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Yes Gats,
He certainly was way taller than any building he ever had to soar from in his role as Superman, and in particular in the years where he wasn’t even standing; that’s when he towered the most!!!
Not only was he gorgeously handsome, but even beyond the physical level, he had an inspirationally beautiful spirit, which will never age, and even now that he is gone, will be remembered always.
May he rest in peace [angel]
Jo
Originally posted by redwing:There is a ‘wealth’ of knowledge and knowledgeable people out there nowadays that just weren’t around when i was younger..
Yes they were Redwing, but like most youngsters (self included) you probably thought you knew it all and that they were full of BS!!![blush2] My how things HAVEN’T changed for the young, even those of today!!! [biggrin]
If I was 25 again I would….have been investing already for the last 7 years!!![biggrin]
Seriously, I wouldn’t change a thing, except perhaps not marry my first husband (the divorce settlement hurt more than the break up)!!! But then I wouldn’t have the two gorgeous kids I have, so nope, I would leave things as they were.
In hindsight, I have no regrets; I achieved most of my goals, and hope that everyone reading this can say the the same. That to me, is SUCCESS!!! [biggrin]
Jo
Thanks Mischief,
You’re so right!!!
Lucky for me I don’t HAVE TO do the paperwork; I just promised I would, hence deadlines are not a factor in this equation, and distractions are permissable.
As for the stats…yeah, guess I’m a stats rat from my early psych days; old habits die hard!!! [blush2]
Oh well….forward bound!!![biggrin]
Jo
Hi Ben,
Welcome to the forum!!! (Always good to see another Melbournian in here) [winking]
I am maybe speaking out of ignorance, and as such I am sure the “Steve worshippers” will correct me if I’m wrong, but I seriously doubt that Mr McKnight is buying a property each week (not in today’s market)!!! [whistle]
Cheers,
Jo
Ahhhhh so you get my drift Calvin???!!! [grin]
See what happens when you are chained to a desk with towering pillars (paperwork) surrounding your from every angle??? You tend to lean towards going [wacko][upsidedown] and start counting/analysing bloody forum stats to break the boredom, and for the fun of it!!!!
Yipppeeeeeeeee!!! [tongue]
Seriously peoples…..is there not a living soul with sense of humour among you aside from the above individuals???
And am I the only person with a curious bone in my body????
Baloo you asked “Y” well, “Y Not”??? Live dangerously!!! Sheesh!!! [blush2]
Originally posted by geo:Originally posted by Monopoly:
FYI Geo…..175K turned into 925K in 10 years, and that’s just one example!!! [biggrin] Stranger things have happened!!!Amazing example Jo. I’ve never seen or heard of somthing going this much up in value but I won’t doubt you. Its estimated that property doubles almost every 10 years. This property you speak about has gone up almost 6 times in value.
FYI Geo…(I know you believe me, just thought I’d simplify what may appear to be an impossiblity). I know of several such examples, and most of it is attributed to the herd mentality driving property prices through the roof!!!
It’s just over 20% growth rate per year x 10 (approx). Not uncommon, but in all fairness, we are not referring to the current market either. Using your example of the 10K property in Toorak now being worth 1-2 mill; it has experienced about the same growth rate, just over a longer period that’s all. Unfortunately, growth rates of 20% per year are not the norm in today’s current market, but that is not to say, we won’t ever see these sorts of figures again in the future. Time will tell!!! [whistle]
At the end of the day, regardless of property valuations made even by the most experienced property valuers, the true growth/value is not determined until the Auctioneer’s hammer falls; then you know EXACTLY what the property is worth, by how much the market is willing to pay for it!!!
Maybe if we keep telling them Simon; they might ACTUALLY start listening, and act now!!!
People often think I’m kidding when I tell them I retired 2 years ago (at 39) ignoring the fact that I started my journey when I was 18. That’s 21 years of watching my properties double, triple and quadruple in value to the point that I can (and sadly, do) sit here lazily without a financial care in the world, spending time in this forum for wayyyyyyyy too many hours!!! [blush2]
FYI Geo…..175K turned into 925K in 10 years, and that’s just one example!!! [biggrin] Stranger things have happened!!!
Jo
I DO Pelican, but I have been almost chained to this bloody desk for a couple of weeks bogged down with bloody paperwork, all in the name of friendship (long story)!!!
Motto: NEVER VOLUNTEER, and a friend in need is a pain in the ass!!!![blink]
Jo [biggrin]
777,219,433 [tongue]
Just kidding Rugby!!! Honestly, I don’t know, it seemed quiet in here and I thought it was just me, so I figured why not see how much (if at all) the numbers had dropped. I half expected a drop, hence it was no great surprise, but I didn’t expect the figures to change so dramatically from one day to the next.
Why was I checking daily??? Well at first I wasn’t, but when I noticed a huge leap, I suspected some dirty pool and thought I’d see what was happening, and started to check more regularly. It was because the increases continued to the point of being noticeable discrepancies, which further sparked my curiousity. In hindsight I hardly think that adding a few counts here and there is going to make a significant difference in the overall representation of site statistics. Nonetheless, being the stickler for detail that I can be (thanks to years of intense data analysis) I found it awakened the Julius Sumner-Miller (?) in me [wacko]
Finally, although it doesn’t bother me in the slightest, I do think deliberately diddling the figures is wrong; if that is what is occurring, and I’m not saying that that is necessarily the case.
