superAndrew wrote:

It could be but nonetheless it’s a good topic. It’s important to discuss supplements that can help us keep on top of our game. Property investing is not that easy.

I personally have been taking garlic pills for the last 3 years and since then haven’t gotten a cold or flue. Must be doing something.

Andrew

that’s awesome… there are people out there that get sick all the time so you’re doing well… i’m guessing like someone else posted that you also eat well and possibly live a fairly active life… supplements alone won’t keep you healthy :)

what about brain boosting supplements and nootropics or even stress relief supplements? do any of you use such things to be more productive or anything like that? i’ve heard of people using narcolepsy drugs as nootropics to be more productive… although i imagine natural supplements would be a better option if you are going to go down that route?

lawsjs – i have never invested in property before let alone anywhere, so i thought a syndicated approach would be ideal for me to get my toes wet into investing… especially in overseas residential property… i like this idea, and if the returns are more than the bank then why not

Nigel – OK… so the email I received was from Dusko Ruzic This could be the man behind it all?

There is no membership fee. $500 is the minimum initial investment in each property. We will be updating the website shortly with a demo video that will give you an introduction of how our online platform can help you invest in the US.

A brief typical scenario is below:

1. Once you open an account and deposit at least $500. You are able to allocate that accross properties that we have available in the US in a number of different states.

2. Your initial investment (e.g. $500) is pooled with other investors from around Australia. When the property is 100% financed, it is purchased and put on the market to be rented out.

3. You will receive a rental return in direct proportion to your investment (e.g. if you $500 represents 5% percentage share, you will receive 5% of the rent) each month.

4. Once the property is sold, you will receive a share of the profit. (e.g. if the property value doubles in 2 years, your investment would double)

well if we have enough people who want it… we could do a group buy and share the login details ??

crusty – thanks for that advice… i just hear that many people go to the investors club… but after the responses I am getting here and the support… i feel that this forum will probably become my “club” when dealing with property investments.

Karen and June – i was actually referencing a particular property investment club that helps people acquire investment properties… but what you have mentioned definitely sounds like a good idea.

peiranyu – that’s encouraging news and i have already started my progress by getting a job that I start training for tomorrow… it is commission only sales position for “Aussie Farmers Direct”… so time to roll those sleeves up and get going forward.

NHG – so continuing from my comment above… if i start by putting 20% of my weekly income into my etrade account and then invest $1,000 at a time… that would be a good place to start? i did have some success and failures with small cap stocks… would you recommend that since I literally have nothing to lose and everything to gain to get back into small cap stocks? or blue chips? or something all together different? and how easy is it to use those investments to get more money to invest into further investments such as property? if i was to get back into shares I would probably buy a subscription to one of their newsletters and follow their advice whilst also conducting my own due diligence… some of the publications they offer are: * AUSTRALIAN SMALL-CAP INVESTIGATOR * DIGGERS AND DRILLERS * AUSTRALIAN WEALTH GAMEPLAN * SLIPSTREAM TRADER * SOUND MONEY SOUND INVESTMENTS.

Qlds007 – Ah yes… have heard of Veda and will be ordering my credit report once I get my first paycheck either this or next thursday. Thanks for reminding me… and if it isn’t so good… is it true that there are people or companies out there that can help fix it? And in terms of mortgage brokers… since I am in Melbourne… is it best to find a local broker or use someone like yourself?

grimnar – yes it does seem that i do need to get money smart and life smart before worrying about bigger investments i am set to make things work from here on in and will find a proper accountant and do my tax every year (going to try find one on this forum in Melbourne)… i have an account with ing direct that i can start using again… would you recommend smartypig over ingdirect? and in terms of fixed income investment types and corporate bonds… i think i need to do more research as a quick glance in google confused me a little lol

xdrew – one step at a time… so much great advice from all of you with most of it overlapping and making great sense… my first steps of a steady income and a steady savings plan seem to resonate with all… and then to build build build in every way possible thanks for the advice and I will keep you all updated and with my commitment and your support I am making things happen as we speak!!