That's some great advice thanks engelorumora.

It seems like the largest factor driving success (or failure) in this kind of investing is a factor of trust, given the investor is so reliant on people on the ground to manage the properties.

Gday Rob – there are quite a few reference points you can use for research. I am just starting out, but here are a few I have picked up from other people or stumbled across:

– Firsthand accounts of investing experiences, on this forum as well as a notable series by Quibbles you can find here — …[Read more]

A great bunch of posts. I also highly recommend Evernote – allows you to store interesting things you read and tag them so you can easily refer to them later.

Hi Dave,

Sorry to be a drag mate but my advice is just be very careful. With dating you can see what happens, but a mortgage is forever.

If (knock wood) the relationship were to end, then you would both be stuck in a potentially disastrous position.

Be careful my friend and good luck.