Participation in GNTM: jobs, shoots and walks

Dascha took her first step into the world of modeling on Heidi Klum’s well-known casting show. As you could already see in the first episode of GNTM, Heidi was a big fan of Dascha’s personality and type right from the start. The fashion world is changing and becoming more and more realistic, which is why Dasha’s curves in particular fit perfectly into this change. With her charisma, open nature and type, Dascha was able to land numerous jobs during the show for various clients such as Kilian Kerner, andmetics & Invisibobble.

Her beginnings and success story: Why it is so popular!

FIV: Why did you apply for GNTM? Was it always your dream to take part in this format? What motivated you to take part?

Dascha: I’ve always wanted to take part in GNTM. Ever since I was little, I wanted to leave a footprint. And I managed to do that.

FIV: You’ve come quite far now. How do you think you stand out from other models and what makes you special as a model?

Dasha: I am different because I reflect reality. I show that it’s normal to have a bit of flab or stretch marks. No one is perfect.

FIV: How did your environment, your family and friends, react to your participation in GNTM? Were you supported right from the start or was there criticism?

Dasha: I was supported from all sides right from the start.

Modeling industry: Dasha’s life as a model & more

Dasha has always wanted to be a model and has always aspired to apply for GNTM one day. Especially as a beginner and newcomer to the industry, it’s not always easy and you have to adapt. We spoke to Dascha about her biggest role model and her dream job. She also told us how best to present yourself to a client and what to look out for, especially as a newcomer.

Beginnings, dream jobs & tips for newcomers: What is there to know?

FIV: Did you always want to be a model or did you have a different career aspiration? What was your dream job when you were a child?

Dasha: I wanted to be either a model or a policewoman.

FIV: Do you have a role model? Especially in the modeling business/ in the fashion world and why is it exactly this person? What inspires you most about this person?

Dasha: My biggest role model is my mom. She is so strong and funny and has the most beautiful character.

FIV: What does a model’s working day look like? Tell us about a typical day for you. When does it start and how do you start the day? What tasks do you have to do and when do you finish work?

Dascha: It’s difficult to say because I’m still “new” to the business.

FIV: What would be your dream job as a model? Is there a particular client you would like to work for or is there a particular show you would like to appear in?

Dasha: I want to work with those who also represent me.

FIV: In your opinion, what qualities are particularly important for a model? Do you have any tips for newcomers? What should they look out for?

Dasha: You shouldn’t complain. I wouldn’t put on airs and graces. We’re all just people, whether we’re celebrities or not. That’s why you should respect everyone.

Dasha in private: her best qualities & goals for the future

Throughout the show, we got to know Dasha as a very open and particularly cheerful and outgoing person. You can tell that she is good with people and can also sell herself well. These are very important qualities for a model, especially at castings. Even after the show, Dascha sees herself at the beginning of her career and has big goals in this business!

Why we will be hearing a lot more from Dasha

FIV: Tell our readers something about yourself. For example, what are your best and worst qualities? Do you have a certain habit that bothers or annoys you?

Dasha: Well, I’m a very kind person. I always listen to others and am always there for them. I’m down-to-earth and I’ll always stay that way.

FIV: What goals have you set yourself for the future? Where would you like to be in a few years, both professionally and privately?

Dasha: I definitely want to make it big. I want to continue to be a fly-by and leave even more footprints

Moving to Vienna: Karin’s highlights and why the apartment is so special for her

The recent move to Vienna was a particularly big step for Karin and Georg. Find out why that is and how touching Karin actually finds her new phase of life here. She also talks about her wardrobe, current trends, gives personal styling tips and tells us what the secret of the happy marriage between her and husband Georg is. And you can find out what a perfect day looks like for Constantly K.

Home together for Karin and husband Georg

FIV: You recently moved with your husband Georg from Augsburg to Vienna and into a brand new apartment. By now you seem to be mostly furnished, what exactly do you like most about your new home, is there something explicit? And do you feel as comfortable in Vienna and the apartment as you did before in Augsburg?

Karin: YES, I definitely and 100% feel as comfortable in Vienna as I do in Augsburg. For my husband Georg and me, Vienna is special in that we finally have a home together – and we’re not talking about the beautiful apartment or furnishings. Georg’s life as a professional footballer is in a way a nomadic one. You live a lot from one place to another and never have a real home. With the purchase of the apartment – which is now almost a year ago – we have fulfilled a small dream and created a real base, Georg and I together. We also own an apartment in Salzburg, but that was never really our home together, it was more my home. We were always at home wherever Georg played, whether it was Augsburg, Leipzig or Braunschweig. And Vienna is our first “real” home after all this time, where we can also say that we will stay here for the next years, we can imagine that very well. That’s what makes Vienna, the apartment here and also the city so special. Apart from the beautiful interior of the apartment itself, that’s actually the main point for me, and that makes it so beautiful, unique and just very special for us.

Wardrobe of a Fashion Icon & Karin’s Appreciation for It

FIV: We would guess that for you as a fashion lover, your wardrobe is your personal highlight in the apartment or? While we’re on the subject of your wardrobe: Do you currently have a fashion favorite or an absolute must-have that you love or something that you think everyone should have in their closet?

Karin: Yes, my wardrobe is definitely an absolute highlight. I have to pinch myself every now and then when I go in there and see what I have accumulated over the years. Whereby I have to say that I have parted with a lot of things for the first time before the move. Right now it’s a bit difficult, but I usually organize a charity flea market on a regular basis, where the proceeds are always donated. Unfortunately that’s not possible at the moment, so everything is bursting at the seams right now, but that’s just the way it is. But soon there will be great fashion flea markets again. But yes, I actually find my closet mega myself. I have to pinch myself every now and then and think about how cool it actually is what I get to experience in there. I don’t think that appreciation should ever be lost either, because otherwise…. – it’s hard but you always have to remember how it used to be. And then I have to smile again like right now and think to myself “old swede, what kind of life do I actually live”, that’s unbelievable.

