I think Microeconomics and Macroeconomics are intertwined…The only way for a country to remain financially healthy is if individuals do their best to remain financially healthy.I can only discuss what I know from my limited experiences (at 22), but this is what I know:- I will be graduating at the end of the year from a Bachelor Degree. I have a…[Read more]

Hi there Mavoz,What you do depends ultimately on how long you plan to move for. Personally, if I was considering a move with the above situation, I would choose option four:Keep both houses.Rent out your Melbourne house ($400 a week).Use the income from one/both houses to rent a house in the country.If the rent from both of your properties would…[Read more]

Hi there 1428 1239,I am new to the property investing game myself, but have made some other interesting achievements in thanks to the propertyinvesting.com team that might motivate youSince 2008:Started setting goals more regularly.Started saving regularly and consistently. This is becoming a finance pool for investing.Started a blog.Quit…[Read more]

Just noticed after that post that you have joined the RESULTS program. Well done! Sounds like making a decision to take action (even if it was just as a critic) could create a learning opportunity. I am sure this post has reinforced in all the previous results participants some of the experiences and opportunities they had along the way, and that…[Read more]

Hey Reeco,Couldn't say I have read all the posts here but I will give my two cents. Would you say that you have abundance thinking or scarcity thinking? As an entrepreneur (studying it at university and working in my lecturer's company 2 days a week) I have learned that money is not the only answer.I turned 21 last week and currently have about 3…[Read more]

As my lecturer in my finance for entrepreneurship class always reminded us: CASH IS KING! If you can make $40,000 in the next three months via a buy-reno-sell vs making $4,000 profit a year via buy and hold, then I would suggest taking the option that gets you $40k now, especially after inflation is factored into the process. This cash can then be…[Read more]

I drive just a plane old mid 90's Ford Falcon base model. Will downsize to a four cylinder next time I purchase a car (hopefully my passive income will allow it to be an Audi A4 2.0 or something by then, but will wait and see!). This Ford and my last one have both been really reliable and needed barely any maintenance, though a little bit thirsty…[Read more]

Wow, it has been a longtime since I posted this… Still have to say that I don't have an AIP (as I'm a student and have had next to no money all year, studying entrepreneurship), but I am learning, increasing my savings account and working with a team in one of my lecturer's many businesses, which is allowing me to get great experience and also…[Read more]

Also check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marketing_warfare_strategies for additional information relating to Marketing warfare (Guerilla tactics are one type, but the most commonly used for people who are not McDonalds, Coca Cola, etc.)

Your Welcome,Also check out the 22 immutable laws of marketing by Al Ries and Jack Trout. They cover a lot of essential marketing knowledge that is good for entrepreneurs trying to bootstrap in the initial stages of a venture to save money.Keep refining your goals and working towards them, while you might not have found a property you can still be…[Read more]

Hi Dallen_14,I think it is great you have posted your queries online. Asking for advice is a great step as it helps to clarify your thoughts while also allowing you to receive input from others. I am assuming the Billboard deal you are talking about is the same deal from Steve's 3rd book, however if it is not some of the following information will…[Read more]

Not sure if you are aware but Steve has mentioned in his third book (from 0 to 260 properties in 7 years) that this calculation no longer works in the current market. His third book explains details relating to different market trends and the investing strategies for each market, whereas the first is designed for a market that is in the process of…[Read more]