Help me to help you!
It seems to me that the year only just started yesterday.
It’s amazing that we live in a country where we can take off a whole month and nobody will notice.
I’m not complaining. I felt like a school kid on holidays (six weeks, and enjoyed every minute).
But whilst on the break, my mind was turning and planning the year ahead… and I had what you call a blind flash of the obvious.
Here I was, planning 2010 and hit me…
> Why don’t I ask YOU what would you like me to help you with this year?
What I mean by that is, what is YOUR FOCUS and what are YOUR GOALS for 2010?
The more I know about what you want to achieve, the more I can design this year to HELP YOU.
Now, you can post your WISHLIST as a comment below.
Be as specific as you can be, this will help me in bringing to the table the exact information and experts you are looking for.
Indicate whether cash flow is more important to you than building equity.
Also, whilst you’re there, answer this question…
> What is YOUR greatest frustration when it comes to money?
That’s it for today. I thought I’d ask you before I start locking things down.
Signed with Success,
Jon Giaan
Knowledge Source
P.S. Here’s a thought… Participating in this social experiment could lead you to a more fulfilling and prosperous 2010. Come on, give it a go!
Hey Jon,
I’m 39 and single, went bankrupt in 2004, got out of it July 2009 (took a while). I work in the mines and earn $130k p/a and would like to get into property and share investing. I have an option to buy the unit I’m in and the settlement date will be in November 2013 if I wait for the end. I would like to get a loan for it only I’ve heard that I will need to wait at least two years before I will be able to get a loan and then will have to pay above the normal interest rate.
Any comments appreciated.
Bazil.
Hi Jon,Thanks for asking . Firstly I definitely want to be Debt Free .I live on a small Island an I currently working for a big company called National foods.I am only a factory worker at present,an in a CASUAL Position.Which as you know ,if I get Three days of work a week I’m lucky ,so my FINANCE IS VERY WEAK MOST OF THE YEAR. I have rent to pay also currently paying off my car. But cannot seem to get a holiday due to the money strain … However I would love to own a Second hand shop. But my big idea for the Island would be to have a Storage Facility on the Island,an run a business like that. I hear a lot of people who look after other peoples belongings an seem to run out of room.ect But the Business also run out or room to store their items.A MAJOR+. Im also interested in property investment ,the fact is I wouldn’t know where to start. well I see you have got a huge job ahead of you, with all the interest people have so I will leave it there for now. Oh one more thing we dont have a CARWASH PLACE on the Island either, MY LAST BIG IDEA THAT WOULD GENERATE A GOOD CASH FLOW HERE AS WELL..Yours sincerely Desley Roberts
I have just started my own business because i do not want to answer to a boss anymore for a pittance of a wage. My goal is to generate enough money to live a decent life without worrying about where i am going to get the money to pay all the bills and to be able to help out my family as well as giving generous donations to charities, especially in my own community.
My biggest money frustration: I don’t have any money.
Thanks very much
Anne
In response to Peter’s request how to get going with property investment with only 10k yes it would be great to get going with 10k or less i did when i attended a workshop with a true wizard brian norton now i am on to my third property and growing, just as an example one of the properties consistently returns a mininmum of 5000.00 per month and i am looking at my next high yeilding property and even better with the way brian taught us to get it happening the banks play a tiny part, now i bet no one has taught you or any one else for that matter how to achieve such results i was sckeptical but not any more, if jon is interested i can post info on brian to him or alternatively contact me on johnadamson04@hotmail.com
I am a small business owner and truly believe that business and real estate are the keys to wealth. The hardest thing I find is combining the 2. Our business is only 2 years old and in the first financial year we posted quite large losses. In the first 1/2 of this fin year we are in profit, but it is so hard to get finance to develope our real estate or to get extra capital for cash flow. There is such potential for growth at the moment, it is just hard to stay on track!
Hi Jon
You are truly amazing !! Everything you write about makes sooo much sense. I want to have some of your energy and mindset.
