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Real Estate is my Chosen Vehicle for Making Money

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:56:00 -0700

Real estate is merely a wealth creation vehicle that you can use to enable you to reach your potential in all areas of your life.

I choose to operate my financial strategy using other people’s money for passive investing, (banks) This is a truly leveraged investment strategy that enables the investor to borrow money from a bank or other lender to buy investment property, shares etc. These are fixed, tangible assets which provide the opportunity for you to earn more money than you are paying out in interest to borrow it. Approximately 0.5% of the population utilise this truly leveraged model to generate significantly more wealth than they could without leverage. This model can be accessed by a large portion of the population as the start-up capital required is often relatively modest as the majority of funds are borrowed, and the tools and strategies you need to operate in this area are available to you.

When it comes to looking for real estate opportunities your focus should be to select those areas that exhibit all the right potential to experience a surge of capital growth based on an intrinsic scarcity of real estate within that location.

Whether you are investing in shares or property, there will always be individual stocks or particular geographic regions that will perform well even when the rest of the market may be depressed.

Public perception

There is always a time lag between the activities taking place in a real estate market and the public’s perception of what is taking place.

This is often because market sales data takes time to become available, but also, most people take time to come to a realisation of something. Media reports, government statistics and industry updates are released on a regular basis, but due to the herd mentality most people will not act unless they get confirmation by sensing what the rest of the herd is doing.

This herd mentality is a safety mechanism that we have used over eons to keep ourselves from standing out from the crowd and being a target. Now, this very instinct which has served to protect us in the wild, actually works against us when applied to today’s real estate investing mindset.

The reason this is the case is that we are in a competitive environment and if the herd starts stampeding in a particular direction to buy real estate because everyone is talking about the great benefits of buying there…chances are that you have missed the best opportunities. On the competitive playing field in this situation all you will be doing is bidding up prices by offering a higher price to beat potential competitor.

In fact, when it comes to investing in real estate, it is often better move against the herd and to stand out from the crowd, because that is where you will find the bargains. A herd of migrating zebra are a good analogy in that the first members of the herd to get to the succulent grazing will get their fill of the best grass and entice others to join them, but in the process of moving to the succulent grazing there are four times as many hooves as mouths that trample the grass for those coming in behind the leaders.

The key is to work using a creative mindset to pre-empt the stampede, and therefore maximise your growth potential. This is done by finding the greenest grass that has not yet caught the eye of the herd; because they are all too busy looking at their feet searching for the individual leaves, rather than looking for a fresh pasture.

The way that you can do this is to lift your awareness levels. You need to move out of the state of inertia that comes with being used to the herd mentality and actively improve your knowledge base. This program will help you achieve this, and then it is critical to tap into some of the many resources that will be available to you to gain timely information on the state of the market in your particular

area, or an area that you have targeted as having good potential. We will cover off this aspect in more depth as you progress through the Handbook.

So, by purchasing at the bottom end of the growth curve you give yourself the best opportunity to maximize your capital growth in the shortest period of time.

It is interesting to analyse the capital growth patterns which occur in any particular city, town or location. They generally follow the same trends over time, at different stages of their individual seasonal cycles.

Strategies for making money ,Investment Real Estate is My Choice!!!

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:55:00 -0800

There are only 4 strategies for creating financial wealth in your life. They are broken down below:

Model 1 – This is where you exchange time for money. In Model 1 you work for an hour and get paid for an hour’s work which is how most jobs and most businesses operate. The problem with this strategy is that your constraints are time saturation; where you just can’t physically work anymore. This is the worst form of earning money but unfortunately 96% of the population are engaged solely in Model 1 strategies that offer them no leverage.

Model 2 – Here, you exchange your savings for the potential of creating more money. You save your hard earned, after tax income and after squirreling it away over the months and years you have enough of a nest egg to invest it shares or stocks, syndicated funds, mutual funds to earn you a return. This generally is a low involvement, lower return, passive income opportunity that requires very little knowledge, skill or expertise. Approximately only 3% of the population engage in Model 2, and again there is little or no leverage applicable to boost their returns.
Model 3 – Is where the strategist uses other people’s money for passive investing. This is a truly leveraged investment strategy that enables the investor to borrow money from a bank or other lender to buy investment property, shares etc. These are fixed, tangible assets which provide the opportunity for you to earn more money than you are paying out in interest to borrow it. Approximately 0.5% of the population utilise this truly leveraged model to generate significantly more wealth than they could without leverage. This model can be accessed by a large portion of the population as the start-up capital required is often relatively modest as the majority of funds are borrowed, and the tools and strategies you need to operate in this area are available to you through our teachings.