Karin’s Trends & Must Haves: Oversize Trench Coat and Statement Shoes

Karin: To come to the trends: I would say I still love my Prada Combat Boots that I treated myself to at Fashion Week in Milan last year. They’re rough, but I’ve already worn them in so much that the investment was worth it! But of course there are also great alternatives like Bronx or Zara. I love army boots, I think they are always cool. I also think it’s always good to have an oversize trench coat in beige. There are now super great vintage coats from Burberry, they are also available at a reasonably affordable price – I bought mine in Paris for 220€, for example. Something like that should never be missing. Apart from that I really like leather, especially now in autumn. I also like to combine leather with leather, that’s always cool. What I also find super cool in winter are Norwegian sweaters, I actually used to wear them with my racing pants for skiing and they are now back in fashion and I love that because it also reminds me of my childhood and youth – it triggers a very special feeling in me – and these sweaters are now fashionable again and I think that’s just cool!

Source of inspiration: Scandinavian colleagues, Pinterest & own fashion sense

FIV: You always have new clothes in your repertoire and manage to inspire your followers with your new pictures and looks, so of course one wonders: Where do you get the daily/regular inspiration for your looks? Do you check out fellow Instagram followers, get inspired by collaborators or are you your own biggest source of inspiration?

Karin: I actually get inspired across the board. I rarely get to read magazines and I have a little “bird”: When I buy magazines like Instyle, Grazia or Woman (Austria), I can’t read them right away. It’s a tick of mine, I always wait for the perfect moment – and then I get to look in 6 weeks later, after everything is already out again. My inspiration are also magazines, if I find the time for it, but otherwise the main source of inspiration are of course also colleagues – very clear. I love Scandinavian bloggers, for example, they do such a good job. But also with us, I get a lot of inspiration there. I also find Pinterest a great source of inspiration, I love surfing there and looking around a bit.

Karin: In the past, it was of course also the Fashion Weeks, where you were on the road before Corona, where you could get a lot of inspiration. Otherwise, I have – I’m asked it more often and it’s hard to describe it, but I also just have a sense for it, for fashion and trends. I often see things where I know “I’m going to buy that now” and then it becomes trendy a few months later. But there are definitely also pieces that take me longer. Bottega Veneta for example was a brand trend, their bags and shoes have had quite a few and I haven’t “felt” it that way for a long time. So with certain brands it takes me longer, while Isabel Marant for example is a brand I’ve been a fan of for years. Back when she had the collaboration with H&M – 2013 – I already loved the brand. So I think I also have a good sense and try to be individual for myself. It doesn’t always work, but I still always try to do my own thing. Whether it’s too crazy or not, I don’t really care. At that moment I feel a lot of looks where I think to myself afterwards “what was I thinking when I wore that?”, but at that time it was cool and at that time I wanted to wear it that way and that’s why I stand by it.

Instagram, career pros and cons: diversity & ownership.

FIV: Your job is very extensive, you manage your Instagram account and other social media, plus your website. You’re a content creator, marketing expert, model and entrepreneur all in one – and you’re also in a happy marriage, which can be very stressful. But still, you seem to love your job a lot, because you share your gratitude and appreciation for this lifestyle with your followers more often. So what do you love most about your job? And is there anything you have to give up for this job that you miss or wish you could have again?

Karin: What I like most about my job is definitely the variety and the different being and doing, every day is different, no day is the same. I know that’s a hackneyed phrase, but I’m 36 and I’ve already worked a lot as an employee, which was wonderful (I’ve had great jobs), but I appreciate what I do now even more – because no day is like the other and I can plan my days myself. But that also brings a certain responsibility with it. Because if I don’t do anything for two weeks, that simply won’t work. There is not a day where I do not post my 3 pictures and do not make stories. I’m always online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, whether I’m on vacation or not, it doesn’t matter – that’s a curse and a blessing at the same time.

Karin: What I sometimes miss about this job, for example, is the conscious offline time. And that’s even though I already take it – after 8:15 p.m. there’s usually no cell phone for me anymore. But regardless of that, I still need to be present and like I said before, that’s a curse and a blessing at the same time. That light-heartedness I used to have: I came home and put the cell phone away – that just doesn’t exist in this job anymore. Sometimes I do miss that, but then again it’s up to us to introduce rules and set limits for ourselves. For example, you should just say, “okay, now I’m not using the cell phone anymore!”. But all of that for me is far outweighed by the positive aspects of the job, I love fashion, I’ve always had a “fashion bird”, I say that in every interview and I’m just grateful that I get to do it. That’s what I enjoy so much – that I get to live my dream!

Everyday life and routine are important: sports, time for two and the right outfit

FIV: With this varied and demanding lifestyle, you certainly still try to structure a certain daily routine for yourself. For some it’s sports, for others coffee or an evening walk, is there something you could never do without in your personal “everyday life”?

Karin: Structuring my life and creating routines for myself is incredibly important! It’s not always easy, especially in this job it’s super difficult because, for example, I’m often not at home for 5 days in a month, but only on the road. In the current times it is much easier because I am at home a lot. On the one hand this makes it easier, but on the other hand it is also difficult, precisely because you are at home all day. That means I have to consciously get up, consciously dress nicely, because otherwise I’m out and about all day in a baggy look and then I feel accordingly “baggy”.

For me, for example, all this does not work without sports, I do sports 6 times a week. Sport is the be-all and end-all for me to start the day. Coffee as well, although I’m trying to minimize my consumption a bit. I’m not a walker, at least not in Vienna, because that’s a bit difficult here. I do like to go for a walk in the park, but it’s not an absolute routine now. I would really say this fitness thing first thing in the morning – I’m someone who already does sports at 5 or 6 in the morning – and then coffee, that’s part of my routine, I could hardly do without that.

Secret of their happy marriage: offline time together

FIV: It is always difficult to juggle everything, especially when you are professionally successful like Georg and you. Nevertheless, I’m sure you also try to consciously take time for yourself and both of you. What would a perfect day look like for you personally?

Karin: Of course Georg and I also consciously plan time for us, and that always looks like we both put the mobile phone away – consciously. Then you are in the moment, you can respond to your partner and I think after 10 years of relationship, 3 years of which were married, that is also a bit of our key to a happy relationship, that we consciously take time for us, listen to each other, communicate with each other and that without phone or any distractions, simply respond to the partner 100%. I would say that is my “secret” and the reason why it works so well between Georg and me.

