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  • Profile photo of Bradles CBradles C
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    Hi Guys,

    Can anyone recommend any good property investing seminars to help further my investing knowledge ?

    I have read both of Steve’s books and understand his investing strategies but thought it would be good to get an insight from other investors to help develop my own strategies.

    I have heard that Steve Navra’s seminars are worth attending. Can anyone recommend his seminars or are there any other seminars in the Melbourne area that would be worth attending ?

    Thanks heaps guys [biggrin]

    Brad

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    Hi Bradles,

    I am of the opinion that a seminar needs to be somewhat aligned with your investment philosophy. For example there is little benefit in me attending a wrapping seminar as it is not a strategy I see myself employing.

    Of course the ‘fip side’ of that comment is you don’t know what you don’t know. But I would still prefer to bed down a strategy before diversifying otherwise it is possible to send 000’s of dollars on seminars, burning lots of cash and doing nothing.

    As for Steve Navra’s seminar – it is more a wholistic workshop and gave me a broad overview of how I could put together a property portfolio. There is a lot of Peter Spann theory (from my reading of Peter’s books) in Steve’s seminar – well for me there was.

    Derek
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    Profile photo of Julian2Julian2
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    I’ve spent quite a few thousands on seminars over the years and I am of the opinion that generally they advance the cause of the person(s) conducting the seminar a lot more than the attendee. The exception can be when you are attnding a seminar to learn about a specific specialised skill. Mind you there are lots of good books out there, and there are lots of good organisations worth joining.
    Don’t even consider attending a seminar unless there are some specific tools or knowledge you expect to pick up.
    Keep reading this forum, and keep asking lots of questions and before you fork out a good chunk of a deposit on a seminar remember that, well …it is a good chunk of a deposit.
    Julian2

    Profile photo of Bradles CBradles C
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    Thanks guys,

    Some great advice. I have just joined my local library so I might just keep reading some books. The best thing is that it is FREE so I can keep saving those deposits !!!

    Cheers [biggrin]

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    YIP Soo agree.

    I have been a member for the past few months and i have learnt much more that what i would in any seminar!!!

    I help out as much as i can and peple help me out, its a good system.

    Thank you all……….. ;-)

    Profile photo of charlie77charlie77
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    I just got an email from The Knowledge Bank about one of their events, a decent line-up for a 2-day $97 seminar.

    Might be worth checking that one out.

    http://tinyurl.com/6c47x

    I’m booked in for the Melbourne event, so I’ll let you know how it goes.

    Cheers,
    Charlie

    Profile photo of Mortgage HunterMortgage Hunter
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    Charlie – 2 posts and both almost identical.

    Spam

    Simon Macks
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    Comments may not be relevant to individual circumstances. If you intend making any investment, financial or taxation decision you should consult a professional adviser.

    Profile photo of MichaelYardneyMichaelYardney
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    Originally posted by Bradles C:

    Hi Guys,

    Can anyone recommend any good property investing seminars to help further my investing knowledge ?……

    I have heard that Steve Navra’s seminars are worth attending. Can anyone recommend his seminars or are there any other seminars in the Melbourne area that would be worth attending ?

    Thanks heaps guys [biggrin]

    Brad

    I’m going to stick my neck out, knowing it may get bitten off (is that the right expression?)

    For the last 4 years I have conducted an annual “Real World” real estate workshop.

    A 2 1/2 day intensive and advanced seminar for experienced investors. It’s not cheap but not one person has ever asked for their money back (there is an unconditional money back guarantee and you can stay for the whole workshop before you decide if it was worth it.)

    Every year we have experienced investors come from all over Australia – last year the Reno Kings who run their own seminars came and paid to attend!

    This year I have the greatest line up of experienced property experts ever assembled in Melbourne assisting me. They are all established experienced investors (been through more than just one property cycle) who have increased the value of their portfolio’s over the last fewdifficult years..

    Check out this link

    http://www.metropoleprojects.com.au/html/s02_article/article_view.asp?art_id=107

    Is it still worth going to seminars? I won’t answer that because I am biased, but if you want a CD full of opinions from past attendees send me an email

    Michael Yardney
    METROPOLE PROPERTIES
    Author of Australia’s leading property e-magazine.
    Join over 10,000 readers each month.
    FREE subscription http://www.metropole.com.au

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    Hi Michael,

    BITE.

    Derek
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    Property investment advice and researched property in quality locations available.

    Profile photo of MichaelYardneyMichaelYardney
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    Originally posted by Derek:

    Hi Michael,

    BITE.

    Derek
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    Property investment advice and researched property in quality locations available.

    That didn’t hurt[blush2]

    Michael Yardney
    METROPOLE PROPERTIES
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    Join over 10,000 readers each month.
    FREE subscription http://www.metropole.com.au

    Profile photo of charlie77charlie77
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    Originally posted by Mortgage Hunter:

    Charlie – 2 posts and both almost identical.

    Spam

    Simon Macks
    Finance Broker
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    0425 228 985

    Comments may not be relevant to individual circumstances. If you intend making any investment, financial or taxation decision you should consult a professional adviser.

    sorry – my bad.. i’ll take that as a no, then. was just eager to get a response.

    Profile photo of kay henrykay henry
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    Bradles- yeah, what the rest said, but adding a bit more…

    It does, as others said, depend on what ya wanna do. If you want to reno, think about reno kings, if you want to develop, think about development-focussed strategies… if you want to positive gear (for income), or you want to negative gear (for growth), then direct your research there.

    There are SO many different ways to invest money in RE, then I think you are better off targeting. But the way to trget is to read all the material out there first- but the books before you go to seminars- and then specialise.

    I am not a seminar type myself- I haven’t got the money. Remember, free seminars are usually tasters for much more expensive seminars, and provide very little info. They often sell a dream more than specific strategies. I believe seminars, in general, are probably good for people who need motivation, but books are kind of self-directed, and contain incredibly valuable info.

    Think about it- how long does it take to read a book? Many hours (if you’re like me and like to mull over the info I read). A seminar would have to be the same amount of hours to provide the same amount of info. And a book is about $30…

    Also, if you are thinking of going to a seminar, ask if the seminar will provide different (additional) info than the book has. If ya wanna pay to see slides of a man in front of a red sports car, then go for it. But I’d rather spend that money buying my OWN red sports car.

    kay henry

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