PropertyInvesting.com | MichaelLong | Activity https://www.propertyinvesting.com/members/michaellong/activity/ Activity feed for MichaelLong. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:34:48 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.8.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 6552babda9b951acee0a866a6a20e0fe MichaelLong replied to the topic Wrap Kit in the forum Creative Investing https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4388782-wrap-kit-2/#post-4563792 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:42:29 +0000 did you find a wrap kit?? I have one if you are still interested! [strum]

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]]> ca237ad0768dc4467735c044097a5e57 MichaelLong replied to the topic Trust changes in new FY? in the forum Legal & Accounting https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4374104-trust-changes-in-new-fy/#post-4476554 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 20:29:58 +0000 I though the monthly insider was pointing out something more sinister as well… are we DEFINATE that the end of FY was the only concern or is it possible that it was related to something else we may not of encountered?? Can any one close this post off with a rock solid answer??

Cheers Michael…

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]]> 55175a950318f7c8a7628d2185a38bcb MichaelLong replied to the topic Insider... in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366583-insider/#post-4420391 Thu, 31 Jul 2003 21:18:35 +0000 The July Insider has just landed in my inbox – at hotmail. does this mean Steve and the team have corrected the problems emailing to hotmail??

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There will never be another me — I will make the most of myself.” — Robert H. Schuller
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]]> 867743764307b363db13e0dcd8e7bdf4 MichaelLong replied to the topic Insider... in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366583-insider/#post-4420388 Tue, 29 Jul 2003 22:54:00 +0000 Hi Steve,
I’m using hotmail… up until (and including) March i was receiving them fine. I tjust dawned on me today that i hadn’t received any more!
Oh.. by the way would you mind replying to my post re finance or drop me an email with your thoughts? It would be greatly appreciated!!
Cheers,
Michael…

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]]> c97b322b6ac78b813d2136e8fa7856dc MichaelLong replied to the topic A rare breed indeed... in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4366330-a-rare-breed-indeed/page/2/#post-4418808 Wed, 09 Jul 2003 11:58:44 +0000 Sooshie what can i say… you have a way with words!! Brilliant reply with which i agree wholeheartedly!!
Every person born unto this earth is both a giver AND a taker. I think it would be fairer to state that each individual will tend to find a balance which will lean to one or the other, however at the end of the day not ONE of us – or anyone on…[Read more]

]]> 40176f0aa4dcb43dfc7c04bac85cc920 MichaelLong replied to the topic property insurance in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365714-property-insurance/#post-4415513 Thu, 29 May 2003 05:28:16 +0000 Can anyone else share the insurance details for their situation?

]]> 02f693682eabdb31808c5eacff68efa3 MichaelLong replied to the topic property insurance in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365714-property-insurance/#post-4415512 Wed, 21 May 2003 10:04:11 +0000 Hi All,
Long time – no post!!
Hot back to it though [}:)]…
and what an awesome topic to come back to… Insurance!! [:P]
This is a truely magic opportunity to build a wealth of knowledge here, on one post, covering ONLY insurance. So here is a suggestion to put out to everyone; lets ALL post only info relating to insurance Herein?!![:O]
So even if…[Read more]

]]> d7d8d1514a10994eaeb03d463d495a67 MichaelLong replied to the topic I have one question! in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365540-i-have-one-question/#post-4414834 Tue, 15 Apr 2003 11:06:27 +0000 Hi Paul
It was great to finally read a post from you that wasnt either sarcastic, degrading, agressive, nasty or condescending!!!
I think you are a man with a huge amount of life experience and as such will have a lot to share with so many people…. but you have to stop posting in a manner that rubs EVERYONE up the wrong way!!! your content is…[Read more]

]]> d91fb792f6af369164bad9c48004f3b6 MichaelLong replied to the topic Free book offers..... in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365112-free-book-offers/#post-4412751 Wed, 12 Feb 2003 13:01:38 +0000 Hi Watto
Thanks for the sites… did both still waiting on one book and have scored the one from yourprosperity.com – how to invest in managed funds by marg lomas. should be a good lighthearted look at the “mainstream” flock approach to investing!