This is what a perfect day looks like for Constantly K

Karin: For me personally, a perfect day starts in such a way that I definitely do sports with my husband when possible, such as going running together in Vienna Schönbrunn. We also both love to have breakfast, breakfast is the most beautiful meal for us. We enjoy it at home too, but right now we are craving for a cool café again…. But I always consciously take the time in the morning with me, it’s the perfect start: sports, then get ready at home without stress and in peace – without content deadlines etc., then go for breakfast, then home again, in the afternoon maybe a bit of cycling or playing tennis (Georg and I love tennis), that’s definitely part of it. You can tell we are very active people, but we can also be very lazy. In the evening we are really grandma and grandpa, because we usually go to bed before 10 o’clock, yesterday for example we went to bed at 20 past 9, there are days like that. Those are the perfect days: lots of exercise, time for us, activities together, a little time on the couch and then early to bed.

Styling tips from the pros: a quality pair of shoes, a classy bag & vintage it-pieces.

FIV: Finally, a question for our fashion-loving readers: As a fashion lover and professional in the field, do you have an ultimate styling tip – something you should definitely look out for or that could elevate any outfit?

Karin: I find it difficult to give the ultimate styling tip. There are different tips, it always depends on different factors. But I think, for example, that it’s always worth investing in a cool pair of shoes. A cool pair of sneakers that are maybe a bit more timeless, that will enhance any look – and of course a nice handbag! I would go for a vintage bag, Dior for example has great offers at Vestiaire, where you can get such bags from 500-600€ – if you save a little bit. Or you can say you want a vintage Louis Vuitton or Chanel bag, you can get them from 800€ at Vestiaire. I think such an it-piece enhances every look. But if you don’t have such a budget or don’t want to spend it, you can also buy super cool look-alikes, at Mango for example. I think a classy handbag – no matter what brand it is, and if it’s any classy up coming label – then it enhances any outfit. But so does jewelry! There are so many cool, young labels where you can buy quality jewelry on the cheap, it doesn’t always have to be high-end. I’m also a huge fan of vintage, it’s always worth it and above all it’s an investment you can enjoy for a long time!

FIV: Thank you very much for taking the time for this interview. We hope you stay healthy and the FIV Magazine team wishes you and Georg all the best for the future!

You want more Constantly K content or you want to have a closer look at Karin’s feed and website? Then just have a look at her website!

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Selling real estate: Tips and tricks

Whether you are a private person or an investor, in these books you will find all the information you need on the subject of selling real estate. The content of each book has been summarized for you so that you can easily decide on your next promising read. The books provide you with tips, tricks and advice from experts so that you are well prepared for the next sale of your property.

There are many different types of property, such as detached houses, semi-detached houses, zero-energy houses or maisonettes, old buildings or apartments, but the sale of a property always basically follows the same pattern. However, you may need to consider special things for the respective property type.

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The world of real estate is complex and multifaceted. If you want to keep an overview and avoid making mistakes, you should prepare well and clarify as many open questions as possible in good time. No matter whether you want to build, buy and rent out a property or live in it yourself, or even use a property as an investment to generate passive income: The preparation is the A&O. Here you will find articles, as well as book and video tips with successful and helpful books and videos on the subject of real estate – including tips and tricks from professionals and experts.

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In this book, you will learn step by step how private owners successfuly sell their properties. You benefit from the author’s extensive experience from his 38 years in the real estate business. Raimund Wurzel writes in a clear, understandable language and builds the sales process chronologically-systematically. He describes all relevant legal frameworks and illustrates his presentation with a variety of examples, such as effective marketing, as well as useful tips on real estate valuation.

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Buy a house, sell an apartment or simply manage real estate – with this eBook “The first property expertly buy, manage, sell” the author wants to facilitate young investors the entry into the complex real estate industry. Here real estate owners andHere, real estate owners and prospective house and apartment owners are made the most relevant information particularly easily accessible.

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Sell, give away or bequeath real estate

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Selling my property successfuly

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Selling Real Estate for Dummies

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Are you thinking about selling your property? This book will guide you from the decision to sell to the closing of the sale. Learn how to determine the value of your property, what will increase its value, and how to spruce up your home. Steffi Sammet and Stefan Schwartz will help you to find buyers, negotiate skilfully and achieve a good sales price, either on your own or with the help of an estate agent. And that’s not all: tips on how to deal with the purchase proceeds and how to secure a right of residence despite the sale round off the book.

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You can sell anything: strategy, situation and charisma decide! No matter what you sell – yourself, an idea or a product – your strategy and personal charisma have to convince the customer completely.s your strategy and personal charisma have to convince the customer completely. In this book, world-renowned sales trainer Zig Ziglar reveals his sales secrets. Learn, for example, how to

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Overview real estate XXL: Investment, broker, renting & Co.

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Taylor’s home

Taylor Hill has lived in the cities of Arvada, Los Angeles and New York. But due to the many journeys for her modeling job she is hardly ever at home.

For Taylor, the term home is very important. Maybe this is the reason why one learns so little about her private realm. While other Instagramstars publish house tours on Instagram and YouTube, Taylor keeps a low profile and only offers insights into her private realm through her Instagramstories or posts.

Under the heading ‘Home’ she lets us take a look into her realm. An important protagonist: her dog.

Take a look into Taylor’s closet!

Models are always perfectly styled in front of the cameras: Haute-Couture from big fashion houses. But what does Taylor’s fashion style look like in private? Which pieces of jewelry does she hide? Are we still talking about a closet or a whole dressing room? Here we tell you all about our insights into her closet.

Taylor Hill’s closet is one thing above all: bright, inviting and cosy. A little paradise to go shopping in your own closet every morning. Lovely details, all in simple, bright tones. A large window offers a beautiful view over the streets. Perfect to have a direct look at whether it should be the rain jacket after all!

A small comfortable paradise

When you come in you are greeted by a large round Vogue carpet. Taylor can make herself comfortable on her little grey sofa – and if Taylor does not make herself comfortable, her little dog does. A cute highlight is definitely the small white fur stool, which serves as a table for drinks or magazines.

We all agree: Taylor has good taste not only in fashion but also in interior design!

Black and white pictures on the dresser show Taylor’s love for detail. A stack of books in the dressing room – no surprise for a bookworm like Taylor! We wonder which book she is currently reading. Is it a game-of-thrones volume?