Model 4 – Operates on the basis that you create a network of people to generate money for you. This is a leveraged business model that uses an operating strategy to generate wealth without your personal involvement. Systematised franchise models that employ numerous staff to operate the business on the owner’s behalf is a good example of this model that accounts for the other 0.5% income generation models engaged in by the population. This model usually requires significant capital to buy into, or significant knowledge to operate and establish.
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Use Property to Buy Back Your Life

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:51:00 -0800

Over time your property investments can create for you a passive income that will put you in a position to buy back your time ...and your life.

We are all seeking increase. Every living thing wishes to be bigger, have more, do more and enjoy more than it did yesterday; this is what life is all about.

By having additional money you can enjoy and achieve a fuller expression of your life. If you don’t want to do your housework, do your own removals, your own tax return, or clean your car, you can engage others to do that for you to free you up to do the things that you do want to do, and enjoy doing – but it takes money to do this.

Sooner or later we will all reach the point where we have to stop working due to our age, our health, or some other external factor. If you do not have sufficient funds to cater for your needs at that time, you may well end up dependant on family or charity handouts to survive, with a very low quality of life.

THE USE OF MONEY

Money itself is only good for 2 uses. Firstly, it can be used to make you comfortable by providing you with all the practical and tangible goods, things and conveniences to make your life enjoyable (which range from a roof over your head, paying for school fees, living expenses, to enjoying lovely food, holidays, cars and also catering for your indulgences). These are all important, but are superficial in nature because they relate only to your physical environment.

Secondly, money allows you to extend your influence beyond your own physical presence. By way of example, donating your time towards charity work is a noble cause that many people aspire to. However, with money behind you, you could financially assist the charity of your choice, or a number of charities rather than physically contributing your time for the benefit of that charity.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is great example of people doing wonderfully good works in disadvantaged communities worldwide without Mr & Mrs Gates actually being present in all those places themselves.

Once you have catered for your physical fulfilment with the primary use of money, you will gain enormous self satisfaction and a heightened level of your own sense of worth by being able to help others.

Once you reach the stage of financial maturity where your passive income exceeds your personal exertion income, you then have additional options and choices available to you. You can choose whether or not you keep working, you may choose to reduce your workload, change careers, do volunteer work or even retire.

We can show you how to use money as a tool to achieve all your goals and aspirations.

Perth Property on The Rise

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 23:53:00 -0800

WHILE property prices ease across the country, economists are predicting Perth will buck the trend and return to a booming real estate market by mid-year.

For those eager to get into the property market, it seems that after years of seemingly unstoppable housing growth 2011 could be the year to secure a slice of the Great Australian Dream.
Perth could be the exception, with economists predicting prices will surge to 2006-2007 levels.

Last year the national housing market was still one of the strongest in the world with growth tracking at five per cent annually.

Most economists predict property prices will rise nationally for the year by a modest three per cent, with Sydney and Perth expected to record the strongest performances.

But real estate gems can still be found in any economic climate - even when there is a period of low growth forecast.

Potential buyers should seek out areas where the market has performed well in the medium to long term (three to five years), and for properties with high gross rental yields, short sale times and minimal vendor discounting.

Hot spots

RP DATA research shows solid growth in suburbs 10km outside metropolitan areas, where real estate is more affordable. Middle-ring suburbs along major transport spines top its list of strong performers, indicating that buyers are rating both the price and commuting time high in their priorities.
Australia Property Monitors senior economist Dr Andrew Wilson forecasts activity will be restrained in most markets early on but demand and price growth should resume by mid-year.

He says mining activity, strong employment, rising wages and a serious housing shortage that will get worse in 2011 will offset rising interest rates and declining affordability.

He also nominates Perth and Sydney as his capital city hotspots and the Illawarra coastal precinct in New South Wales as his regional pick.

Head west

“Perth is a definite hot spot - there are always mining projects in the pipeline and the city has been flat for a couple of years. It tends to be a volatile market so the fact that it has flattened indicates it’s ready to gather the momentum it had in 2006 and 2007.

Sources:
RP Data, Australian Property Monitors, PerthNow.com.au

The emerging poverty trend in the Western World

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:24:00 -0800

If your income is fixed by the job that you are currently in then you have some serious financial limitations. If you are on a fixed income this is even more of an issue, but even somebody that is earning an income on an hourly rate faces a major hurdle, as there are only 268 hours in a week you still need to eat, sleep commute and socialise. You can only physically do so much work.

Anyone that owns a business that requires their physical input is no different. You might be a lawyer, a surgeon, a lawn mowing contractor, a welder, a box packer. If you are paid by the number of goods you produce, and you are the one that has to do the work to produce them, then you have the same problem.

You may have purchased a franchise, but that is not a real business unless it is systematised and will operate and be profitable even if you are absent. Any so called business that doesn’t provide this aspect is really a job – and you are not free. Owning a “business” that requires your personal exertion is a bit like saying that you own a donkey that will do the hard work for you...in reality the donkey will only go where you go and therefore maybe the donkey actually owns you?

