PropertyInvesting.com | Colin Gowan | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/colin-gowan/activity/ Activity feed for Colin Gowan. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:05:45 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 f8142c98515794f1e9ecb249cc1c36df Colin Gowan replied to the topic Networking and Meetings in Sydney in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4391790-networking-and-meetings-in-sydney/#post-4579404 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:15:51 +0000 The investors club is the only group I am aware of who regularly hold meetings.Apart from this there are occasional seminars, I am not aware of any in Sydney in January.I also think putting a property investment group together is a fantastic idea where we all can contribute ideas research and suggestions.Danuta please let me know how this goes it…[Read more]

]]> 7f32035ff7c5c2cf3f4e46f93b832c89 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Use of CC to help get loan in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4390240-use-of-cc-to-help-get-loan/#post-4570902 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:53:56 +0000 When banks consider your risk level they take into account your total debt possible scenario.Unfortunately they will consider your limit on your credit card to be at 100% when they make the check.Thus if your limit on your card is $10,000 but you have not touched any of it yet the bank will assume that you are already $10,000 in debt.So in your…[Read more]

]]> 9c4e0aa7139f0f8eacf0248c6e9025bf Colin Gowan replied to the topic Are Trust Necessary? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389998-are-trust-necessary/#post-4569580 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 17:36:50 +0000 I would also be interested in the costs associated with maintaining a trust, can some one please provide a list and approximate price ranges thanks.

]]> 31cce4ffbce7c2e51217cd5d38a53501 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Transfer ownership in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389874-transfer-ownership/#post-4569142 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:22:53 +0000 I was already thinking along these lines myself although for different reasons.Is it possible to form a new trust around an already owned asset such as a house or must there be a sale to the new trust.

]]> a2389bbc78dbe984b0e6698f07052d1b Colin Gowan replied to the topic Help with setting up Trust - new PI in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389950-help-with-setting-up-trust-new-pi/#post-4569421 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:53:12 +0000 I too would like to learn more about trusts

]]> f3bb7e7475f8e42835c177ab030b6836 Colin Gowan replied to the topic which Finance would be best ? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389415-which-finance-would-be-best/#post-4566869 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:47:17 +0000 Gday heggie67,If you want a hand with renovations give me a call, I would like to purchase another investment property so perhaps we can do a deal on labour etc? Colin 0425201055'A winner is responsible for more than his job. A loser says 'I only workhere'.' Richard Denny.   

]]> 9208727f2f5609662ba2a33b80e26012 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Too good to be true? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389416-too-good-to-be-true-2/#post-4566872 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:33:09 +0000 Gday zers,It looks like an advert from a developer, often they advertise this way to get more people to look and consider their property and with volume gain more sales opportunities. What guarantee do they give you that the tenant won’t or can’t move on?It definitely looks like the tenant is commercial considering they are paying all the bill…[Read more]

]]> 01bfa42c684b1635c488aadeddfd2589 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Water Electricity Gas Question in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389358-water-electricity-gas-question/#post-4566629 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:15:00 +0000 My tenants have to deal with their own bills.I think it’s the best approach to encouraging them to be friendly to the environment.However I have yet to find a way to encourage them to look after my garden.'One sure way to get rid of a problem is to stop calling it a problem and call it a situation.' Richard Denny.   

]]> 6f3a9dc8383af9f8ce5a4bb26ddf2c6d Colin Gowan replied to the topic Latte Factor in the forum Forum Frolic https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388873-latte-factor/#post-4564173 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 06:46:30 +0000 This week one coffee with extra coffee $3.Which brings the total for the year to $40.I found when I started collecting recepts for every cent spent and then logging them into my computer manually and checking my bank statements made it easier to justify keeping my hands in my pockets. Then again I really needed that coffee earlier this week as I…[Read more]

]]> ab9527047518f56ba9b3ee7d8b7919ac Colin Gowan replied to the topic Off-topic- Retirement how much needed. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389374-off-topic-retirement-how-much-needed/#post-4566687 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:43:20 +0000 http://www.whywewantyoutoberich.com/Check out this book it rases some issues of big problems yet to come.It positively reinforces the issue of why financial education is vitally important.Put it this way if we don’t provide for our own retirements we are all going to be screwed.Why should the lazy people expect others to clean up after t…[Read more]