Taylor’s fashion: a dream in all colors

On the left side we see numerous jackets, sweaters and blouses, but Taylor closet is not monotonous. A jacket with leopard pattern is the first thing that catches our eye. Jean pants are stacked in a small cupboard right at the entrance – quite practical.

While other celebrities have entire shoe rooms, Taylor lines up her shoes on shelves above the dresser: sneakers to high heels. A good tip for all shoe lovers who want to keep an eye on their shoes.

Unlike her shoes, Taylor’s handbags are hidden. If you look up, you will find Taylor’s bag collection. From the classic black to a gaudy pink, everything is there! Accessories like numerous hats can be found in the spacious drawers of the chest of drawers.

Taylor’s favorite pieces

Matching the leo jacket, which was an eye-catcher for us, she also has the matching shoes. The shoes are ideal for her: Maybe a little bit unusual, but stylish and individual. Can be combined with everything.

One designer who deserves a place of honor in Taylor’s closet is Alexander Wang. A short leather dress by him is one of her favorites. It is an all-rounder and always a good choice when she doesn’t know what to wear: For the cold months the Instagram Star always has her long black coat at hand. The model has a great love for her small pastel blue Chanel handbag. Next to her dog she is the second great love of her life.

The allrounder: Sunglasses

How do you round off the perfect look? With sunglasses of course! An absolute favorite accessory! Well protected they are kept in the commade and earn their own drawer, because of course different looks make different highlights.

The model has a great love for her small pastel blue Chanel handbag. Besides her dog, she is the second great love of her life.

Victoria Secret? Not only on the catwalk!

Who thinks the angel would wear Victoria Secret only on the catwalk is wrong. Another favorite is a vintage kimono with a flat floral pattern. One of the finest pieces of jewelry made of 100% silk. A piece that she will keep for a long time and will always remind her of her Victoria Secret career.

Tax consultants in Germany: Valuations

Education allowance, income tax, mileage allowance & Co. – the annual tax return presents both entrepreneurs and private individuals with a major challenge every time. This is where the help of a tax advisor comes in handy. They not only support you in preparing your tax return, but also represent you in tax matters before the tax authorities, advise you on asset and property management and also support you in payroll accounting. We have listed the best tax advisors in your city for you here.

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Submit your tax return: On average, 1,027 euros in taxes returned

According to OECD, 57% of Germans do their tax return themselves and without a tax advisor! Filing a tax return is worthwhile, on average everyone who files a tax return gets 1,027 euros in taxes back (source: Federal Statistical Office 2020).

Many say that the German tax system is too complicated. But the fact is that the vast majority of taxpayers in Germany do their tax returns themselves, according to OECD statistics. Would you have thought that? Only 43% of Germans use a middleman for their tax return, for example a good and experienced tax advisor in the vicinity. 13.7 million of these taxpayers had their income tax assessed.

Of these, 12 million taxpayers received a tax refund.

The tax refund was on average 1,027 euros

Refunds of between 100 and 1,000 euros were particularly frequent (58 %). In 9 % of the cases, the refund was less than 100 euros. The tax offices refunded amounts in excess of €5,000 in as many as 2% of cases.

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Tax consultant XXL: Tips, costs + more

Learn even more about finding and hiring a tax advisor here, as well as the most common mistakes when hiring a tax advisor.

Find and hire a tax consultant

Do I have to hire a tax consultant? What tasks does a tax consultant perform? How much does a tax consultant cost? Here you will find the answers to your questions and much more information on the subject of tax consultants in the area, finding tax consultants, costs, tasks, financial accounting, annual financial statements and taxes in general – but let’s start at the beginning.

• Tax consultant

Costs and billing

How much does a tax consultant cost per hour? How are the fees of the tax advisor calculated? How much should a tax accountant cost? And how much does a small business tax accountant cost? If you haven’t experienced tax accountants yet, here are official costs and rates for you, from the Federal Board of Tax Appeals. Tip. Under the explanation of value fee you will find the cost table for 100.000, 200.000 and 500.000 Euro – that’s how much your tax advisor costs / earns!

• Tax consultant costs

Mistakes: 3 risks for your company

Hiring a tax accountant / mistakes – You want to find a good tax accountant! Because, you want to avoid risks and dangers, after all it will cost you cash if you hire the wrong firm for your accounting. Costs for additional processing, advice and service and of course losses, for example, if tax benefits are not taken (quote above). In the article on Lukinski, 3 specific risk factors are described that usually only become apparent after years of working together. The 3 risks first at a glance.

• Hiring a tax advisor: mistakes

Buy a condo – What to consider?

The purchase of a real estate brings many advantages, but also disadvantages with itself. When the word property comes up, most people first think of the classic single-family home. But condominiums can also be an interesting alternative. If you are thinking about whether it might be useful for you to buy a condo, then you should definitely stick to this article until the end. We not only tell you the advantages and disadvantages of buying a condominium, but also explain the necessary requirements and the procedure.

Advantages

Before one deals with the prerequisites and the procedure, one usually asks oneself: What are the advantages of buying a property for me? The answer to this question depends on various factors.  If you have previously lived in a rented apartment, then the following advantages arise for you:

1. Money in everyday life & security in old age

If you have saved enough money to buy an apartment, you are exempt from monthly rent payments. That means for you a lot more money a month that you can spend on other things. Whether it’s one or two holidays, restaurant visits or special events, life can be made more varied without rent payments.

If you pay off your condominium in installments, you look forward to the possibility of saving your hard-earned salary and spending it on something else at some point. Usually it is a dream of a lifetime, which should be fulfilled, like a high-quality expensive car, or a holiday home.

It is not uncommon for older people to find themselves in a situation where, after working hard all their lives and finally having time to travel, they do not get enough pension to fulfil their dreams. If they live in a condominium, they are exempt from the rent and can invest their pension in beautiful things.

• no monthly rental payments
• More money for beautiful things in life
• Saving for life’s dream
• Ageing protection – spending your pension on other things

2. No fear of problems

If you are a tenant of an apartment, you always have to expect that your landlord will register your apartment as personal use. No matter how the situation arises, the notification is often a shock for the current tenants. No wonder, because this notification means stress. As quickly as possible a new rented apartment must be found, which is not only affordable, but also where the location and other criteria are right.

