Thanks for your thoughts!!

I’ve found the way to move forward is not necessarily the nuts and bolts info about how to do this and how to do that, but the stuff that makes us question why and our motives for doing things. Yes, while this seems all mushy and gooey, this is the stuff that enables us to really learn! And that pretty much…[Read more]

Being the wise one you are(!!) could you please toss us a couple of crumbs of wisdom!! In celebration of your 1000th post, do you mind telling us beginners your 2 “top tips” for PI?

Thanks for all your great posts!

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Missed your posts while you were away!! I’m sure you had a great time though! How was the weather in Austria? Have you learned to yodel yet? No? Maybe you’ll have to go back again! What a shame!

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Love the new stuff! I went away for a week and look what happens!!

Thanks again! Lots of fun all round!!

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Sorry to hear you’ve lost you’re job!! If they don’t know how lucky they were to have you… that’s OK!…Because someone else will realise and snap you up in no time!!

Good luck with finding another job, (if that’s what you plan to do), but as Rachel said take a bit of a break if you can before throwing yourself back into it all…[Read more]

How much time do you get to spend on the forum? At this rate I’ll probably make it to 2000 posts by the time I’m 103!

Congrats and well done!! Thanks for all your posts! Informative, interesting and lots that make me laugh!!

I’ve got to ask on such a momentous occasion… What are the 2 most fun…[Read more]

I’m looking forward to hearing from Peter Spann soon!

We’ll keep our fingers crossed!

(Sorry to take a while to get back to you, but have been away again this past week.)

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We do too!

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Keep the great posts coming!

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What are the 2 most important things you have discovered about property investing?

Thanks so much for all your great posts!!

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No problem at all with you deciding to delete stuff from this thread.

Bec,
I’m very glad for you that you received a positive response from Peter Spann. I sent him an email recently too and am looking forward to his reply.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

My question to you was just a general one, not necessarily what you had learnt from the forum but what you have learnt since you began with PI. (I have asked slightly different questions each time so I dont’s sound like a broken record!)Thanks for your reply though. I always enjoy hearing whar you have to…[Read more]

I’m just starting out myself, so don’t really have any answers to your questions other than to suggest you read Steve McKnight’s book “0 – 130 Properties in 3.5 Years”. The content of this book is not gimmicky. He certainly doesn’t profess to be a guru, quite the opposite, but gives sound, reasonable, rational advice and information…[Read more]

I’m just starting too. I’m learning heaps by reading at the moment. There’s really a lot of good books out there. It’s a small investment to buy 10 or 15 good books and they can give a really good range of approaches to tackle real estate investing. This has been really helpful for me in finding out which direction to take my first…[Read more]

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I’ll throw these 2 books onto the short list!

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Surely you don’t have anything else in your life other than this forum!!

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I’ve asked similar questions of a couple of others lately, as they have reached different milestones on the forum. I thought you might not mind adding your considerable words of wisdom….

What are the 2 most important things you’ve learned about investing in real estate?

My big ears are flapping! I’d love to hear what you have to…[Read more]

Yeah, I get it. I just have to work out how to do it! I have so many things running through my head at night these days my eyes just don’t want to close!

Thanks for your reply.

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Yeah, I get it. I just have to work out how to do it! I have so many things running through my head at night these days my eyes just don’t want to close!

Thanks for your reply.

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Nice one Redwing!

BTW, if you like champagne, (who doesn’t), give Lindauer Fraise a try. Don’t be put off by the fact it has has a hint of strawberry. This stuff is no Passion Pop! We love it!

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Now I’m LOL’ing all over the place!

But I feel so hip! I feel so with the “in” crowd! I’ve made it at last!

Maybe not? Well, at least now I know what’s happening some of the time!

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I always look forward to what you have to say! And must say, I’m very envious of your mind for figures. (And everyone else’s too BTW!) Quite often, I’m lucky to fit 2 figures in there at the same time! Not a great start for a future property investing magnate!! Ha Ha! But nothing like a bit of practice I guess.

