hi correct me if im wrong but this is from my experience. that was my thoughts about 2 years ago, buy as many +ve cash flow properties as possible, but in order to buy a lot of properties (65 as you say in your case) you need 2 things! income and EQUITY!! just because properties as self sufficient (+ve geared/+ cash flow) doesnt mean the bank will allow you to buy as many as you want (maybe 2-3?) you still need to consider LVR and paying LMI. Buying high return properties with give you the servicability but having little equity will reduce the number of people willing to loan you the money. (you may be able to go to non-major bank money lenders, but im not sure what their lending criteria is!) it didnt stop me buying, but you just have to do it steadily! realistically 1-2/year? thats what i think, let me know what you think? good luck

Hello Kalts,
Some mining towns are fine to invest in .Just do yr research thoroughly.
Something i would remind you though is running 65 cheaper cashflow propertys takes alot of maintenance.It will become another job for u.If you are looking to stop work you will need to have enough income from the propertys to pay someone to manage yr portfolio and follow up on property mangers etc(,it all take s time.Especially with 65 props.)Then work out yr figures on how much will be left over for u.