But if you’re the owner, you don’t have to worry about such things. Nobody can kick you out because you alone decide how long you want to stay in your apartment. Even if you decide that you want to emigrate, you can do so, rent your condo and earn money at the same time.

• No fear of being thrown out by landlords
• Earn money by renting is possible

3. Freedom of decision

When it comes to the design of a rental apartment, there are often regulations that are determined by the landlord from the outset. Although it is permitted to paint the walls or change the floor coverings, nothing in the building fabric may be changed. So if you want to remove a wall or have something rebuilt, this is not possible without further ado.

However, if it is your property, there are no limits to your creativity. You can design your home the way you like it and feel good about it.

• Creativity without limits
• high feel-good factor

Disadvantages

Despite the many advantages, it is also important to consider the negative side of buying a condo. Here we have two disadvantages for you, which you should not ignore for your decision.

1. Administrative expenses

An apartment means care. No matter if you move into your apartment yourself or if you decide to rent it out. From now on there is no longer a landlord who is responsible for the maintenance of the apartment. That means you have to take care of everything yourself. If you are a landlord yourself, you must always be approachable for your tenant. For the maintenance of your apartment there are compulsory costs, which you have to pay.

• Apartment requires maintenance
• Landlord must be available for tenants

2. Neighbors

A big disadvantage when buying a condo are the neighbors. Of course you can be lucky to have the ideal neighbours who will never disturb you and who will always make you happy to meet you next time. Unfortunately, this is not often the case. If you are unlucky, after buying the apartment, neighbours move in with whom you do not get along well. Unfortunately, there is often no right of co-determination here.

• No guarantee for pleasant neighbours

Search condominium: Private or real estate?

If you decide to search for a condominium, you must ask yourself important questions beforehand. One of these important questions is whether you want to find your condo privately or hire a real estate agent. Many people reject the idea of hiring a broker immediately because it is assumed that hiring a broker is automatically associated with high costs. In some cases, however, this is a misconception. If you would like to find out more about the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a broker, we have an interesting article for you.

Costs of purchase

But how do the costs of a condominium actually make up? What are the components of the price you pay for a condominium? There are various factors that influence the purchase price of a home. One of the most important factors is the city. Is it a popular city where many people want to live, or is it an unknown smaller city? The more popular the city, the higher the property price. The location within the city also plays a role. Living right in the city centre close to sights, shops and in the midst of the hustle and bustle tends to be more expensive than an apartment on the outskirts.

Another important factor is the condition of the apartment. When was the last time the apartment renovated, what value-enhancing elements are installed? If there is any damage in the apartment, this will also affect the price. For this reason, it always makes sense to take a close look at the interior of an apartment.

Especially if you decide to live in an apartment on the outskirts of a big city, it is all the more important to have good transport connections. If this is the case and one can be in the city centre with a car within a short time, this also increases the value.  Not everyone who decides to buy a condo also automatically has a car. Not to mention the fact that many people also rely on public transport when their car is broken. A good transport connection also ensures that the value of your property increases.

On the real estate market there are always local prices, at which a real estate price orients itself. Depending on how much similar properties are worth in your area, this will also affect the price. So if you’re looking to buy a condo but don’t have too much money, it might be worth looking in a region that isn’t quite as popular.

As you can see, there are many different factors that affect the price of a property. If you have limited financial resources, you can go through the points and consider which points in the list are not so important to you. If you can compromise with yourself, this could have a positive effect on the property price.

• City
• Good transport connections
• Extended infrastructure
• Regional property market
• Condition of the apartment

The financing of a condominium

What are the actual financial models? This question is particularly important for those who want to buy a condo but have not saved enough to pay for it immediately. We have found different financing models for you, so that you can consider whether one of the possibilities is suitable for you.

The most popular cities in Germany

Job or study

Apartments are wanted everywhere. The most popular condominiums are in the major cities of Berlin, Munich and Hamburg. No wonder, because most people would like to live in one of the big cities. Here we have a ranking for you, which describes the 10 most popular cities. The northern German port city of Hamburg is repeatedly regarded as the most popular city in Germany. No wonder that the demand for housing is not necessarily low. Rental properties as well as condominiums are in high demand here. In Hamburg there is not only the beautiful Alster, but also the Speicherstadt and the HafenCity. But why is that so? Why does everyone want to live in the big cities?

Usually it is one of three reasons why you decide to move to one of these cities. One of these reasons is the job or the study. It can happen very quickly. Suddenly a job that is better paid is offered in another city and you are faced with the question: Should I move and leave my hometown? For most, the answer is clear, because a better salary can make a huge difference in life. Suddenly you have money for something you never dreamed of. The money for a second family vacation in the year, for a new car, or also for a monthly attendance in the Kosmetikstudio.

After graduating from high school, almost all graduates feel the same: out of their familiar environment and into a new adventure. Even if for many it is often only a stay abroad that is chosen, others decide to study in a completely different city. What is the best way to become self-employed? Exactly by freeing yourself from your parents and learning to stand on your own two feet. Often it is not only the isolation from one’s parents that makes one move to another city to study, but sometimes the desired course of studies is only offered in another city, so that one is forced to move.

Love

Another reason that is often responsible for a move is love. Many know it, the partner is forced to move to another city because there is a job offer waiting for him. But what is the horror of most partnerships? A long-distance relationship. Very quickly the decision is made and one decides to accompany the partner. The search for a rental apartment or condominium begins and presents most couples with a difficult task. The new life in one of the most popular cities in Germany begins.

New life

Many have had the situation before. Nothing in life goes the way you imagined it would. The job burdens you more and more, old friends turned out to be false friends and in love you are always unlucky. Many then come to the point where they say: A new beginning must come here. Everything that connects one with the old life is replaced, the apartment is terminated, the job is terminated and the contact to old friends and acquaintances is completely broken off. Also for a new beginning one of the most popular cities of Germany is chosen gladly. No matter whether Hamburg or Munich the search for a rented apartment, a condominium or a house is particularly difficult in these cities. It is therefore not uncommon for many people to decide to hire a real estate agent. You will also find out in this article which advantages result from this.

