Interesting reading.  I'm in your situation JacM; I'm still trying to decide which way to go…

Thanks Terryw.  Appreciated.

Thanks Qlds007.  What you said, i've read before too in one of the books mentioned previously…but i'd forgotten.Really appreciated.

I keep an eye on your comments.  Thanks for them..I really appreciate them.At this stage, my accountant wants me to buy a property in my own name sooner rather than later, that i can live in but also that would be attractive to rent out (at a later stage).I'm not eligible for the FHOG.  I plan to buy in the Wodonga part of Albury/Wodonga area at t…[Read more]

Thanks.I'm off to the Accountant today for a chat…

Structures…Hi everyone.I'm sitting here trying to work out the best way to structure myself for property investing – in my own name, or to do the company and family trust model.Currently I'm a renter, on a better than average salary with no personal debt, no mortgage, no partner and no kid(s).I note Steve never has bought a property in his own…[Read more]