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Meh, finding a normal, well adjusted, straight, non-psychopathic woman between 25 and 35 in Sydney is next to impossible !!
Trust me, i’ve been looking !! [
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Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
I wish i’d listen a little more carefully, some economist (a Government guy) was just on the radio sprouting that interest rates will rise by at least 3% over the next three years…
Wonder if i could borrow his crystal ball… [
]My “guesstimate” is we will probably see another 0.25 increase, that should keep things under control until at least March next year… [
]Cheers,
Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
Post removed, as it didn’t make much sense now !!
Move along, nothing to see here people… [
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Paul…
I’ve taken the hands off a little bit lately, but I for one am not enjoying where the forum is going, and in order to bring it back on track I’ll be around a lot more over the upcoming weeks. Changes have already been made and more are coming soon.Steve, firstly thank you for the forum. I have found it to be a valuable source of information and have enjoyed my time here…
I do however sense that certain people are now going out of their way to attack others points of views… <<edited>>
I moderate on a forum that has nearly 9,000 members and am well aware of how difficult it can be to “manage” to keep everyone happy… It comes down to people having a little bit of respect, and it seems that isn’t happening here at the moment. It’s a shame, you have many great members with plenty to offer – Perhaps everyone should think a little more before posting… After all, as individuals we all have different points of view. Just remember that because yours differs from others doesn’t make them any less entitled to have a point of view !! [
]For the sake of the forum i hope everyone that reads this tries that little bit harder in future to make this place an even better forum to visit !!
Cheers,
Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
You left out Australian in your list… [
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Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
As Terry said, wouldn’t you like to buy a car at the cheapest price ?? Investment properties should be bought with the head, not the heart.
If you are willing to pass up a bargain because you feel it’s not fair on the vendor i hope there are more people like you out there !!I personally don’t really want to see anyone suffer as such, (hell, imagine if it was one of your own family members being forced into a fire sale) but someone is always going to benefit from someone elses misfortune. The way to look at is s that if you don’t buy the bargain, someone else will – easy to convince the head, perhaps not so easy to convince the heart… [
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Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
Look above your post Phil !! [
]Yeah, my little brother gets it too – but he also gets a free week every few months because the little sh1t is always broke and i’m too soft… [
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Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
A weeks free rent at Christmas is something that i’m sure every tenant would truly appreciate – I’ve given long term (more than 2 years) tenants just that several times… [
]P.S. I’m going to buy Mini a lollipop for Christmas so she can get that lemon out of her mouth… [
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Just kidding Mini… []Cheers,
Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
G’day Paul..
Longtime no G’day!You’re not wrong Bill, hope things are going well… [
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I figured you have been a busy man lately, same story this side of the fence – I got the bad news this morning that my development ideas had been smacked on the head by local council – Why ?? They don’t know…
That’s just the way it is they say…Still, there’s light at the end of the tunnel – apparently within 3 years it should be ok… Gives me time to own the place outright before tearing it down i guess… [
]And Mel, yes, i knew what you meant, i was just being a smart ass… Sorry… [
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Paul..“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
Your name is Michael, you have a husband and are planning kids – Hmmm, good luck !! [
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Just kidding… []What do you really want to achieve ??
If you intend staying in Sydney perhaps aim for a PPOR – If you want to move elsewhere maybe consider investing in other areas and look for some capital growth to fund your PPOR further down the track…
Depends what you want most i guess – i wouldn’t buy in Sydney though, wait 6 months – i can’t see prices going any higher in that time, if you’re lucky they may even fall a little… [
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Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
I would love to, to be honest… [
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But a lot of people get the sh1ts if people post good areas as it makes it harder with more people looking at that specific area…Drop me an email and i’ll send you a few websites and pointers:
thegorillaboy “at” optusnet.com.auBedtime now though, will be back online tomorrow night… [
]Cheers,
Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
Try ringing a few agents and do a Google search and find out what you come up with… [
]If you are looking for “11 second solution” properties though you won’t find many in Mackay…
Cheers,
Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
Too many d1ckheads on the road – i almost got killed by a red light runner and sold the bike two days later – when you start to worry about riding it’s time to give it away… [
]Of course, i bought a YZ250 dirtbike to compensate as well… [
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And circuit racing rocks – my website is http://www.paulbartolo.com if you want to have a look at the RX-7… []Cheers,
Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
Fibejebe: I had one in the past – ’99 Fatboy, custom electric blue, it was one of the last of the Evo’s – it made way for a circuit racing car (Mazda RX-7) which i thought would be cheaper (i was wrong !!) [
]Although come to think of it the gut has expanded a little in the last few years… so the nickname is still pretty appropriate !! [
]Cheers,
Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
Hi Anna, thanks for your reply… [
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If i remember rightly you are from Mackay, or am i mistaken ?? Just curious, i need to ask someone from Mackay a few questions… []Cheers,
Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
Wow, this thread took off !! [8D]
I was only gone a few hours and all the big guns have showed up !! []Ok, where to start –
Kay: 3 post ’85 apartments, nice choice if you can get them at the right price… Do you have any concerns over strata fees though ?? I worry a bit about capital growth with apartments as they don’t have the land content that a house/villa would have… Still, plenty of people make a killing with units, so thanks, not a bad response…
Still In School: Half a dozen cheapies – ok, how cheap and where (roughly) ?? Vic, NZ, Mars ?? [
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Low maintainence and cheapies don’t always go hand in hand but hey, if you know where to look… []Bill: I was looking forward to your response… [
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I think i mentioned to you i am a fish out of water when it comes to the stockmarket – That’s what you meant by diversify right ??
I’m guessing you are spot on, but i have problems investing in something i know very little about…westan: Thanks mate, i’m hearing you !! Looks like i’ll be over there in late January, put the kettle on will you ?? [
]Josh: I’m with Phil on this one – tell us more !! [
]Phil: Hey mate, things are going well… holidays coming up, so life couldn’t be better !! [
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Not sure on the lottery tickets though buddy… []
You wouldn’t believe it, but i got an email the other day asking how many bus stops i own and if i was finding them to be a good investment. I thought it was someone taking the mickey until there was an offer to buy and a mobile number attached !! []Cheers,
Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
Mel, what the ?? [
]Bill is still here… he’s just a little busy mentoring at the moment… [
] [:0)]Cheers,
Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
They are out there – but so are hundreds of people just like you searching for them… Unfortunately this has pushed up the price and as a result desperate people are paying too much for properties that two years ago were less than half the price. Keep looking, but tread carefully… [
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Paul…“I want to be rich, and stupidly happy – so far i’ve only managed to achieve the stupid part…”
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