Ranking of the most popular cities:

1. Hamburg
2. Dresden
3. Munich
4. Lübeck
5. Freiburg
6. Berlin
7. Potsdam
8. Trier
9. Weimar
10. Düsseldorf

Tips: Step by step to the condo

You have weighed the pros and cons sufficiently? Your decision has been made and you want to take the plunge and buy a condo? Then you will now learn the exact procedure so that you can prepare yourself sufficiently.

Since spending a sum on a condominium is not just a matter of time, but an important decision for life, it is important that you prepare sufficiently. You should therefore first become aware of how much money you have available and develop a suitable financing plan. It is advisable to contact a professional, because he can inform you about possible risks.

• Draw up financing plan

If the result of this consultation is good enough, you can start looking for a suitable property. Now you can make up your mind: Would you prefer to search privately for a property, or would you rather hire a real estate agent?

• hire a real estate agent
• Find and check real estate
• land register entry, payment & object transfer

Art of the apartment – The differences

New building or old building?

If you are looking for an apartment, you should also consider whether it makes more sense to look for an old building or a new one. Do you know the differences between an old and a new building? It is correct that all buildings whose building permit was issued after 30.06.1953 are new buildings. However, there are many other differences. The special features of old buildings are the high rooms, the imposing facades, large windows and wing doors. New buildings, on the other hand, are characterised by a modern design. We have listed the advantages and disadvantages for you, so that you can quickly decide what is more suitable for you.

New construction – Advantages

If you decide to build a new house, you will benefit from the fact that you will have to pay low ancillary living costs because the thermal insulation is greatly improved. In general, it can be said that the latest technologies are usually used for a new building. If you decide to have a property rebuilt, you have the possibility to incorporate your own wishes into the design.

old building – advantages

You will notice one of the biggest advantages of an old building as soon as you enter such a building. An old building with a beautiful facade can enchant. You enter such an apartment and the ceiling is very high in contrast to new buildings. A high ceiling combined with an imposing chandelier can look like a small castle. Even if you are not interested in making your old building apartment imposing, there are many other possibilities to use an old building apartment. Since the ceiling is so high, most rooms are particularly suitable for special bunk beds.

• Fabian Arnold Instagram
• PRGear Instagram

From “nerd” in school to well-trained Instagram star

FIV: Hey Fabian! You’re really taking off at the moment, you just cracked your 100k on Instagram at the beginning of the year and your fitness brand “PRGear” has also been launched now. But tell me, what’s behind the pretty fitness influencer? How would your friends describe you?

Fabian: I would like to elaborate a bit on that. I think that in the last few years since school I have gone through an extreme change in my appearance and especially in my character. Back then I was always little Fabian, who was a year younger and at least a head shorter than everyone else in my grade. In addition, I was and am a very striving person. All this led to many jokes being made at my expense (“nerd”, “little Fabian”, etc. but these are still the harmless things). Above all, my self-confidence suffered greatly as a result.

At some point I wanted to change something in order to stand in the “cool” circle!

This was when I was 16 years old, when I started going to the gym and giving my body some muscles. At that time I didn’t see the need to change my mindset, I just focused on my appearance. However, the numerous hours spent in the gym eventually changed something not only in my appearance, but more importantly in my mind. During a gym session you have a lot of time to think about everything and to go inside yourself.

For example, it doesn’t matter at all how you look, how much money you have, or how “popular” you are. “Popular”?! What is that?! It’s completely intangible and relies on the fact that there are other people who like you. But it’s always a matter of how you treat those people. Many people make fun of these people or become arrogant. I think you should treat these people with respect and as equals.

To this, Fabian explicitly says, “Instagram followers…. What’s that…. Imagine Instagram being deleted…. What then? Nothing really… Because followers don’t mean anything.”

Sport and humour as a daily meditation

Fabian: But to close the arc now times to the initial question. My real friends to which I count a maximum of a handful, know how I tick. I guess with the above text I could give you a little insight. If there is a problem I am someone you can tell everything to. Since I grew up in nature, there is nothing better for me than sitting in a nice place in nature and listening to the silence or talking about something. That’s not to say that I don’t enjoy going out, so like partying or something…. I can always do that!(laughs) Personality development is a very important topic for me.

I am very determined and ambitious. Some say I am a perfectionist.

Fabian: I don’t need to tell you that I am very sporty and do sports (gym and football) every day of the week. On the other hand, I’m a real joker and I’m up for any kind of fun. Sometimes I overdo it with my jokes, which I usually realize too late (laughs). But I always say: Laughing is healthy and as long as you can laugh at yourself and take a bit of it, everything is fine! But when it gets to be too much, I’ve grown a pretty thick skin because of my past. I have no problem talking to people. That was already often not so good.

So all in all you have a lot of fun with me! But sometimes I also love to switch off and think about everything.

Fabian Arnold about his new fitness brand: PRGear!

Specialized in training gloves

FIV: Tell us something about your new brand. It specializes in training gloves, right? What inspired you to design your own gloves and what makes yours so special?

Fabian: Actually, it was not my intention. I didn’t want to develop anything in the fitness scene, because I think there are already a lot of brands there. A friend of mine then gave me the idea to develop fitness gloves. This is also the only niche that is expandable in the fitness market. For me there were never the right gloves for the gym. I didn’t want gloves that covered the whole hand and had wrist protection. That’s why I developed the X1 Lite with my business partners.

For me by far the best gloves for the gym, because they protect the important areas from calluses, but the rest of the hand is free to guarantee maximum freedom of movement! To the X1 Lite then came 3 more gloves. First the standard X1 gloves and then the X2 and X2 Lite gloves for sports exercises that require maximum force. For example for deadlifts. With these four fitness gloves we now cover gloves for all sports. That was the goal for now. In the next step, we also want to expand the brand a bit in the area of sports fashion. With the first X1 tank top, X1 hoodie and the X1 shirts for men and women we have already dared a first start.

To follow what’s to come, I’d love for you to follow the page @prgear on Instagram.

Fabian as designer of his brand

There has really been a lot of work put into the design of the products

FIV: You’ve proven that you’re also good at design when you created your own brand. There must have been a lot of work involved! What was the process like from the first idea to the final product?

