sikdad replied to the topic What was YOUR upbringing Like? in the forum General Property 16 years, 7 months ago
When I brought my first paycheck home in 1980 I had $88. Was very excited and showed mum who turned to me and said "Your father makes around 11 times that amount each week" I immediately asked "where is our Mercedes then?" They spent all that they earnt every week. Dad encouraged me to buy my first car on Hire Purchase! Needless to say I carried…[Read more]
sikdad replied to the topic Keeping it real?? in the forum General Property 16 years, 7 months ago
Doom and Gloom…listen to it at your peril! This world is an amazing place and if you think good things will happen to you, they will. And if you dwell on the negatives you will draw negatives to you. Change your thinking and see the opportunities, they are everywhere. Just follow your thioughts ( if they are positive) and dont look back. NO…[Read more]
sikdad replied to the topic full-brick properties in the forum General Property 17 years, 2 months ago
Double brick houses are a result of a brilliant marketing ploy in the West 30 years ago where two rival brick companies convinced the people that double brick was the only way to go. If someone built a veneer home it became difficult to sell and the true value was not realised. Outside of Perth brick veneer homes are predominant and the only…[Read more]
sikdad replied to the topic kangaroo island??????????????? Seems cheap???????????? in the forum General Property 17 years, 3 months ago
Hi Mikey,I reckon you're spot on about KI . I have family there and have watched land /house prices for a few years but have only been able to afford to buy in the last couple of years. Very cheap I believe and the ocean frontage is sensational! Seems to have good returns for short term accomodation homes. if anyone has been there @ xmas time y…[Read more]
sikdad replied to the topic Investor’s Club in the forum Help Needed! 17 years, 3 months ago
Yeah spent some time going to their meetings and listening. Quite happy with the concept and it is a system that I believe can work depending on your level of experience but was not for me as I am a renovating investor primarily. I would feel happy recommending the system to you and anyone who it suits