Cheers Michael…

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]]> 0bd128529b0abd4957ac4a024ed000f5 MichaelLong replied to the topic Pls Help-Wrap Solicitor & a/cnt required 4 Tassie. in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365064-pls-help-wrap-solicitor-acnt-required-4-tassie/#post-4412584 Tue, 21 Jan 2003 12:44:23 +0000 Thanks Steve
This is the same solicitor Bruce Innocent recommended so I’ll deftinately give him a call.
(I’m sure he’ll be happy to shout lunch…. i’m aiming to be a big fishy swimming in his pond someday!!)
Great accountant you’ve got… be sure to let him know i’d be booking an appt to see him… if his client book wasn’t full…[Read more]

]]> 8390230f5972ba0ba2ab26cf3d60835d MichaelLong replied to the topic Pls Help-Wrap Solicitor & a/cnt required 4 Tassie. in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365064-pls-help-wrap-solicitor-acnt-required-4-tassie/#post-4412582 Mon, 20 Jan 2003 12:22:38 +0000 Thanks AD I’m about to check it out mate…

Anyone else got any suggestions???

Pleeeeeease help….

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“The big challenge is to become all that you have the possibility of becoming. You cannot believe what it does to the human spirit to maximize your human potential and stretch yourself to the limit.” – Jim Rohn
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]]> d52f5611cac2a6cd09a6c40f666a4b33 MichaelLong replied to the topic List of PI Software available -Features & Benefits in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4365063-list-of-pi-software-available-features-benefits/#post-4412580 Mon, 20 Jan 2003 12:18:34 +0000 Hi Tim
I dont recall reading the post however i shall take another browse through the topics and hopefully locate it!!
Was it specifically listing PI software giving pro’s and con’s of each???
This was my aim with this post…. to get all the software knowledge together on ONE post instead of in dribs and drabs here and there!!!
To answer your…[Read more]

]]> 0ff2c76a1023815e315fbe93476c56cf MichaelLong replied to the topic Commercial & Industrial in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364987-commercial-industrial/#post-4412299 Sat, 04 Jan 2003 08:40:08 +0000 Hi cmak,
I guess welcome to the forum is a good place to start, i’m sure you will find it very informative!!!
Alas, in answer to your question i personally have no Commercial & Industrial(C&I) property in my portfolio. Nor do i aim to in the near future as wraps are to be my primary focus in 2003 and beyond!. However i’m sure someone will be happy…[Read more]

]]> 9f7133458b20cbec7c045743a0081969 MichaelLong replied to the topic Happy New Year. in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364976-happy-new-year/#post-4412267 Wed, 01 Jan 2003 05:36:53 +0000 Happy New Year to each and every one who uses this forum…
Wow what a year 2002 was! I look forward to 2003 and the wonderful opportunity it brings, and i hope we all continue to help each other to grow through the synergy of our combined experiences for many a day yet!!!
Thankyou everyone for allowing us all to grow from the experiences,…[Read more]

]]> 4b6c618ea0cfd5c0ec98325d7eb00573 MichaelLong replied to the topic Looking after your tenants in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364967-looking-after-your-tenants/#post-4412228 Fri, 27 Dec 2002 07:21:45 +0000 Ditto…
The more you think of your tenants,(demonstrated as cards, etc.) the less you hear from them… even minor repairs seem to magically disappear!!
Our tenant has been in the same unit for 6yrs and has no plans on going anywhere!!
Dont ever forget that EVERY human being on earth loves a little respect and recognition every now and…[Read more]

]]> 13e5d01ce10136ea55cff43112d2036d MichaelLong replied to the topic PLEASE HELP: Mortgage Insurance Rip Off in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364955-please-help-mortgage-insurance-rip-off/#post-4412199 Sun, 22 Dec 2002 07:10:51 +0000 Hi Dan,
you pose this question:

“What do you mean by the banks self insure? does this mean that mortgage insurance is negotiable??”

I might be able to shed some light on the subject, so here goes.

1stly i believe that what is meant by the expression that “banks self insure”, is that they actually assume the risk associated with offering you a…[Read more]

]]> 2f21c25c624f4b5e8f1eeb00e202e35a MichaelLong replied to the topic Can anyone help me? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364944-can-anyone-help-me/#post-4412170 Sat, 21 Dec 2002 05:09:38 +0000 Hi E.O.D.,

It’s your luky day… i just happen to work at Centrelink… so here is some direction in regards to your questions!

1. Rent assistance will go. No ifs buts or maybes.

2. There are two types of family tax benefit (FTB) and although i dont personally deal with this type of benefit i would be quite confident in telling you that neither…[Read more]

]]> 97b0e7ce9d33e155011509d3569b17fc MichaelLong replied to the topic Quite times and Reflections in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364928-quite-times-and-reflections/#post-4412103 Sat, 21 Dec 2002 04:42:44 +0000 Merry Christmas to you Sooshie!!

