Your Questions About The Real Biz

Michael asks…

Realtor Q-if I give 50% commission(split) to my broker, can I expense that amt on taxes as cost of doing biz?

Also, if the answer is yes, can I ammend my taxes for previous years that I didnt do it?

Jere answers:

No. Agents do not give anything to the Broker. It is the other way around. If you are working for 50% of what you bring in you might start looking for another Broker.
All Real Estate Comissions belong to the Principal Broker in the office. What ever the Broker pays you should be recorded on a IRS 1099 at the end of the year.

Robert asks…

Anyone know where I can order some cool WWI and WWII stuff?

I’ve been looking for some cool (And real) collectibles from the World Wars (Gas Masks, De-activated grenades, Bayonets, etc.)
So If anyone knows a website that I could check out that’s reasonably priced and pretty cheap, That would be appreciated!

Jere answers:

WW2 and WW1 Reenactors collect both originals and repros. Here are a bunch of sites with something for everyone’s budget.

AMERICAN
WWII Impressions – Uniforms, Equipment, and Footwear
http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/

At The Front – Quality Combat Military Equipment and Militaria
http://www.atthefront.com/

J Murray Inc 1944 – WWII U.S. M1 Helmet Restorations – Recreations – Reproductions
http://www.jmurrayinc1944.com/

The Old Crouch’s Military Surplus – Source for Leggins, Rubber Grenades, etc
http://store.oldgrouch.biz/

National Capital Historical Sales – Best Place for Repro Patches – Unit & Ranks
http://stores.ebay.com/National-Capital-Historical-Sales

Service of Supply – Great website for accessory items to add to your impression
http://www.serviceofsupply.com/

GERMAN
1944 Militaria – German Original & Reproduction Camouflage, Uniforms & Equipment.
Http://www.1944militaria.com/

Ostfront – Specializing in German and Russian uniforms Items
http://www.ostfront.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

Spearhead Militaria – Inexpensive German Uniforms
http://stores.ebay.com/Spearhead-Militaria

Landser Outfitters – Field Gear, Footwear, and Helmet Parts, plus accessories
http://www.landser.com/

Chris asks…

What is Australia like? Where are the best places to visit ?

I have always wanted to visit Australia. I want to know where the best places to visit on vacation to get a feel of the real Australia and the culture and people. I know its hard to narrow it down to just a vacation but any suggestions would be appreciated.
Wow Jason H ! Maybe you should be a travel agent your answer made me want to jump on a plane today !! Thanks for the great answer. I’m from US. Sounds like perhaps your on vacation now? Great !!! Info !! Enjoy yourself if you are traveling!!!!!

Jere answers:

Before I go on… Where do you live?… The United States?…

I’m quite interested.

First off. You have many aspects of Australia. You have the city life, the coastal life, & the wonderful unique outback life.

The biggest & most populous cities in Australia are “Melbourne” & “Sydney”…

Melbourne, the capital city of the state named “Victoria” & a sister city to Boston & New York City, America – has a slightly less population than Sydney, however in my opinion it is the most stylish. Melbourne is all about fun & culture & what goes on. History hits sky high here, if you’re into Australia’s origins. Of course the city was the former capital of Australia before “Canberra” was built, so that helps too.

You have a diverse zest of restaurants, shows, beaches & if you’re into shopping, you HAVE to visit the “Victoria Markets”… It is literally HUGE, and is the perfect place to shop for souvenirs, ect.

You can visit the Melbourne zoo. Great place, and especially if you’re into animals of all kinds. It’s a great place to get close to Australian native animals such as Kangaroos, Koalas, Echidnas, Wombats, Emu’s, Dingoes, ect;

The beaches in Melbourne are modest, but the quantity speaks for its self. Considering Melbourne spans out as a coastal city, you have 4+ beaches scattered around the city at your disposal.

“St Kilda” is a great place to visit. It has a “Bohemian” feel to it that many people love. You have Luna Park (An amusement park) for any children in the family. Its right next to Port Melbourne beach, the coffee & delicacy there is just divine. “Lygon Street” the best place to go for Italian cuisine. It is the “Little Italy” of Melbourne itself. Wonderful place for European food as well.

Another thing unique about Melbourne is the tram system, which travels ALL around the city, so you will never have a situation where you cannot get to where you want. Public transport in Melbourne is far ahead of any city in the country. Trains, Buses, Trams, all run co-operately & on time. You literally have the whole area covered.

A city VERY close to Melbourne called “Phillip Island” is also for the laid back beach/animal lovers. Hotels are great & you can literally feed Penguins as they come out at night! – Turtles too.

Http://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/files/2535_night%20penguins_web.jpg

Anyway I could go on; however I suggest you look up some information if you desire the chance to dig in deeper details. :]

Here are a few pictures of Melbourne…

Http://www.sydney-australia.biz/victoria/melbourne/graphics/melbourne.jpg

http://www.sydney-australia.biz/victoria/melbourne/graphics/melbourne-australia.jpg

Sydney. Ahh Sydney. The capital city of the state called “New South Wales” & a sister city to San Francisco, America – Sydney seems to be based on Looks. This city is simply beautiful. It’s not as stylish or packed as Melbourne is. But the views make up for it.