I work full time I would like to have a $5 million portfolio in property over the next 5 years minimum. I need to know about and implement the methods for reaching this goal. I would like to travel and also look at any business opportunities that may help further in reaching this goal. Working for the Victorian Government will not provide me with the income flow I truly desire. I hope that your expertise and strategies can be contageous for me. Thank you for your motivational blurbs !!!!
Tell us Why Josh Hunt – “The underground Millionaire” who has a video on this site is now hiding in Hong Kong with a huge debt owing to Bank West and others. how did he get to this point and how can we avoid it.
Hi Jon,
My goal for this year is to increase my cash flow through business opportunities.
I am looking at the internet for something I can do part time around my current schedule. There is a lot out there and its hard to determine what is good and what is not!
If you have any recommendations here that would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
I know what I want to do (Short term, Long term)
I know what i want to do and where I want to be (running a foster /orphanage home)
I know that life long learning opens all sorts of doors.
I just DO NOT LIKE it that no matter how hard I try…. “Murphy’s Law”, and life will come in and have the unexpected take it away!
Due to my husbands horrid accident back in Feb 2008, of which he did thankfully overcome, we lost both of our jobs during his recovery period and am basically waiting for the bank to take our home!
My attitude is positive, and I definately will not give up as I have just stated fact.
I just need support to get to the next step…
I have made yet another step by attending along with my husband Dymphna seminar yesterday in Melbourne, but just do not have the cash to take that next step.
Do YOU have any suggestions?
/Jenn
Hi Jon.
2010 is going to be a HUGE year for us!
What I have done so far:
-Came across your website by accident last year.
-Attended Dymphna’s one day seminar in Sept. 2009.
- I immediately signed up for the ‘Ultimate Success Real Estate Program’.
- I consolidated all my debts into one:$99,000 credit card debts (yes) and $45,000 mortgage. I now have a $140,000 mortage and $100,000 available equity.
- This has created immediate cashflow turning $2,900 combined minumum monthly payments to $780.00 (+$2,120).
-The $100,000 available equity was given on a LVR of only 65% based on a $360,000 valuation on my PPR.
- I turned around and directly dealt with the mortgage lender and told him that were are now in a much better financial position and wanted 80% LVR and a revaluation of our house of $380,0000 because we wanted more available equity. He said ‘Yes’!
We are now in the process of receiving an additional $64K in available equity.
-I flew to Sydney to attend Dymphna’s 2 Day seminar on the USA markets 2 weeks ago. Was very impressed with the opportunities over there and signed up for the USA ‘Global Masterming Group’.
- I am madly going over the material in preparation for:
1. Melbourne Bootcamp in April.
2. The USA market.
We have yet to start our investment portfolio with approx $150K of immediate available equity.
Our objectives for 2010 are:
1. Purchase a number of quality US properties that are positive cash flow with capital growth potential.
2. Use the cash flow from these properties to buy 1 or 2 capital growth properties in Australia, possibly Sydney and/or Melb.
This is my strategy.
Is this the right way to go?
Look forward to hearing your comments.
Cheers Michael
HI Jon,
been enjoying your newsletters.. thanks for asking
About me and my situation :I am an engineer and have worked overseas for ten years.After coming to Australia I could not find a job and I really like to start something to pay my daily expenses in first months of 2010.This is certainly my first step.Then I would like to start my own business .I do not want to be hurt by financial crisis again.I have been a good planner for my life,but now I do not have any thing in my mind.
Please help me with this .
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks,
Aki
Hi Jon,
One of my goals this year is to set up a trust fund with family members using our super to purchase investment properties. I would be interested in learning more about the safest way to do this.
Regards,
jo
I do not know how, but I want to make a million dollars by the end of this year.