I’m off to spend xmas with the family and, as always at this time of year, i will try and find some quiet time to sit and read over my goals and re-evaluate them!! Hopefully I’ll get in a spot of trout fishing in the highland region of Tas as well as some quad biking with the brother in law!!
How about yourself……[Read more]

]]> f9ad8223abba183ade4f056a3101917a MichaelLong replied to the topic Property Investing .Com Launches New Web-Site! in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364937-property-investing-com-launches-new-web-site/#post-4412144 Sat, 21 Dec 2002 04:19:05 +0000 Here, Here!!!!
I totally agree with Gavin.
You all deserve our collective recognition of a job so well done!!!.
A big thanks to everyone who has worked on improving this website.
This site really provides a plethora of options to newbies, and the more seasoned property investors alike.
It is truely an enjoyable site to browse!!!
And again, I must…[Read more]

]]> 723b8b4543515d62cff178fa92d68b67 MichaelLong replied to the topic A question open for community discussion in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364833-a-question-open-for-community-discussion/#post-4411749 Fri, 06 Dec 2002 01:36:08 +0000 Wow, everyone is sooo right in what they are saying!!!
And so they always will be, as investing of any form, in any vehicle, is entirely personal. Everybody invests with their own goals in mind which are a direct reflection of their level of comfort. Each and every one of us has our own comfort zones and as such we all choose to either invest…[Read more]

]]> a47f755477180a92046a68ee35a19b69 MichaelLong replied to the topic special thanx to sooshie in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364890-special-thanx-to-sooshie/#post-4411957 Thu, 28 Nov 2002 01:50:55 +0000 Yup, thanks heaps Sooshie… it certainly helps to pull all the possible info. together on one convenient post!
And we must not forget to mention, a big thanks to everyone who has replied with sites to check out! Let keep it up!

Would this be a great example of the power of synergy performing at it’s best [?] … I would tend to think…[Read more]

]]> 0eff5d9a3c2a8f743418436d88dcde72 MichaelLong replied to the topic More Wrap Info in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364888-more-wrap-info/#post-4411948 Thu, 21 Nov 2002 05:13:28 +0000 Hi InvestInIt,

Welcome to the forum.

Good to hear you would “…like to hear some independant comments, endorsements or otherwise on wrapping in Australia.”

That is, I believe, what this forum is all about!
So go ahead and feast upon the topics covered and comments made, in the many posts already on this site! I’m sure you will find plenty of…[Read more]

]]> 9899088abbd184ef5f02ad519c1378e2 MichaelLong replied to the topic WRAPs in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364793-wraps-2/#post-4411589 Fri, 20 Sep 2002 01:29:58 +0000 well you obviuosly tap faster than i do Steve! There were no replies when i started typing and by the time i’d finished there was yours!!!
Good to read your post and see that “grasshoppers” understanding of the “masters” work is on track…

Many thanks Steve for the big helping hand towards financial freedom!
Your WSR is great, maybe a step by…[Read more]

]]> c4a0e4abc3d242cf8da55f737b82f720 MichaelLong replied to the topic WRAPs in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364793-wraps-2/#post-4411588 Fri, 20 Sep 2002 01:18:04 +0000 Hi Kita,
And welcome to the forum… i’m sure you’ll find it brimming with useful topics!!!

I too am new to wraps, however my educational journey is well under way, having studied Steves wrap secrets revealed(highly recommended) and spending many hours sourcing info from all over the place!!

So i’ll have a crack at answering your…[Read more]

]]> 9459c9d4ab28c61afcf44e7f6ab7c1e6 MichaelLong replied to the topic Useful Links in the forum Heads Up! https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364758-useful-links/#post-4411331 Sat, 14 Sep 2002 13:14:58 +0000 Hia Sooshie,

Here’s a couple more for the list!! Its growing nicely!

http://www.financewraps.asn.au
This is the site for the Vendor Finance(WRAPS) Association Inc.
Check it out for info and membership details.

http://www.aca.ninemsn.com.au
A Current Affair on ninemsn. A great site for a regular interesting “property investment strategy” story. Also…[Read more]

]]> e06bc1c57d09f6766ae957d2cb79a23f MichaelLong replied to the topic Any "Wrap friendly" Solicitors & A/ct's in Tassie? in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364779-any-wrap-friendly-solicitors-acts-in-tassie/#post-4411532 Sat, 14 Sep 2002 12:22:37 +0000 Hello to all,
What are all the Tassie investors doing for legal and accounting advise/representation???
Thanks Bruce Innocent for emailing me with some info. I will email you soon!
Surely more of you ,rather than just Bruce, have representation… if not, perhaps we can all look to seek representation as a group(buying power)?!?
Any advise greatly…[Read more]

]]> 0f0ac2b578b522e1b1eb8f5e686ebb57 MichaelLong replied to the topic Property Software Packages in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364699-property-software-packages/#post-4411111 Fri, 13 Sep 2002 08:09:05 +0000

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Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on where I might be able to buy a copy of “Home Loan Analyser Deluxe”? I have tried Harvey Norman with no success. Keep in mind I am based in Tasmania and will probably have to order it from somwhere!

