Not sure what I find unusual about any of the things raised in your post, Marky, but others might.

I generally find country people to ask things like “where are you from?” as a matter of courtesy. Perhaps the town is small enough so that they know everyone in the town, and know you’re not from there? Country folks just like to chat before doing business, maybe- go figure- doesn’t make them all scammers.

About some things, I’m cynical and questioning. But i just don’t see anything particularly controversial about what you’ve written.

kay henry

Russ,

Aren’t you a “middle man”? You don’t wanna do yourself out of business :o)

kay henry

Pisces,

As for me, I can suffer from procrastination, but I find when I *have* to do something, that is a great motivator. For example, when I have a project to do at work, and it HAS to be done, then I just do it! But too many choices bring out the procrastinator in me I am better off when I have no choice. So, for example, some people are told to give up smoking or they will die. That might be the motivation they need to stop procrastinating. Some people need crisis to move them along. Others just have intrinsic motivation, but go figure, I act more under pressure.

With regard to RE, I find I am more likely to act when I have to buy (as in paying too much tax etc) then when my finances are just moseying along.

Pisces, you said:

“Rather than I giving a lecture (which probably will go in one ear and out another)…”

I am wondering how you’ve overcome your procrastination (seeing you said you had a lecture, it seems like you’ve overcome the particular problem). I know in previous posts, you’ve said procrastination was an issue for you. I’d be interested in knowing what you’ve done to alleviate the procrastination problem.

kay henry

Well, some may like arm wrestles… but I am a big wuss at that Chan… In my family, during a particularly slow time in a holiday season…

My mum beat me…

My gf beat my mum…

My sis beat my gf…

My bro beat us all up!

Naaa- my bro beat my sis!

So I got beaten by a 70 year old!! [cigar]

Hence, I couldn’t have a cat fight with a girl, a boy, or even a mum!

kay henry

Noooo Chan! Saying you are provocative was in relation to this:

Chan said:

“I love to see girls fight. Come on gals have another go at each other…LoL”

Chan, I find you in no way irritating or annoying :o)) Another term for being provocative is to “egg people on”. It was just a term I used playfully *hugs*

kay henry

Thought I’d repost a reply I put elsewhere- seems this topic has come up under 3 separate headings in a few days.

Derek and HousesOnly- I know what you mean about going for growth, but as I’ve stated, buying in a small place- if it’s the right kind of town- can have huge growth prospects.

I said elsewhere:

Depends on wehich properties one is buying into (re the original question). think Lorne, Vic; think Berry, NSW; or Bowral, NSW. They all have a population of a few hundred, but you would have NO problem getting a loan for them (might find it hard to get entry in those places though- they’re exxy).

I just bought into a place with a few hundred people… BUT… it’s oceanfront, with national park behind it, and has one of the greatest natural structures Australia has. It’s a tourist destination basically, but with a solid population (albeit small) throughout the year. There are NO vacant rental houses there currently. And I don’t have to rely on abbatoirs/factory/mining industries to sustain it.

If you are buying into an area with a small population, there are different ones- some are isolated country towns; some are untouched treasures. The place I am buying into had 700,000 visitors to it last year.

So all small towns are different. Of course, EVERY place one buys into- whether it be an innercity area, a country town, or a coastal village- requires research.

kay henry
 

Well, pocket, you did ask other people’s thoughts, even though you seem to have your mind set. If you were hoping for people to agree with you, then you have got what you were hoping for, mostly.

Your initial post mentioned nothing of your extra costs, and just mentioned you wanting her to split her stamp duty rebate.

kay henry