Ok, fair comment, so for some reason I took it worse then it really was. I must say it really pushed my buttons as did the poor kids stranded in Lake Alexandrina a week or so ago. Maybe its just the father in me.[tired]

Was any one elses buttons pressed by this story?

Regards Bear

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Originally posted by richmond:
You’re not suggesting I’m not telling the truth are you Bear? Hmmm?

Cheers
r

Not suggesting anything of the sort. Wondering IF we are even talking about the same interview by the same reporter. Maybe the transcript is edited, maybe my memory is worse then I thought ….LOL

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Originally posted by richmond:
Hi,

Thought I’d do some research so I’m not just shooting from the lip (enough people around here do that [biggrin])…

I’ve just had a look at the interview, and the question (in my opinion) was in context. This is a transcript…

Mother: I’M HARD HIT I MEAN I’VE LOST TWO OF MY OWN, BUT I HAD TWO OTHER BABIES…[Read more]

Originally posted by richmond:
Absolutely terrible question… I’d love to know how experienced the journo in question was… someone with a few years under their belt wouldn’t ask it (I’d like to think) but someone who’s green and hasn’t done those types of stories mightn’t have the “smarts”.

Thanks for your reply Richmond.

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I suggest that any one considering spotting conacts a good real estate lawyer 1st.

I have done this as mentioned in a previous post and in SA I really dont think this would suffice as it can be deemed as recieving a reward in the sale of real estate.

I will however put Steve’s comment to my lawyer.

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Originally posted by SteveMcKnight:
Hi,

Time will tell. Maybe commonsense will prevail.

Bye,

Steve McKnight

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Commonsense and Govenrment? Now that would be a first!

Regards Bear

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Well done Mini and good luck.

Personally I really don’t know if all the work, time and expense are worth it, not to mention the risk. Spotting in NZ however comes under a whole new set of rules that I have not fully investigated at this point.

I am however still working on ironing out a few issues and hopefully be back to spotting soon. Other w…[Read more]

Whats the vacancy rate? Council Rates.

I have found a few blocks of flats with similar returns , however taken the above into consideration they wernt viable.

Thus far it sounds good, but do your due dilligence.

Regards Bear

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Originally posted by westan:
yes mine is only buy cash positive and only buy in areas you feel will deliver capital growth. also change the battery in the smoke detector, other wise the little old lady tenant will ring you at change battery in the beeping detector

regards westan

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Originally posted by RussH:
Gee thats a bit rich stripping the paint.I wonder how many people would actually witness this event.Good way to add a few more bucks to the bill .
Personally I find it better to give the wife a bucket and some sugar soap.
She used that much elbow grease that I didnt even have to repaint.I had to give up smoking though…[Read more]

Well I don’t know if I would implement this rule myself, but a professional painter once told me that rented properties should never allow smoking inside. Reason being it stains the ceiling, and if smoking on a heavy basis the old paint has to be taken off and ceiling resealed which is a very costly exercise. That way if there is any smoke d…[Read more]

Yes I believe in NZ its a differnt kettle of fish.

Did I mention however that JV’s are perfectly legal?

Regards Bear

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Hi Kay

I am confused about your last post on this thread.

It seems that the question was asked months ago and resurfaced again about what Steve actually said and was offering. This question has been answered. The only thing that Steve could possibly be guilty of is the lack of understanding of the English dictionary worst possible case scenario…[Read more]

Originally posted by MiniMogul:
“Sibo,
Spotting is illegal in Australia if you do not have a Real Estate license.”

Rubbish.
OK, if it’s not, define ‘spotting’ and show me the law I’m breaking.

Mini, I have had lawyers here in SA look into it for me, I don’t have the law in front of me, however it is along the same lines as selling used c…[Read more]

Originally posted by julieh:
Hello,

To Bear1964 – thanks for your very positive feedback. It has been hard but having someone else see my life as inspiring helps me to view things in a different and positive way and be further inspired myself

Holland is an interesting option. I’ve been to Amsterdam only once. Great place. You’re fortunate to…[Read more]

Elves your post reminds me of a little story in my life that taught me a lot.

When I was about a 2nd year apprentice as a fitter a very heavy duty press in the blacksmith shop was chattering on the way down and every fitter in the place had looked at it and couldn’t work out why this was happening.

I was then asked to go fix it (not knowing t…[Read more]

Originally posted by milkmanjr:
Bear,
Let us know when he makes his move!!
Any hints on who it is?

J

sorry milk its noone on this forum

Regards Bear

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Originally posted by Lucifer_au:
This arguement is in some ways rediculous. It all boils down to what Steve McKnight said Vrs what Channel 7 said…. But in the end who cares? The closest example I can find is NATO in the Balkins, part of it’s mandate/goals is to arrest suspected war crimnals, it hasn’t got all of them – but would you deem it a…[Read more]

Originally posted by kay henry:

Kill the stars or keep the stars, but it’s just a forum for people interested in property- doesn’t matter how many IP’s people have or how old they are. Some people might have no property whatsoever, but their contributions can be incredibly valid and thought-provoking.

kay henry

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Originally posted by siacci:
Went to 3 auctions on the weekend and we were the only ones there. The auctioneers at 2 put in vendor bids above what we would pay anyway. The 3rd was a joke. There was one guy put in a bid 5k over the vendors bid and they then went around trying to con people into paying more. Not vey ethical in my book. A bid is a…[Read more]