MJT, I follow the same steps as Kay Henry.
I wouldn’t dream of signing a contract without having my solicitor going over it first. I sit down with my solicitor, she discusses it with me, then I sign.

Celivia

It depends on where you want to buy.

Most people can only afford to buy one unit or appartment at a time if they want to buy near the CBD in a capital city.

Celivia

Hehe e x, perhaps it’s time to go cold turkey for a while [biggrin].

Celivia

I used to have a preference for house/land, but lately I have developed a love for units as well.

There are many pro’s and con’s for both I think.

There is an article in the August API magazine, “Keeping up with the latest trends” in where they talk about the moving trend- more and more people prefer to live in high-rise units, especially near…[Read more]

Originally posted by emcdonald:
In regard to the Richest Man in Babylon, i own the book but haven’t actually sat down to read right through it atm

I think Clason’s book was a really interesting read.
Re saving: If I remember correctly, the advice given on saving by the Richest Man in Babylon was very simple: Spend no more than 90% of what you…[Read more]

Niki, thanks for this thread.

There are so many success stories on here, that it sometimes can give people the idea that property investing is all roses.

It is eye-opening for some of us to hear that things can go all wrong, too.

Please let us know how things are turning out for you.

Celivia

You might like to contact the Department of Housing to assist you.

Their website is http://www.housing.com.au – it says their website is under development right now, so you might need to contact them in another way.

Celivia

Marisa, I would never want to manage my own property.
I like the “hands off” style.

In another thread I said that I find communication with my PM really important.
I told my PM exactly what I need, want and expect of them and asked if they’d be able to comply.
I also contact them regularly for a chat (not TOO regularly)

So far I’ve had no…[Read more]

The name John Donjerkovic sounds familiar.
Maybe he is/was a participant of Steve’s MAP?
Not sure, but I’ve heard it somewhere…[confused2]

Celivia

But can’t there be different kinds of heroes?
There can be sports heroes, medical heroes, political heroes, etc.
If there are different ‘categories’ of heroes, then there is no need to judge and compare.

We can have as many heroes as we like, just in different categories. And all can have a special place in our society.

Celivia

I think it will stand out well on the shelves with those eye-catching colours.
I assume the same colours continue on the spine?

[book]

Any date and time set for the book launch yet, so I can keep that time free?

Celivia

Yes, really funny about the Happy Clappers.

I hope they won’t clap too hard though or the mine might cave in! [blink] [fear]

Celivia

To love, be happy, and have fun in life as much as possible.

Celivia

I think a hero can be someone who achieved something special, something worthwhile.
I’d like to call the athletes heroes/heroines because they have achieved so much through extreme hard training and I admire their strength of mind and body.

Athletes can be regarded as role models for our children as well.

And hehe, if the main character in a…[Read more]

Originally posted by MarkyMark:

– How do others manage the cash flow? If you have one month where an investment property requires additional funds (rate repairs what ever) do you guys transfer that money from another account or have the additional funds already in your trust/property account.
MarkyMark

Hi Marky

All my income from my property…[Read more]

HAHAHA Yack, too funny!

Why don’t we all pack our boogieboards/ surfboards and snorkles and take off for some fun!
Who can bring a beachboys CD?

We should do some research on the ground- but not under the ground as in: sticking our heads into the (mineral) sand. biggrin] [baaa]

Celivia

Markymark, I am receiving all of the above (rental statements, receipts, newsletter etc).
I have to agree with Kay- that communication is really important. Tell them how you’d like to do things.

I told my pm that I want no stress, and given them a limit of $200 for small repairs. So I don’t even have to know about repairs till they’re done and…[Read more]

Hey Supafreak, ya don’t expect me to break my good habits, do ya? [ohno]
And where would I be without my bad habits? [biggrin] [party]

Celivia

Good habit: I don’t talk about my bad habits. [ohno2]
Bad habit: I don’t talk about my good habits. [rolleyesanim]

What about your good and bad habits, Jet dollars?

Celivia

Here’s another person who respects Jenman.
I like him because he genuinely seems to care what happens to individuals.
I like caring, compassionate people.

Celivia