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Great post Mini.
I see that a change in landscape has increased the length of your posts! Must be that excellent view [exhappy].
Shape-O is the complicated investors tool that you mention.
See ya,
Steve McKnight
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Hi Brisbane 04,
Thanks for your post.
You raise a good point for discussion, however, I’ll need a little time to provide a thoughtful answer. How about I use your post as the theme for my upcoming newsletter due for release between Xmas and New Year.
Having said that, in quick general terms, Dave and I continue to use all the strategies outlined in Book 1 and Book 2, however the context of their application has changed with the evolving market. That is, we buy problems and we sell solutions, in various markets, around the world.
Have a Merry Christmas! [santa2]
Cheers,
– Steve McKnight
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https://www.propertyinvesting.comSuccess comes from doing things differently
Hi,
There are changes afoot as we go through and make upgrades.
Hopefully you have noticed the font size increase, and also less clutter in the RH menu.
Further improvements are happening behind the scenes and I hope to have things completely ironed out soon.
As for speed issues, if I can make a recommendation… If you use Internet Explorer then you may find your speed increased if you clear your cache.
You do this by:
Step One: Select the ‘Tools’ menu from the menu bar.
Step Two: Select ‘Internet Options’ from the drop down box.
Step Three: Select ‘Delete Files’ from the ‘Temporary Internet Files’ section (middle of the window).
Step Four: Click ‘OK’
This erases all the temporary files such as cookies, and it may make your computer run faster – especially on this site given the recent change over.
Stay tuned for more updates as major changes are made.
Thanks for your continued support and keep the feedback coming please.
Bye!
Steve McKnight
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Hi again,
The breadcrumb issue is on the agenda to fix… something happened in the roll out that stuffed it up.
In regards to the RESULTS folder… you now have the option of collapsing that forum so that you don’t need to see any of the posts that are in it.
We do not have the functionality to only show it if you are a RESULTS member.
You should still be able to subscribe to topics. I’ll take a look into it.
Keep the suggestions coming please.
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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Hi,
I agree that there are formatting issues that need to be addressed, especially the font size and readability of text.
Please keep you suggestions coming.
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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A further tip…
I read your newsletter with great interest, not only because I have an interest in real estate, but as a licenced Plumber for 46 years and also a licenced waterproofer, I thought I would advise you of a plumbing tip not mentioned in your reports 1&2.Probably the most infuriating occurance for new home or unit buyers, is water hammer.
The cost sometimes is large to eradicate and when I do inspections for myself or for others,all it requires is sharp twist on and off quickly and it will announce itself.
Regards Brian
Cheers,
Steve McKnight
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Del,
Nice touch. Thanks.
How long until the big shift?
Bye,
Steve McKnight
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Hi,
Rick Otton used to sell them a few years back. Seems he still does (click link).
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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Leo,
All I can say is that I’m sorry you don’t believe what I have written when it was a true account of what happened.
Best wishes,
Steve McKnight
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Hi Leo,
Actually, I think it’s important to set the record straight.
The promise made to the TT viewers (which is verified from the transcript of the TT stories) was as follows:
1. That the chosen TT viewers would receive a selection of product that I had produced;
2. That they would receive a ticket to a seminar that I was running at the time;
3. That they would receive my email address, and phone number, which they could use to contact me one-to-one, for a period of 12 months.
These items were provided in good faith. I made no financial guarantees (such as becoming millionaires). I did say that, provided they were committed and dedicated, I thought I could help them to be build a better financial future (in generic terms).
Where confusion arose was with the difference between what I was providing the TT viewers (I think the TT producers called this their ‘Millionaire Challenge’), compared with what the people in my structured mentoring program (i.e. the MAP <where the goal was to acquire $1m worth of r/e in 12 months>) were receiving.
The two ‘streams’ of people arose because Ch7 approached me to include some of their viewers in the MAP. However, because the MAP had already started a few months earlier, and because several people who applied and had followed the application process had missed out, I didn’t think it would be appropriate to include new people based on being TT viewers alone.
I felt that doing so would be unfair to those that missed out and would also damage the trust that had built up in the MAP group over the first several months. Accordingly, I declined to include more people and instead offered what is outlined above to the TT viewers selected.
The ABC article that you mention is not accurate, and I wrote to them about this. However, they did not see fit to correct their errors. I didn’t actually provided Media Watch with any comment or statement – and, as I understand it, neither did any of the TT viewers.
What the ABC did do was inappropriately hound the TT viewers to the point of personal intrusion. When no ‘dirt’ was found, they editorialised their comment.
With this in mind, have another read of the story and look out for:
1. Comments taken from the TT stories. These are one line grabs over several stories, and, of most note, they left out what I promised to provide the TT viewers with.
2. Review the misquotes taken from me as they were taken out of context… they were from another conversation altogether with another person! (see below).
3. Review their editorial comments that are used to plug the gaps and paint the least flattering picture possible.
The quotes attributed to me come from a taped phone conversation that I had with Neil Jenman and were taken out of context. Neil ‘leaked’ these comments to Media Watch as part of his campaign to discredit me, and, then, as seems his want, wrote an editorial article on his website quoting the Media Watch story as evidence to suit his purposes.
