Real Estate Finance and Property Investment Strategies

Get Out Of Debt And Stay Out Of Debt In 7 Practical Steps

Do you want to hear one of the dumbest things I’ve ever done with money? It’s a little painful to share, but here goes:Back in 1999, I was just a few years out of uni. I had graduated with a Bachelor of Finance,Read More...

Jason Staggers

December 15th, 2014

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3 Secrets That Only the Debt Free Know

Part 1 of a Two-Part Series on Breaking the Cycle of Debt Have you ever noticed that socioeconomic status is often generational? As children grow up in a particular environment, they inherit mindsets, character traits and habits that shape their future. I wouldRead More...

Jason Staggers

December 1st, 2014

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How to Avoid Investment Property Tax on Capital Gains – Legally of Course

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Little has changed since Benjamin Franklin penned those words nearly 225 years ago. Imagine what you could accomplish toward your investing goals if you could buy and sell realRead More...

Jason Staggers

November 3rd, 2014

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Quantity Surveying – Who or What is a Quantity Surveyor?

Quantity Surveying Someone to Count the Costs! As property investors we are always on the look out for ways of maximising our investing dollar. In this article I’ll show you how to potentially access a write down from an existing building using theRead More...

Steve McKnight

January 12th, 2014

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My Secret That Paid For 260+ Property Deposits in 7 Years

My Secret That Paid For 260+ Property Deposits in 7 Years Back in 2001, my business partner and I were running our accounting practice and property investing company out of a concrete block garage up an alley way in Mont Albert. The “office”Read More...

Steve McKnight

January 12th, 2014

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Property management fees: What every investor should know

Property management fees: What every investor should know When it comes to making a property investment, you might want to appoint a real estate agent to manage your property – this is particularly true if you live in a different state, or evenRead More...

Steve McKnight

January 12th, 2014

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Negative gearing pitfalls to watch out for

Negative gearing is a common property investment strategy employed in Australia and offers a variety of benefits.However, this type of financial approach comes with a certain degree of risk, so it is paramount that you get a comprehensive view of how it willRead More...

Steve McKnight

January 12th, 2014

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Wrap Investments (a.k.a. Vendor Finance/Installment Sales Contracts)

The way that most property is sold is on the basis of a 10% deposit with the balance due in about 60 days. In 60 days time the purchaser’s solicitor will have completed the conveyancing process and the purchaser’s lender will have approvedRead More...

Steve McKnight

January 12th, 2014

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Creative Financing

Creative Financing A lack of money is no reason to put off building substantial wealth via property. You can easily create a nothing down deal when you harness the power of “OPM”, which is an acronym for Other People’s Money. Most property investorsRead More...

Steve McKnight

January 12th, 2014

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Maximising Your Rental Property Deductions (Tax)

As a property investor seeking a tax benefit, you are always looking for the greatest amount you can legally claim in regards to the expenses on your rental property for the year. Given the confusion with capital expenses versus outright claimable, we setRead More...

Steve McKnight

January 12th, 2014

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