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From: Mike .


Opinions on John Burley
From: Gareth
Date: 05 Dec 2000
Time: 19:26:18

Hi there,

I'm a newcomer to the world of real estate investing. Im 19 and have been interested now for about 6 months, although I can't take any action (obviously). I have Jan Somers' book "Creating Wealth Through Investment Property" and just purchased John Burley's new book. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to any of John's recent seminars.

I'm interested to hear the opinions of RE Investors on the differences between the teachings Jan Somers and John Burley. I find it confusing when John Burley says he never negatively gears a rental property.....that he only buys positively geared properties. But Jan Somers' strategy is based entirely on negatively gearing investment properties.

Although I can see the advantages of negative gearing, it doesn't seem to make sense if it's possible to purchase positively geared properties.

Any thoughts/comments would be appreciated. I would be extremely grateful to hear from Jan Somers (I'm not sure if you read this forum).

Thanks, Gareth
 
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Richard

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley
From: Richard
Date: 06 Dec 2000
Time: 21:50:57

I went to John Burley's first 2 hour seminar in Sydney ($65) last month. Very basic stuff, too many corny jokes and too much Yankee Ra Ra for my taste. Thought it was going to be a lot more in depth but then what do you want for $65. What did prick my ears up was the tit bits about real estate investing and how you can get out of negatively geared property. Well this was for me - the real facts about real estate. Like a flash it was out with the Amex and over with $2650 for a two day seminar the following week.

Well the first day was a duplicate of the 2 hour session - word for word, just more corny jokes and nothing about real estate investing, no indepth info. They handed out badly photocopied bits of paper that had no relevance unless you had such little understanding about finance. By this time I was fuming, having paid over a lot of money. I voiced my opinion with the MD who assured me that everything would be ok the second day so I stuck it out.

The second day (morning) was almost as bad as the first. Nothing about real estate investing only a long drawn out presentation about saving money when you travel using a somewhat dodgy American Travel Agents card that costs an arm and a leg to buy! Until fifteen minutes before lunch when he spent the time making a joke out of it his real estate deals. Ah ha. Now for the interesting stuff - maybe it was worth the money. But no. No details just crumbs spread around like you would to catch mice. Then he started to talk about his real estate investing boot camp. It then struck me. He wasn't going to get into any depth about real estate investing. He wanted everyone to pay more money to front up at his "camp".

My safety valve blew at that point and I asked for my money back. They had made a guarantee that if you were not satisfied you could get your money back. I have to admit, and to the organisers credit, I had the money returned within half an hour.

Would I go to boot camp. No. Would I pay so much money for another seminar. Once bitten twice shy. I'll try going it alone. A book or two and some help from friends might be a better option.
 
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NIF

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley
From: NIF
Date: 08 Dec 2000
Time: 15:54:52

I was disapointed to hear Richard's account of a JB seminar, as I'd feared they might be like that.

Now I'm sure there are plenty of good points to learn at these (& other) seminars, & I'll be going to some.

But sometimes I wonder:
(1) If most of the info could be acquired more cheaply by reading books, forums, attending discussion groups etc.
(2) Why the presenters aren't heli-skiing, touring the world or doing whatever they enjoy with their riches, rather than being in the business of presenting seminars ?


The only answer to (2) I can come up with is that they enjoy presenting seminars & the associated celebrity status/hero worship ? Which is fair enough, but if this is so, why run them in the way Richard describes.
 
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Crystal

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley's New Book
From: Crystal
Date: 10 Dec 2000
Time: 01:09:16

Has anyone purchased Burleys new book? Is it worth a read or is it a beginners book?

Regards, Crystal
 
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Richard

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley's New Book
From: Richard
Date: 10 Dec 2000
Time: 13:54:39

If you are new to finance, putting money aside for your retirement, need advice on saving a few extra dollars and don't won't much detail then buy the book. Otherwise, there are better books around. Richard
 
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Owen

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley's New Book
From: Owen
Date: 11 Dec 2000
Time: 09:51:55

I agree although I have to say that he explains the principles behind the basic requirements of being wealthy really well. I don't know if he just clicked with me because I have read all this kind of stuff before. What he said (and how he said it) has made me really get my basic stuff in order so it has helped.
 
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Rambada

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley's New Book
From: Rambada
Date: 12 Dec 2000
Time: 14:18:19

I'd like to know what those better books are? Burley tackles the basics and gives his informed and tested view on RE investing as well as his favoured strategy of wraps. Is his strategy right for me or you? Only the individual can decide that. I view knowledge as power and any educational material from a person with runs on the board is worth a read. As for rehashing basics - good. By profession I am Paramedic, if I forget basics - you are dead. The same applies financially and even though we invest in RE via different strategies, we have to continually maintain the basics. For me I found it an excellent read, one of the best,a nuts and bolts approach some of which I will use some I wont. But at least I can make an informed choice and the day we stop learning what choices there are is the day we become very average investors. Buy it, its valuable educational material.

Rambada
 
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Gee Cee

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley NEW SEMINARITES
From: Gee Cee
Date: 07 Dec 2000
Time: 08:06:47

Maybe Steve, Geoff1, Andrew, The Wife, Myself and a few others from the forum should get together and run a few seminars.

(I have always wanted a Positive Cashflow Business.)

Gee Cee
 
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The Wife

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley NEW SEMINARITES
From: The Wife
Date: 07 Dec 2000
Time: 12:06:46

Gee Cee

WHAT A PARTY!!!

Lmbo
 
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Geoff1

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley NEW SEMINARITES
From: Geoff1-come on up!
Date: 10 Dec 2000
Time: 08:40:05

Hey ...not a bad idea I can organise one in Brisbane you all can fly up on "Virgin" and TW can fly on... "Impulse"!!!
 
