Stumpcam – geez $6k, it doesnt really seem worth it to get a deduction of $6k!  And then further down the line not receiving any tax deduction.j900 – we take lots of holidays and it is a nice problem to have but if we can reduce tax legally then its worth looking into.Property isnt looking like a great benefit then, will just see what the pla…[Read more]

Hi Richard,I believe you cannot have family members in the property and I am not employed by this company either.  I do hold some shares in the company who will rent it though, do you know if that is an issue?Thanks

j900 – if managed funds are a massive tax deduction isnt this a good thing for what we're after?  I know NOTHING about managed funds mind you!!I am aware however, that the planner might try and get us to buy into a product which he  receives a commission so I will be avoiding that like the plague aswell.

thanks Kenny – Ive just had a look at some properties from that website you gave me.    I hoping for some really good advice from the planner as we're ready to do something, just dont know what!!

Mining Does anyone know any or predict any suburbs/areas which are good to invest in?  I have made an appointment to see a financial planner aswell so hopefully we'll come away with some good strategies.hartfam

Hi Naomi,We are also considering buying an investment in the US – there are some nice ones in Florida which is close enough to New York and is a holiday spot for people going to Miami etc.Did you have any luck getting hold of a tax accoountant?Have you purchased yet?Ive just joined this group today after doing some research on the net at…[Read more]