I don’t think any additional forums are necessary, but a way of tracking your own posts would be good. EG view by my alias for 1 day, 5 days, 14 days etc.
I was really alarmed to read your post, it is right up there with another person that has recently been told they were stoning the host.
I started writing something else, but I am too stunned to continue it, I can’t beleive that people can be so deplorably rude to someone who has done so much freely for people.
You obviously don’t know Steve but I am sure that you can gather from his very controlled replies to you that he is very tollerant.
Deccs,
For me it felt like being hit by a semi, but I can honestly say wow what an experience … can we do it again! I learnt so much by doing the deal and because I had attended Steves Master Seminar weekend I identified the tenant as a potential wrap and my first +IP turned into my first wrap. Jump in, whats the worst that can happen, you have to sell! Oh well but you will be wiser. That is a bit flipant but in essence it is true, you really have to get in the water to learn to swim.
Flicity,
Perfectly said.
Cobra,
good on ya buddy, that is the spirit, swim my friend.
Guys,
The main reason I don’t like being asked exactly where is a great deal, is because I feel let down that “these people” aren’t prepared to really figure it out for themselves. It really isn’t hard. Just scarey and like Felicity said FEAR.
I had to have a chuckle when I read this post, for two reasons, firstly I know Del and she is so lovely as is her hubby that thinking she is a negative know-it-all was too funny.
Secondly, it read like a school yard squabble … this forum is here to learn about +cashflow property investing. It is here so that those newbies wanting to change their futures have a safe place to find out about investing. So forgive those of us that are up on our high horses, it is only because we are your average mum and dads (in most cases) giving it a go and finding that it really does work. It is called excitement and passion.
We are all entitled to our opinion, but just be mindful that no-one here wants to make anyones stomach churn, so don’t flame each other.
You specify how long your offer is valid for, afterall it is your offer. And you don’t want a open ended offer hanging around out there.
You can offer anything you want with any terms that you want. It is then up to the vendor to accept or reject the offer. But of course there is no point making an offer unless it is serious and genuine.
Knowing Steve, you missed the boat and it aint dockin’ again!
Sorry buddy!
But don’t let that stop you, everyone here started in the same position as you and we are all doin’ it now!
The great thing about this forum is that you still get mentored by Steve even when you aren’t in a program, just wait and see. And if he doesn’t write something for you he knows that one or ten of many other experienced investors are going to give you just the right answer.
So spend alot of time reading here and books, call agents and ask questions, do research and in a few short months you will be giving this same advice to another newbie[]
It’s funny that you should ask that because I asked the same question for his first seminar earlier this year, and I was told that sure we can come to some arrangement … You see Steve, Dave & Brent are very much in favour of win win outcomes, so I would suggest you think of a way that gets you there at the price you can afford but something also has a win outcome for the fellas. Maybe if you arranged 5 other people to attend you might just get your seat for free!
I have attended 2 seminars of Steve & Daves this year, my hubby came to the first one, at a total cost of $2900 or something like that! We recouped our costs on our first deal.
Our first deal was a wrap and had it not been for Steve I probably would still be umming and arghing about buying anything.
I couldn’t possibly tell you what I got out of it because there was truely so much. But the link below are comments from people that attended the Australian Property Investing Masters (APIM) held earlier this year. This should give you a bit of an idea about what to expect.
Sawbal
I have only read a few of your posts but just from the above post I think you need to really concider if this is going to be a long term strategy for you or if you are only going to buy 1 or maybe even 2 properties in time. I say that because learning where, when, how, and WHY to find the deals is a very important part of the success you will find.
As everyone keeps telling you keep looking because once you have figured out the so called “secret” you will feel very relieved and elated that you did it yourself.
I have got a deal on my desk right now that you can have if you want, no finders fee or anything, BUT would you really buy it today!
As for the question simotheman asked, it is different to ask for specific info, especially bcause it already shows he has done some work and is trying to get confirmation on his results. That is totally different.
Why don’t you lend him Steve’s book to read while you are doing your research. It might help him feel a little more at ease.
I woul dalso recommend to you buing Stev’s Wealth Guardian, highly valuable product for people trying to determine the structure that would best suit them. It explains different structures that can be used and the pros and cons of each. It is very easy to understand even the complicated setup of trusts.