Fabian: Yes, a lot of work went into the design of the products! In the first step we worked out the desired functionality of our gloves. So that these are not simply copied from any other gloves, but also have a high and unique quality! The next step was the design. Here I wanted to stay as discreet as possible. Therefore the color black and white. It simply fits to every sports outfit! When we had designed the whole thing, we sent it to our producer, who made a first test glove for us. After several reworks and coordination with our producer, we had our finished gloves!

Become an Influencer: This is how you make it!

FIV: You are mostly known from Instagram, by now everyone has probably heard of ‘fabianxarnold’. How did this success come about? Did you consciously work towards becoming an influencer or did this status come by chance?

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Fabian: I have answered this question so many times that I don’t even have to think about it anymore. I started modeling for a photo artist (Teejott) when I was 18. But I didn’t upload the photos until December 2016 because I wasn’t happy with my figure (too skinny). Then from December 2016 I started uploading the first photos. Various model sites have posted my pictures on Instagram.

This brought me to almost 20,000 followers in 2 months. Then the moment came when I decided with my model friend @hagenrichter, who was so hyped at the same time, to try to achieve something on Instagram. Because nothing ventured, nothing gained. We bought cameras and started taking pictures ourselves (mostly street style pictures). And after a year, I’m now at over 120,000 followers. I think it was a mixture of luck and hard work.

Fabian together with his friend Hagen Richter. Together they tried to become influencers – successfuly!

Authenticity and down-to-earthness are particularly important to Fabian

FIV: We see new posts from you all the time, new Insta Stories every day and you’re also active on the new app Vero lately. Aren’t you running out of ideas or is it hard for you to always come up with something new for your followers?

Fabian: Yes, it’s definitely hard to always come up with something new and not just copy something from other influencers. I just try to find my own style and make my pictures very personal and not to pretend. Since no two people are the same you have a differentiator there already. Lately I try to travel a lot and so I always have something new to experience. In the Insta Story I always try to take my community with me and also sometimes make jokes and put on a little comedy session.

Because I think that’s what makes an influencer very down to earth and personal. Basically, I’m very creative and that helps me to think of cool motifs. For example, the photo on the construction site. But that wasn’t posed either, I worked on a construction site for several days to get to know real physical hard work. And that’s exactly how the pictures come into being. At the moment I’m in Australia for a year. Here you have so many cool things to take pictures with. So for the next year I have enough ideas!

Luxury as an influencer? No way!

FIV: At the moment you are in Australia. Are you there for business or to travel? Tell us what you have planned for the next months!

In Australia, he works in construction or bartending…

Fabian: Since school, I have dreamed of going abroad for a year to work and travel. When I graduated from high school at 17, I didn’t feel ready to travel alone. Now after my dual studies as a businessman for insurance and finance, I had the opportunity to continue working in this industry, to do my master’s degree, to invest my time in Instagram and modeling or to travel and see the world.

Since I’m still very young with my 21 years and travel is nowadays welcome in the resume, I have thought to take a year off and do work and travel in Australia. Of course I can combine this very well with Instagram. However, I try not only to invest all the time in Instagram, but also to use the time to further develop my personality and strengthen my positive thinking. I do work here completely detached from Instagram in the field of Constructions (builders etc.), as a bartender, waiter or whatever else comes across my feet. But so far I am only traveling (mid-March 2018).

I spent the first month and a half in Melbourne. I really like it here and actually I don’t want to leave! On 18 March I’m going to Tasmania for 2 weeks. There I will travel around with a van. From there I will go back to Melbourne and then directly up the coast to Sydney. That’s the plan so far. Since I’m traveling alone it’s really hard to take pictures, because most of the people you meet here have never held a camera in their hands. I also wanted to start with YouTube. But unfortunately I had to cancel that, because it has turned out to be much too time-consuming.

Fabian’s dream woman: natural and tough

FIV: You must have a lot of female fans. Now I have to ask you a question: What qualities make a girl a “dream girl” for you? And what is an absolute no-go for you?

Fabian: This question is really hard(laughs). I don’t think I can generalize. Of course there are girls, where I think from the look directly…: Boar! But most of the time this image changes right after we have exchanged a few words. My friends always say that I am one of the pickiest people they know.

So basically you can say that I rather stand on brunettes and from the appearance of a very natural way. If you chill at home on the sofa, the girlfriend should be best without makeup and feel comfortable. When it comes to parties, she can still be sexy as hell! I like girls who are tough, who have their own opinion and who are able to give you a piece of their mind. I can’t stand bitches at all. A no-go for me is a snooty Barbie who is talking shit and thinks she’s better than everyone else!

Fabian’s fashion must-have: a black leather jacket

FIV: You also have a special affinity for fashion, in January you were at the Fashion Week in Berlin. What are styles that don’t work for you? For women as well as for men?

Fabian: I think everyone has a different taste. I am very much into plain and simple outfits that have a sporty touch. I would never wear colorful outfits but many people look damn good in them! It just has to fit the person. I can’t generalize that.

FIV: You have a casual yet slightly elegant style. What is your absolute fashion must-have that perfectly rounds off every outfit? What should not be missing in any man’s wardrobe?

I think every male blogger would answer with a black plain leather jacket. I find leather jackets very elegant and they go with almost every style. They look masculine and tough!

Academic, influencer, model – Fabian has made it.

FIV: You’re still very young but you’ve already finished your bachelor’s degree! Hardworking, hardworking. What exactly did you study and would you say that it also brings you something for your Influencer everyday life or really only in the job?

Fabian: Since I finished my bachelor’s degree with a focus on marketing and sales, I can definitely say that being an influencer brings me something. After all, influencers are the new way to bring advertising to the public. Therefore, it fits like a glove. Through my education, which I completed at the same time, I also have the ability to write invoices correctly as a businessman, prepare balance sheets and I know corporate law. So actually the perfect conditions.

Whether it’s football or the gym. It doesn’t matter. The main thing is sport!

FIV: You go to the gym several times a week, you also played football for a long time, you studied and on top of that you have all your social media activities and appointments. How do you manage to balance it all and what’s the best way to switch off?

