Monthly Archives: January 2007

I’ll give $1 to anyone…

who still has a non internet based phone in five years. You know where to find me. Here. So close.

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Country information

The CIA has a handy website for tracking basic information about countries. Another tool to use for finding out details about countries like GDP growth. CIA Factbook

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I’m dispicable…

according to the commenters on many financial blogs. Cover our ears. Apparently I am a high income/low net worth type. Ewww. I even hate myself now. But, don’t count me out. I’ve been playing on pure good looks for a … Continue reading

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She said, He said

Dear Doug Thank you for your response. All of the opportunities we have available in Berlin require a minimum 30% deposit, you would then be able to mortgage the remaining 70%, therefore a minimum investment of approximately 27,000 Euros + … Continue reading

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Snapshot

While I sit here typing, I have come to believe the following. Real Estate should be bought with as little of your own money as possible It should be an interest only mortgage, with the capital gains paying for it … Continue reading

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And once in a while…

… a nugget. Global Property Guide Doug

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Looking down at the clouds…

from the top of the Kokanee run at Mt. Cain, I took a minute to soak in the view, to appreciate life. I’m going to miss it when it’s gone. It was my first time snowboarding. Conditions were perfect. Three … Continue reading

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First, you must talk their language…

then you can do business with them. Real Estate investors talk in short hand. Here is some help with translations.Rod Thomas Blog had this today. A second good source is, of course, possibly the greatest repository of human knowledge, Wikipedia. … Continue reading

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Irish Stew

I am still in the process of getting a copy of my grandmother’s birth certificate so I can apply for my Irish Passport. After a few fruitless attempts, it’s time to branch out. I am going to hire professionals to … Continue reading

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Berlin, Bulgaria bounce Britain!

Britain will continue to have outstanding RE capital growth as it is becoming the world financial center, and it is hosting the 2012 Olympics, but it is becoming so pricey that rents won’t pay the mortgage. Buh Bye. Berlin and … Continue reading

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