Hi Ziz,

Yes, it is a very inspiring tape…from “TALES FROM THE TRENCHES”

She has done extremely well for herself with property, for someone who left school very early..

If I were you I’d send an email to admin, and see if they can send you a copy, otherwise let me know and I will try to copy it for you – that is if I haven’t leant the tape to…[Read more]

Hi Yack,

We have stopped buying longterm “buy and hold” cashflow properties due to the changed market. We have begun to sell a few to take advantange of capital gains and to lower our LVR.

We will still buy a property if it is a “problem”, that can be turned into a “solution” and make some money doing it. i.e. subdivisional property, or reno…[Read more]

Hi Leila,

We were in your boat a year or two ago, not knowing which broker to turn to… For us it was a frustrating battle, but in the end it worked out !!!

I can say without reservation that Stuart Weymss at Prosolution is a very professional broker, (and Chartered Accountant) and he is also a nice guy… He has saved our bacon a couple of…[Read more]

Hi Waysolid,

I received this piece of junk mail also….

I wasn’t impressed by it, but do you know that you have now passed it on to lots more people!

Del [biggrin]

Hi,

Yes I have it, however I have never even opened it!!

I believe it is great, but perhaps suited to QLD investing as it is written by a QLD solicitor.

If you are interested in buying a brand new “second hand” copy pls PM me.

Regards,

Del

Hi Foston,

Yes, I have this problem too…. Never used to until a month or so ago.

It is really annoying not knowing how to fix it.

Del [confused2]

Hi,

Our accountant is:

http://www.cookadam.co.nz

Speak to Phil Mulvey at Invercargill.

Have a good trip,
Regards,

Del

Hi Muppet,

Thanks for the info…

That is great news for the town…

Hopefully it WILL happen, and the town will “ROCK” again! [biggrin]

Tok’ deserves a break like this…

Regards,

Del

Hi Richo,

How’s all of those QLD properties going??

Wish I had of got in there when u did….[biggrin]

Cheers,

Del

Hello all,

I have tried to keep out of this “discussion”, but I am stepping in to “try” to make peace and hopefully put this post to rest.[blush2]

Monopoly – I have always respected YOU and your posts. Over the last few months, you have undoubtedly helped many, many, many forumites, new and otherwise. You have heaps of knowledge and…[Read more]

Hi Geo,

From my memory, there were 21 people in all who started, so I would say that 8 couples and 5 singles is correct…

Del

Hi Joseph,

The $1mil is sale contract prices of property…

Regards,

Del

Hi Ali,

All I can add is, if you haven’t already, go and read Steve’s 2nd book…

It tells the up’s and down’s of a bunch of ordinary people from ordinary lives who went out and DID it!

Follow your dreams, and believe in yourself…
Don’t listen to anyone who is negative. Don’t talk too much about property to your friends if they don’t…[Read more]

Hi Jo,

Steve tells the story about how he (and Dave) lived off an allowance of about $100pw, as their wives were working, whilst they built up their business.

However, I can say that Steve is still not a materialistic person, and doesn’t get off on buying heaps of new clothes etc… to “make his image”..

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– Del

Passionate about NZ…[Read more]

Hi all,

You cannot compare Auckland prices to regional NZ prices….

I have lived in Auckland for 2 years (a few yrs ago) [blush2] and it is not similar to any other markets in NZ.

It is like comparing areas like Toorak to Horsham (VIC). Worlds apart!![biggrin]

The regional market is TOTALLY different to the Auckland market, and should never…[Read more]

Hi Seraphin,

Welcome to the forum..

There certainly is a great search site..

It is:

http://www.realenz.co.nz

There are still some great deals to be found in NZ compared to Australia.

All the best,

Del

Passionate about NZ +ve cashflow property!!! We can source property for you for a fee. Send me your email address to join our database to receive…[Read more]

Hi pgrim,

I would strongly suggest that you use a NZ Bank. I wouldn’t do it with an Australian because of currency complications and problems with always bringing money back into Aust to pay the loan.

The few people that I have spoken to who have used Aust finance are regretting it now.

Good luck, it shouldn’t be too hard. There are a lot of…[Read more]

Hi Skippygirl,

Yes you are right about tonight…

It was last night at Albert Park, and tonight at the Hyatt…

Will – the other half of Wilandel will be there tonight without me – boo hoo…[confused2]

Mini,
thankyou ….[blush2]
I will look fwd to reading your book one day soon!

Del

Passionate about NZ +ve cashflow property!!! We can…[Read more]

Hi Mini,

Although I’m in no way Steve….[blush2], I’d like to respond to your post…

I am SOOOOOO glad that you got the real meaning out of the book. It is hard to explain to people the blood, sweat & tears that the 12 months took. It was definitely not an easy ride for any ot the mappers, by any means, but it was an amazing journey into…[Read more]

Hi all,

We have 3 properties in Rotorua. 2 in Fordlands, and 1 in Koutu. The 2 in Fordlands haven’t increased heaps in value in the 12 mths that we’ve owned them, (about $10,000), but we havent had any problems with investing in that area. You can still pick up a house for around $65,000 (or less), that rents for $150-$165 pw.

Our house at…[Read more]