I agree, last night’s meeting was superb. Thanks to Danny and Tony, and the attendees. I am ready to put my newly acquired negotiation skills to the test now

See you all at the next one.

Regards,
Ozi

Tools,

If thats the case, you should consider pitching a tent up in the backyard and maybe renting the house out to some tourists? [biggrin]

regards,
Ozi

A while back some guy was telling me that after the games there will be glut of inner city apartments on the market, including the significant number of apartments they have built purposely for the games. I don’t have any sources to back this up, but if true, I would think that it will affect inner-city prices in a negative way.

Regards,
Ozi

Hi Mad-Cat,

I have known Westan for around a year now. I went over to NZ earlier this and spent a whole day with him inspecting properties. He truely is an ethical guy and you can be sure his knowledge and experience is superior! He has always been helpful when I’ve had questions and really knows his stuff. His honesty and openness will put you…[Read more]

Hi nathywally,

The numbers look great! Can you tell us a bit more about the property? I’m guessing its a commercial property?

Regards,
Ozi

Hey Marky,

In the menu, under Forum Boards, click on “Subscriptions”. Or go here https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forum/subscription_list.asp

Regards,
Ozi

Danny, Tony, Cameron, Alistair and everyone else who attended,

Thanks for the meeting last night! It was great to meet up and chat with you all. I look forward to the next one.

Regards,
Ozi

Hi Steven,

I don’t use VET, nor do I have wireless broadband, but I would suggest you have a read of this:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1821787,00.asp

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,1819425,00.asp

This probably won’t solve your problem, but just make sure you have all of the ‘latest’ security patches installed.

It may be a…[Read more]

Hi Westan,

Thanks again for sharing your insight and experience. I think now I have some sort of idea on what to expect while over there, no big shocks.

Thanks to everyone else who has contributed. It has been an interesting read.

Regards,
Ozi

I would speak to the the Realtors and property managers in the area. There are two main offices:

Lamberton’s Realty
Swanston Street, Tokoroa
07 886 8229 – speak with Jenny Lamberton, she is great!

Harveys – Realty Waikato Ltd
Leith Pl Tokoroa
07 886 8064
Speak to Linda Churchill & Kath Chapell

They will tell you the good/bad areas of Tokaroa.…[Read more]

I might try this at work one day. Actually, I might try it now [smiling]

Regards,
Ozi

Thanks for the advice quiggles. I guess going through these areas isn’t such a great idea. I’ll see if Mike’s free when I’m up there… maybe he can show me around [biggrin]

Regards,
Ozi

Hi bardon,

Thanks for your insight on Ajay. Up until looking at Ajay’s website, I had never heard of him before. I may have been a little quick to judge him, but then again I don’t know him. At a first glance of his website, there is clearly some misleading information there. The deal he advertises which I spoke about in my last post is a clear…[Read more]

Hi Westan,

I’ll make sure I check out these rough areas, I’m curious to see how bad they really are. Playing it safe is good advice. I’d be far more comfortable with a lower return in a better area, as opposed to a higher return in worse area.

I’ll let you know how I go.

Regards,
Ozi

Hi bardon,

I guess more demand can’t be a bad thing!

Thanks for the link. I had a bit of a chuckle looking at this guy’s website. You can’t blame him from taking advantage of the opportunities available, but I wonder how many brits have been sucked in. Look at one of the deals he is advertising, a 102% gross yield – quite…[Read more]

Hi all,

Thanks to everyone who has responded, your input is valuable and appreciated! I agree with Quiggles in that there is an upside here, in that more federal and state funding will poor into these areas. There are changes being made to help restore these cities, but I still think it will be a few years before both Buffalo and Rochester are…[Read more]

Hi Rick,

You’ve gotta love those engineers!! I happen to be one myself [biggrin] I think it’s important to consider all factors, whether they be positive or negative. However, you don’t want to fall in the trap of analysis paralysis, because then you will never buy anything.

Anyway, I just thought those of you who have bought or are planning to…[Read more]

Hi Richard,

I have considered Tax Liens, but from what I hear competition for tax lien certificates is extremely fierce, especially in markets such as Texas where you have really high returns (i.e. ~25%) with redemption periods as short as 6 months. Often the liens get bid far too high.

I look forward to reading your publication.

Regards,
Ozi

Hi Liz,

I find that with most banks, writing isn’t a good form of communication as they never respond. I would either phone them, or visit in person.

Regards,
Ozi

Hi all,

I too am in this same position. I am with the CBA and they said they can provide me with a reference letter. Well it’s not really a letter, just a slip with the banks name on it and my account details. Hmmm they want $15 for writing out my account details on a piece of paper. What the?

Anyone else received a reference letter from the…[Read more]