I think this is unrealistic, to think that costs will not arise or that bankers and lawyers will provide there services for the sake of the team. This is Dubai we are talking about, where people only understand backhanders and commissions to get anything done even access to pre launches. We have to remember it is still a prime developers market, the good solid developments are sold quickly, it is whether you have access to them.
I didn't say that they would provide the services free of charge. What we would have achieved is all services under one roof and on a chargable basis. It's like a clinic where you can only see a doctor and some limited services. In a hospital you would get all the services. Probably we would like to start as a clinic and mature into a hospital.
I see posts on the forum asking for a lawyer, broker, any good agents. What we would achieve is having all services under one roof.
Corruption exists in all market, not only Dubai. There are agents who ask for commission to get into a pre launch, but again that's a way of life for them and does not become a rule for everybody. Also, the commisisons earned from the developer in case of a deal will be shared by the investors on that particular job and will not go into the communities hands.
Not everybody thinks of commission. I have not earned a single penny so far in terms of commissions, however I spend time helping people on the forum and outside mainly because it increases my knowledge, it gives me confidence to tackle questions I would not have heard of. I might not gain commisions but I gain the knowledge which is more important.
Ther are 'If's " and "but's", it's natural. Why don't we also think of having fun and invest together. The community is not only about investing, it's about net working with like minded individuals. The experienced investors can teach the budding investors. We could contribute towards a good cause.
The community is not only about making money, but it also means to have fun and helping people.
Would like to meet you when you are in town.
Regards
Roshan