Well done Nathan!

Not just on the latest insert in the BRW but the whole story.

It’s great to see someone make a success of themselves.

Jack

Hi Josh,Your knowledge and experience is proving invaluable not only to me but I’m sure to any investor considering obtaining a footing in the Central Queensland market.Thankyou for taking the considerable time and effort to answer my questions. It is very much appreciated.Jack

Hi Josh,   I’d like to hear your thoughts, and anyone else with experience for that matter, on the current new estates situated on the southern side of Emerald?  I think I’d speak for many investors interested in purchasing newly built properties in Emerald, that a major concern is the not only the quality of the builder and the end product but t…[Read more]

moxi10 wrote:
Hi JackBuying new would probably increase the liklihood of leaseing to a mining company. The new developments are a little further from the amenities and the popular night life, which make them a bit less appealing to the workers, but I doubt if the mine managers are concerned by that aspect..A big percentage of the current demand…[Read more]

moxi10 wrote:
Terry Ryder has new commentary on Muswellbrook….http://soundcloud.com/hotspotting/muswellbrook

Yes Muswellbrook and certainly the Hunter Valley in general has some exciting dynamics that should bode well for the property market. Moxi10…I see from another thread you have property in Muswellbrook. I’m having a look at…[Read more]

shoooshoo wrote:
Hi guys just read this article about the massive mining investment from the Indian company in galilee basin. Is this the mega mine happening in alpha?

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/from-pit-to-port-indias-10bn-coal-export-plan/story-fn59niix-1226118491805

Just got the coffee and bread from the village…[Read more]

shoooshoo wrote:
Hi guys just read this article about the massive mining investment from the Indian company in galilee basin. Is this the mega mine happening in alpha?

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/from-pit-to-port-indias-10bn-coal-export-plan/story-fn59niix-1226118491805

Yes. It’s interesting that many ‘economic experts’…[Read more]

Portfolio PI wrote:

JT7 wrote:
Hi Josh,

I know your bullish on Emerald and would be interested in your opinion, and anyone else with experience in this market, your preferred product ie. unit or house considering future developments in the area and having made a selection whether new or established?

Jack

Hi Jack,

late reply here… I am…[Read more]

Hi Josh,

I know your bullish on Emerald and would be interested in your opinion, and anyone else with experience in this market, your preferred product ie. unit or house considering future developments in the area and having made a selection whether new or established?

Jack

katmat wrote:
Dcwwood, I agree with your first comment Josh’s blog on Gladstone is the most detailed I’ve seen. He has informed us of some more to come and Mackay is one of those. I would wait to read that and pose some questions back to him. I’m lookig at either Emerald or Mackay at the moment to buy! Both look set for long term growth and…[Read more]

Excellent read Josh. Well done!

coalstar wrote:
my 12% return is safer than your 30% return

Have to agree on that.

Still some serious downside to the US economy and I don’t there out of the woods yet by a long shot. Why go abroad when there are so many fantastic markets here in Australia!

Jack

katsudon98 wrote:
Hi all,So i have moved from Sydney to Tasmania Hobart. The houses here are unbelievably cheap compared to Sydney. So i am looking at to invest. Heres my situation:I have approx $45k deposit, earn $600 – $700 per week net.I have a couple of things in mind that i want to do but cant make up my mind just yet.- First: I looked at…[Read more]

minichick wrote:

Portfolio PI wrote:

minichick wrote:
I would wait and see if the carbon tax goes through before investing in any mining area atm

how is the carbon tax going to impact coal mining exports?

http://www.miningweekly.com/article/carbon-tax-will-hurt-jobs-in-coal-mining-report-2011-06-14…[Read more]

coalstar wrote:

why all the fuss about Emerald? I have to say though it would be a safer option than other towns as its diversified

Exactly!

Okapied wrote:
But what about the downturn in China (where a lot of our primary industry exports go), and our European debt exposure?  Wont that have an effect on jobs and interest rates?

I don’t think China is in a ‘downturn’ as such. Yes the economy shows signs of slowing slightly but is still growing at a healthy rate. The recent 5 year…[Read more]

shoooshoo wrote:
Hi All, i’m new to this site, and new to investing in regional/mining towns. Over the last week, i have read this entire blog, all 350+ posts spanning 3years worth! I have cut and pasted many sections from it. It is very interesting to see peoples thoughts and what actually eventuated over this coarse of time. I have messaged…[Read more]

Portfolio PI wrote:

JT7 wrote:
Hi Josh,

I will follow your travels and on-the-ground research with interest. I’d be very interested to see what’s happening out near Alpha regarding building of properties geared towards the investor if your heading out that way…?

Just off the cuff Josh, I’m thinking of installing new air conditioning units…[Read more]

Hi Josh,

I will follow your travels and on-the-ground research with interest. I’d be very interested to see what’s happening out near Alpha regarding building of properties geared towards the investor if your heading out that way…?

Just off the cuff Josh, I’m thinking of installing new air conditioning units in a property in Emerald. Are you…[Read more]

fredo_4305 wrote:
I started looking towards Toowoomba and just signed a contract on a place there.  Will definately be looking to sell one property off to finance the build on the battle axe.

Hi Fredo,

might be a bit of a long shot but any chance of sharing the details on your Toowoomba purchase?

I’ve been having a look at Toowoomba lately…[Read more]