2000 Ford XR8, looove it.
As we know, you don't climb through early levels of investing if you waste money on cars beyond basic necessity.
I started with crap cars which literally doubled in value when I filled the tank, cars I bought had only rego value and I dropped them off at the wreckers when the rego expired, no chance of fixing them, not worth it, easier to find another $150 car.
Now I can buy what I like but still trying to be sensible and thrifty, and the Bank responds by lending to me outside the square because they like thrifty people. So there are some extra advantages.
However, the current vehicle Ford 2000 XR8 with 175K needs replacing with something that has a more comfy ride, quieter, 6 cyl so the kids can drive it, uses ULP,  best stereo, auto, low kms, so we can tour all over NSW between properties and arrive fresh (er).  Big car loans for fancy cars kill serviceability and Bank credibility. Yeah alright, I really want  a 7 series BMW, but a 5 would do, or a big black Chrysler 300C, or just about any big Merc would be fine, but I have to settle for a Fairlane, Statesman or Calais so I can afford to buy another Motel lease to run under management. It's worth the compromise, and not too much gratification is delayed that way.
Cheers & happy motoring.
thecrest

Hi Garry
Thanks for that very informative roundup. You put a lot of time and effort into that post.
Seems to be the recipe for some conferences these days, the hype, the heightened
awareness & euphoria, the sell. Salesman's dream really, people running down the aisles to buy, grateful and excited.
I suppose one way to value the deal would be to estimate how much each speaker provides in real help in exchange for a shot at selling to those exposed hearts and minds. One can also learn a lot about sales and marketing and public speaking from such successful presenters, as well as some interesting networking with other people and feeling revitalised.
Your costs were high, so you expect a good return and professional presentation. No excuse for uncomfortable seating, average food, poor sound quality, or lateness. Professionalism?. 
The word spreads, that's what forums do.
Cheers
thecrest

Tenants may be thinking "why commit to a lease if we can get the same deal without committing?"
The answer is security of tenure for the tenant.  Also, consider that the disruption and cost of moving for the tenant may discourage moving. If sufficient time has passed during the lease period, then they're probably due for an increase now anyway.
Increasing the rent now will encourage them to sign a new lease (at the increased rent level)  in order fix the rent level for a period. Show them what happens without a lease.  Why not  charge $5-$10 more for a lease than month to month, because they have security of tenure, and a fixed rent period?
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crest133

Email direct to RESULTS office.
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thecrest

Me too please, I'm getting quotes for rendering and I'm confused.

Any info would be appreciated by me too, I'm all ears.  

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thecrest

Don't be loudly irresponsible Scamp, if you don't know how to invest in the current market, then either DON'T, or learn how by joining the RESULTS program. I did, because I want to learn how.   
The market is there all the time and is always full of opportunity.       
Hope you find some, that is, if you want some.   
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thecrest

Thanks Prusli
Hopefully by then we'll both be too busy empire building to remember this post. 

Ideally I'd really like to hear          from someone in last year's program – hopefully one or two of them might be watching and be willing to assist with some feedback. 

Whatever happens, good luck to you Prusli. 
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thecrest

Saw inside a great unit last week in Wagga Wagga with under stairs area used for bookshelves.
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thecrest

I offered my selling agent more commission and promised the salesman a personal bonus for selling within the agreed period and within my price parameters. He got very busy, focussed on my property, and sold it for my price within the agreed period. It was a pleasure to pay him, which is what it's all about. Sales people work for money, and they choose which house they give most attention to, so why not make it attractive ? And as many people say, make your property stand out and get attention, so I did.
Worked for me.
Cheers
thecrest

The advertising expertise used to create "wants" and "must haves" in our minds has improved to a dangerous level.
They sell their expertise to those who sell goods and services.
Those who don't have a wealth creation plan and who continue to follow bad strategies such as buying depreciating assets with borrowed money and ignore the passing of time without a savings plan, will always be tenants.
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thecrest