I’ve only been in Sydney for a few hours, (as I was travelling through) so I haven’t explored much of it; however I can tell you it’s beautiful.

You have the Sydney Harbor Bridge. This Bridge is the biggest arched bridge in the world. And guess what?… You can climb it. Once you are on top, the view can make you cry in joy. It is not for the faint hearted. But it is great for people who love big sights. Also, make sure you do it at sunset… Beautiful.

Http://www.planetware.com/i/photo/harbour-bridge-sydney-ausw089.jpg

You have the Sydney Opera House. This iconic structure is known for its unique design (which compliments Sydney very well) – you may have noticed it in the animated film “Finding Nemo”… It’s a great place to visit for public shows & theatre presentations. Or just for the occasional views of the sea.

Bondi Beach is one of the best beaches in Australia. And during summer time (now) Between December-February – it is the most gorgeous place to be. Very hot, and very big. The water is nice, clean & the people there are extremely nice.

Http://www.destination360.com/australia-south-pacific/australia/images/s/australia-bondi-beach.jpg

Toronga Zoo is pretty much the most diverse zoo in Australia. It’s a great place to visit if you LOVE animals of all kinds & love interacting with them!… All in the view of Sydney itself.

Http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1c/Sydney_taronga_zoo.jpg

I could go on, but likewise, you should really look up info. If you want more detail. :]

The Great Barrier Reef. This reef is the biggest living organism in the world. Because it is the home of the most variable sea life you will EVER see no matter where you go in the world. Ranging from the beautiful Corals, to wonderful Fish, Sharks, Dolphins, Sting Rays, Manatees, Sea Turtles, Jelly Fish, ect; It is also the home of NEMO! :] – It’s a great place to go snorkeling as the water is crystal clear.

Here is the sea life at work.

Http://liveandletdive.googlepages.com/dreamstimeweb_7417461_reef.JPG/dreamstimeweb_7417461_reef-full.jpg

The Gold Coast is not a capital city, but resides in the same state as Brisbane. It was literally dubbed the “Miami” of Australia. & is a sister city to Miami, America.

It has some of the BEST looks Australia can give to beach/tropical lovers.

Here are some pictures of The Gold Coast; the views speak for themselves…

Http://media.hubonline.com.au/agents_folder/2744/gold-coast.jpg

http://www.movieworldstudios.com.au/media/photos/gc5.jpg

It is a GREAT tourist destination, and a hotel HEAVEN. Literally paradise if you ask me, and is worth a visit for any surfing lovers too. The weather there is perfect in the summertime.

You also have sights such as Ayers rock (nicknamed “Uluru” by the aboriginal community) It is the largest rock in the whole world! – You can also climb it too.

Http://www.qsl.net/sp9hzx/ayers-rock-1.jpg

It is located close to the city of “Alice Springs” which is literally in the center of the Australian mainland.

This area caters to the Native Australian population. It has history spanning back to 40,000 years ago, from artifacts, to cave drawings, to pre-historic animal museums, which takes a deep look at the wildlife that once ruled the Australian land. Aboriginal myths are interesting to look into as well as ancient stories as to how the Natives reached Australia in the first place.

To cap my reply off… I have to say. I could have talked about the other capital cities & territories in Australia & I could have said more than I have all around, but I shouldn’t, otherwise I would reach endless space! – because singling Australia down to one Yahoo Answers Reply is impossible, you have to come walkabout yourself!

There is plenty more to discover, as Australia is all about what you find on your own… Not what is mapped out by others! – I hope your interest has been rekindled!… And I hope you have a good time wherever you choose to go. I’m not the best travel agent, nor am I one.. But I hope I did well in explaining the basics!

Take care! :]

P.S – The 10 link limit on Yahoo Answers sucks so bad!

Lizzie asks…

Anyone know anything about buying health insurance thru Christian Healthcare Ministries?

Single mom. Make little money and cannot afford to pay for health insurance thru my small biz employer.

Jere answers:

It’s not insurance. It looks somewhat similar to Medi-Share. It combines a discount, with “sharing of cost”. Preexisting conditions are not covered.

If you cannot afford real health insurance, it’s better than nothing – but not much better than nothing.

Donna asks…

Can anyone tell me more about this working from home on the internet e-mails?Are they for real?

Has anyone heard of www.kunote.biz? Thank you.

Jere answers:

I wouldnt trust that. If you want to work from home and be successful what about BeautiControl. The sign up fee is $99 but get over $250 worth of products. They do SPAs, makeup and skin care. You;ll love it. The $99 ends tomorrow. Let me know if you want more info:

aanaya56@hotmail.com

April

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