Yes, I’m asking more…[Read more]

Thanks for taking the time to think about that.The stuff I learn on the forum from you and others is really just invaluable. People don’t seem to mind what you ask as long as you are genuine, (and not asking for locations of +ve CF Props!) Just about everyone seems to get encouraging and frank replies. It’s great to get…[Read more]

And now for your speech….. What are the 2 most valuable things you have learned from the forum?

Thanks for all your useful posts!

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I really enjoy what you have to say and have learnt heaps from you. As they say “thanks for sharing”!

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Bigben, if you can have the best of both worlds – you already have some IP’s and can afford to travel too – what are you waiting for?

My guess is that you will have many years to invest but you may not always have the chance to travel. Personally it’s just about my favourite thing to do. I’d jump at half a chance for a…[Read more]

I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you on that email!!!

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Go solar! Go wind power! Sell back to the…[Read more]

We don’t have a set figure in mind as far as net worth is concerned. (I think by the time I reach such a goal, it may only buy me movie tickets and a box of popcorn!) We do however have a passive income goal, which I imagine it will be continually increased, to keep up with CPI or any increases in income we are looking for. If your…[Read more]

Read that last chapter this arvo huh? Thanks so much for the review. I’ll probably pick up this book next!

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But the good news is the electrician installed the ceiling fans this morning! Hooray! The bad news is that the one installed in our bedroom doesn’t work and of course means that the place where we bought it has to find someone come out and replace it! But when!!…[Read more]

While I know mistakes going to happen sometime, I’m keen to learn from the mistakes of others where ever possible. Life’s too short to make all the mistakes yourself! I haven’t spent amuch time on Somersoft Forums yet but am keen to get into it!

Hi Yack,

Saw “Ordinary Millionaires” in the bookshop yesterday. Would love to read…[Read more]

Glad your enjoying the topic, CarLover!

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You guys have had it hot over there too!

I’ve developed some strange fears from the heat too…. But we wont go there! Just to get our mind on something cool… I have a fear of cars with metal handles in Winter. Static electricity loves me. On windy winter days I can get zapped getting into the car up to my elbow or sometimes my…[Read more]

Hopefully it won’t be long before the plumber can do his thing. It’s hard to knock the rain though. We could do with some more too. I don’t have an atlas handy to know exactly where you are in South Australia. But from what I hear about SA generally, you are fully entitled to very cold and very hot water! Hope you get to enjoy it! With all…[Read more]

Very busy these days reading, (bought Neil Jenman’s “Don’t Sign Anything” today) and learning from others! Soon I’ll get to put it all into action!!

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Also fell on the floor……. laughing. Ha Ha!

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I guess you have to buy an IP before you can sell it!! (First one coming up soon!) We’re on Macs which both complicates things and make them easier at the same time. If I could afford a waterproof Mac it would probably pay the deposit on 2 IP’S!

Also, if I smile nicely, will you buy me a spa too? Just a small one would do!!

Bear,

Sad…[Read more]

Thanks Guys!! It wasn’t really too serious a question. My brain just gets a bit deep fried in this weather. It’s been going on for weeks…..MMMMMMmmmmmm, airconditioning!!

I do know I won’t be moving to Singapore in the near future though!

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Congrats on your first IP!!!!

As another new player I’m here to say – Love to see your checklist!!

Have had Steve McK’s “Buyer Beware” package for a week, which seems pretty good to the untrained eye. I’m sure I’ll develop my own over time but looks a good place to start!

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Seriously… Thanks for that and good luck with your plans!! I’ll be keen to know how things are going for you!

I think I’m headed in the right direction.

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That stuff is really just so helpful right now! All the specifics about making the most of tax and the intricacies of legalities are going to become more and more useful and important as time goes by. (Soooo much to learn!) But getting really broad info gives me more confidence to make a start.

Maybe one…[Read more]

I think being cautious about an accountant sounds like good advice. SIS you mentioned a good accountant up our way in a past post, who we plan to visit in the next couple of weeks along with some others. Is it usual to “interview” accountants?

How do you do due diligence when sometimes you’re not quite sure of the…[Read more]

No, haven’t read it (sorry) but would be interested to know about it too!

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