Definately go for both and whilst it’s very hard to get it can be done. I agree with Quentin and am following a similar path with several houses in Perth and Queensland which I believe to be quality properties in good locations (close to beaches, rivers, city centres etc). One property for instance is in a waterfront complex and was bought for 112,000 and has now been valued (11 months later) at $165,000. In addition the rent is $200 p/w, which is a great bonus, but it is the captial gains that I am most happy about.
Sounds like everyone in this forum does loads of research and has strong ideas and if there approaches pay off then that’s fantastic but it pays to keep an open mind and listen to every point of view. It seems sad that Quentin was not taken too seriously until he revealed that he had an impressive looking portfolio.