Property Management

The Secrets Of Property Investment

"What is it about property that brings out the worst in people?"

Saturday, December 13th 2003

Okay. Maybe the question was loaded. But veteran investor Olly Newland doesn't pick me up on it.

"It's the big numbers," he answers.

This from a man who called tenants "the enemy," real estate salespeople "the afflicted" and bankers "reptiles;" advised landlords to look for ways to legally break commercial leases ("It's your job"); and suggested renovating a home before sale can be a quick "painting over the cracks" effort.

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