Hi there, why dont u ask the tenant if he is interested in a rent to buy. Therefore, he pays for the service of the investment as well as buying it. The investment remains under your title until full repayments have been met. It may give you more options and time opportunity.

I prefer a high capital growth suburb with a median price range affordability and an acceptable lifestyle. Dont get too emotional with your property investment about how owner/occupiers look after their properties, your priority is to look after your interest to service your investment.

Hi woodvale, i dont know if this is a good idea but!! Why dont u change your PPOR to IP, rent it out and, claim tax deductibles, depreciation and use this to service your Property to bring down your morgage loan. The only problem with this is, it's liable for CGT.

I would focus on looking for another Real Estate with an independant property manager, shop around.

Hi there, if the Builders have started construction and once the property is completed, the property may come under an established property. Also by saying that, the property must have remained sale free no matter what. That's my understanding, you must research for your answer either from an Investor or Real Estate. I hope this will help abit?

Hi Brent, what type of portfolio are you looking at? Short term or Long term? Short term =positive gearing, i believe positive gearing is based on your rental income + depreciation servicing your morgage loan. Long term=capital growth, increase in value of your properties which will service your wealth. It's the asset that will provide your…[Read more]