2007 August

Well, 2 years and 1 day after launching the site, we have just reached 2000 registered members.

We had our best month ever last month with 219 new members, plus 111 new members so far this month.

I know most people aren’t really interested - but you all know I’m a sucker for stats

Happy birthday everyone - today is the 2nd anniversary of the launch of InvestEd.

We are ecstatic about how well the forums have grown - with over 30,000 posts and very nearly 2,000 members signed up in that period (especially good given how slow our start was!).

We think the InvestEd forums have become a great place for discussion and learning about all forms of investing, and we are really enjoying being a part of this community.

Thanks everyone - we (literally) could not have done it without you!

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Ed Nixon has written an article about various aspects of borrowing for investment property: How to Structure Your Property Loans for Maximum Stability and Control

Synopsis

Welcome to this Special Report for property investors. It explains how to structure your new or existing loans so you retain maximum control over your assets. This article covers four topics: 1. “Crossing” of loan securities: the “fine print” on your loan documents that gives too much power to your bank and can leave you unnecessarily tied up; 2. “How to structure new loans to avoid ‘crossing’”; 3. “Substituting security: how you may be able to get back the title to your property with one quick fax to your bank”; 4. “Deposits Under Lien : A powerful loan structuring strategy for freeing up security and keeping more in your hands”