I was at Readings in Carlton last night and had a flip through a book entitled, ‘SHAM’ (Self Help and Actualization Movement. “How the Guru’s of the Self Help Movement Make us Helpless”) by Steven Salerno. If anyone’s at a book store it definetly is worth a flip through and I’d be interested in peoples opinions? The author is basically stating how…[Read more]

Hi TeacherK6,
I had the same scenario 6 months ago. I didn’t have time to get an increase approval on my credit card, but I wanted to use the card for a large purchase to get the extra points. I injected $5k into my cc and withdrew on the balance and paid it off (as always on the last day of repayment).
I don’t recall any fees and at the time I…[Read more]

Hi IIT,
Five years ago (I think?) I saw an add about a seminar being held by John Fitzgerald (re: your question). When I arrived, John wasn’t doing the presentation (as was advertised) and the focus was very much on land content and the gentleman giving the presentation was highly negative re: investing in flats/units as their focus in property…[Read more]

I wouldn’t put too much into it. I mean, spare a thought for all the atheists who invest? They miss out on all the religious public holidays?
cheers,
Gatsby!

“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”

Hi grossrealization,
What came to mind to me was a great idea you’ve come up with for another property investing board game. I heard of another board game the other night (similar to Kiyosaki’s board games). I think though that you may have found a niche within a board game. I’m thinking like monopoly except instead of selling ‘x’ amount of houses…[Read more]

Hi Gold Coaster,
Every Xmas I send my tenants and pm’s a xmas card. At the end of every 12 month lease, upon renewal I also send my tenants a CD voucher and a thank you card for being ‘such fantastic tenants’.
Cheers,
Gatsby.

“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”

NLP has as much scientific credibility as Tom Cruises’ Scientology comments on post natal depression. I’m yet to find any study with well defined research methodology to support NLP claims. I have however come across a couple of studies suggesting that dancing, etc definetly has some positive benefits. I don’t think I’d be up to paying seminar…[Read more]

Hi jhopper,
Yes I am trying to cut down. By Monday I hope to be down to ‘3 lighters a day!’
Cheers,
Gatsby!

“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”

I don’t think you can put a price on a loved one. I tell you though I’m glad I quit smoking. Had a full check up and there’s nothing wrong with my lung. As for bizarre ads, the best one was in The Melbourne Trading Post last year (true story).

For Sale: ‘Tractor, little use, runs well.
Ideal for farm’.

Where else would you drive…[Read more]

Hi all,
Just got home and realized tonight we went for over 4 hours! Special thanks Danny for posting and organising and as usual, Tony for your time and motivating knowledge shared to night. Thanks also to everyone who attended to share their time and knowledge. If Mansfield gets wind of this group, put ‘The Man From Snowy River’ down for the…[Read more]

As posted in the other forum, looking forward to another informative and enjoyable night tomorrow!
Kind regards,
Gatsby!

“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”

“Wear Gothic black clothes, lots of dark make up and get beaten up by skin heads from the 70’s???”
I was hoping you could enlighten me Dazz? Any other Mod’s wish to comment?
Cheers,
Gatsby?

“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”

Hi Danny,
Thanks again for organising (and Tony too) the next meeting with guest speakers/details, etc. Look forward to catching up with everyone on Thursday!
Kind regards,
Gatsby!

“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”

Hi Duchess,
I personally think you could do worse than see Dale Gatherum-Goss (probably moreso if you intend purchasing multiple properties over time). However he is in Kilsyth so it may pay to ask around for other feeedback for someone closer if distance is a problem.
Best of luck!
Kind regards,
Gatsby!

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Hi Duchess,
I think the problem with prenups if taken to the full extent legally is that they may only be valid at the time they were written(?). If down the track assets, etc change then you may find the terms of the prenup may become invalid(?). I’ve heard that by giving your partner a receipt for rent paid may circumvent this. However, it kinda…[Read more]

Ummh,
Thank you Steve, Celivia, admin and g7. Celivia, I think somehow it may be ‘me’ who will have to be careful about what ‘I’ say from now on! g7, I always love your posts and laugh. In fact the next one that you post I think I’ll have to cross your name out and put my name next to it instead! Mobile Mortgage, sorry about that first post. It…[Read more]

Hi brisbanescouting,
You sound pretty switched on and getting the best pro advise as recommended is not only sound advise but vital.
9 years ago I decided to have a break from work for only 4-6 months. I came home nearly half dead 3 years later! I had no interest in property before I left and it ‘may'(?) have been in my favour, for ‘my’ situation.…[Read more]

Hi Jen,
Great to hear about your enthusiasm and desire to learn more. Well done! In terms of ‘riskier’ and ‘problems’, you’ll find so many varied approaches to problems and risks that are opportunities. For myself, taking on something like a subdivision/reno/onsell would be a walk in the park to so many others. I’m mainly buy and hold. Sorry I…[Read more]

Hi all,
Firstly, thanks Cameron (and Alistair) for the presentation and work you’ve put into on US investing and for showing the many hoops to get through (ie due dillgence, finance, etc). Also thanks Danny for keeping everyone updated. Tony, many thnaks again for allowiing the use of your office (and wealth of knowledge!). Great also to see more…[Read more]

Hi Kay,
I probably didn’t read too much into the economics of the issue. Personally (speaking for myself), I think you tend to reach a stage in life where you hit the top of the bell curve and start to weigh up the pros and cons of time vs money. Over the past 8 or 9 years I’ve chased the dollar working all sorts of hours back to back as much as…[Read more]