You should speak to an agent specialising in immigration into Australia….I know that sounds obvious but get the info from the right source is my advice.

Uncertain here. Everything I have read in the past month has had a negative slant on property investing. Opinions seem to be first option is cash in the bank, second option blue chip shares and third is property. 

Thanks Marc….I sure don't want to do anything illegal. What you've said sounds right, but will talk to the accountant as you suggested.

Hi Cyclist, Like you, I read Steve's views and the same question came to my mind. Furthermore, your view on marginal might differ from mine.Your example I would see as not being marginal.

Hi Marg,Yeah…if I carry on like I have been , I definitely will still be asking the same questions 5 years from now.When you say absorb up front costs……you mean don't use equity to fund buying costs?Thanks for your response Marg.Richard. 

Hi Badgers,Thanks for your views and very sound ones at that!I think you're right about outlining the worst case scenario and deciding if you could weather that storm……so to speak.Thanks again for your advice and taking the time to respond.Richard.

Hi v8ghia and Pendo,Man! I am so amazed at the response from people like yoursleves who actually take the time and trouble to reply to someone like myself who is in a way "whinging" about not knowing what to do!!All I can say is thank you for expressing an opinion on my state of mind and situation. I have since taken a vow that once I become a…[Read more]

Hi Lostie,Thanks for your response. I think I'm exactly as you described yourself at one stage….."a serial spectator/researcher"…..LOL! You're right about setting some goals but the goals have to be set around a strategy and I'm confused about choosing or deciding on a strategy!!! Sorry state to be in isn't it!! LOL!Everytime I get to d…[Read more]

Hi again Karen,Hey! 'That's not bad at all with 3IP's in the UK and 2 in Aus! International investing must take some courage and knowledge…well done!! Richard.

Hi Kaz/Karen,Thanks for responding…..really appreciate your encouragement. It's kind of reassuring that I'm not the only one who goes through several stages of "fright" !!! Here's hoping you do….and are doing really well…. and you're right about always having this forum to come to for advice and support.Thanks…[Read more]

Hey Merryc!Scary stuff this is! I wonder what %age of the population would actually score a positive of any sort on this anaysis?? What you reckon? 2%…maybe?

Hi Maddog,I managed to survive until ….yep you guessed…until today!