i thought about buying there, but a friend of the family had two bad experiences with tenants/crime in that area, so i decided against it.

Instead, I purchased a unit at largs bay, and am currently looking at another in similar area, such as semaphore or port adelaide. I think these areas are great for capital gains in the next 5 years, and no…[Read more]

Thankyou everyone for your replies so far!
I will take all your great advice into consideration

thanks again,

there is an interesting article in Australian Property Investor magazine a few months ago. they did a profile on a lady from adelaide who had a number of investment properties, but still rented herself!!!

an interesting and unorthodox investment strategy indeed, but it worked for her. maybe for you too!