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Scott G

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley NEW SEMINARITES
From: Scott G
Date: 11 Dec 2000
Time: 16:25:06

Geoff,

When are you running another seminar? I'd be interested in attending!
 
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Geoff1

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley NEW SEMINARITES
From: Geoff1-new web site
Date: 12 Dec 2000
Time: 07:46:27

Hi Scott,

I've eventually got my own web-site ...it's still a bit rough... but the info is there at...

http://www.financialsuccesssystems.com

tell me what you think about it and any suggestions to improve.

Thanks
 
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Albie

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley; message re:Geoff1's website
From: Albie
Date: 12 Dec 2000
Time: 20:31:30

Hi Geoff1 Great to hear that you've now got a website, I'm looking forward to what you have to say, however I just tried to get into it, and it was a no-go for me. I'll try again of course, but thought you'd like to know about the glitch.
 
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Geoff1

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley; message re:Geoff1's website
From: Geoff1
Date: 13 Dec 2000
Time: 12:15:33

Hi Albie,

Dont know whats wrong...it works for me.

Remember there is no au just com and 3 sss !

The whole address is:

http://www.financialsuccesssystems.com

email me if you have a problem at [email protected]

How do I insert a link here?
 
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Nigel W

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley NEW SEMINARITES
From: NigelW
Date: 07 Dec 2000
Time: 08:58:58

Gee Cee

While your comment is probably half in jest I'd urge you to give it serious consideration.

As you're probably aware Geoff1 does in fact run seminars.

I have to say his was without doubt the absolute best value for money education I've ever spent. His 8 hour seminar is jam packed with practical useful stuff. It's not just Geoff up there - he gets what Napoleon Hill would call his "mastermind forum" up there ie accountant, quantity surveyor, town planner, lawyer etc to all give you great info.

I think real "nuts and bolts" info about how to add value to property, buy well, do your research, contracting tricks, figuring out whether you can or can't develop/subdivide etc a block is what most people are looking for rather than the ra ra personal development stuff.

The best thing was that he was out there doing the investment thing in my market - Brisbane.

I'd welcome a similar seminar from those who've got the years of experience and own many properties.

N.
 
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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley NEW SEMINARITES
From: A Convert
Date: 08 Dec 2000
Time: 16:06:33

I agree, Geoff1 seminars was full of practical advice and no b..s.. etc I'm sure if the rest of you got together and ran a simple presentation on your practical experiences we would all benefit, after all everyone does investing "their way" negative gear, positive gear, shares etc. No way is perfect but we can all learn from your mistakes not just what worked.
 
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Jeremy

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley
From: Jeremy
Date: 06 Dec 2000
Time: 11:38:25

My .02c worth of advice. The 'grown up' property market - commercial/industrial operates solely on basic 'Burley' principles. What he preaches is not rocket science, and in fact (in the US) it is almost impossible now to explain to people why you would want to lose money on a property. Negatively geared property is almost (now) an uniquely Australian idea, as we are so competitive in buying residential property. IE Higher purchase price = lower yield (given equal rents) I would suggest to you to start with what you can afford (probably one or two) refi-able properties, and then buy a traditional one in a supposed high cap growth area. That way you would be able to assess after say 5-10 years which works better for you.

Use an overall appraoch to your property costs. One can make $50/week and the other might cost $50-60/wk. With a foot in each camp how can you go wrong? My suggestion is to start with a foot in the camp that won't dent your lifestyle (and may even enhance it!) Be aware of people who say 'you must do this', or 'this way is the only way'. Both have huge merit, and in Jan's (Aussie traditional) way you need a job to cover bills.

The US way you have a job for pocket money and property pays itself (and you) to buy more. The downside is with good quality (expensive/low yield) property you DO get better tenants/less down time/ dramas as compared with cheaper property with (sometimes) dodgier tenants. Which leads back to supply/demand. As my US realtor says 'it's not a question of which property to buy, it's just buy property' Learning that at 19 you should do investing means you've won the game already. Good luck!
 
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Peter Soll

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley
From: Peter Soll
Date: 05 Dec 2000
Time: 22:28:21

The following figures are what I estimate my business partners receive on a positively geared property

Cost of property $62 500

Initial cash outlay (including upfront costs)= $12 000. Loan required = $56 000.

First year return with first home owners grant = $8500.

First year return without First home owners Grant = $4 000.

Monthly profit = $200 Term of investment 25 years

Value of investment with no investment plan after 25 years = $50 000

Value of investment if profits were immediately invested in a managed fund during the 25 year term at 10% = $280 000

As above but at 16% = $791 503

As above but at 22% = $2 267 742

If you purchased the same property at $62 500 and negatively geared the property assuming the property doubled every 7 years (if your lucky) the property would be valued at $218 750. Minus expenses for the 25 years ($68 000 approx). The true value of the negatively geared property is $150 750.

Which figure do you like? (please note the above figures are quick estimates. I advise you seek advice on the true returns)
 
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Gary

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley
From: Gary
Date: 06 Dec 2000
Time: 07:07:36

Got a better plan for you. Take your inital 12,500 and get a 29,000 margin loan against it giving you 41,500. Then put that straight into your magical 22% a year fund and you end up with just under 6 million in 25 years. If you can find a fund that returns 22% a year after tax, for 25 years, why would you be stuffing around with property? And what exactly do you live on for the 25 years while you a reinvesting all your income?

Gary
 
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Peter Soll

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From: Mike .


Re: Opinions on John Burley
From: Peter Soll
Date: 06 Dec 2000
Time: 11:18:53

Talk to people who have had to do margin calls in their loans. The property gives you guaranteed income which is a lot more secure. It is a leverage tool just like margin lending. However this is a more secure leverage tool.
 
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