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				<title>foston replied to the topic What are you doing on Christmas Day ? in the forum Opinionated!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2005 13:14:28 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ll start the day with our 3 daughters, their partners and our 7 Grandchildren all coming around and i will play Santa.[xmas]</p>
<p>We will then have our customary champagne breakfast, ham and eggs on the BBQ with champagne and orange juice, then some time spent with the kids and their new Xmas presents.</p>
<p>We usually then have a game of Bocce or&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-227037"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4383373-what-are-you-doing-on-christmas-day/#post-4536409" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Jamie McIntyre in the forum Heads Up!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:17:17 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do a search on this forum ,you will find heaps of info.</p>
<p>Cheers<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Sinking foundations in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2005 13:02:26 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check this website out, you will find it very interesting.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.uretek.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.uretek.co.uk</a></p>
<p>Cheers<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Good builder for deck, Bris S/side in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:58:26 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey Foundation, thanks for that gem of advice, i&#8217;m so glad i joined this forum, the helpful info just keeps on coming [laughing].The last people i would let near my house with dangerous implements such as saws etc are my mates especially with a slab of beer.[confused2]</p>
<p>Cheers<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Brisbane Investors Get together in the forum No Subject</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2005 02:51:58 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those that are interested try this link.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forum/topic/18913.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.propertyinvesting.com/forum/topic/18913.html</a></p>
<p>Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Margaret Lomas' 20 questions in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2005 02:41:20 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1. What it the cashflow of the property?.<br />
2. What is the vacancy rate of the area?.<br />
3. What improvements are being planned for the area?.<br />
4. What is the population growth?.<br />
5. What is the competition?.<br />
6. Is the property tenant friendly?.<br />
7. What condition is the property in?.<br />
8. Does it have furniture?.<br />
9. Is there a body coporate?.<br />
10. Is there&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-40302"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381772-margaret-lomas-20-questions/#post-4526831" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Inv Prop Management Software in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2005 02:23:51 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Redwing,Thanks for the link to exelaustralia.</p>
<p>I have been looking for a new program to use for a while now, something user friendly. Checked out the rentalworkbook site and it seems to be just what i am looking for, purchased the program and will work with it for a while.</p>
<p>There is a 30 day guarantee so i have some time to evaluate the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-101272"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381119-inv-prop-management-software/#post-4522488" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Investment Expenses in the forum No Subject</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:51:50 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I also would be interested in hearing the answers to Jacob&#8217;s questions. I saw my accountant today to organise my tax return for the year.I asked her if i could claim a deduction for any books and magazines about property investing and wealth creation and also seminars i have been to during the year. She seems to think as they are not directly&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-161026"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4381592-investment-expenses/#post-4525617" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic What type of vehicle do you have ?? in the forum Opinionated!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2005 20:48:28 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I drive a 2004 Ford Focus sedan, great little car.<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Logan QLD in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2005 10:23:32 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Originally posted by pelican:</i><br />
Luke,</p>
<p>I gather by your tone of your message, Logan is beneath you, and, you have contempt for others opinions&#8230;.   Please read what has been mentioned&#8230;..</p>
<p>If you have read the Draft SEQ regional plan, you would clearly see that Logan is an area that will get some needed attention going forward&#8230;&#8230;</p>
<p>No one has&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-208567"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380899-logan-qld/#post-4520974" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic DISGRACEFUL AUSSIES!!! in the forum Opinionated!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2005 10:48:54 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After listening to and reading all the fors and againsts and all the media hype etc etc, i find i can not say to myself whether i think she is 100% guilty or innocent.I do believe she was let down by her defence team and the Australian authorities and if she is innocent a terrible injustice has occured.My first reaction was, along with thousands&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-82373"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380492-disgraceful-aussies/#post-4518110" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Adjoining fence falling but unwilling neighbour in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2005 10:02:55 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Try this link, it may help you decide which way to approach the situation.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/mediation/about/L01Fences.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/mediation/about/L01Fences.htm</a></p>
<p>cheers<br />
foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Why is everyone telling me 'NO'? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4380106-why-is-everyone-telling-me-no/#post-4515096</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2005 10:13:12 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My opinion is if the figures are good, the property is sound after the pest &amp; building inspections, you are happy with the current tenants and you feel comfortable about the purchase go for it.</p>
