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    How much is your pet worth (for the value of your house?)

    Unbelievable. Surely, it would have been cheaper to just buy the cat if they wanted to keep their kid happy? (Wish I could think of a pun to add to the numerous ones in the article but I'll leave that to you guys!) Article here.
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    Improving attitude towards money

    I'm pretty sure suggestions are spattererd through the forums, but figured I'd start a thread anyway. A good friend of mine in his late 20s has shared with me their intense dislike of money, and his inability to change this attitude, until spending/saving habits have changed. However, I'm...
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    Gambling & Investing...same or different?

    Following on from this thread: http://www.somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60358&page=2 I know it's very black and white, but I'm interested in how this forum sits.
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    Surprise inspections and repercussions

    From: David Thorne Date: Wednesday 30 September 2009 6.04pm To: Peter Williams Subject: Inspection Report Dear Peter, Thankyou for the surprise inspection and invitation to participate in the next. I appreciate you underlining the text at the bottom of the page which I would otherwise...
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    The time we waste...

    Copied from this article: http://blogs.smh.com.au/executive-style/allmenareliars/2009/12/03/thetimewewas.html
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    Kudos cards - different angle to standard 'thankyou cards'

    Has anyone ever seen a 'job well done' or preferably a 'kudos' type of printed card? I thought someone may have mentioned it on SS but searching didn't reveal anything.
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    Sydney people let's meet up...

    Guys... Fokas has lost her focus. :( I need to surround myself with like minded people who may or may not have already started on their real estate investing journey...that and drink some beer. ;) When and where can I organise an evening to meet up where I can be sure I won't be the only...
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    Finding balance between investing and living life...

    Since I've started mentioning my investment plans to people around me who are genuinely interested, I have had mixed responses ranging from 'congrats that you've made that decision, now go for it!' to 'bad idea. it will never happen'. One of the most interesting responses I have had so far...
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    Is this a good way to go about it?

    In your opinion of course... Scenario is: Buy a $200K (investment) property using a $50K deposit and borrowing the rest from the bank...then focusing on paying that off as much as you can (say $4500/month minimun) in the first year or 2 years before you consider gearing (and all that jazz...
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