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3 steps to financing your first investment property

Posted by Chris Collard on 2 March 2017
3 steps to financing your first investment property
Plus, what you should know about improving your borrowing power. Before you start trawling online real estate sites for your first investment property, it's important to get your financial basics right. And, the best place to start is by trying to improve your borrowing power. Why? Because the state of your financial position when you're ready to buy your first investment property will determine not only how much you can spend, but also what you might pay in rates and fees ...
Posted in:Property InvestmentPropertyreal estateBuilding Wealth  

Here's why property investment is not always a ticket to getting rich quick

Posted by Mark Attard on 2 March 2017
Here's why property investment is not always a ticket to getting rich quick
9 pitfalls you should avoid when investing in property. It's no secret that you can make a lot of money from investing in property. But, let's be honest, it's not always an easy feat. The most successful property investors spend weeks if not years doing their research to understand the market (and their finances), so that they can make smart financial decisions for the long term. While we often hear property investment good news stories such as property prices doubling ...
Posted in:Property InvestmentFinancial planningInvestmentPropertyBuilding Wealth  

Can property investment fund my retirement?

Posted by Mark Attard on 2 March 2017
Can property investment fund my retirement?
Find out how many properties you need to retire. If you're like most people planning for retirement, you are probably wondering if property investment is enough to live on. You might be thinking about owning your own home i.e. not having to pay a mortgage and funding your retirement with rent money coming in from your investment properties. This article cuts straight to the chase in answering the most burning question: How many properties do I need to retire? READ MORE HERE...
Posted in:Property InvestmentInvestmentPropertyplanningEarly retirementSmart Money ManagementRetirementBuilding Wealth  

Attention property investors: Here's how to choose your suburb with confidence

Posted by Chris Collard on 2 March 2017
Attention property investors: Here's how to choose your suburb with confidence
3 things you ought to know before deciding where to buy. Today more than ever, knowing where to buy an investment property requires some serious leg work. We're talking about online research, face-to-face meetings, working the phones, and even hitting up social media channels. Because the more inside information you obtain about the area you invest in, the greater your peace of mind knowing you have made a smart financial move. The good news is there is a lot of information...
Posted in:Property InvestmentSmart Money ManagementBuilding Wealth  

Investing in property for beginners

Posted by Mark Attard on 2 March 2017
Investing in property for beginners
Don't invest in property before asking yourself these 3 important questions. Have you heard it can be surprisingly low-cost to purchase an investment property ? Well, that's often the case, so why do the majority of Australian property investors stop at just property ? Before you jump in, ask yourself these three questions.
What return do I expect from the property ?
Mistake number one that many people make, is investing in property because they believe it is t...
Posted in:Property InvestmentUpgrading your HomeRetirementBuilding WealthUpgrade My Home  

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