]]> 44cab5056b50822f05d9bd78089e6fd0 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Burn down your house to save costs on demolition and use insurance money to subdivide/rebuild! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389353-burn-down-your-house-to-save-costs-on-demolition-and-use-insurance-money-to-subdividerebuild/#post-4566600 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 13:05:18 +0000 Anyone know if the new forum will be edited?If it does I would like now to request that all idiots be removed.Man insurance is bad enough and takes long enough to come when one needs it, why place unnecessary stress on the rest of us by encouraging the insurers to make it harder for the rest of us honest folk.I guess I can’t fault you on asking a…[Read more]

]]> 3f7a0b55a42be13978da4ac549c591a2 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Annoying whiney pesky tenant.. in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389222-annoying-whiney-pesky-tenant/page/2/#post-4565899 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 06:44:53 +0000 I just looked up about the fire alarms, and they arent req until July 1st so guess what…. on the day before she can have one and not a minute sooner! I would rethink this, as the tenant has stressed a safety issue, working with a safety company I can assure you insurance companies will use any excuse to skip out on paying.Heck they cost less…[Read more]

]]> 2327d26d7138c70be743beed1bf3d209 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Members gone underground ?? in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389336-members-gone-underground/#post-4566493 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 05:56:40 +0000 "Don't let yr character be impacted by yr surroundings, instead make yr character impact yr surroundings"- Rachel Scott(17 yr old killed in columbine shooting 1999)http://rachelschallenge.com/ Yesterday I found this quote (I collect them).I think it says it all, this forum is no better than we so if your not happy change or change it.Knowledge is…[Read more]

]]> 7e66401d924b87925ff9730af5ba8ed1 Colin Gowan replied to the topic to do or not to do? in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389333-to-do-or-not-to-do-3/#post-4566474 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 05:07:18 +0000 My present financial position was caused from some bad luck.But it was seriously multiplied by an earlier mistake of a good heart.I am not saying to up the rent but realistically if you don’t do it to some extent when you encounter a problem both of you will be victims.Be nice about it because as funny as it sounds it’s benefiting both of you…[Read more]

]]> 55f64ec9ef38a749f9ade204a1b0cfbd Colin Gowan replied to the topic Consolidating debt in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389232-consolidating-debt/#post-4565956 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 02:29:15 +0000 Simon Macks sent me an article last year.I found it to be spot on.Unfortunately I had already learned the lesson the hard way around.But I kept my copy as he gave me permission to forward it to others who could do with some advice. 'The leader cannot afford to be a good communicator. They must be a greatcommunicator.' Richard Denny.   "Learn fro…[Read more]

]]> c81e6a080e1300da2ac9e8144405b6d2 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Feeback on this idea .... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4389338-feeback-on-this-idea/#post-4566527 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:50:42 +0000 Beware of paying good money for knowledge that you can get a lot cheaper from books.Seminars are income-generating machines taking money from people seeking short cuts and giving it to those who have read the books to make the profits. Seriously if they could make the kinds of dollars they say are possible why would they waste their time selling…[Read more]

]]> 1379cfd2ab040b75769fd6644d015610 Colin Gowan replied to the topic who replaces fences and pays for what? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388946-who-replaces-fences-and-pays-for-what/#post-4564512 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:50:47 +0000 I suggest to all to do nothing.From all of your positions your fences were doing their jobs perfectly.A dog entering your yard could be a problem but if it doesn’t bother you is it your problem really?If there were no safety issues and the fences were in good order from your perspectives there was no need to replace them.Having said all this p…[Read more]

]]> d999e890e05a7415491433a469f02429 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Passive income apart from property? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4386799-passive-income-apart-from-property/page/3/#post-4554699 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:45:13 +0000 OK folks I am looking for an extra income stream.
Anyone who has one that actually works please let me know about it.
No doubt I will be inundated and will have to sift through many.
In about a month I will get back with the ones I have tried and those that actually worked.
colingowan@bigpond.com

Your friend Colin,
Email…[Read more]

]]> 93a861e50252edd5181400d63b9972f9 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Sydney Renovation Partner Wanted in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388672-sydney-renovation-partner-wanted/#post-4563360 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:21:42 +0000 Hello Mitch,
I am looking for some weekend work opportunities.
With the goal being to use the extra income to get myself back into investing.