<p>Cheers<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic BIG Brisbane Meeting â€“April 2005. in the forum No Subject</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379541-big-brisbane-meeting-aeapril-2005/#post-4511635</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2005 07:29:57 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>G&#8217;day DD,<br />
We will be at the BIG meeting, hope you can make it , it would be great to see you again.You could have stayed with us Tuesday night but unfortunately we are going up to Caloundra for 4 days straight after the meeting. Hope you can make it.<br />
Cheers<br />
Tony</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic ID Updates?? in the forum Heads Up!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379480-id-updates/#post-4511288</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 08:31:38 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I must be having a stupid attack[confused2]as i can&#8217;t work out how to update my version to the 1.0.3.version,HELP.</p>
<p>Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Michael Yardney's property breifing in the forum General Property</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379845-michael-yardneys-property-breifing/#post-4513131</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2005 08:28:15 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My wife and i attended the seminar and enjoyed listening to Michael and Bill Zheng. Michael has a wealth of knowledge on property investing and development. Bill Zheng is a very informative and entertaining presenter and i will be contacting him in the future in regard to our finance requirments.</p>
<p>Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Steve's Masterclass in the forum Heads Up!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4379550-steves-masterclass/#post-4511674</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:23:03 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ll be there. looking forward to it, see you all there.<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Cheap as chips or too good to be true? in the forum No Subject</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 12:19:37 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Nobleone,</p>
<p>I have also booked for the Brisbane seminar, i believe $97 is good value for a 2 day seminar considering some of the speakers who will be there.Maybe i will see you there.</p>
<p>Cheers<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Operating system in the forum Heads Up!</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2005 15:13:52 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks pbatey, i noticed you said in your reply that 2000 &amp; XP were the only OS&#8217;s supported at this time, does this mean you are planning on releasing e version for 98se?.<br />
Cheers<br />
foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Bird Dogs? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2005 13:13:11 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>QLDs007,</p>
<p>He is a certified financial planner,for any further info you would most likely need to contact him.</p>
<p>Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Bird Dogs? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2005 08:59:30 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Tait,</p>
<p>DD found our first IP for us, he is a great guy with a wealth of knowledge on investment properties.He is from Coffs Harbour but he does find deals in QLD as well.Look in the members section for his details and pm him.</p>
<p>Cheers<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Know a good Quantity Surveyor in QLD? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2004 06:03:49 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We recently had depreciation schedules for 2 IPS prepared by Quality Inspections Australia, Very happy with their services and reasonably priced too. I will pm you their details.</p>
<p>Cheers<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Painting roof in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2004 12:01:38 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are having the roof on one of our IPS restored next week.The tiles are monier concrete about 30 years old, quite porous and the colour has faded.We have had quotes ranging from $2500 &#8211; $6500.  we settled on a price 0f $3200 + $200 for 2 whirlybirds, this includes rebedding and repointing of the ridge cappings and replacing any broken tiles. The&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-96784"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4377347-painting-roof/#post-4497685" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic How can I contact a particular mapper? in the forum No Subject</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 11:53:13 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Try this.</p>
<p>propertyinvesting.com/mappers</p>
<p>cheers<br />
foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic positive cashflow property for sale in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2004 13:25:06 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi ptKing,</p>
<p>API magazine usually has several ads for companies selling positive cashflow properties.</p>
<p>Foston</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Waterford West, Crestmead and Marsden in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:13:53 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As with most areas in QLD Marsden has had capital growth in the last 2 years. The median price for the Marsden area is around the 196k mark and rental returns should be in the 200+ range depending on the type and size of the house.</p>
<p>Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Mortgage Broker In Brisbane? in the forum Finance</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376975-mortgage-broker-in-brisbane/#post-4495452</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:24:09 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Hoppa,</p>
<p>Have sent a pm with contact details of a very good broker.</p>
<p>Foston</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic investing in flipping burgers? in the forum Opinionated!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2004 11:03:48 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Originally posted by lukis p:</i><br />
Yes business can be a good money earner. Property allows peace of mind and a &#8220;passive&#8221; income stream. It has been the vehicle of wealth to the masses, it has histoy positive growth. And at the end of the day if we ever see another resession people will eat out less but they will always need a home. I would imagine&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-229505"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376748-investing-in-flipping-burgers/#post-4494302" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic INVESTING Q and A in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2004 10:46:57 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Originally posted by redwing:</i><br />