I am ignorant on property invetment or any investment i am 62 years old and no assets and very good at my job 9 Business development) but would like to educate myself and succeed in investing in property or shares
My goal for 2010 is to finally earn an income after 41/2 years of working hard and earning nothing. I had a business for 3 years that produced no income. I was only in the business a short time and my husband became ill and had to leave his job. I would like the government to know how hard it is when someone in the family falls ill before you are ready for retirement. We had to lose all of our assets before the government stepped in to assist with medical treatments. My husband needs so much medical help that losing all of our assets happened very quickly as I was trying to sell my ailing business. It would have been better for the taxpayer to pay for his medical treatment at the outset as we are now looking like we will lose our house and need housing commission. We are both living on my husbands disability pension as I have just set up another business to try and save our house. I am in massive debt. I will have my husbands medical bills to pay again when I earn an income. How do you overcome these hurdles and move on from such a loss,
Just want to know how I can make it grow.
cheers
Also I had paid for the Brett McFall programme and because I work 50hrs I cannot get onto it. Could I possibly have a refund or some private tuition.
cheers:)
I am well on my way, so watch this space!
I started my own environmental restoration and specialist engineering business in 2008. The worst (and best time) to start a business. The business has grown to almost $1million turnover per annum. In reality the $ are secondary, but important to enable us to positively improve the natural environment through funding our initiatives.
The next step, that I need to crack is the winning formula that enables me to hang on to the intellectual property in my ideas, whilst getting past the gate-keepers to the decision makers in business. I have a landscape wide revegetation project ready to go, with Govt and technical backing lined up, just needing support from large organisations looking to visibly offset their carbon emissions. It is a unique opportunity for very large organisations wanting to gain the marketting value from making such contributions. Most organisations however, are just sitting tight, until the ETS is settled.
In reality I know I simply need to put more energy into the hard sell and I will nail this. I have two or three other ideas lining up behind this, which again just need my focus to succeed, but one thing at a time….Some also could make a significant return, which I can then put into the next project and so on.
In the meantime any tips on getting past the gatekeepers (or getting the government to pass the ETS) will be gratefully received!
Best of Luck in all your endeavours as well!
What is YOUR greatest frustration when it comes to money?
that I have to work hard for it….
My 2010 wish is to make heaps of cash to reduce my 1st home debt as much as possible…I am interested to explore various ways of making quick money in property…And being 29, I want to be financially free in medium to long term (5-10 yrs. my ultimate goal!)…What is the best advice for me?
Hi Jon,
I’m 49, a separated parent of three kids. For the past 16 years I’ve worked in customer service in call centres and recently had enough of listening to bitching, moaning customers and being paid a pittance for it that I walked out and resigned! Luckily, I received a reasonable sized inheritance about a year ago that I’ve been sitting on while I try to figure out the best way to invest it. This is my problem. I don’t know where to start but know that I want to build a portfolio of assets for my retirement as well as cash-flow now. I am debt free as a result of this inheritance. My major outgoings are rent and child support, as well as the usual bills for utilities, etc. I’ve read with interest your articles on cash-flow now from internet businesses but I’m also aware that there are a lot of flashy cons out there that over-promise and under-deliver on content as well as return on investment. What do you suggest?
I know I am 1mth and 19 days late in replying but better late than never.
I want to know everything. I am starting my own business. It’s a new product which we are having made in China and will be selling, firstly in Australia and then the rest of the world. Everyone says how we need to get on face book and twitter, which is fine but I would like more info on how to use these best. I missed out on seeing Armand Morin’s Internet Marketing Explained, which would have been good. There is lots of talk about realestate but I’d like more info on starting your own business and how to create world domination with our new product.
As for my greatest frustrtion when it comes to money, ask me about a year ago and it would have been that I don’t have enough but now, I know that it is going to come to me and lots of it and I’m enjoying the process in find new ways to get it. 1 of the best books I have read, is relations to money is the One Minuet Milionaire.Thanks Jon for these e-mails. It may take me a few days or weeks to read them but I always do
I noticed that some people on this thread are disappointed at the lack of information on how to go about purchasing USA property. Feel free to give me a call on 0435 724 755 or have a look at http://www.uspropertydirect.com and I would be more than happy to run through what we do. Hope to be able to help