Colin Gowan replied to the topic Reluctant to move from comfort zone in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 7 months ago
Don’t mind at all Todd.
Guys if I take a while to get back to a web page and you want me here faster please send an email with a link back here.
Else I may be back when I have a break from my busy work.Could you expand on this some more?? Are you suggesting another method of obtaining the required cash for Reglinda to start the…[Read more]
Colin Gowan replied to the topic How can I live on $130k in Bank in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 7 months ago
Hello carpe_diem,
After reading your posts I think the problem is not lack of cash or ability.
But rather lack of knowledge.
Thus you should not do anything until you yourself understand entirely what action you are going to take.By all means seek advice but check it.
Use more than one source for knowledge.
Do your own research as along the way…[Read more]Colin Gowan replied to the topic Broker in Sydney? in the forum Finance 18 years, 7 months ago
Hi Guys,
My favourite creditor and one of my best business mentors asks me to drop in once a month for a chat and to update him on our business situation.
The knowledge and listening ear is well worth 3 pizzas and 2 L Pepsi.
Plus having a creditor who listens and provides ideas and assistance around problems is invaluable.
Perhaps gentlemen you…[Read more]Colin Gowan replied to the topic I’m about to slash my wrists… in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 8 months ago
Sorry andymitchell but I have to ask this-
After all the wonderful suggestions everyone has provided.
The question that needs to be asked is what have you done.
Not what are you going to do but what have you done?Sorry andymitchell most people are gonna do something’s.
Get into it or as NIKE says “JUST DO IT”.If a problem is not solved it g…[Read more]
Colin Gowan replied to the topic I start building a house today in the forum Value Adding 18 years, 8 months ago
Hello Everyone,
Jaffasoft please let me know when your website updates.
Why not set this process up automatic for those interested when they visit your site.
Steve’s site does this when subjects are updated with direct links, most people myself included don’t waste time.
Well done on the site so far.Colin Gowan – for sure. But why not begi…[Read more]
Colin Gowan replied to the topic virtual kickstart in the forum No Subject 18 years, 8 months ago
Yes Thankyou Steve for the “virtual kickstart “.
This site is educational and filled with many great friends now.Over the last few days I have noticed how each of us has suggested something to help others.
The more I learn the more I can help.So I just thought that giving credit where credit is due and thanking Steve and his team for this…[Read more]
Colin Gowan replied to the topic I start building a house today in the forum Value Adding 18 years, 8 months ago
Below is the description of the units of work we cover which I will be putting on my web site as well outlining the skills I’m learning in the course, because doing this as you say my intentions to be an investor, I want to attract JV partners for doing Reno’s and or project managing developments ultimately.
Ok Jaffasoft get back to me when…[Read more]
Colin Gowan replied to the topic I’m about to slash my wrists… in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 8 months ago
andymitchell hang in there.
Many people have fallen into the trap of buying the best property they can afford.
Most of the time it works out ok however if there when the market turns its swimming up stream for sure.
Next time have a margin for error.Have you had a talk to your bank, they may have a solution with IO or an increase in loan length…[Read more]
Colin Gowan replied to the topic virtual kickstart in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 8 months ago
3056 Please accept my apologies I didn’t intend to offend anyone.
However my opinion of those evil cards remains.
Having seen them seriously disadvantage many others my wife included.[angry2]I would like the banks to be more disciplined and not lend more than the income earned in the 55-day interest free period.[baaa]
I would prefer if banks…[Read more]
Colin Gowan replied to the topic virtual kickstart in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 8 months ago
Hi voigtstr,
Here are my thoughts on dealing with bad debt and getting things together.Perhaps the first thing I suggest should be to cut up the theft cards, nobody needs them, if you are intelligent enough to be disciplined with repayments you are intelligent enough never to need them.
