Originally posted by MichaelYardney:HTW valuers have changed the format of their monthy reports – they are much better – this months one is worth a look
http://www.htw.com.au/pages/info_centre/review/MR%20April%202005.pdf Michael Yardney
Hi Michael

I don’t think it’s my computer (virtually brand new), but I clicked on your link and it came up as…[Read more]

Originally posted by Pursefattener:
Welcome to the forum Mermaids. Are you hooked yet?…There is no substitute for experience. Enjoy the forum Shawn

Hi again Mermaids

I forgot to add:
~ Go to http://www.navra.com.au Click “Articles” in the dropdown menu and read every single one of them extensively. “Rental Reality” and “Dollar Cost Trading” are…[Read more]

Originally posted by MichaelYardney:

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…By the way the checklist is FREE – it shows the guidleines we use when buying development sites. We find them useful. Maybe you would also. Michael Yardney

Hi Folks

I loved your FREE checklist, Michael. Extremely helpful!

What newbies sometimes fail to appreciate with this site (as with…[Read more]

Originally posted by mermaids:…So finally we have 3 properties all rented and we can sit back for a while and ponder on the lessons we have learnt on the way, read the books and be much more diligent in our next search for houses. We plan to start buying again in August if we can find the positive cash flow properties. We have learnt that…[Read more]

Originally posted by greenjoy:…Does it make any difference if we hold back till the end of the year and then just claim it on tax, or is it better for us to install and update prior to the whole depreciation schedule being done?

Hi Greenies

Click “Members” on top LHS of this home page, then “Member Search”, then click the letter “D”. Scroll…[Read more]

Originally posted by JULES1:
…How can I persuade the Bank to give me the terms that I want because the shorter term of 20 years increases my monthly payts, and I need them to be lower. Any ideas?? Jul[cap]

Hi Jul

I assume you’re in a strong position with the bank, as they’re happy to lend you money. But they won’t do what you want, so at the…[Read more]

Originally posted by Ibuycashflow:You might get it cheaper, I don’t think those towers in the background are there anymore. Jeff

SICK, Jeff! (But I laughed anyway) [biggrin][biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]
Greg

Originally posted by Terryw:
Hi, A few years ago I came across a great web site which offers hundereds of properties for sale, all of which have development approvals. I’ve just found the address again and it is still active, and may be of interest to all the buddhing developers out there:
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~gmillar/millar/

Hi…[Read more]

Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:Being a business I seem to also get a lot of calls from ink cartridge refillers and stationery supply places too [angry2]

Hi Simon

I’ve been seriously into Yoga and meditation for the past 38 years, have been Principal of 3 schools based on yogic concepts and have an Indian preceptor. However, I’m also…[Read more]

Originally posted by g7:
It’s not the one I wanted, but…
http://www.christiesgreatestates.com/greatest_estates/ge_manhattan_ultimate_penthouse.htm

Awesome, g7!! A mere $70,000,000!! I broke out into a belly laugh, and then thought: “Why not? Do they have any more like that one?” So I surfed your site and had lots of fun.

Cheers
Greg

Originally posted by lifeX:
………..sorry greg, being a smart ass does have some draw backs. I should of warned you.
Live, Learn and Grow Lifexperience

Hey Mate
Relax, I’m having fun. Do you think I’m gonna stop, and take this lying down? [biggrin]

I just hope the 450 people who’ve read this post have all registered on the “Do Not Call”…[Read more]

Originally posted by Brisbane 04:Hi Tina, Hope you are still reading this thread,the last 2 entries are from people who know and have been in the game (Mini and Don and Liz)they wont sugar coat it they will tell you how it is, these are the type of people you will benefit from.As you continue to be part of the forum you will recognise the people…[Read more]

Originally posted by lifeX:
brilliant resi. Thats the way greg…making others angry is much more fun. Other good phone conversations are: Tell them their mum would be better qualified to answer that and would they like to speak with her as you’re in bed with her at the moment. (heavy panting works well)Lifexperience

Hi folks

Am I paranoid or…[Read more]

Originally posted by Gorden:
I agree with all those insights Greg F…. Once Gladstone develops a class of merchant bankers and wealthly professionals, I’m sure the premium real estate would be great in Gladstone. Otherwise, this would be the worst time to buy quality.

Hi Gorden

I love your perspective re the need for regional towns to develop…[Read more]

Originally posted by Gorden:
Investing purely for capital gain in a town like Gladestone is nothing short of dangerous. Greg F obviously knows the market well, and I’m sure its a beautiful spot, but to make money on a premium priced piece of real estate, you need a class of wealthy and high earning people.

Gladstone may have a rising number of…[Read more]

Originally posted by **PropertyGuRu**:
[biggrin]Cheers PropertyGuRu

Love it! I’m chuckling away at the same time as Copy / Pasting it to my friends. [biggrin][biggrin]
Cheers
Greg

Originally posted by resiwealth:I have the best strategy of all.
1. Can you give me your number so I can call you back??
2. Whatever question they ask say one word – he he.
3. Say you work for the tax office and ask for the company abn, keep repeating.
Be a pain in the ….. soon you will be off the list, give me your number so I can try it ……[Read more]

Originally posted by emcdonald:hi richter, …You might like to check out:
http://www.gladstone.qld.gov.au
http://www.sunzine.net/gladstone/welcome.html
http://www.gladstoneregion.org.au

Hi Richter

Go to http://www.somersoft.com.au

Then do a Search by playing with different combinations of keywords such as:
~ Gladstone
~ due diligence
~ statistics
~…[Read more]

Hi Folks

A quick progress report. It’s now 6 days since Niki & I put our names on the “Do Not Call Register” at:

http://www.adma.com.au

And guess what? We haven’t received a single unwanted phone call, fax or sms in that time!!! Yahoo!! Is it just coincidence, or did our actions get a quicker response than the 6 weeks it says it takes on the…[Read more]

Originally posted by Melc:
Have you tried looking at local council web sites? they usually have information on population services etc. Melinda

I assume your google search will throw up the local council’s website. This is always my 1st port of call (but only the first). I just type in the name of the town / suburb, then the keywords “council”.…[Read more]