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It DOES seem like there are a lot more property BRW200 members than non-property BRW members. Contrast that to the US lists, where there are more entrepreneurs from other industries. e.g. investors like Buffett and some hedge fund guys, entrepreneurs from all sorts of industries from high tech...

Does it really matter? For example, in my case I want to achieve a certain level of lifestyle purely from investment income. The Rich List is a yardstick but a yardstick for what? Recognition that you're one of the richest people in the country? What does that have to do with my goals? If I...

I think for two reasons. Fame (a la Donald Trump) and because they do something public (shareholdings in listed companies, buy/sell a major business or property development, etc). I think there are plenty of private investors, etc who are richer than the people on the BRW200 but aren't on it...

round12tko has been banned, I believe. Oh well. As long as it stimulates debate from all members, I guess the original motives don't matter. Alex

All fair enough, and I think the same. In which case why would you want to be on the BRW200 list? That's like a shopping list for criminals looking for a rich target. I think here on the forum we appreciate success, though. I would think by the time I accumulate a certain amount of property...

What is your objective, exactly? Just to get on the BRW rich 200? There are lots of ways to do that, some more labour intensive than others. Why do you want to get there purely via residential property investment? If you just want the fame of being on the BRW Rich 200, you don't have to limit...