Thanks,

Tim Wilson.

Hi Tim,
A good place to start would be…[Read more]

]]> b0b87ee80e75b4655253f675213932f3 MichaelLong replied to the topic Pls add to this "LIST OF R/E FORUMS"... in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364749-pls-add-to-this-list-of-re-forums/#post-4411297 Sun, 08 Sep 2002 06:45:20 +0000 Any more???

]]> 1d2495193f6030a4ee5496566a8c5cd3 MichaelLong replied to the topic The Investors Club in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364762-the-investors-club/#post-4411471 Tue, 03 Sep 2002 11:19:01 +0000 Hi Josh,
As i understand it(and this is just my understanding…perhaps Steve could clarify/elaborate), one of the commonly overlooked issues with this type of “investment” is that when you redraw against equity in property with the intention of funding lifestyle, your interest repayments on the amount redrawn are not tax deductable.
Further more,…[Read more]

]]> d08760c55faf54af4469dd724bc307a9 MichaelLong replied to the topic Wish List Revisited in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364755-wish-list-revisited/#post-4411310 Sun, 01 Sep 2002 10:40:11 +0000 Perhaps, instead of being directed to the terms of use after every logon, members could tick a checkbox stating that they agree to the terms for the duration of their membership so as to avoid having to go through the process everytime?!

…love the glossary concept too… does anyone know of any already in existance???

Kind Regards,
Michael Long. [8D]

]]> d08c732c2c637a7bbdc478a216244231 MichaelLong replied to the topic Pls add to this "LIST OF R/E FORUMS"... in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364749-pls-add-to-this-list-of-re-forums/#post-4411295 Sun, 01 Sep 2002 10:29:49 +0000 Thanks for your input Terry… now can anyone else add to the list???
Surely there are more than these few we have uncovered so far?!?

]]> 128b03e3d50cdd5b87e447bf8cf54227 MichaelLong replied to the topic NO AGENTS PLEASE in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364752-no-agents-please/#post-4411303 Fri, 30 Aug 2002 00:40:39 +0000 Hi John
I know of a couple of for sale by owner sites, however if you use one of the popular search engines such as google.com or altavista.com.au you will surely find a number more!
Here are a couple that i know of:

http://www.owner.com.au
http://www.privatesaleco.com.au
http://www.australiarealty.com.au

Hope these site are of some assistance to you!!!
Kind…[Read more]

]]> e5623de6cd0d635581475e1a3b89e350 MichaelLong replied to the topic Tassie wrappers and property investors in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364739-tassie-wrappers-and-property-investors/#post-4411250 Thu, 29 Aug 2002 11:48:54 +0000 Hi Tim
Thanks for the reply – i will email you soon…
I think we have at least two others using this forum that are Tas based… I know that Josh is based somewhere around Hobart and I think Bruce Innocent is also in Tas! Hopefully you guys can add to this post and we can all get together, as Tim suggests, perhaps once a mth or so?!
It seems we…[Read more]

]]> 92210c50c6502a5d272d5a1f718328da MichaelLong replied to the topic Pls add to this "LIST OF R/E FORUMS"... in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364749-pls-add-to-this-list-of-re-forums/#post-4411293 Tue, 27 Aug 2002 11:59:08 +0000 PLEASE USE THIS POST TO ADD FORUM DETAILS TO AS OTHER PORT IS A VOID DUPLICATE COPY!!! Thankyou all in advance for your assistance…

]]> c7d99b2f2d986f8d21f1fdcb40eb3c7f MichaelLong replied to the topic Tassie wrappers and property investors in the forum No Subject https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364739-tassie-wrappers-and-property-investors/#post-4411248 Tue, 27 Aug 2002 11:49:40 +0000 Are there no Tassie investors, other than myself, using this forum??? I know i’ve read of at least one other so far…

]]> 56a6dbaa49a7f12d68db7ebb54be77af MichaelLong replied to the topic July Newsletter - tassie property in the forum The Treasure Chest https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/4364698-july-newsletter-tassie-property/#post-4411102 Fri, 23 Aug 2002 05:31:15 +0000 Hi Josh,
Its great to read of another young like minded “soon to be” Tassie based investor. I realise that this reply may be a little late to assist you in your decision on this property, however i have not long ago made a similar purchase, so here is my feedback.
1stly i’d like to say that i agree with Tom’s reply wholeheartedly. There is NO real…[Read more]

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