I realize that you are not looking for a simple labourer however at the present moment I am not able to contribute much more than my time.
Since I am presently working Monday to Friday the weekend work is…[Read more]

]]> 1e0cdb276a6c4904856b5a369f925b12 Colin Gowan replied to the topic I'm about to slash my wrists... in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384661-im-about-to-slash-my-wrists/page/3/#post-4543333 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:05:08 +0000 andymitchell Posted – 28/03/2006 : 09:38:02

Hi Colin – thanks for the kick up the pants…I’ve been taking on board a lot of peoples advice, I have a meeting with my accountant on Thursday to discuss the impact on our cashflow if we rented the unit for 12 months. Our plan is to try to keep the unit, and reassess after a year. I feel the market is…[Read more]

]]> 871e5523c88566479b4500f140220854 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Reluctant to move from comfort zone in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384581-reluctant-to-move-from-comfort-zone/#post-4542887 Tue, 04 Apr 2006 05:30:12 +0000 Don’t mind at all Todd.

Guys if I take a while to get back to a web page and you want me here faster please send an email with a link back here.
Else I may be back when I have a break from my busy work.

Could you expand on this some more?? Are you suggesting another method of obtaining the required cash for Reglinda to start the…[Read more]

]]> 05dda5dbd15552f295fe1f23de57638b Colin Gowan replied to the topic How can I live on $130k in Bank in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384932-how-can-i-live-on-130k-in-bank/#post-4544581 Tue, 04 Apr 2006 03:55:03 +0000 Hello carpe_diem,
After reading your posts I think the problem is not lack of cash or ability.
But rather lack of knowledge.
Thus you should not do anything until you yourself understand entirely what action you are going to take.

By all means seek advice but check it.
Use more than one source for knowledge.
Do your own research as along the way…[Read more]

]]> ad73d1572c7aced947f10cc011ded69f Colin Gowan replied to the topic Broker in Sydney? in the forum Finance https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384938-broker-in-sydney/#post-4544617 Mon, 03 Apr 2006 03:34:41 +0000 Hi Guys,
My favourite creditor and one of my best business mentors asks me to drop in once a month for a chat and to update him on our business situation.
The knowledge and listening ear is well worth 3 pizzas and 2 L Pepsi.
Plus having a creditor who listens and provides ideas and assistance around problems is invaluable.
Perhaps gentlemen you…[Read more]

]]> f696fd0068be500e30dcaba7a19e3e00 Colin Gowan replied to the topic I'm about to slash my wrists... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384661-im-about-to-slash-my-wrists/page/3/#post-4543328 Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:33:49 +0000 Sorry andymitchell but I have to ask this-
After all the wonderful suggestions everyone has provided.
The question that needs to be asked is what have you done.
Not what are you going to do but what have you done?

Sorry andymitchell most people are gonna do something’s.
Get into it or as NIKE says “JUST DO IT”.

If a problem is not solved it g…[Read more]

]]> f36bafb9a490ce3327f72e0d7c2f0d05 Colin Gowan replied to the topic I start building a house today in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384531-i-start-building-a-house-today/#post-4542680 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 04:07:50 +0000 Hello Everyone,
Jaffasoft please let me know when your website updates.
Why not set this process up automatic for those interested when they visit your site.
Steve’s site does this when subjects are updated with direct links, most people myself included don’t waste time.
Well done on the site so far.

Colin Gowan – for sure. But why not begi…[Read more]

]]> 8e38c771f43a5b26f25943e2a0d47b0f Colin Gowan replied to the topic virtual kickstart in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384625-virtual-kickstart/page/2/#post-4543088 Sat, 11 Mar 2006 04:52:35 +0000 Yes Thankyou Steve for the “virtual kickstart “.
This site is educational and filled with many great friends now.

