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October 10, 2003 - 6:01 am

G’day all,

Great thread. Im actually heading off to NZ next Tuesday for a wedding, and figured whilst im there I’ll look at some properties. I’ve already managed to arrange some appointments with RE agents. Ahh the internet, what would we do without it. []

I’m going to travelling the south island, so my research will be restricted to there. If any members of the forum are interested in having a “spotter” look at some properties while Im there let me know and Im sure we can work out something []

I’ll be keen to see what the rental demand is like in the various towns and what type of rapport can be established with RE agents.

Cheers,

Battz

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October 10, 2003 - 3:40 am

Excellent work Richard, sound like a great deal.

Helen I just signed one this week, again country Qld. $72,000 returning $185 p/w.

I have found 3 more deals in the same town (but Im out of cash []) and I have emailed the details of to a few members of the forum.

Basic details are:

1. $65,000, fully furnished (microwave, fridge, washing machine, beds, lounge etc) nears schools and would return $130ish p/w

2. $155,000 (units) returning a total of $370 p/w.

They are out there!

Cheers,

Battz

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October 9, 2003 - 12:38 pm

Why would you want my Suburb/State []

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October 8, 2003 - 10:58 pm

G’day Brett,

I cant speak for NSW properties, but I have found them in Qld. I finished reading Steve’s book 4 weeks ago and have bought 2 properties since then that meet the “11 sec solution”, as well as another 5 properties in the same town, but finances restrict the number of purchases for now.

As you will see mentioned many times on this forum, its just a matter of research, hours upon hours of it.

Cheers,

Battz

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October 8, 2003 - 12:44 am

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October 7, 2003 - 10:13 pm

Congrats Cobra,

Its great to hear stories of people getting out and doing their first deals. Exciting times isn’t it..

Cheers,

Battz

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October 6, 2003 - 8:22 am

Rod,

You know the sad thing, I know someone who did exactly the same.

Fact is stranger than fiction!

Cheers,

Battz

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October 3, 2003 - 6:42 am

Couldn’t agree more Anna. And re Coomera, I reckon that will be a solid investment area – that boom is stil to come!

Cheers,

Battz

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October 3, 2003 - 6:15 am

Great read isn’t it David.[] I just have to get hold of his Property Investors School on CD now.

He other books are a great read too.

Cheers,

Battz

P.S. He is coming to Australia in November

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October 3, 2003 - 5:46 am

G’day all,

I am always amused when I read/hear the term, “Property Bubble Burst”. Can anyone explain what this term actually means? I know its an emotive media term, hence it is thrown around a lot.

To me a bursting bubble implies something is inflated and then bang, in an instant there is nothing. How on earth could this be applied to property??

If in a worst case scenario: interest rates hit 10%, unemployment 10% and investors ran to shares, property would still exist, with a real value. There may be a levelling in the market, maybe a correction of say 10-20% (being extreme for “normal residential” housing)

When I hear the investing term “Bubble burst” I think of shares. HIH, World Com, IT crash. In those cases it was actually possible for the bubble to burst and have nothing overnight….

Cheers,

Battz

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October 3, 2003 - 4:25 am

Thanks Terry,

I had been given similar advice. Provided you are not “advising” people to buy these particular properties. It is simply providing information about a certain property and perhaps providing recent sales figues/photss etc and charging a fee.

Cheers,

Battz

P.S. Thanks to those whom have emailed me, sorry in the delay to reply but Telstra Cable email has been down in Qld [!]
But I will reply to everyone and send details/pics once I return on Monday.

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October 3, 2003 - 2:18 am

Awesome return Westan. If those numbers dont motivate and inspire none will![]

City of 100,000, I suppose that rules out Brisbane[], but thats about Adelaides populatuion isnt it? (Battz ducks in the corner ready to be belted by Adelaidians….)

Cheers,
Battz

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October 2, 2003 - 1:21 am

The best bit is the recorded msg,….”Due to the complexity of the problem the service will be restored at 2.00pm est”

And that Msg has been changed 3 times this morning with renewed times!!

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October 2, 2003 - 12:59 am

Arghhhh, Telstra email is down Australia wide!

Bronwen, try [email protected]

Cheers,

Battz

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October 2, 2003 - 12:56 am

G’day Bronwen,

Drop me an email [email protected] I might be able to point you in the right direction..

Cheers,

Battz

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September 30, 2003 - 11:08 pm

Polar,

I dont think your initial post was too harsh, I think it was pretty close to the truth. I believe the majority of the forum is prepared to assist with advice, examples, research material, useful links, seminar dates and even members offering personal coaching. What else do people actually expect?

Well I suspect some(extreme minority) expect the name & phone number of the agent with a detailed analysis of the property and with someones personal endorsement that YES buy this property.

Hope this doesnt sound too harsh….

Cheers,

Battz

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September 30, 2003 - 10:49 pm

deccles,

I agree that when you are starting out its great to have a helping hand to point you in the right direction.

Buy and read:

Steve’s Book
Dolf De Roos “Real Estate Riches”

and attend a couple of seminars, that will give your plenty of “spoon feeding”

Cheers,

Battz

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September 30, 2003 - 10:17 pm

G’day Jarvis,

Ive got the same question. I too am interested in attending, but not sure if its suitable for me (as Im a handyman idiot!)

I’d been keen to hear from anyone whom has attended. [email protected]

Cheers,

Battz

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September 30, 2003 - 9:16 am

Bear,

Drop me an email at [email protected] I now live in Brisbane but am a former Adelaidian []

Cheers,

Battz

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September 30, 2003 - 8:56 am

Steve,

It was great to read your “Reply to the naysayers”, I believe you summed up the feelings of many of the members of the forum.

Perhaps the great point you highlighted was the “insult in asking for a refund on the book”

I firmly believe that the information contained in the book is grossly undervalued at twenty something dollars. I purchased my first IP 10 days after reading your book, and have an offer in on a 2nd. Both are strongly cashflow positive, both are purchased under value and neither was advertised on the internet. It took me 80+hrs of solid reasearch after reading your book.

I believe that the information contained in your book not only greatly assisted me in being in the position I am now, but saved me literally thousands of $$$$ in identifying deals and tips on negotiating.

If you offered me $5000 cash and in return I had to download all the knowledge you have give me, return it never to be used again (Matrix style) I would politely ask you to keep your $5000 and I would keep my wealth creating knowledge!

Thanks,

Battz