As an idea from something I read recently, behold, the composite Somersoft member emerges: poll summary
Random tips for a successful poll:
1) avoid bias - especially multiple choice bias
2) ensure everyone can answer
3) ensure a similar poll hasn't been recently posted
4) start thread title with the term "poll"
5) quickly edit any typos/omissions.
6) if you left off some needed choices delete the entire thread and start over
7) completely define how to handle exceptions or special cases in the thread text
8) (usually) avoid ?yes/no? polling questions
9) include entire range (0-100% in 4-5 chunks, or have a ?more than X? or ?less than Y? option)
10) let the poll run its natural course. only post replies to asked questions, or to taunt anti-poll replies!
How to start a Poll
How do you start a poll thread on SS?
See also
New poll behaviour
Below is a summation and a composite picture of the (voting) Somersoft members
========== income & job ==============
Link 44% earn under $100k in their job and 56% earn over $100k per annum
Link Our cash flow predominantly comes from employment
Link 3/4 of us don't Live Off Rental Income Alone
========== net worth & savings ==========
Link Whilst we had a range of portfoilio values, we have some representation in values exceeding $5 M and a number above $15 M
Link The largest group have doubled their net worth, or expect to, every 10 years or less
========== demographics ===============
Link We have friends or family that invest in property
Link We are employed 47.73% self-employed 43.18% or, other 9.09%
Link 97% of us are not Jewish
Link Most of us require between $30 to $80k to live each year
Link We plan to be (or are) financially free in our 40's
Link Over 1/2 of us rent and hold at least 1 IP
Link The largest group of us had 50-99 tenant years of experience, whilst the highest had 600+
Link 1/4 of us are teetotalers, another 1/4 get mashed
Link 31% of us are a INTJ - Mastermind temperment
========== portfolio ==================
Link In May 2011 3/4 of us were considering purchasing
Link 56% of us are charged for lease renewals
Link 87% had not had a PM fee increase in the a 12 month period (though a rent rise would increase their income)
Link Our Brisbane PM's generally range from 7.50-7.99%,8.00-8.49%,8.50-8.99% in management fees
Link Most of us prefer to buy a fair property at a wonderful price
Link We've negotiated 5% or more off asking price, with a good percentage over 15%
Link Most of us want a 5% or more minimum rental yield for a buy/hold IP
Link The majority of us have debt levels below $1M
========== home & car =================
Link 56% of us prefer to live in a House with yard/courtyard
Link We would purchase a home with Asbestos in it
Link We hang our toilet paper over (in front) of the roll
Link We believe every Unit / House should have a bath
========== predictions ======================
Link In August 2013 45% of us voted Balanced Growth (10-12%) - $484,000 - $492,900 for BrisVegas over 12 months
Link We agreed Sydneys moving in Aug 2013 , most voted further increases in a shorter period
Link In June 2012 we thought Sydney or Perth will have the most growth be less affected by a downturn
Link In 2007 3/4 of us thought property will double by 2014 - 2017
Link In May 2012 we mainly predicted 12 months of downturn or a slown n steady economy
Link In Oct 2011 we believed interest rates would fall by the end of 2012
========== politics & policies ======================
Link Overwhelming we thought Liberal would be better for property investors
Link If Neg Gearing was amended to quarantine losses 3/4 of us would sell
Link In August 2012 nearly 3/4 said they would vote Liberal
========== misc ======================
Link 3/4 of us have a precise order of Dressing Socks and Shoes (OCD?)
Link 57% of us love Chipotle Peppers and Sauces
Link 54% of us think Global Warming is NOT the result of human activity (19% undecided)
Link 63% of the ladies would take being called a MILF as a compliment
Link Most of us wanted to increase the open road speed limit be on a modern highway
Link over 70% of us thought Simon will look like a pale and elderly Rastafarian with Dreads.
