alexbigal wrote:
"I’m 26 years old, turning 27 on Easter Monday, and I have set myself a goal to be financially independent by my 30th birthday.

That's me to a T! Except I turn 27 in May.

You have $160K to invest, or want to buy a property for $160K?If I were you, I would use part of the $160K for a deposit on a 2brm inner city unit (or 2!) and rent them out . You would have way better returns doing that instead of pouring all of your money into a one bedroom unit. The rent you receive would eventually pay off the properties, plus…[Read more]

Thanks for asking this question, Lizzie. I came here to ask the exact same thing!