hello,Both need to be considered; the rental yields + the anticpated capital growth = your % total return. you should not compare one over another. Both need to be in your calculations. One pays you now and other pays you later. BOTH are yours!!Holding a property is a very differnet questions to which is more relevant. Most (80%) investors sell…[Read more]

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Hi Deb2010I have reviewed it and it is o.k.You may want to try this site: http://searchinvestmentproperties.com.au/ it allows you to enter your profile and match, sort, compare etc etc etc. very very powerful.Good Luck

Postive is allowing ALL cost against all income. I too disagree with that author.Some marketing / website do the same. offer 'Positive Cash Flow' properties and in small print "based on a 20% deposit" this too is rubbish.there are many properties out there that are (after all cost including borrowings) still cash flow positive. try this site:…[Read more]

Hello johann22, May I ask, why are you in this industry? What were you told about it? Aside from real estate training have you done any sales training?From my experience this toll is due to the overall system. At one time I has a team of 50 and depending on several issues / and how you work (level of professional sales skill etc) can create this…[Read more]

Hello dbliss,maybe your life is… as your name suggests in 'BLISS' and you do NOT need to do anything.Of course everyone has a different opinion. There are many ways to get started or expand a property portfolio. You too can have your opinion (based on your collective research) and so far have expressed it in do nothing.At the end of the day it…[Read more]

Hello Sonya,There are over 700 (from around 2,600) postcodes in Australia that have a population of over 10,000 Yes you can get it from the ABS – but prepared data via other sources generally cost something.The MORE important part of the question you have NOT asked, is; ‘that also have a continuing population growth’You see the point? Sel…[Read more]

Hello Chelkin,Ryan makes some good points. There are houses available for what you are asking; BUT this does NOT mean it is the price. Another point; a vacant week is the same as rental discount. You can always try increasing the rent in 6months.May I also suggest that you put it with other agents; this allows for walk-ins not just web traffic.…[Read more]

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hello Alchemisst, This type of property can be a GREAT investment should some of the questions asked (above) and by you prove positive/ in your favour. You should treat this property as a commercial NOT residential. Hence its suitability should be weighed with such factors/criteria. Meaning you CAN NOT use residential capital performance…[Read more]

Hi Ko_StarrPopulation movemenst over the past 8 years, averaged: +2.19% (ABS)Capital growth averaged: 13.62% – Last year was 6.68% (Residex)…next two years, I anticpate continued capital growth.Good LuckAA 

hello brunowa,well it is not about proving you wrong. we may just have other perspectives. The income you have is ample to build your portfolio. To levergae your currnet position into multiple properties does not necessarily mean hard sacrifices BUT does require a disciplined stratgey.So, my perspective is YES; you make enough to…. 'sustain…[Read more]

hello brunowa,well it is not about proving you wrong. we may just have other perspectives. The income you have is ample to build your portfolio. To levergae your currnet position into multiple properties does not necessarily mean hard sacrifices BUT does require a disciplined stratgey.So, my perspective is YES; you make enough to…. 'sustain…[Read more]

Thank you. yes I  know how the loan process works. I was trying to get clearer on your position. If I may repeat/expand on my explanation; One of my golden rules is being in a position to 'hold' your assets. Statistically a high number of investors sell/loss their wealth becuase they can not hold these properties, (of course for a number of…[Read more]

Sure.1) http://www.somersoft.com.au/ 2) http://www.dolfderoos.com/3) and this website includes an online FREE calculator: http://searchinvestmentproperties.com.au/ Good Luck.

Hello Donkey33,The numbers are not making sense. Sorry, maybe i did not understand. Are you saying that you can hold a loan/s up to $750k on your income and the IP rental?From this base I see it being tight and possibly defeating your goal…. I don't want to put too much pressure on myselfI have a question/position for you to consider: When you…[Read more]

From a numbers point of view:Last 8 years averages.Capital growth Houses: 8.47% – Units/Townhouses 7.09%Population movements: 0.72% increaseLast year: 1.71% capital growth.AA

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Technically you as the sole owner and the Landlord hence your circumstnaces are taken into account for tax purposes. Hence your time / expenses are taken into consideration. …and any other professional & legitimate expenses. another point; the ATO does not consider managing 1 property as a business. if the IP is low maintenance – YOU do it and…[Read more]

No, this is not normal. Maybe a better system may have helped you. Sorry. Prior to the next tenant… here are some resouces: Resources 1) Property Inspection Checklist (PDF)2) How to Select a Property Manager (PDF)3) Rental Assessment Checklist (PDF)Good luck.