Fabian: Yes, that’s always a bit difficult! I have to say that when I was still studying and doing my apprenticeship, I didn’t have so many social media activities because I didn’t have such a big reach. Then when I finished my dual studies in September, it was a perfect fit because I had a lot of time for Instagram then. I always switch off when I’m doing sports. But that’s always been the case. Whether it’s football or the gym. It doesn’t really matter. The main thing is sport! It helps you to recharge your batteries and to give 100% again at school/study/work! Therefore, I think nothing of it after done work on the coach to watch TV!

FIV: On the subject of fitness… let’s be honest: What do you like to work out the most and what is absolute torture for you? Legs are not always the most popular workout for guys!

Fabian Arnold has been training since he was 16!

Fabian: When I first started training, I always liked chest training the most, because it was the best way to measure and observe my strength increase. I neglected legs at that time (16 years old) because I played football 3 times a week and that was enough for me at that time!

When I was 18 and had taken a year and a half break from football, I started to train properly. That also means starting to train my legs properly. Even though the legs don’t grow as fast as the upper body in most cases, I tell everyone who asks me that it’s most important to train the legs because it’s the biggest muscle and therefore releases the most natural testosterone. At that time, I was also working out at the gym six days a week. When I started playing football again at almost 20, I tried to train my legs at least once a week in the gym.

Today I prefer to train my back, because I get the biggest pump there and I just feel like HULK(laughs). But in Australia it’s really hard to go to the gym all the time, because it’s really expensive and you have to spend over 40€ a month for a gym + another registration fee of 50€. Then if you’re always travelling and changing cities or gym-ing around the outback, it’s not really worth it! So more cardio and bodyweight training in public outdoor parks is on the cards here. Let’s see how I look after a year.

Tips for healthy eating: healthy carbohydrates, plant milk and plenty of fruits and vegetables.

FIV: To see optimal results, not only sports are important, but also nutrition plays a big role. To what extent do you pay attention to your diet, do you have a certain diet that you follow or also certain foods that you completely avoid because they are too unhealthy for you?

Fabian: Yes, nutrition plays a very big role! Until I was 18 years old, I paid zero attention to my diet and also drank a lot of alcohol. Then I started to pay attention to my diet, eating lots of healthy carbohydrates, such as potatoes, rice and pasta, healthy meat and lots of vegetables and fruit! I started looking into the different ingredients and understanding what was actually what! The only things I’ve really given up are sweets and alcohol.

Today I no longer pay so much attention to it. Of course I try to eat healthy, but if I’m hungry for sweets, then I just eat some. I drink alcohol maybe twice a month. And then only on special occasions, like birthdays, New Year’s Eve or other. About half a year ago I started to give up dairy products and drink my muesli with oat, almond, rice or coconut milk. It’s more expensive but is much healthier because it doesn’t over acidify your body and it makes your skin better. Plus it’s naturally sourced so you’re not supporting cow exploitation! I don’t want to be wider, I want to be athletic and healthy.

Outdoor Workout Tips

FIV: Recently you can see a lot of outdoor videos from Australia on PRGear. Do you generally prefer to work out in the gym or outside? Which exercises are best suited for an outdoor workout?

Fabian: When I started training at 16, I weighed 58kg. Therefore, it was very important for me to build up muscles and to become wider first. So just for the looks, so to speak. Today I’m very happy with my body at 76kg and I don’t want to get any bigger, I want to be athletic and healthy. Since it is really hard to train in the gym here in Australia, as already mentioned above, I often go to outdoor parks.

In the meantime, I’ve also really taken a liking to training with my own body weight and going more for strength endurance. In these outdoor parks you meet a lot of people who don’t look strong, but then do exercises where my jaw just drops(laughs). I’m trying my hand at handstands and muscle ups right now. I always push myself with my current travel buddy and it’s always a challenge to see who can do what first. That makes it even more fun. However, it’s a really good feeling to train in the gym with real weights.

Classic exercises for an outdoor workout are pull-ups, push-ups and sit-ups. Then I like to do dips for the triceps and chest. That actually always works!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BggUvBoHcvF/?taken-by=prgear.de

Fabian’s brand PRGear makes fitness gloves, but also workout clothes and boxer shorts.

Tips to make it big on Instagram

FIV: For many young people these days, becoming an influencer is the dream – what advice would you give to aspiring bloggers on how best to become successful on Instagram? Which tips and tricks work especially well, which ones not so much? Tell us how it went for you!

Fabian: At that time, I was just lucky that my model pictures were reposted, i.e. shared, by big model websites. This brought me to 25,000 followers within two to three months. When I started taking pictures myself (e.g. street style pictures), it just kept going up. You just have to do something different than everyone else. Because if you just copy everything that’s already out there, you’ll never be more successful than the others! I combine fitness, fashion and modeling. Many people only concentrate on one category. On the one hand, that’s a USP for me, and on the other hand, it’s perhaps a disadvantage, because I don’t address an exact target group, but my target group is widely spread.

FIV: As a successful influencer, you certainly often get requests for cooperation. What doesn’t work for you in a request? And which requests arouse the most interest in you?

Fabian: Most companies don’t want to realize that you have to pay money when you enter into a cooperation with an influencer. In most cases, the companies only want to provide the products for free. But that the full-time influencers also have to live from something, most forget! This is also what upsets me the most. Especially because there are enough influencers who then also still pledges and then thus harm the entire industry!

Personal enquiries arouse the most interest in me. There’s nothing more uninteresting than a form letter where they just ramble on. So if the companies really deal with an influencer, that arouses the most interest!

Full-time influencer or “normal” job?

FIV: A lot has happened to you in the last few months – Bachelor, 100K, fashion brand, Australia, what’s next? Do you already have plans for the future where you see yourself in 5 years?

Fabian: No, I let it all come spontaneously. I’ll see how everything goes after my year abroad and then decide on the next steps. Of course, I would prefer to continue running Instagram full-time. But if for some reason this is not to be, I will do my Master in Sales Management and then go back to a “normal” job. So for me, it’s still all up in the air. Maybe I will become a pilot or I will stay here in Australia. Depending on what happens this year and who you meet(laughs).

FIV thanks for the nice interview!

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Now also in the magazine: Fabian Arnold

You can also find the interview with Fabian Arnold in the magazine. Now on fivmagazine.com, the whole magazine is also online:

• FIV Issue #7