Over the last few days I have noticed how each of us has suggested something to help others.
The more I learn the more I can help.

So I just thought that giving credit where credit is due and thanking Steve and his team for this…[Read more]

]]> 6d63161703c7ef1fc0ab9e20c79e0262 Colin Gowan replied to the topic I start building a house today in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384531-i-start-building-a-house-today/#post-4542675 Sat, 11 Mar 2006 04:29:29 +0000 Below is the description of the units of work we cover which I will be putting on my web site as well outlining the skills I’m learning in the course, because doing this as you say my intentions to be an investor, I want to attract JV partners for doing Reno’s and or project managing developments ultimately.

Ok Jaffasoft get back to me when…[Read more]

]]> 8c3167f5b5f1c67924686bc05e8b2d59 Colin Gowan replied to the topic I'm about to slash my wrists... in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384661-im-about-to-slash-my-wrists/#post-4543293 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 05:11:05 +0000 andymitchell hang in there.
Many people have fallen into the trap of buying the best property they can afford.
Most of the time it works out ok however if there when the market turns its swimming up stream for sure.
Next time have a margin for error.

Have you had a talk to your bank, they may have a solution with IO or an increase in loan length…[Read more]

]]> 542b397331142dd76f81a6b7c853deaf Colin Gowan replied to the topic virtual kickstart in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384625-virtual-kickstart/#post-4543081 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 01:42:49 +0000 3056 Please accept my apologies I didn’t intend to offend anyone.
However my opinion of those evil cards remains.
Having seen them seriously disadvantage many others my wife included.[angry2]

I would like the banks to be more disciplined and not lend more than the income earned in the 55-day interest free period.[baaa]

I would prefer if banks…[Read more]

]]> d05381e9e2f5a3710206756d7f163055 Colin Gowan replied to the topic virtual kickstart in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384625-virtual-kickstart/#post-4543071 Thu, 09 Mar 2006 07:30:03 +0000 Hi voigtstr,
Here are my thoughts on dealing with bad debt and getting things together.

Perhaps the first thing I suggest should be to cut up the theft cards, nobody needs them, if you are intelligent enough to be disciplined with repayments you are intelligent enough never to need them.
Enough said about those evil cards.[evil4]

After paying…[Read more]

]]> 4d094585aeeab0650acf684f7a0ad2af Colin Gowan replied to the topic Reluctant to move from comfort zone in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384581-reluctant-to-move-from-comfort-zone/#post-4542884 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 01:46:15 +0000 Hi fernfurn,
If by desk you really said car bonnet, sleeping in back, eating next to pantry while driving tools and equipment in boot to contractors for days work and return via a few quotes before shower at factory graveyard job than yes this was my earlier years.[comp]

fernfurn these days at least 50% of my time is spent behind a desk.
95% of…[Read more]

]]> 375d0fa4ce48104006a6322f6831e8e5 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Help with Bees in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384608-help-with-bees/#post-4542999 Tue, 07 Mar 2006 23:41:44 +0000 Jarrah 2 seconds for 150 meters no doubt the speed limit.
From memory 100km/hr is 27.8 meters a second.
Don’t think the bees would have killed you.[specool]

GelF placing an advertisement will no doubt bring out someone to take care of them.
But a lot can be said for getting a professional in who will have insurance and clean up after them…[Read more]

]]> 88ae20cdc304ca8d662820148972161d Colin Gowan replied to the topic Help with Bees in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384608-help-with-bees/#post-4542995 Tue, 07 Mar 2006 06:00:20 +0000 Simon buddy,
If I knew everything would I be here.
Definitely not someone would have knocked me off long ago.

I admire bees they work as a team, give their lives for the greater good, share knowledge of the best food sources and have food storage down better than us (the only thing still eatable in the pyramids).

Consider for a minute if there…[Read more]

]]> 267444020b9ec2c5c252cc91e810fbc0 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Help with Bees in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384608-help-with-bees/#post-4542992 Tue, 07 Mar 2006 04:39:25 +0000 Thanks Simon,
I knew you were joking.
Most of us have dealt with paper wasps at one time or another.
But Bees are another matter.
For one thing wasps number up to several hundred.
Where as a decent colony of bees can be up to 100,000.

