Hi Joel,Are you thinking of having them as partners or as lenders?  Would they be happy to lend you the money or will they want a decent return from their investment?  Also in which state is Ivanhoe?  Do a quick check on realestate.com for rents in that area.C2

It's hard to give a price because of the different types of fill you can get and the size of the hole.You can also try builders and excavating companies in your area for backfill.  What are your plans once it is filled?  If you don't fill it in all the way you can turn it into a rockery or a sand box for kids.  Also check if there are any tree lo…[Read more]

You can always rely on insurance companies to put a twist to something.  If you don't have a fixed agreement they can question the amount of rent being paid against the current market value.  If your rent is higher than the current market value they will probably pay only the market value.  This is why I say fix fix fix and then it is difficult fo…[Read more]

Hi Pizang,Your friend is also correct about the family of the decease getting a bill but it is normally for the cleaning up costs.  A lot of pressure is put on the family of the deceased to do the right thing and pay for the inconvenience caused to everyone else.  I was involved in a situation quite a few years back when a NZ guy decided to jump i…[Read more]

Hi All,One problem is that I'm overseas, which also makes the jumping up and down a little hard and  to see the person in charge.  The house is in a different state to the insurance company and claims officers.Millions,The idea of Current Affair has crossed my mind a few times but as some members here know I prefer to stay out of the limelight w…[Read more]

Hi AllSimon,The existing loans are for IPs.Wayne,The offset account is 100%.  This was negotiated when the loan was set up.C2

HI Pizang,Sorry to change the topic of the thread, but a quick comment on your article about Australian working hours are only second to the Japanese.The Japanese do not work long hours.  They are at work for long hours.A Japanese working day also includes the 4-5 hours that may be spent at the local hostess bar discussing the economic virtues of…[Read more]

Hi Sark,I had a similar situation a few years back.  My suggestion is make them fixed and send an update of any increases in rent to the insurance company.Don't rely on your PM to do it.C2

Hi All Thanks for the advice.Will post later about what happens and the processes involved.C2

Hi JFisher and Steve,Thanks for the advice.Some additional informationThe house is the last house on one side of the street and the property runs until the end of the street.  The property across the road is  a farm and takes up the whole length of that side of the street.  The end of the street runs into a reserve or nature park which leads on…[Read more]

I’ve updated my cars recently since the last post.

I ve still got 6 Cars and 3 bikes but have changed 2 of the cars

As I live in 2 countries we need cars and bikes in both, and I prefer four wheel drives (4WD).

Overseas we have, 98 Mitsubushi Delica Space Gear 4WD, 94 Mitsubishi GTO 3.0 lt, 94 Mercedes Benz 2.8lt, 96 Honda steed 400cc(motor…[Read more]

CATA is spot on about the USP. Is the shop take out only or will you have tables for customers? Are you going to sell hamburgers aswell?
If your market is young then they normally choose quanity over quality. You might want to offer a variety of sauces or dips to go with the chips instead of the standard tomato sauce, lemon juice or…[Read more]

Hi Pepsi,

If you have a job you like and enjoy then there is no need to quit and do investing full time. Try to find a balance between both. Also, it all depends on how much of a hurry you are in to get to your desired finacial freedom.

C2

Rich in happiness and money is better than rich in money with no happiness.

Hi Terry,

Thailand and Japan will keep you both busy. Can you send a message to my private address to touch base.

thanks

C2

Rich in happiness and money is better than rich in money with no happiness.

Hi Terry, where you thinking of building, Japan or Thailand?

C2

Rich in happiness and money is better than rich in money with no happiness.

Hi Westan, Yes please forward to him. You can also give him my private email address.

Thanks

C2

Rich in happiness and money is better than rich in money with no happiness.

Not so long ago in the past, the drug squad removed with considereable force the front security door to of of my IP’s. The insuarance didn’t cover the damage and the police department said I needed to file a damages claim for compensation/costs and they would send the appropriate papers to me. I’m still waiting on the outcome.

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You only need to ask one question and the question is: which path would the other man tell me to go down? and then you go down the opposite path that he tells you.

C2

Rich in happiness and money is better than rich in money with no happiness.

Hi Bill, its about time you popped back in.

C2

Rich in happiness and money is better than rich in money with no happiness.

Advance credits will be given to anyone who has watched all star trek or x-files series.
C2

Rich in happiness and money is better than rich in money with no happiness.