Originally posted by ANUBIS:
…. I have a silent number and have never had one. It’s a pain but it might be worth changing your number and making it silent (about $3 per month).

Hi Anubis

And thanks for your expertise. Re changing my numbers and making them silent:
1. We have 2 landlines, 2 mobiles, stacks of letterheads and business cards…[Read more]

Originally posted by MichaelYardney:The simple answer is you have a line of credit on the increased equity in your properties. Then its like having a big credit card – and you draw doen when you need it

Hi Michael
Because of the quality of your posts I’ve just subscribed to your newsletter, and my wife and I are checking our diaries to see if it…[Read more]

Originally posted by Michael Whyte:

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Greg, He he… Actually, the Africa trip was the “planned” second honeymoon, sailing in the Whitsundays over Christmas was just a repeat of the activity which was the first honeymoon….[biggrin] Well, we’re back now (2 days ago)! Jaffa, any news on the meeting? Being Sydney-siders we won’t be able…[Read more]

Originally posted by ANUBIS:
It will be tough to legislate against calls originating in another country – particularly if they use predictive diallers from a database…. They may have programmed in all phone numbers from e.g. 02 8000-0000 to 02 9999-9999, record which are valid and dump those that are not. This can be done with any half decent…[Read more]

Originally posted by medemoz30084:thank you for that info, much appreciated. Jan

Hi Jan

As you’re a forum newbie, I’d like to support you by showing you how to search this site for past posts. I clicked on Search in top LHS of this home page, put in keywords :
~ due diligence
~ demographics
~ statistics
~ population
and it gave me 202 pages of…[Read more]

Originally posted by collie:
I want to acess my equity to buy further investment properties, using equity as deposit.collie

Hi Collie

Before you do ANYTHING, read Peter Spann’s “How to Build a $10 Million Property Portfolio in 10 Years”.

Spann’s book is excellent, and it also has comprehensive chapters on how to go about building equity through…[Read more]

Originally posted by solomon:
I would still appreciate more advice as I am looking for a faster method than spending the next 3 years or so paying after tax dollars to increase equity before I can play the investment game.Thank you

Hi again Solomon

Thanks for clearing up my query. [biggrin]

Re “to FHOG or not to FHOG”. If you prefer…[Read more]

Originally posted by Julian:
Hi there, i use the Baycorp and RP Searches service I did the land title search many times by Folio Identifier “57&58/RP302xx” , regarding to the property address is : xx-xx Georgina Street, Woody Point QLD 4019, but unsuccessful.
The reaon is shown “title or previous title reference invalid” Is it the Ttitle…[Read more]

Originally posted by solomon:
What would you do? What would you buy?
Keep in mind we have to live in it for at least 6mths & the goal is income from properties.
Are you up to the challenge?

Hi Solomon

I hope I’m misreading you mate, because your comment “Are you up to the challenge?” sounds more than a tad arrogant. Please let me know I’m…[Read more]

Originally posted by MichaelYardney: Imagine I went and got a real job and earned $100,000. After tax and medicare levy I would have $50,000 and even less after super…. If I worked for the $100k and paid tax I would only have half that. When you own enough equity; cashflow is not important. Equity = cashflow. Michael Yardney

Hi Michael

I’m…[Read more]

Originally posted by wilandel:Hi Greg, Good luck with it… Sorry I can’t offer you any real advice though… We get lots of these Indian telemarketing calls, and they really “p###” you off! Del

Thanks Del and everyone

I’m determined to block this stuff, but I need everyone’s help and support. I’m gearing up to:
1. Go to my local State and…[Read more]

Originally posted by Nat R:
Let me get this right…you run information nights on how to buy cashflow +ive properties in the US but you don’t know how to get a loan in the US or even what the prevailing interest rates are??? Are you licenced by ASIC to give financial advice??

Hi Nat et al
I don’t know Westan, I’ve written to him twice (I think),…[Read more]

Originally posted by foundation:Historical data series from 1970 to 2003:
Sydney & Melbourne
Adelaide Houses
Adelaid Units
SA
Perth
Hobart
Darwin
Canberra
Plenty of other good research material out there:
Dataseries Graphing
Cheers, F.[cowboy2]

Hi Foundation

Can you help me with the Historical Data series for Qld (Brisbane and major regional…[Read more]

Hi again
I’m in the position where I relate to both Ausprop and Mini! [cap] (And in case anyone’s wondering, Yes, this is possible!)[buz2][buz2][cigar]

I well remember having drinks on the waterfront at a certain business dinner, when the host (a well known mega-millionaire) pointed out a ’30- something’ leggy blonde and very matter-of- factly…[Read more]

Originally posted by Michael Whyte:Jaffasoft… I’m off for 5 weeks holidays to Africa so apologies in advance if I don’t reply to a PM or an email for a while. I’ll check in again when I get back towards the end of March. Have a great meeting! Michael.

Hi Michael, Jaffa et al

There you go again Michael, ANOTHER HOLIDAY!!! Last time we…[Read more]

Originally posted by robo:
Hi, When do they classify a investor as a developer and how? Thanks Robo

Hi Folks

Great question, Robo, and LOVE the expertise ALL of you guys and gals bring to this topic. [cap][cigar][cigar][cap]

Can someone please expand on Robo’s question about the specifics of being declared a trader rather than an investor?…[Read more]

Originally posted by Derek:

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Hi Christy, IS there a particular state in mind? The sources may vary from state to state. Derek

Hi Derek
I can’t believe noone followed up on your implied offer to help provide alternative sources. I’m after Qld figures. Can you help? [cap][cigar]
Cheers
Greg

Originally posted by Jenny1:
I thought advertising was a no no![angry2]Jenny1

Looks like Kiwi-Fulla slipped that one in whilst the Moderator was away. Gotta give him points for trying!! [biggrin]
Greg[cap]

Originally posted by Greg F:
Originally posted by woodsman:Greg, How quickly after a sale is the information be updated with RP Data?
Hi Woodsman I assume rp data is updated the same way our credit ratings are updated.

Hi again
Just spoke to one of my PM’s, who tells me RP Data takes about 3 months to get updated after a sale. I was wrong…[Read more]

Originally posted by woodsman:Greg, How quickly after a sale is the information be updated with RP Data?

Hi Woodsman
I assume rp data is updated the same way our credit ratings are updated. For example, my PM is currently chasing one of my tenants for unpaid rent through the magistrates court (I’ve already received two $50.00 cheques, and…[Read more]