The real poverty that we face in the Western World is time poverty.

There never seems to be enough time to do all the things that we want to do, let alone the things that we need to do.

What then is The Solution?

The only way of breaking this time poverty cycle is by effectively freeing up your time. This is something that is easily achievable following our real estate investing program.

You should be looking to create a passive income stream for yourself that can safely, securely and steadily increase over time to the point where your passive income exceeds your earned income.

Real estate investment philosophy

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:32:00 -0800

Your philosophy when it comes to purchasing successful investment real estate should be to look for the highest capital growth opportunities, combined with a good rental return to enable you to maintain repayments over the life of the investment.

The key driver behind the purchase of an investment property for your self is to create secure, passive income stream that can be used to support yourself into the future and into retirement.

According to government statistics conducted in the US, UK, most of Europe and Australia, most people in the western world spend 104 per cent of their earned income. The extra 4% generally comes from credit card debt and personal loans.

Having a “job” is the most inefficient source, or means of earning an income. In a job you can only earn money by way of exchanging your time for cash. That means that your earning potential is capped by how much time you are physically able to work, or ultimately by the number of hours in a week.
An American named John Astor had the Solution:
The world’s first ever millionaire was a man by the name of John Astor who made some money trading furs back in the early 1800s. He then saw the security of real estate and bought all he could. His advice to his family? “Buy every foot of land on the island of Manhattan.” He died with his fortune intact, leaving his kin $20 million in 1848...that’s more than $450 BILLION in today’s money! The truth remains...there is security in property...just ask John Astor’s family!”

A Perfect Storm for Property Investment

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

On 1 October 2009, the population for Australia surpassed the 22 million mark. At the end of March 2009, Western Australia had 2,224,000 residents. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Western Australia leads the population boom with the fastest growing population of all the states (3.1% for the 12 months ending 31 March 2009). The majority of this growth is from migration. Not since the post World War II boom of the 1950’s and 1960’s has Australia experienced this sort of rapid increase in people.

Strong Economy

While many other industrialised nations are still in the grips of an unforgiving recession, Australian banks have held firm and our economy suffered no extended downturn. The Rudd government acted swiftly to prevent an economic slump by implementing a comprehensive stimulus package. The finance sector benefitted from a tightly regulated industry and our four main banks rank as some of the most stable in the world.

High Demand

So what happens when the local population swells and the financial sector is in good shape? The demand for housing increases. Western Australia, and in Perth in particular, are still feeling the effects of the housing shortage from the last resources boom. Rentals are in short supply and affordable housing is becoming rare.

Strategic Investing

Now, more than ever, it makes sense to invest in property. A well-planned and executed property investment strategy can return 40%-50% profit to the investor. While this amount may seem fantastical, when demand and stability are taken into account, it’s easy to understand why these figures are possible. When you invest in property, you’re acquiring a solid asset that retains value despite economy, technology, or fashion. When you own land, your investment doesn’t vaporise in a tech cloud or disappear off a spreadsheet.

At Jardim Corporation, we’re looking forward to the next wave of property development. We predict the next 5 years will hold unrivalled opportunities for novice and seasoned investors alike. We expect to benefit directly from this perfect storm for property investment. If you’ve ever considered a property investment, now is the time to act on it.

Construction Waste Management

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800

Have you notice how construction sites generate those considerable piles of heap everyday. It is not surprising really, as construction materials get to be trimmed, reshape and recast a lot before being integrated into a structure. And these discarded pilings do tend to get large swiftly.

Construction Waste Management is the practice of reducing the actual waste that go to the dump site. Waste reduction is best met by recycling and construction wastes do offer a lot of opportunities for recycling. In fact, 80% of the wastes found in construction trash heaps are recyclable, one way or another. Wood, asphalt, concrete, bricks, metals, glass and even paint do offer several options for recycling.

There are three basic steps for construction waste management. They are Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Reduce is basically preventing waste from appearing. So it helps if those building materials come in with preplanned sizes. Or you could design using standard sizes. Either way one help of eliminating the cuttings would be optimizing material usage by Reduction. Less waste and less expense, right? Waste reduction also includes future waste disposal practices. By using bolts instead of glues you can reuse everything: wood and bolts.

Reuse is using the existing materials instead of throwing it away. That does not include only building materials. Pipes, ceiling fixtures, bath fixtures, lamps, electrical sockets, even furnishings like vanities, bath tubs, shelves, cabinets all these can be used to some extent. Reusing does not mean YOU have to use it. Donating it to non profit organizations is one noble option of construction waste management. Some government institutions even take a cut of your tax per value of your donated materials.

Recycle is somewhat limited since it only allows those items that you can really use. Material Recovery Facilities like those in Puget Sound are the best option for those recyclable materials that you can never use. These MR Facilities have a 99% recycling capabilities, meaning they can make use of most construction waste. The only let down of such organization is they also pay the lowest fees; most of the time they even take some materials for free. But still, the point for this is construction waste management. Landfills are also one option for recycling of organic waste materials, though it is not the best option.

