Bonus points for the double twist!!!

I think a newbie area is a good idea and I think you will find a newbie area included in the near future. I am sure if I start ball-busting Steve like I normally do, he will give in eventually!!! Some help from others may mean this happens sooner. I am very persistent!

I am also adamant that it not be…[Read more]

Originally posted by APerry:
“The Australian Government restricts investment in property. That is the purpose of the Foreign Investment Review Board.”

This statement is factually incorrect, see the following taken from the FIRB web site.

“The foreign investment policy provides for Government scrutiny of many proposed foreign purchases of…[Read more]

Originally posted by MichaelYardney:
You are welcome to your opinion.

You are so diplomatic!!!

Definately a trait I need to work on. I would love to be your assistant. I would work on 10% commission only as long as you ran at least four seminars a year. $140,000 a year would be very nice.

Kidding aside….

It is interesting that over the…[Read more]

10 Points!!!

Great backflip Micahel!

Robert Bou-Hamdan
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http://www.mortgagepackaging.com.au

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A final blow!!!

The usual applies… text in bold and italics is from The Investors Club website.

The Investors Club provides a range of services to help ensure that investing is a simple and stress-free exercise.

These services are provided at no cost to the members and include:
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This comment, and some others, are…[Read more]

Originally posted by Luci:
(Just look at Kerry Packer. After deductions he apparently only has a taxable income of $25,000!)

Maybe because he only pays himself a small wage and does not collect dividends from his company share ownership and most of his assets and toys (cars, etc) are owned by the company.

Why don’t you find out how much tax his…[Read more]

I thought a Trust could not borrow. I am also NOT an accountant!!!

Robert Bou-Hamdan
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http://www.mortgagepackaging.com.au

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Originally posted by Terryw:
Yes. I would be doing this for reasons other than to save tax. I am just not sure on what these reasons are at the moment! Probably cashflow reasons.

Hehehehehe…

I am sure the ATO will accept this reason for a viable excuse for deducting capitalising interest at an audit.

Robert Bou-Hamdan
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Originally posted by APerry:
If foreign investment is bad for an economy, why do so many governments promote it? What you have stated is the case whether its is resedential property, commercial property or businesses that are being invested in.

The Australian Government restricts investment in property. That is the purpose of the Foreign…[Read more]

Originally posted by MichaelYardney:
If I gave what took me 30 years to learn for free, why would people pay for my services.

If you like, send me a private message with your contact details and I would be happy to send you a copy of last years CD of comments.

The information you have learned over the years came from your own research and…[Read more]

9. The ‘soap box’ post.

Thinking about the ongoing criticism of newbies made me think of school. What the newbie critics here are saying is that the repetitive nature of some of the questions here are a problem.

I know that when I went to primary school, I asked the teacher what 5 X 7 totalled. I imagine my kids would ask the same question. It…[Read more]

Ok. You were referring to price. I thought ‘Middle Earth’ had revolutionised their risk weightings for commercial and residential properties for a second there.

Robert Bou-Hamdan
Mortgage Adviser

http://www.mortgagepackaging.com.au

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Originally posted by Michael Whyte:
You could even make it such that new members can only post in this sandpit board until they reach 50 posts or some such.

Very well thought out plan.

8. The ‘sarcastic response’ post.

Another of my favourites!

Kind of like the blind leading the blind don’t you think? How will they learn if all posters are…[Read more]

Originally posted by Michael Whyte:
… and venomous attacks on financing and LOCs etc.

I guess this refers to me.

The main problem I find with SS locals is that they only know of three types of posts.

1. The ‘yes man’ post which they cherish and adore.
2. The ‘suck up but disagree’ post which keeps their egos in tact.
3. The ‘get moderated…[Read more]

When you say “entry point is far higher”, are you suggesting you can borrow MORE for a blue chip commercial property or LESS than for a residential property?

Robert Bou-Hamdan
Mortgage Adviser

http://www.mortgagepackaging.com.au

Investor Links

As much as I am not a fan of wrapping, I must agree with the Pelican boy. It is clearly fraud but I am certain there will be adverse repurcussions for wrappers especially when the media misinterprets events and blows it out of all proportion.

Robert Bou-Hamdan
Mortgage Adviser

http://www.mortgagepackaging.com.au

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So who wrote this article or are you claiming ownership Salacious?

Robert Bou-Hamdan
Mortgage Adviser

http://www.mortgagepackaging.com.au

Investor Links

See what I mean??? I did answer.

I thought the issue of money being taxed in other countries could be a problem and the fact of foreign ownership of land. Also, prices being driven up through demand would make purchasing property more difficult for US residents.

Finally, (initial capital injection aside as it will be taken back later in addition…[Read more]

Originally posted by Leo Chekhov:
Er no, far from it. It’s a family show!!

Hehehehehe… I meant the “I’m watching you” comment.

With a name like “Gaylord Fokker”, what sort of family show is it? I am not inclined to watch it as it is not my type of humour. I am more into comedians like Eddie Murphy, Will Smith (Prince of Bel Air days) and…[Read more]

I think the Pyramid is bit harsh. I thought more MLM. I know there are different levels people move through as they sell more. I just wish they told everyone what they were… JUST ANOTHER ‘GROUP’ (‘REAL ESTATE AGENT’ IF LICENSED) WHO REGISTERED A COOL NAME AND MARKETS WELL TO UNSOPHISTICATED INVESTORS.

Robert Bou-Hamdan
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