Wasps attack as individuals and don’t generally communicate with each other.
Bees on the other hand communicate…[Read more]

]]> 1302ef296a0480053ec5ded6e452541d Colin Gowan replied to the topic Help with Bees in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384608-help-with-bees/#post-4542989 Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:53:48 +0000 Hello Pursefattener,
What ever you do don’t deal with it your self.
Don’t under any circumstances ever allow any one to just spray with mortein etc.

Not only will it upset them but also they will stay pissed for ages.
The ramifications from this is that they will attack and not just the person attacking anyone.
People have been killed up to 200…[Read more]

]]> ba7a0e27ccdbb06f990c617aaa368899 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Any Government Grants Available ? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384528-any-government-grants-available/#post-4542665 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:39:37 +0000 My builder came across a fund for heritage houses and was able to apply for assistance so that new products could be used to replace damaged items and retain the original look of a heritage property.
However this job took several years and only happened after a very long search for any original materials.
This job was voluntary so that may have…[Read more]

]]> a9624628154ab2113f10438c57ecd46c Colin Gowan replied to the topic Any Government Grants Available ? in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384528-any-government-grants-available/#post-4542664 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:38:30 +0000 My builder came across a fund for heritage houses and was able to apply for assistance so that new products could be used to replace damaged items and retain the original look of a heritage property.
However this job took several years and only happened after a very long search for any original materials.
This job was voluntary so that may have…[Read more]

]]> 6d2bd2459ca40ae27bcd77ba86605d1d Colin Gowan replied to the topic Reluctant to move from comfort zone in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384581-reluctant-to-move-from-comfort-zone/#post-4542882 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:01:06 +0000 Hello Reglinda,
I’m not sure liberate the equity is the right kind if thinking.
Your partner fears the later part of life with no financial security.
Fear is a natural instinct to protect us from loss.
I have noticed that people who have kids that wanted for nothing or were not taught the value of a dollar at an early age will usually spend every…[Read more]

]]> ebd884209096b796933bfcafa283bfc1 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Agent refused my written offer ! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384413-agent-refused-my-written-offer/page/2/#post-4541657 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 18:12:41 +0000 Hi BDM,
A thought strikes me.
Whenever I am negotiating something I make sure that the knowledge side of the equation is on my side not my opponents.

By this I mean that I know the subject very well, I have assistance from my accountant and or my solicitor and or anyone else I can think of.
In other words if it appears like the other party knows…[Read more]

]]> e4ba14c1fcf77d7b8c2d6ac5e72fc4cf Colin Gowan replied to the topic land info, Brooklyn vic in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384508-land-info-brooklyn-vic/#post-4542553 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 17:02:54 +0000 Hi doog,
http://www.realestate.com.au/
This is where I usually start.
It starts to give me a feel for an area.
Here is the link to Brooklyn (Vic).
http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=s&cu=&s=vic&ss=&ag=&t=res&snf=rbs&tb=Brooklyn+&u=&is=1&pm=&px=&pme=any&pxe=any&cat=&o=def
You should find a link in there for sold properties in the…[Read more]

]]> 17b909a831f3618f3822831ae5fc0d62 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Our new project is almost complete! in the forum Value Adding https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384457-our-new-project-is-almost-complete/#post-4541813 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:10:57 +0000 If you know where your target market is coming from go directly there.
Universities and Tafe’s have notice boards.

Before purchasing furniture, find out borders requirements.
They will be happier that you asked them and did as requested.
They may be happier to pay a premium for it.

He he thinks you did the Reno so fast that you missed out on a…[Read more]

]]> 66e50e474342b612427dcba046f30f3c Colin Gowan replied to the topic Vendor Finance QLD in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384218-vendor-finance-qld/#post-4540824 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:31:55 +0000 Hello dannyhattersley,
First the vendor is the seller of the property.
Thus vendor finance is where the seller lends you the money to buy the property.