Enough said about those evil cards.[evil4]After paying…[Read more]
Colin Gowan replied to the topic Reluctant to move from comfort zone in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 8 months ago
Hi fernfurn,
If by desk you really said car bonnet, sleeping in back, eating next to pantry while driving tools and equipment in boot to contractors for days work and return via a few quotes before shower at factory graveyard job than yes this was my earlier years.[comp]fernfurn these days at least 50% of my time is spent behind a desk.
95% of…[Read more]Colin Gowan replied to the topic Help with Bees in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 8 months ago
Jarrah 2 seconds for 150 meters no doubt the speed limit.
From memory 100km/hr is 27.8 meters a second.
Don’t think the bees would have killed you.[specool]GelF placing an advertisement will no doubt bring out someone to take care of them.
But a lot can be said for getting a professional in who will have insurance and clean up after them…[Read more]Colin Gowan replied to the topic Help with Bees in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 8 months ago
Simon buddy,
If I knew everything would I be here.
Definitely not someone would have knocked me off long ago.I admire bees they work as a team, give their lives for the greater good, share knowledge of the best food sources and have food storage down better than us (the only thing still eatable in the pyramids).
Consider for a minute if there…[Read more]
Colin Gowan replied to the topic Help with Bees in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 8 months ago
Thanks Simon,
I knew you were joking.
Most of us have dealt with paper wasps at one time or another.
But Bees are another matter.
For one thing wasps number up to several hundred.
Where as a decent colony of bees can be up to 100,000.Wasps attack as individuals and don’t generally communicate with each other.
Bees on the other hand communicate…[Read more]Colin Gowan replied to the topic Help with Bees in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 8 months ago
Hello Pursefattener,
What ever you do don’t deal with it your self.
Don’t under any circumstances ever allow any one to just spray with mortein etc.Not only will it upset them but also they will stay pissed for ages.
The ramifications from this is that they will attack and not just the person attacking anyone.
People have been killed up to 200…[Read more]Colin Gowan replied to the topic Any Government Grants Available ? in the forum Value Adding 18 years, 8 months ago
My builder came across a fund for heritage houses and was able to apply for assistance so that new products could be used to replace damaged items and retain the original look of a heritage property.
However this job took several years and only happened after a very long search for any original materials.
This job was voluntary so that may have…[Read more]Colin Gowan replied to the topic Any Government Grants Available ? in the forum Value Adding 18 years, 8 months ago
My builder came across a fund for heritage houses and was able to apply for assistance so that new products could be used to replace damaged items and retain the original look of a heritage property.
However this job took several years and only happened after a very long search for any original materials.
This job was voluntary so that may have…[Read more]Colin Gowan replied to the topic Reluctant to move from comfort zone in the forum Help Needed! 18 years, 8 months ago
Hello Reglinda,
I’m not sure liberate the equity is the right kind if thinking.
Your partner fears the later part of life with no financial security.
Fear is a natural instinct to protect us from loss.
I have noticed that people who have kids that wanted for nothing or were not taught the value of a dollar at an early age will usually spend every…[Read more]Colin Gowan replied to the topic Agent refused my written offer ! in the forum No Subject 18 years, 9 months ago
Hi BDM,
A thought strikes me.
Whenever I am negotiating something I make sure that the knowledge side of the equation is on my side not my opponents.By this I mean that I know the subject very well, I have assistance from my accountant and or my solicitor and or anyone else I can think of.
In other words if it appears like the other party knows…[Read more]Colin Gowan replied to the topic land info, Brooklyn vic in the forum No Subject 18 years, 9 months ago
Hi doog,
http://www.realestate.com.au/
This is where I usually start.
It starts to give me a feel for an area.
Here is the link to Brooklyn (Vic).
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=s&cu=&s=vic&ss=&ag=&t=res&snf=rbs&tb=Brooklyn+&u=&is=1&pm=&px=&pme=any&pxe=any&cat=&o=def
You should find a link in there for sold properties in the…[Read more]- Load More