March 13, 2018
Limiting your investment property purchases to locations that you are familiar with, can limit your options and returns. Interstate property investing is also a healthy way to manage your risk across your property portfolio.
March 13, 2018
Co-investing is where two or more people share ownership of a property. Something that we are seeing increase in Australia. First home buyers co-investing with friends and family has increased from 7.9% in 2014 to 9.2% in 2016. An opportune means of getting into the market earlier than you thought.
February 21, 2018
If your first property investment was a walk in the park, everyone would be doing it. And it’s not that. But it’s also not a scary, nerve racking, moment either.
February 21, 2018
Don’t let anyone make the decision for you as to what loan you want to go with. Equip yourself with the knowledge of more than one person. Ask all the stupid questions you can and find a strategy that resonates with you.
February 21, 2018
The banks and lenders love the couples retreat vibe. It helps manage their risk. They also lend you a lot more than you probably need. It’s a systematic process, not requiring someone to overthink it. A model that was created in the dark ages.
February 6, 2018
The obvious answer to this question: Increase your income, and reduce your expense. Sydney is an expensive place to live. It’s a highly sort after location for Australians and Immigrants.
When it comes to expenses, I don’t want to tell you how to suck eggs, but a few questions to ask:
February 6, 2018
Your retirement plan. Exciting or not so exciting? Definitely telling! And if you are not feeling excited and have 10 years up your sleeve, even 5, property investing can change things up for you in a big way.
Don’t be the person or couple that leaves it to three months before retirement and seeks help out of desperation. There’s not a lot that can be done when you are this close to retirement.
February 6, 2018
The essence of property investing is to use other people’s money (banks, other lenders, etc.) to make more money. Creating a passive income.
For example, here is a simplified way to tell the story:
January 23, 2018
You want more wealth until you get to a place when the wealth comes, and you don’t know what to do with it. Keep accumulating, invest, spend, save, protect... so many options, but still don't know what to do.
January 22, 2018
Property as a wealth creation strategy has withstood the test of time. Near next to ever 10 years property values in Australian capital cities have doubled. And on the other side, we all have heard or had first-hand experience of a dud property investment. Something that sounded good at the time but turned the climb of wealth creation into a hollow dream.