Pisces,

The media put out the stories they think will get the most ratings…..

And yes they do tend to bend the truth on many occassions….

I guess the hard part is trying to get some balance in it all.

In Singapore, the Media is owned by a government investment corp…. Whilst they always say, we are not govt controlled….anyone with a…[Read more]

Go Overseas !!!

Depending on where you go, tax rates can be very low compared to Aust. Meaning your saving capacity is greatly increased !!!

I’m based in Singapore, and paid 9% income tax last year [exhappy] Hong Kong is about the same as well….

If you want to work overseas, try to get a job before you come over…. makes life…[Read more]

It just gets better and better !!

[jerry]

Scott

Pelican Investments
http://www.pelican-invest.com

Gatsby and others…

Your point is right….. If ya gonna quible about $1000 education, then, don’t bother, as you ain’t gonna make it in this investment line…

I’m from IT, where on many occassions I have spent 3-4k for a 3 day course…. was it worth it… ? Hell yes…..

Now I wish I was in a location that Steve was presenting in…. $ 1k…[Read more]

REAP seems to be more on the side of analysis about the property that may be purchased……

I suppose if you already have your way of looking at a deal, and, the 11 second rules etc etc. then maybe it won’t add much more…..

I’d love to know the answer to this one as well, as It looks like a good package…. just not sure it’s for me…..

<<edited – no personal tauts or jibes>>

I think we find society brainwashes us to :

1) get good grades in School
2) get a good job and work hard
3) retire…..

Thanks but NO THANKS…. I hope most people at PI forums realise this, and is why we are all here sharing our ideas etc…..

The Tall Poppy Syndrome is alive in well in most countries…. but, as I once heard in a seminar….…[Read more]

EVERYONE interested.

OK, I have got more info from Jamie….

I suggest you visit http://www.responsetoasicallegations.com.au/

If you think ASIC is above board, then we are all in for a shock……

Seems the tall poppy syndrome is alive and well in Australia…..

Scott

Pelican Investments
http://www.pelican-invest.com

Jake,

you know, I’m a bit confused now.. There was a posting titled 21st Century academy…

In there I mentioned, I had heard it had gone bust…..

I then had a direct email from Jamie McIntyre saying that was not the case….

Then obviously I saw the ASIC advise pages…..

I have emailed a copy to Jamie, and asked him to clarify his…[Read more]

Finally !!

Someone who understands what I’m talkin bout…. Thanks Brenton….

PeterK,

Good luck !!!

If you still want to find houses for a fee…. drop me a message…. depending on where u are. I may be interested !!!!

Cheers

Steve,

All I can say is. BE CAREFUL, DO YOUR HOMEWORK….

It used to be that Foreigners could not own a property there, unless jointly with a local.. This may have changed…..

Bali is still suffering the effects of the bombing, so, be wary on any renter figures you are provided…… check everything out for…[Read more]

Seven,

Agree we all need ethics, but for the right reasons…… are you saying I lack ethics ?? please clarify…..

Were you involved in drafting the Code of Ethics for VF in Australia ??? I don’t recall getting any emails from you on it……………………..

Originally posted by _se7en_:
There needs to be more people like Jenman in…[Read more]

Teachers deserve better salaries…….

On the holiday side, well, I think that is definitely one of their perks, that maybe they should look at……..

Aussierogue,

You have valid points there, but as they say…. which Mr. Jenman should remember….

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones….

Jenman attacks way too many people without looking at the facts before he does….. sorry, but as I said…. if his system is supposed to be there to help people…. WHY ISN’T HE ???

All…[Read more]

Good one…….

Folks, lets take a few steps away here…..

Whilst I will not doubt his books usefulness, as I have yet to read them, isn’t it interesting that they seem to be a form of advertising for his agents and the franchises….

I mean, come on folks, can you honestly tell me he is REALLY helping people ??? He looks like he’s helping people, but the…[Read more]

Kiyosaki’s books are about getting us readers to think outside the square….

They definitely ain’t detailed “how to” books, but they do hopefully get you moving…

Personally I couldn’t give a stuff if rich dad was real or not….. it got me moving along very nicely thanks…..

Scott

FJFICM

If you do your homework and are patient, there is property there in the 160+ range…. that is, if you take yr time…..

Melton is a nice place to live, and, yes, it should be a good area in the future….

I used to live in Sydenham 25 years ago, and all we had around us were cows….. now the place is surburbia…..…[Read more]

Try living on the equator (Singapore) where it’s 36c EVERY BLOODY DAY OF THE YEAR…… and HUMID…. []