A lender in this case will no doubt have different requirements to a bank.
The advantage here is that they often have a higher risk tolerance and will consider more options and will make…[Read more]

]]> 7e12ba5a1cb9c7263c6d0d472af4feac Colin Gowan replied to the topic Agent refused my written offer ! in the forum Help Needed! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384413-agent-refused-my-written-offer/#post-4541644 Wed, 22 Feb 2006 23:41:25 +0000 As I see it negotiations are much easier when everyone gets along.
So first thing to do is patch things up.

Second thing to do is not rush.
Reply to communications no faster than 24hrs.
Tricky for a phone conversation but do your best not to look like you are stalling.

Thirdly all offers are to be in writing and you should expect the same with…[Read more]

]]> 16e39e0f05eb91f9e23b789188c92b0c Colin Gowan replied to the topic How much do you read? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384286-how-much-do-you-read/#post-4541097 Thu, 16 Feb 2006 22:04:52 +0000 Originally posted by mathewc73:
I had a target of reading 1 fiction and 1 educational book per month. Currently averaging 1 book per month in total!

How do you ensure you put into practice what you learn?

Well mathew73 knowledge is potential power.
Use it or loose it.
What you do is up to you and nobody else.

I know the feeling of having…[Read more]

]]> 0c89fd75dc6697cd7302f9ba9ca434a3 Colin Gowan replied to the topic The move from hell! in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384288-the-move-from-hell/#post-4541106 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:03:36 +0000 Bad service is unacceptable regardless of where, when or how.
If we all raise our expectations the ultimate service must get better.
There is no such thing as a standard service just an old fashioned service.

Everyone in business makes mistakes from time to time but failing to learn should be a crime.
Same as not Looking to constantly improve…[Read more]

]]> a79fd87bc9e760cd6aecc59c11b0ff92 Colin Gowan replied to the topic How much do you read? in the forum Opinionated! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384286-how-much-do-you-read/#post-4541092 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 08:09:53 +0000 Usually a book a week however depends on available time.
Family time must come first.
And if I am not working I am not earning.
Than again if I am not working than I am learning.

Next month I will be having a week’s holiday with my family.
While away I will catch up with 6 months of API magazines and lots of sleep.

On average I spend abou…[Read more]

]]> 30080b38f2b090e8955ca255b205946b Colin Gowan replied to the topic What Are You Reading At The Moment? in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384267-what-are-you-reading-at-the-moment/#post-4541004 Sun, 12 Feb 2006 21:13:07 +0000 Marketing without money.
By John C Lyons and Edward de Bono.
Tuesday my local paper.
Wednesday the local paper from area I am interested in.
These plus around 200 emails a day.

Email colingowan@bigpond.com.
Fax new number coming
Mobile 0425201055.
For all your CLEANING and GARDENING work.

]]> ce5a9c66e7c6b9e9c853dba223b212a0 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Tax Refunds Upfront?? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384123-tax-refunds-upfront/#post-4540319 Thu, 02 Feb 2006 19:22:13 +0000 Hi Qinvest,
Should not every good accountant be working to aide their clients anyway?

This year I changed accountants because the last accountant had some paperwork and had done nothing with it in a week.
When I kicked up a fuss I was told they had bigger clients.
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]]> b1c8012d0ea29f2ce727bd92355990b7 Colin Gowan replied to the topic $1M Achieved in the forum General Property https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384066-1m-achieved/#post-4540053 Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:04:46 +0000 Well done redwing however the adventure continues.
What is your next goal?

Those of us following your lead could do with some learned advice.
What did you learn along the way that you can pass on?

“Learn from the mistakes of others, you won’t live long enough to make them all yourself” Richard Denny.

Email colingowan@bigpond.com.
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]]> e942c9c23774c885947075e0b69ae633 Colin Gowan replied to the topic Finance Question in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4384045-finance-question-2/#post-4539952 Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:45:51 +0000 Hello BorgInvestor,
Hb:- I need to get further clarification from the current business owner as to the assets being sold with the business, as this is a bit vague on the Balance sheets/asset list.
Red flag here.

Have your accountant and then your solicitor go over everything.
Accountant will be cheaper so start there.
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