameters.

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I’m with Nessie on this one (Clever lady there.)

You certainly can rent from trust after all it is another entity. Why involve the property manager. If you can show reasonable rent then why throw money away. I don’t think you are going to default on yourself ??

Have a chat with your accountant and they can weave their magic…..

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Thanks Del. Had a busy time. Many good properties.
Good to be back amongst you guys and gals again. I must say you have all been busy since I was away. It is amazing the quality of posts that are occurring. I am encouraged also by the freedom of thought.
Awesome. Hope I can keep up with the quality of posts. Looking forward to future…[Read more]

Hey Toe Edge,
In answer to yuor question. I got some last week. They do exist.

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Thanks Steve for exampling the abundance theory to all of us.
I am also amazed at how much time and energy people put into the forum and how they help others. I hope that never changes. I also want to thank everyone as I am learning whenever I read a post. The information may not always be new but the attitude of giving often is. Once again thanks…[Read more]

No right or wrong here. You have to feel comfortable within yourself. For me it is a business so I will increase rents if they are fair. In this case I would maybe come up on the rent and offer to improve the property for the tenant. Maybe fans, A/C, etc may make the tenants life more bearable and then the rent hike is not for money’s sake but an…[Read more]

Sorry Richo……The Lions are on fire.

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Hey Peter.
7 days and only a few houses. How come you didn’t see more. Did yo have trouble getting into places with agents or just nothing that worked ?
I am away this week for 6 days on a property trail and I would expect to look at at least 50 properties. Not judging Just wondering.

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$2500 sounds like a lot of money…… what does it actually “buy” you.

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You could always vendor finance the property to increase cashflow.

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What a great little rhyme
I just wish I had the time
to sit down and pen a note
or a thoughtful anecdote..

Well done Wayne….throw that key away you don’t want to go back through that door.

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Hey all,
When I talk about using a valuer I am talking about using them to get a price reduction.The are merely another tool. I personally do not do this but know where people have used this approach and sought further discount on values given.

In answer to your question Alex, yes.
It ain’t over till it’s over.
The negotiation goes on until the…[Read more]

I think what Steve is talking abut is using that money to live on. There are many people out there who suggest pulling equity out to quite literally eat it. Once you draw down this equity it is no longer legally tax deductible (unless you use cash bonds….yada yada …..too deep for now). Some people think they can legally do this draw down and…[Read more]

Hey Sushi,
I think the valuer is a valid option. I know people who put “subject to valuation” on their contracts. If the valuer comes under the asking price it gives you a bargaining chip to further negotiate a price.

I think taking a builder is an important step. As Betty said though either on the day or once contracted “Subject to a building…[Read more]

Hey Stu,
How about “How to apply for finance and come out with a smile.”

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