Interestingly, this type of journalism (from Neil and from the ABC) is exactly the same sensationalism for which they criticise me and Ch7.
As for being ‘lucky’ to escape prosecution. I feel that I always answered questions put to me, from both TT, from the ABC, from Neil, and from others with complete honestly. It is the context to how my answers have been portrayed where the problem lies.
Now, to answer your question….
My interaction with the three TT viewers following the story was as follows:
1. Having received the product and seminar ticket, one group decided to travel overseas and did not take up the email/phone option.
2. Another group received the product, seminar ticket and then, a few months down the track, suffered a health set-back and wanted to change focus. I told them that they could contact me at any time and I’d be there to help.
3. The third group received the product, ticket and we met regularly over 12 months as I helped them with various business interests they had.
The ABC story mentioned that they told Media Watch that they had ‘got nowhere’. I doubt this was true, as, in the very least, all the viewers received the promised product, the seminar ticket(s), and were provided access to me for them to use as they wanted.
When you take out all the hype and name calling, what you’re left with is my promise to the TT viewers which, as outlined above, was faithfully met.
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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Hi,
The advice from my accountant is that there is CG Tax in NZ but the rate is currently set at 9%.
Having said that, their Constitution also allows for them to become a State of Australia.
Seems any change to either would be unpopular.
Bye,
Steve McKnight
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Hi,
I can vouch for Compassion as a great organisation. We regularly recieve personal letters and drawings from our sponsor child – it’s great to hear from her and to read about her life and progress.
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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Hi Wayne,
Thanks for your post, and for the chat on the phone yesterday too.
I accept your apology and wish you all the best for the future.
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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Helen,
All I can say is that I think your pre-judgement of me is misplaced.
You think it can’t be done with the resources I have budgeted to use, I think it can. Let’s agree to disagree and move on with the results being the true test.
As mentioned, I take your points on board. To prevent any confusion or misconception, I will send an email to all those who have pre-registered advising them of the current situation and also my plans to recruit further mentors as the program develops / as required by participants.
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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Hi Helen,
I take your feedback on board but suggest that you lack all the facts here.
First up, there are three starting mentors – Dave, me and Brendan. That is, there are two ‘internal’ mentors and one ‘external’ mentor.
Furthermore, in addition to Brendan there is another person who starts in mid-November and then, on top of this, a further two people who have expressed a strong interest to be involved but whom I have requested to wait in the wings as it were and see how the program begins.
Also, for your info, our entire multi-million empire with 110+ properties, this website and various other business interests is run on a staff of…. three people (plus Dave and me).
In the end I think you are pre-judging me saying that I won’t be able to provide the service you expect without a full appreciation of the system that I have implemented, the expertise of the staff recruited and also the specific needs of those involved.
Now, you may be right and I may have made a huge error of judgement, but should this be the case I will make corrections and ensure that participants are happy with the outcome.
However, in the meantime I’d urge you to give the program a chance to find its feet, and for my planning and vision to be put to the test.
Finally, as this is an opinion, it is best placed on this forum as it was designed for that purpose. Traffic has nothing to do with it.
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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sarge_80,
There’s quite a detailed plan behind this concept.
It raises an interesting question… as a business owner, would you hire 30 employees without any customers, or wait until you have customers and then hire employees according to their needs?
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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Hi Elly,
Thanks for your concerns. I see where you are coming from, however I don’t agree with your conclusion.
It is hard to know exactly how many people to recruit to fill the position of coach / mentor prior to the program beginning. On one hand you want to ensure that people have access as their needs require, and on the other side we want to keep overhead costs as reasonable as possible to keep the cost of participation as low as we can.
Here’s what I will say though… I will only put my name to something if I’m happy that real value can be delivered.
My approach was to get started and then grow with the program as it requires, is that not reasonable?
I hope this has added some degree of clarification.
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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Hi there,
Thanks for making the post. I appreciate the time you have undertaken to write it, and for the feedback you included.
I have received a lot of similar feedback from others who have read my first book. I find this very rewarding, as I wrote that book with the goal of getting people to think and challenge the conventional wisdom of real estate investing (i.e. negative gearing buy and hold).
I regard having to work, caused as a result of poor money habits, as a form of 21st century slavery. The first step to breaking those bonds is to strike a vision for a different life.
Thanks again for your post and best wishes for a rewarding investing future.
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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Hi Simon,
I’m still working through the final planning for the program, but will know more by this time next week.
However, while this is a commercial service, the infrastructure investment at my end is quite significant as it will require the employment of two extra team members… and that’s just the start of it.
Having said that, I think $60 per month will be a little on the light side. I’m trying to set a limit on the standard mentoring package cost to around $6 per day (GST inclusive).
Regards,
Steve McKnight
P.S. Where do you get a cup of coffee for $3? [rolleyesanim]
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Hi,
While the templates have been disigned for Australia, they are still relevant for NZ.
The only difference is in the financial template where we make allowances for stamp duty which you do not need to worry about.
Remember, you can always trial the product and then send it back within 14 days of rceiving it if you don’t feel it is what you are after.
Regards,
Steve McKnight
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