Hence my reason for asking, rather than continuing to assume/suspect foul play!!!
Jo
Of course you can have one kp; but you had better have a big backyard, and an even bigger wallet for one of these babies!!! [grin]
Check it out:
http://www.monash.edu.au/synchrotron/about/
Jo
Okay now I’m curious….
How does this impact those in more remote areas of NZ (on both islands); that is to say, are they equally feeling the pinch of downward spiral in property prices, and are investors fixing their IRs in light of further increases??
What are the NZ bird-dog’s views??? [blink]
Anyone…..Westan, Mini, CastleDreamer??? [blink]
Thanks in advance,
Jo
Kay,
I don’t ever see the need for anyone to try and justify “paying off debt” as it is always a worthwhile exercise IMO. Sure, you may not be actively buying right now, but paying down debts you are alleviating the pressure; which will help in months to come when IRs move upwards.
People forget this, and think “I can buy cheap” and overcommitt to more debt, which can have catastrophic consequences down the track!!!
Cheers, [biggrin]
Jo
Originally posted by trisha007:*No time
Maybe a “buyer’s agent” can help?? Just a thought.*Not enough knowledge(yet)
Ah but you’re working on maximising this; excellent move; keep up the good work!!*No support (well maybe only a little)
From whom?? If it is from those within the industry, there are many here who will give you bucketloads, all you have to do is ask. But if you are referring to family; well that’s a different ball game.In short I am thoroughly confused about investing at the moment and so am doing my homework first, getting ideas and creating a network from whom I can gather help in my journey. BINGO….the number of seasoned investors I have met in my life who don’t have half the insight to understand the value in these two components as being an integral part of successful investing is astounding!!!!
YOU SHOULD BE EXTREMELY PROUD OF YOURSELF TRISH….recognition of this fact is a vital step toward achieving your goals!!! Bravo!!!“For the getting of knowledge is the beginning of wisdom, but only fools think they are wise”
Love the signature Trish, sooooooo true. I have been investing for 23 years and although I (at times) have a “heads up” on a few people, I am the un-wisest person you will ever meet!!! [biggrin]I’m sure you’ll do well, and long surpass my efforts with that kind of foresight Trish!!![biggrin]
Hi 0123456789 (hmmm…that was easy!!!)[tongue]
Bear in mind that student rentals can have “seasonal” issues, ie. less demand/higher vacancy rates during school holiday times.
Do a search on “student accommodation” and although much of it may pertain to students renting houses on a “room by room” basis, some information may still be useful in providing tips eg. on the sorts of things you can provide as a student accomm landlord/lady.
Plus there are few people in here who have homes they let to students, try having a chat to them. Two that spring to mind (although I am sure there are many others) include MortgageHunter and Jars11.
I think the Synchrotron is going to be an awesome benefit to this country in so many ways!!![specool]
Cheers,
Jo
Hi Elika,
Especially for buying interstate, the major RE websites are the best starting point. Just because they may not always be up-to-date (ie. they have a few that are sold but have not been removed yet) shouldn’t deter you from contacting the agents; in fact, the more agents you contact the closer you will get to finding that “right one” for you!!!
Cheers,
Jo
My guess collector, would be that the vendor is not prepared to pay the (full) advertising cost, hence the agent will limit any advertising to areas which are at no cost to the vendor or themselves. And if they (the agents) do list it in an area which has an associated cost, this cost may well have been factored into the overall commission (in the event that the vendor was reluctant to advertise the property).
But I’m sure the agents in this forum, who are qualified by their experiences will further answer your concerns.
Jo
Originally posted by Yorker:Once again I’ll clarify: There are certain times in your life i.e babies etc when buying property is not the best wealth building strategy for the individual. My point in a nutshell was buy when the time and circumstances are right for you.
Okay, I’ll play….
Excuses for inactivity (as per the title):
When you are thinking of leaving your current job because you don’t like the brand of coffee used
When you are having marriage problems and your partner is threatening taking you to the cleaners
When you just blew all your savings at the Casino
When you have just heard that your house has buried treasure in the back yard
When you’re having a bad hair day????!!!!
and the list goes on……………….
Did I answer it right now Yorker???? [blink] You are sooooo right; the excuses are many, but the validity in most are nonsensicle!!!! Go figure……..[blush2]
Well Shaun,
In the words of one of the forums most respected moderators (Derek), consider the money an “investment” (ie. finding a mate)!! And as such, money well spent!!
Cheers, [biggrin]
Jo
You are welcome Yorker, thanks for the acknowledgement!!!
I am an investor Yorker, and a parent, and true, buying at certain time (ie. having a baby) is more difficult and perhaps not the most financially wise of moves, however, I am also concerned with my and my children’s future, hence I would make the sacrifice for their sakes. But yes, that “warm and fuzzy” stuff holds merit, but at the end of the day, it doesn’t build financial security, it builds “loving wealth” of which I also highly recommend.[biggrin]