So is there any point for construction waste management? Yes there is. It can reduce costs by reusing scrap materials found in heaps. Another cost reduction is from optimizing building materials by getting it in preplanned sizes. And while this may sound too cheesy, construction waste management will make our mother earth proud. Hah, too cheesy indeed. Still, construction waste management is way to go.
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Tips on how to get the best price for your home

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700

Do you know how the viewings will be taking place? Some people may be more comfortable showing potential buyers around their homes themselves, take into account houses shown by agents sell quicker, as shown by statistics. The best option would probably be to work with the agents, with you handling the viewings when the agent is unavailable.

Clear communication is key so you could make preparations beforehand, like testing their customer service to see how efficient their response is. The way they handle your enquiry could be indicative of how they deal with potential buyers. One more thing is set a good selling price, slightly below others on the street should help to sell quickly.

In most situations, only agree to a 'no sale, no fee' agreement. As always, it would be wise to get all the details in writing prior to signing.

Should you ask about what percentage of the sale fall through? Why would you… right? Well you should, as this will give you an indication of how committed the agent is to seeing the sale of your property right from start to finish. Another sign of a good agent, is if they recognize if potential buyers straight off.

However if the agent your using says he's found a 'cash buyer' for your property, clarify what they mean exactly. It could someone who is 'chain free' but the whole transaction could be held up by a hidden mortgage. It should really mean someone who could buy your property with the cash in the bank.

Another thing to bear in mind are pets; make sure they are out when your showing potential buyers around your home, you want to demonstrate a place of calm and comfort, to relax and unwind or entertain guests. Even if you are trying to sell a family home, a similar rule applies to children, let them stay with friends or relatives while you show buyers around, as it may be difficult to ask them to behave. Don't forget you are trying to sell the family home, not show people the family in action.

Offer some incentives to potential buyers. You may offer to give white goods (fridges, freezers, cookers etc), and even paying part of the mortgage in order to secure a transaction.

Also remove all clutter from the house. This includes any rubbish or skips filled with junk or things from the garden like unwanted shrubs, as any mess could make potential buyers think that the rest of the house is messy, or even that you are not serious about selling.

With Real Estate agents it's a bit tricky, as you want to find one who will give you the best deal are trustworthy and will sell your house.

Traditionally sellers would use a neutral colour scheme when selling a property, as it's a colour that most people will like, and light colours will give the impression of a bigger, brighter and clean home.

It is always worth asking about what you want and need to know. Find out what incentives there may be and discover which agent and sale proposition is the right one for you.

Remember to take care of those little things like finishing those DIY jobs so your home looks complete, then potential buyers can imagine living there themselves. It makes sense to make sure your home doesn't have any peeling paint or lingering bad odours.
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Getting a Piece of the Gorgon Pie

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:31:00 -0700

We’ve been hearing a lot about the Gorgon LNG development on Barrow Island these past few weeks. If you live in WA, it’s been the biggest story in the business news. The statistics connected with this project are staggering:

$43 billion spent by Chevron on up-front development costs
10,000 jobs expected to be created during the construction phase
$33 billion spent on local goods and services over the 30-year life span of the project
3,300 bed village under development to house construction workers on Barrow Island.

While it’s early days for Gorgon, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. According to the WA Business News, “about $200 billion in major oil and gas projects (are) now under way or planned off the Western Australia coast over the next decade” By any account, the future for WA is so bright that the global financial crisis is beginning to be a dimly held memory.

Perth Connection
While engineering and construction firms are frothing over skills shortages and implementation plans in the far north, the Perth metropolitan area needs to gear up, as well. It’s not hard to figure the 3,300 construction workers on the Gorgon project will be part of larger families. Gorgon will also help drive the migration trend that started with the last resources boom. Many of these people will stay permanently in Australia and most of them will make Perth their new home.

Helping Hand from State Government
It’s all good news for the property development industry. Housing Minister and Treasurer, Troy Buswell, is backing the industry in unprecedented ways. Introducing the Red Tape Reduction Scheme is a first good step to alleviating hassles developers and homebuilders encounter when trying to get a project completed.

The Right Time is Now
In June, Mr. Buswell launched the Build Now campaign. “There’s never been a better time to build a new home,” he said. “Historically low housing interest rates, competitive deals among builders, faster building times, and WA’s strong economy and employment means building now is a good choice for home buyers.”

Troy Buswell is right. It is a good time to build a house. Jardim Corporation is a dedicated competitor in the property development industry. We build quality homes, quickly and efficiently. If you’re ready to get a piece of the Gorgon pie, contact us to discuss how we can help you make an investment in the future of Western Australia.