<b>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>I was reading the financial review and thought these questions would be great to put to everyone in the forum and i invite everyone to complete them.</p>
<p>I look forward to any responses from the diverse group of investors we have herein</b>&#8230;</p>
<p>What was your first investment?  2 bed townhouse<br />
What are your&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-100794"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376753-investing-q-and-a/#post-4494323" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Deals of late. in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2004 11:30:37 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BTW, I&#8217;m 25, so starting a bit late, but have to start somewhere/sometime.</p>
<p>Hi Andyw,</p>
<p>I wish i had started when i was 25, i&#8217;m 47 and have just started investing in property this year, bought our first ip in June, a 2 bed townhouse,the house next door is our 2nd.It&#8217;s never too late.<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Deals of late. in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2004 12:45:51 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just bought property next door to our ppor, settles on Friday. Lowset 3 bedroom brick and tile with 1 carport and 1 L/U garage on 774 m2 block in Logan City south of Brisbane. Paid 130k, needs about 20k spending on it, should value at around 190k when finished. Will be rented for $185 per week.</p>
<p>Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Express Home Improvements. Denise Alen in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:03:33 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Joner,<br />
I don&#8217;t think it was a waste of my time going as i did pick up some very good info, even though as i said the advertising for the course was a little misleading regarding the renovating content. As to whether i think it was worth the $200 , if i utilise the info and  knowledge gained i would say yes it was worth it,and maybe much more,&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-173194"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376535-express-home-improvements-denise-alen/#post-4493311" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Express Home Improvements. Denise Alen in the forum No Subject</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2004 10:05:01 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Joner,<br />
I recently attended Denise Allen&#8217;s renovation course at Noosa. Jack Weavers plays a very large part during the course of the day. It was a full day jampacked with info. Although the course is advertised as a renovation course, it covered much more such as setting up trusts etc, wealth creation and various other subjects. I can not&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-135845"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4376535-express-home-improvements-denise-alen/#post-4493309" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Book Launch... You're invited! in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2004 09:36:30 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Originally posted by SteveMcKnight:</i><br />
Hi,</p>
<p>Well, all I can say is sorry for the glitch.</p>
<p>I am currently looking to try to help all those who missed out (and are on the waiting list) by running an alternate event on a similar basis.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more information&#8230;</p>
<p>Bye,</p>
<p>Steve McKnight</p>
<p>**********<br />
Remember that success comes from doing things&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-244834"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375931-book-launch-youre-invited/page/2/#post-4489390" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Book Launch... You're invited! in the forum No Subject</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2004 09:33:59 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Originally posted by bbruham:</i><br />
My goodness!!!!  I&#8217;ve never been invited to anything in my life.<br />
I&#8217;m the most unloved person in the the world.<br />
Everyone hates me!<br />
Mother-in-law is suing me.<br />
That&#8217;s only one story.<br />
Now Mr Steven McKnight is inviting ME to his book launch!&#8230;But the queue.. it will be as long as when they opened that new Krippy Kreme&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-237463"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375931-book-launch-youre-invited/page/2/#post-4489389" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Book Launch... You're invited! in the forum No Subject</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2004 10:01:16 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Originally posted by trisha007:</i><br />
Anyone else miss out because they couldn&#8217;t get the link up?[angry2]</p>
<p>By the way, perhaps I can catch up with all you Melbournites that go and find out how it went?</p>
<p>Shame I cant purchase an autographed book Steve&#8230;</p>
<p>Trisha</p>
<p>I Tried for several days but also couldn&#8217;t get the link to work, sent off an email&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-172836"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375931-book-launch-youre-invited/page/2/#post-4489383" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Save save save ! in the forum No Subject</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2004 07:51:55 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi emcdonald,</p>
<p>I think the first thing you must do is determine just how serious you are about buying your first ip.<br />
Then if you are really serious set a goal and then work out a strict budget.<br />
You will be surprised just how much you most likely waste each week on unnecessary items.<br />
Stick to your budget and save, save ,save.</p>
<p>We have an ING direct&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-172107"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375649-save-save-save/page/2/#post-4487611" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Low bids in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2004 10:26:25 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Making low offers does pay off in certain circumstances. The house next door to us is a rental property which the owner had let run down a bit and the tenants had expressed their unhappiness with their landlord to us on several occassions, due to his lack of maintenance on the property.<br />
They also were quite happy to show us the problems the house&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-194861"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375671-low-bids/#post-4487743" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Brisbane Investors in the forum Help Needed!</title>
