Hi,

You are correct that the gross would be higher than the net.

Nevertheless, gross was chosen as a more accurate basis for comparison given that using net would have meant employing more budgets for forward estimates.

As mentioned at the book launch, my estimation of net cashflow would be somewhere b/w $450k and $550k per annum. Such a…[Read more]

Hi,

Let’s be careful that the discussion does not go ‘off topic’, and that we stick to investment rather than political statements (however relevant they may seem).

The point I was trying to make is that while the effect can be debated, the uncertainty of higher oil prices and the instability of long-term trade deficits represents a significant…[Read more]

The great Gatsby…

You crack me up! []

Blessings brother,

– Steve

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Hi,

Shucks… thanks for the praise.

Jo – the $400 p/month was only while Dave and I were accumulating capital to invest when we got started.

Now days Jules is supported from our investment income as a full-time mum. It was a case of delayed gratification.

As for book royalties – these are donated to our foundation. But I do all right these…[Read more]

Hi,

Yep – this has been discussed in some detail at various times.

I guess Rick and I discuss the same issue from different perspectives. Ultimately you need to weigh up which you prefer for the asking price.

Regards,

Steve McKnight

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Hi,

Thanks for your feedback and I’m delighted you enjoyed the book.

A couple of points:

1. The cashflow figures are ‘gross’, meaning before expenses such as those you listed.

2. The cashflow is only from property remaining at the end of the MAP. Cashflow (i.e. non-cap gains) from deals bought and sold in the 12 months were…[Read more]

Hi again,

My point about financial burden is more of an accountability to do the most with it that I can rather than squander it.

Good passages (Matthew 6:19-24):

19″Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth…[Read more]

Hi,

I tired to go milk-free after a Tony Robbins event some years ago and found that it has a good impact on my health.

Later I did more research and was shocked at what I found. Check this out as a start: http://www.rense.com/general26/milk.htm

But… at the end of the day I thought I can always go back to drinking cows milk, so let’s see…[Read more]

Hi,

Pleased you enjoyed the book and thanks for your post.

Re: the 2.25% figure used.. it’s just a reference point as such, taking into account the overall fee and dividing it by the total sales price. Naturally, some commissions will be higher and lower.

Perhaps just remember that commissions are negotiable [wink4]

Regards,

Steve…[Read more]

Hi Darren,

Glad you enjoyed the book [evo]

Can you pls give me a page ref re: Robbo?

Ta,

Steve McKnight

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Hi,

I’ll get Brent to look into it and get in touch with you asap.

Cheers,

Steve McKnight

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Hi B.C.,

Thanks for your feedback and I’m delighted that you’re enjoying the book thus far [biggrin].

In respect to depreciation… I see it as a kind of (but not exactly the same as an) ‘interest free’ loan.

Put another way, it’s like gravy on top in that it’s great to have but the meat (or tofu for us vegies) and potatoes of the investment is…[Read more]

Hi,

On the topic of valuations…

At one point Dave and I had purchased about six houses in close proximity of each other.

When we bought another one we asked the financier for a copy of how the valuation report, which just happened to list, under the heading of recent sales, the six other properties we’d just bought!

Overall, it’s wise to…[Read more]

Hi Sonja,

What I would do is look at the people speaking and see what it was that they could offer to help you achieve your investment goals. Break up your points into short-term (0 – 6 months), medium term (1-2 years) and long-term.

Furthermore, while you may need to acess equity in the short-term, provided you take action to recoup the cost…[Read more]

Hi,

The message I believe Peter is trying to give, and it is one that I agree with, is to make good use of r/e equity to maximise profitability.

It’s the principle of ‘velocity of money’, in that you want to increase the compounding effect of your returns to maximise wealth creation.

In your example, provided your COCR is more than the cost of…[Read more]

Hi,

Sorry mate… not sure where you are coming from.

What I would say is that there are two reasons primary reasons to sell:

1. You think you can get better returns elsewhere; and

2. You feel the value of your property will fall and thus decide holding cash is a better option.

As such, the tax implications are incidential to the investment…[Read more]

Hi,

I try to read my bible regularly, and a passage I came across today was:

Whoever loves money has money enough;
whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income.
This too is meaningless.
– Ecc 5:10

I don’t profess to be in the same ‘wealth tier’ as Peter, however from my perspective, and increasingly more so, I sense the extra…[Read more]

Hi,

Checked with Australia Post today… despite records saying the stock had been sent, they discovered an internal glitch which has since been resolved and the books sent out.

In summary then, you should have your order early next week!

As for the time it took… four months for book #2 and about 5 months for book #1. That’s pretty much…[Read more]

Hi,

Thanks for your comments about the book and I’m pleased you are liking it so far.

You are right about comfort zones – but don’t think I am immune from the lapsing of drive from time to time.

Still, what I find keeps me going is outlined in the upcoming chapters, namely a passion and a purpose.

Practically though, having Dave around to keep…[Read more]

Hi,

I checked bookstores on the weekend but it wasn’t there either… it must be in transit. I was told the release date was 1/10/04 – it was news to me though.

You can order a copy from the site as we have stock in the warehouse that should be available for immediate shipment.

Either way, the book will be out in stores very soon.

Bye,

Steve…[Read more]