Hi Leanne,
Another thing is that it’s necessary to make mistakes and it’s invaluable as long as you learn from them. The only thing better is learning from other people’s mistakes (re: horror stories) and identifying what actually happened as opposed to what went ‘wrong’. I don’t see investing as a moral lesson by making mistakes. They are part of…[Read more]

Hi Calm et al,
The other thing is that I don’t own a PPOR and my friends and people who I referred to before do, but have no IP’s. They often remark on ‘When am I going to buy my own home?’ If I had have started that way I would never (with my plan) have been able to get into property investing and would have been so far behind the 8 eight ball.…[Read more]

I wish I could. I need at least 8 hours a day!,..(and about 10 at night!). I went to the 7/11 last night at 6pm and they were shutting up! I asked them ‘Hey, I thought you’re open 24 hours?’ ‘We are’, replied the guy ‘but not in a row!’
Gatsby.

Hi Achiever,
I assume you were referring to Brissy’s post?
Gatsby!

Interesting point Dazzling!
Gatsby.

I’ve given up now and only talk to like minded friends/people re: property. Everytime I do talk about investment property with people who have a PPOR but no IP’s I get given so much advise where to buy, where I shouldn’t, what will happen with the market, etc. The second thing I get is an under current pregnant look if I mention what I have in…[Read more]

Rob,
I don’t know,
a wrap,
a sandwich,
a flip,
.., an omelette?
Gatsby.

Hi Bris,
I think I mentioned this experience before on this site (?) It was when I was in NY in 1996. I actually ended up going out with this girl. When I first met her she was gorgeous but looked really down. I just started talking to her at a party and said what a beautiful day it was and she (Nancy) said “Yeah, I guess”. I said, “What do you…[Read more]

Hi Danny,
Thanks for arranging the next meeting and thanks to you and Tony for the guest speaker and again the offer of the venue.
Kind regards,
Gatsby!

Hi gavelle,
I’ve seen Dale (not in relation to wraps) and can personally vouch for his openness and willing to listen. I would recommend him wholeheartedly.
Kind regards,
Gatsby.

Hi Terry,
Are you saying that the cost of attending a seminar (eg, one day property seminar for $500 like Steve’s if you own IP’s for arguments sake)
cannot be claimed as a tax deduction?
Kind regards,
Gatsby.

Leo,
I saw it and thought it was hilarious! Especially the 2 characters ‘Gaylord Fokker’ and ‘Marther Fokker’ (lol). Wasn’t De Niro the one who played the paranoid ex FBI guy who said “I am always watching you (?)” and hid in a bus, nearly destroying the family and was always wrong?
Gatstby!

Hi Rob,
Thanks for the reply. I think it is more to do with a work dilemna at the moment and the fact you’ve jokingly mentioned a ‘sex sms’ makes me think who I know it could be. I’m now wondering if the fact the no. is present but no message is left is actually there for a reason (ie. to take the bait and ring the number?).
Cheers mate,
Gatsby.

Damo,
Your desire will hopefully fuel your determination. Don’t give up (or give in). As for a reno, I would hammer a nail with a paint brush! However I think it was George Bernard Shaw (?) who said, “Necessity is the mother of all creation”.
I really admire you for your ‘hate for your job’ which may be what could transpire over to find the…[Read more]

Hi Resi,
I’m glad you thought it was a good post but I think your questions IMHO miss the point. Suicide is a mental health issue, not a ‘rental wealth issue’. Rene’s controversial suicide was only in the media due to his wealth. What about the rest?
Gatsby.

What about real life court room dramas?
I lost my driver’s licence in 1990 for drink driving (not proud of it and I’m not promoting it).
“Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?”
“I do”, I replied. “I think you’re ugly. See that girl over there? I’d really love to bang her. Do I keep going or are you going to ask…[Read more]

quy17187,
As you can see,
you never have to fear asking a stupid question on this site.
Cheers,
Gatsby!

Sounds like 2 bird-doggers fighting over the one bird! Darrynp’s looking for advice and the more constructive the better I think. Highlighting the skills and necessary time involved will better serve to answer Darrynp’s initial question. I think a bird-dogger’s reputation will inevitably speak for itself. I just thought it was detracting from…[Read more]

It’s alright Rob,
I bought ‘Your Sexlife And How To Pay It Off In Five Years (By Someone Who Did It In Three)!
Cheers,
Gatsby!

What about,
‘Sexual Secrets of The Rich (Learn The 7 Steps To Sexual Freedom!).’
‘Rich Dad, Impotent Dad (What the Rich Teach Their Kids That The Impotent Class Do Not!)’
Also a lot of the ‘Newbies’ do ask very intelligent questions/post very articulated replies. Stars against an avatar mean nothing. Hell, look at mine!
Cheers,
Gatsby!