				<link>https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4375585-brisbane-investors/#post-4487316</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2004 12:18:48 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Brisbane investors group (BIG) has a new venue, meetings are now held at the Construction Training Centre, 460 &#8211; 492 Beaudesert Rd. Salisbury, in the Ian Barclay building, conference room 2.2, 7.30 pm on the last Tuesday of the month.<br />
Cheers<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Five Year Plan in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2004 08:47:30 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey bbruham,<br />
You&#8217;re gonna be dead and loving it at an early age i reckon.[ohno2]Slow down man and smell the roses, you&#8217;re working yourself into an early grave.[wreck]</p>
<p>Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Five Year Plan in the forum No Subject</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2004 08:10:56 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Originally posted by Monopoly:</i><br />
No I agree, one doesn&#8217;t have to retire and just sit back, and do nothing.  Certainly keeping busy is the way to stay fit and healthy; but to assume that because one wants to retire or is making plans to do so, doesn&#8217;t mean they are going to just sit and wait for death to come and collect them either!!!!&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-242456"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374266-five-year-plan/page/2/#post-4477798" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic IP finance, did we do the wrong thing? in the forum No Subject</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2004 07:47:11 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks Mortgagehunter and Mortgage adviser for your advice, Can i still do this if the loan papers have already been signed. I will be talking to the bank to find out what i can do.</p>
<p>Cheers<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Mark Latham, the ALP and prop. investors in the forum Opinionated!</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:40:23 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Originally posted by Pelicaninvestments:</i><br />
Pity that we have such lousy choices&#8230;..</p>
<p>Is it going to be another term of the Devil you know, versus the devil we dont ???</p>
<p>It&#8217;s the devil you know for me[satan]</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:03:49 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Originally posted by sizzling_duck:</i><br />
Financially we would be screwed (we as in the whole country not just property investors) if Latham got in. Labor fundamentally as originally the voice of the workforce had good policy. Unfortunately they turned it into a popularity contest (Hawke was popular but generally didn&#8217;t help many with policy).</p>
<p>In the&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-35670"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374370-mark-latham-the-alp-and-prop-investors/#post-4478581" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Banks close in in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:51:46 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I watched the article on today tonight and while i sympathise with people in this situation, i can&#8217;t see how the banks are totally to blame.Fair enough the bank readily loaned them the funds, but <b></b>who signed the papers????.I believe they overcommitted themselves, i also noticed the 2 nice cars they were driving, are they also financed?.Critisize me&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-123248"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374376-banks-close-in/#post-4478612" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic school dillemma!!! in the forum Finance</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2004 12:56:38 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Brady,<br />
I think it is great for you to have such goals at your age, however you will most likely change your mind several times over the coming years as to what you want to do in life. A good education is very important as the skills and knowledge obtained can be very beneficial, especially if you want to pursue a career in property&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-87844"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374267-school-dillemma/#post-4477808" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Five Year Plan in the forum General Property</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2004 12:05:18 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Quote:<br />
<i>Originally posted by Monopoly:</i><br />
Cool foston!!!</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget to sharpen up your pencil in readiness for that big day when you put it down on paper, and just in case, being in pencil you can always rub it out!!!!!<br />
I think i will need a couple of pencils and a large eraser and lots of paper for the changes i will have to make [laughing](not&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-62507"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374266-five-year-plan/#post-4477774" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2004 11:46:48 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Jo,<br />
My plan is a little longer than 5 years, i am 47 now and i have set myself a goal to be able to say goodbye to my boss at 55, which gives me just under 8 years.In that time i hope to obtain at least 5 or 6 ip&#8217;s or more if possible and work at having them pos cash flow to replace my present income.<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic Asbestos: Legal Issues in the forum Legal &#38; Accounting</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2004 11:21:04 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>G&#8217;day Greg,<br />
I am currently renovating an older house in Logan City which has asbestos walls and roofing.As far as i am aware there are no regulations which say the asbestos has to be replaced. If the walls are painted, have no holes or are not cut, drilled or sanded they are perfectly safe. A tenant could only be exposed to the asbestos if they&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-112168"><a href="https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374262-asbestos-legal-issues/#post-4477743" rel="nofollow">[Read more]</a></span></p>
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				<title>foston replied to the topic how much is enough? in the forum Help Needed!</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2004 09:55:40 +0000</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First i would like to replace my present income so i did not have to work for someone else, then work towards a comfortable retirement.<br />
I believe at this stage i would be happier when i have achieved this.<br />
Foston</p>
<p>Life is a series of new beginnings</p>
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