Hey guys, thank you very much for posting.

Both very relevant and also helpful.

Luke, I forgot to mention in my first post that I was always going to invest in property while up there. I guess what I was looking for was a way I could utilise as much of the wage I would earn as possible without wasting any. You are right though, investing based solely on saving money on tax is not a good way to invest. Thanks for your input.

Derek, you are right, if I was to use the property as collateral for another property I would have to invest with my friend. I guess I could try buy him out or sell my share, however the property ise positively geared (it is a highset home with two separate living) so I am reluctant to sell!
Thanks again for your input.

Any other opinions out there?