Hi Peter,
Sorry to hear that you feel that that way. You do have some valid points, but need to work out a solution. My son is 21 years old, works fulltime, is 5th year law student at university doing 3 – 4 modules per semester. He also has a HECS debt. He bought his first investment property last May 06 and then went on a trip to Europe in September 06 for 5 weeks. He finds solutions to any hurdles that may be blocking the things he wants to achieve. His property at present is negatively geared, but has a fairly good outlook for capital growth. He is currently looking at purchasing investment properties with me which can be positively geared. Granted my hubby and myself helped him with the deposit for his first property. Find someone who you can start investing with. Look for a solution. There are heaps of things you could look at to get a head start in the market. You don’t particularly have to purchase in WA. Brisbane is a great market at present. Start with an investment property first before purchasing a house for yourself. “In my day” I was a stay at home mum. I only entered the work market 5 years ago. Before I did, I had to go back to study to get certs like you to be able to land a job with a good income. We lived on one wage for 15 years. We had to make huge sacrifices to survive with 3 kids, feeding, clothing, educating etc. Sometimes eating rice, spuds, mince and sausages for months on end. I don’t want to lecture, but not all of us in ‘my day’, had it easy. Think positive and it will flow back to you. Setout to achieve your goals no matter what. Don’t let money, time or anything else stand in the way of what you want! Trust me I was where you are now for years. Read and educate yourself on ways to achieve your goals. YOU CAN DO IT!
Anne