Link Most support gay marriage
Link We say we prefer products made/grown/farmed locally
Link We mostly regret Failing to take action
Link Most believe Anti-depressants are worth it
Link Random, but most ladies are A-B, or C-D cup
Random tips for a successful poll:
1) avoid bias - especially multiple choice bias
2) ensure everyone can answer
3) ensure a similar poll hasn't been recently posted
4) start thread title with the term "poll"
5) quickly edit any typos/omissions.
6) if you left off some needed choices delete the entire thread and start over
7) completely define how to handle exceptions or special cases in the thread text
8) (usually) avoid ?yes/no? polling questions
9) include entire range (0-100% in 4-5 chunks, or have a ?more than X? or ?less than Y? option)
10) let the poll run its natural course. only post replies to asked questions, or to taunt anti-poll replies!
How to start a Poll
How do you start a poll thread on SS?
See also
New poll behaviour
Below is a summation and a composite picture of the (voting) Somersoft members
========== income & job ==============
Link 44% earn under $100k in their job and 56% earn over $100k per annum
Link Our cash flow predominantly comes from employment
Link 3/4 of us don't Live Off Rental Income Alone
========== net worth & savings ==========
Link Whilst we had a range of portfoilio values, we have some representation in values exceeding $5 M and a number above $15 M
Link The largest group have doubled their net worth, or expect to, every 10 years or less
========== demographics ===============
Link We have friends or family that invest in property
Link We are employed 47.73% self-employed 43.18% or, other 9.09%
Link 97% of us are not Jewish
Link Most of us require between $30 to $80k to live each year
Link We plan to be (or are) financially free in our 40's
Link Over 1/2 of us rent and hold at least 1 IP
Link The largest group of us had 50-99 tenant years of experience, whilst the highest had 600+
Link 1/4 of us are teetotalers, another 1/4 get mashed
Link 31% of us are a INTJ - Mastermind temperment
========== portfolio ==================
Link In May 2011 3/4 of us were considering purchasing
Link 56% of us are charged for lease renewals
Link 87% had not had a PM fee increase in the a 12 month period (though a rent rise would increase their income)
Link Our Brisbane PM's generally range from 7.50-7.99%,8.00-8.49%,8.50-8.99% in management fees
Link Most of us prefer to buy a fair property at a wonderful price
Link We've negotiated 5% or more off asking price, with a good percentage over 15%
Link Most of us want a 5% or more minimum rental yield for a buy/hold IP
Link The majority of us have debt levels below $1M
========== home & car =================
Link 56% of us prefer to live in a House with yard/courtyard
Link We would purchase a home with Asbestos in it
Link We hang our toilet paper over (in front) of the roll
Link We believe every Unit / House should have a bath
========== predictions ======================
Link In August 2013 45% of us voted Balanced Growth (10-12%) - $484,000 - $492,900 for BrisVegas over 12 months
Link We agreed Sydneys moving in Aug 2013 , most voted further increases in a shorter period
Link In June 2012 we thought Sydney or Perth will have the most growth be less affected by a downturn
Link In 2007 3/4 of us thought property will double by 2014 - 2017
Link In May 2012 we mainly predicted 12 months of downturn or a slown n steady economy
Link In Oct 2011 we believed interest rates would fall by the end of 2012
========== politics & policies ======================
Link Overwhelming we thought Liberal would be better for property investors
Link If Neg Gearing was amended to quarantine losses 3/4 of us would sell
Link In August 2012 nearly 3/4 said they would vote Liberal
========== misc ======================
Link 3/4 of us have a precise order of Dressing Socks and Shoes (OCD?)
Link 57% of us love Chipotle Peppers and Sauces
Link 54% of us think Global Warming is NOT the result of human activity (19% undecided)
Link 63% of the ladies would take being called a MILF as a compliment
Link Most of us wanted to increase the open road speed limit be on a modern highway
Link over 70% of us thought Simon will look like a pale and elderly Rastafarian with Dreads.
Link Most support gay marriage
Link We say we prefer products made/grown/farmed locally
Link We mostly regret Failing to take action
Link Most believe Anti-depressants are worth it
Link Random, but most ladies are A-B, or C-D cup
