Dave Ives
What Would You Do If You Lost Everything?
Setting: Many years ago I watched an interview featuring one of the wealthiest men in the world. Normally, I wouldn’t have been interested but for some reason I was gripped to the television waiting to hear the man answer each question. He didn’t speak English very well and the lady interviewer seemed to be antagonizing […]
What’s the Riskiest Part of any Investment?
This question came up in a book I was reading. One of Robert Kiyosaki’s books. You know the guy; author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. I’ve read most of his books. His answer floored me. It wowed me. It gave me one of those “ah-ha” moments. Do you know the answer? It’s very simple. So […]
Too Weak To Defend Part 10 – New Adventure: Land Auction
“I was too weak to defend, so I attacked!” General Robert E. Lee talking about the battle of Chancellorsville. Setting: Alice Springs, Australia. November 2009. Convention Centre lobby area. Mt John Valley residential blocks for sale to the highest bidder(s). Who in their right mind would buy land at these prices? Prices starting at $265,000 […]
Too Weak to Defend Part 9 – A Bridge Too Far
“I was too weak to defend, so I attacked!” General Robert E. Lee talking about the battle of Chancellorsville. Setting: Back to the block of land at Rydges Estate. We signed the contract in February and finally in August, the titles were issued. Settlement was 28 September 2009. We now owned the block. Only, things […]
Too Weak to Defend Part 8 – More Land & Build
“I was too weak to defend, so I attacked!” General Robert E. Lee talking about the battle of Chancellorsville. Setting: This project is still in progress. I write this article while in the middle of the deal. I can hardly wait to see how it turns out! And, it will be a good chance for […]