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Have a look at today’s papers.
Cheers,
Gatsby.“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
I was at Readings in Carlton last night and had a flip through a book entitled, ‘SHAM’ (Self Help and Actualization Movement. “How the Guru’s of the Self Help Movement Make us Helpless”) by Steven Salerno. If anyone’s at a book store it definetly is worth a flip through and I’d be interested in peoples opinions? The author is basically stating how we forfeit our own responsibility over to Guru’s to solve our own problems. The author has quite a bit to say about Anthony Robbins and NLP, not to mention the Dr. Phils and Oprahs of the world.
Cheers,
Gatsby.“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi TeacherK6,
I had the same scenario 6 months ago. I didn’t have time to get an increase approval on my credit card, but I wanted to use the card for a large purchase to get the extra points. I injected $5k into my cc and withdrew on the balance and paid it off (as always on the last day of repayment).
I don’t recall any fees and at the time I remember asking pretty much your question with the bank, which said ok. My cc is with Visa ANZ.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Gatsby.“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi IIT,
Five years ago (I think?) I saw an add about a seminar being held by John Fitzgerald (re: your question). When I arrived, John wasn’t doing the presentation (as was advertised) and the focus was very much on land content and the gentleman giving the presentation was highly negative re: investing in flats/units as their focus in property was only on land content. I’m sure many people have done very well investing in units and flats, but I do take John’s point. The other thing was that it felt a little bit like the one stop shop as you were to purchase from their group. I did however enjoy his book which I had previously read and his enthusiasm for investing for disadvantaged children.
Cheers,
Gatsby.“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
I wouldn’t put too much into it. I mean, spare a thought for all the atheists who invest? They miss out on all the religious public holidays?
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Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi grossrealization,
What came to mind to me was a great idea you’ve come up with for another property investing board game. I heard of another board game the other night (similar to Kiyosaki’s board games). I think though that you may have found a niche within a board game. I’m thinking like monopoly except instead of selling ‘x’ amount of houses for a hotel, or ‘get out of the rat race’, you could start with residential (neg geared, then positive), work your way up to commercial, etc??
Cheers,
Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi Gold Coaster,
Every Xmas I send my tenants and pm’s a xmas card. At the end of every 12 month lease, upon renewal I also send my tenants a CD voucher and a thank you card for being ‘such fantastic tenants’.
Cheers,
Gatsby.“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
NLP has as much scientific credibility as Tom Cruises’ Scientology comments on post natal depression. I’m yet to find any study with well defined research methodology to support NLP claims. I have however come across a couple of studies suggesting that dancing, etc definetly has some positive benefits. I don’t think I’d be up to paying seminar prices though for the priveledge?
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Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi jhopper,
Yes I am trying to cut down. By Monday I hope to be down to ‘3 lighters a day!’
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Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
I don’t think you can put a price on a loved one. I tell you though I’m glad I quit smoking. Had a full check up and there’s nothing wrong with my lung. As for bizarre ads, the best one was in The Melbourne Trading Post last year (true story).
For Sale: ‘Tractor, little use, runs well.
Ideal for farm’.Where else would you drive it?
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Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi all,
Just got home and realized tonight we went for over 4 hours! Special thanks Danny for posting and organising and as usual, Tony for your time and motivating knowledge shared to night. Thanks also to everyone who attended to share their time and knowledge. If Mansfield gets wind of this group, put ‘The Man From Snowy River’ down for the next meeting. Thanks again everyone.
Kind regards,
Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
As posted in the other forum, looking forward to another informative and enjoyable night tomorrow!
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Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
“Wear Gothic black clothes, lots of dark make up and get beaten up by skin heads from the 70’s???”
I was hoping you could enlighten me Dazz? Any other Mod’s wish to comment?
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Gatsby?“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi Danny,
Thanks again for organising (and Tony too) the next meeting with guest speakers/details, etc. Look forward to catching up with everyone on Thursday!
Kind regards,
Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi Duchess,
I personally think you could do worse than see Dale Gatherum-Goss (probably moreso if you intend purchasing multiple properties over time). However he is in Kilsyth so it may pay to ask around for other feeedback for someone closer if distance is a problem.
Best of luck!
Kind regards,
Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi Duchess,
I think the problem with prenups if taken to the full extent legally is that they may only be valid at the time they were written(?). If down the track assets, etc change then you may find the terms of the prenup may become invalid(?). I’ve heard that by giving your partner a receipt for rent paid may circumvent this. However, it kinda takes the committment/romance out of the relationship? Just my humble opinion.
Kind regards,
Gatsby.“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Ummh,
Thank you Steve, Celivia, admin and g7. Celivia, I think somehow it may be ‘me’ who will have to be careful about what ‘I’ say from now on! g7, I always love your posts and laugh. In fact the next one that you post I think I’ll have to cross your name out and put my name next to it instead! Mobile Mortgage, sorry about that first post. It may have offset a few people?
Cheers,
Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi brisbanescouting,
You sound pretty switched on and getting the best pro advise as recommended is not only sound advise but vital.
9 years ago I decided to have a break from work for only 4-6 months. I came home nearly half dead 3 years later! I had no interest in property before I left and it ‘may'(?) have been in my favour, for ‘my’ situation. The point I’m making is that you will have no idea how long you’re going, despite any original plans as plans when you backpack tend to take care of themselves.
I’m only saying this as you stated in your post that you don’t know how long you’ll be going (eg 6 months – 2 years). Also, if you are going on an Aussie citizen passport alone, I wouldn’t be letting customs know when you get there that you intend to work in any professional/non incidental capacity or you’ll get sent back. I’d even have your resume sent over after you get there.
If I’m ignorant and have your situation totally back to front then my apologies. Just from your post, my humble 2 cents worth would be to have the ticket of freedom and do it now because you are right. You really have no idea how long you’ll be gone. I’d hate to cut backpacking short if you get the bug, only to have regrets years later on if you get right into property investing (or anything that life may hold for you for that matter). If it turns out you’re only gone for 6 months then nothing lost in the big picture.
Again I apologise if I am being extremely presumptuos as I don’t know your exact situation. Backpacking isn’t a holiday, it’s your life! You’ll need a holiday when you return from it! (Or like others, just more backpacking!). Whatever your decisions and plans, enjoy and best of luck!
“Backpacking in your 20’s can be saved, spent but never earnt??”
Kind regards,
Gatsby!!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi Jen,
Great to hear about your enthusiasm and desire to learn more. Well done! In terms of ‘riskier’ and ‘problems’, you’ll find so many varied approaches to problems and risks that are opportunities. For myself, taking on something like a subdivision/reno/onsell would be a walk in the park to so many others. I’m mainly buy and hold. Sorry I don’t have anything more profound except to say that you’re asking great questions and don’t forget to look up anything under a search as it may be here already waiting.
Kind regards,
Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
Hi all,
Firstly, thanks Cameron (and Alistair) for the presentation and work you’ve put into on US investing and for showing the many hoops to get through (ie due dillgence, finance, etc). Also thanks Danny for keeping everyone updated. Tony, many thnaks again for allowiing the use of your office (and wealth of knowledge!). Great also to see more faces tonight that added to another great night!
Kind regards,
Gatsby!“Sometimes the hardest thing to do in life is often the best thing to do.”
