alfrescodining wrote:

I'm in my mid twenties, and I look about 10 years younger than I am. I would get nervous in this kind of situation and they would not take me seriously.

Just about every person who went into sales was nervous and ballsed up their first few presentations. Jeez I made some right cockups when I first had a crack at sales.…[Read more]

alfrescodining wrote:

I'm in my mid twenties, and I look about 10 years younger than I am. I would get nervous in this kind of situation and they would not take me seriously.

Just about every person who went into sales was nervous and ballsed up their first few presentations. Jeez I made some right cockups when I first had a crack at sales.…[Read more]

Alf here's a heads up.

Knocking on doors asking people if they might like to sell their property is a fairly inefficient way of looking for opportunities in a market. You are far better of using your time looking for motivated buyers through agents. What you are trying to do is what 5 million property agents do all day every day – chase listings.…[Read more]

alfrescodining wrote:
Thanks everyone.  It's the contract side of things that bothers me though.  I spoke to my conveyancer today, who said that like any normal sale, the vendor would have to prepare the contract.

Either party (buyer or seller) can initiate a contract. You walk up to someone and make an offer to buy their property for $XXX and…[Read more]

alfrescodining wrote:
Thanks everyone.  It's the contract side of things that bothers me though.  I spoke to my conveyancer today, who said that like any normal sale, the vendor would have to prepare the contract.

Either party (buyer or seller) can initiate a contract. You walk up to someone and make an offer to buy their property for $XXX…[Read more]

Another MB article with ABC 24 interview with Dr Nigel Stapledon adds emphasis to the lead post. You can watch and read it here

How mining saved housing

Cheeves I think that's one of the better on the ground appraisals this subject has seen for a while. If only our resident experts (I use the word loosely) could put together something as informative we might be further advanced.

In reality I don't think you and I are too far apart. I've always believed the US market is far more riskier for…[Read more]

Here's a little tip. People will react more favorably to polite, respectful, professional type contacts than flyers in the post. It's also an opportunity to gather information about a street or area. Questions like; "Would any of your neighbors be interested in selling?" It's the opposite of referral selling. In this case it's referral buying. You…[Read more]

If you're going to send letters I'd actually prefer to make approaches in person. You could introduce yourself to the owners and indicate your interest. A face to face encounter will provide you with much more information. A letter is simply sending a message in a bottle. If it fails you have no idea why. The personal approach at least gives you a…[Read more]

SamDaniels wrote:
Kissimmee has realised a reasonable capital gain already 

You've sold it then. What did you net out of the deal after all costs and FX exchange variations. Give us some hard data. 

Vague claims of profits are just fairy stories one rabbits on about down the pub. 

I think you're jumping the gun a bit. 

Making an enquiry with someone out of the blue is a fairly common occurrence.

I would never introduce myself in writing. Too scammy. A professional approach is almost always done through a reputable agent. 

Anyone could be your agent. Your solicitor, a buyers agent, friend of a friend etc. It should be…[Read more]

jmsrachel wrote:

Nigel Kibel wrote:
Since you are Freckles side kick that's a real surprise

Yes I'm the one responsible with providing Freckle with all his data and stats. Your side kicks ain't doing much for you. More interested in attacking the man then answering questions. 

Haven't laughed this much in ages…

Joe I'm going to…[Read more]

speedy gonzales wrote:
Cheeves,

I'm not looking at Florida but from someone outside looking in….Freckle is presenting the more convincing story….be it right or wrong !!

LOL… for those following the thread I wouldn't suggest taking any information I reveal at face value. It's merely one perspective in a multifaceted world. Hopefully…[Read more]

Cheeves welcome aboard. I always luv a good debate especially with someone who has a an IQ in the double digits. 

Let me phrase the debate thus far. Nigel and Rob like FL. I couldn't care less other than to play devils advocate. I have no skin in this game at all. The current discussion is also oriented around the Aussy investor not your local…[Read more]

LONG-TERM ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE

The long-term economic impacts of climate change will be most severe on Florida’s attractiveness as a destination for retirees and seasonal migrants. Second homes for those who winter in Florida constitute roughly eight percent of the state’s housing stock. For decades Florida has also been the…[Read more]

The graphs suggest don't buy the southern half or in coastal regions. Insurance premiums must be a killer if you can get cover. it seems the NW quadrant is a relatively safe bet on a statistical basis anyway.

Nigel Kibel wrote:
Freckle

One of the reason I like Orlando is because it is two hours inland so by the time a hurricane reaches Orlando it has died down so Orlando would never get the full force of the storm

I can only imagine you like shoe leather.

Notable Hurricanes to Have Impacted…[Read more]

Climate Impacts in the Southeast

Over 70 million people live in the Southeast. [1] The region includes many cities with populations over 250,000, including Houston, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, and New Orleans. [1] The region's economy includes forestry, tourism, oil and gas production, and agriculture. The Southeast also includes…[Read more]

Nigel Kibel wrote:
Freckle

What I would suggest is if you want to have a discussion about the future start a separate post and I will happily join in. 

Again you struggle with the sub themes of this thread. Recovery as you like to proclaim as occurring within your chosen locations is a future narrative that requires a modicum of…[Read more]

Nigel Kibel wrote:

 If people wanted to follow your rubbish about the world coming to an end they would not do anything.

First lets clarify. I never said the world was coming to an end. I said human civilisation maybe entering a NTE event according to some scientific research.

Again you are intellectually unable to grasp the problem so I'll…[Read more]