hi ediot, there are a number of free tools i found which i used when i bought my properties, you can find them on my blog below

might be a bit biased as i own one in the area, but have a look at Ryde.  prices are on a steady increase, they have been building a shopping centre for a few years now and its due to be completed within 6months.  there is also construction of new apartments 2 beds which go for 600-700k.  you can get a 30yo 2 bed for about 400k with a rent of around 400pw of 1bed around 300k mark, with a rent of around $300pw.  if you want to invest in renovating you can find some really good ones, spend 10k or so and your rent should go above 6% return

i have tried it myself, without any experience my tennant decided not to pay rent, then refused to move out and when they finally did there was damage.  i learnt plenty from my experience at a cost of around 4k

definately worth having someone more experienced manage it

with depreciation you are paying off the furniture in less than 2 years, thats a great return you have there for yourself!  well done

and yes where in the hunter?  i was looking at branxton a few months ago

hi guys,  i bought a property in orange back in dec from adam savage at mccarrons, honestly the best realestate agent i have ever dealt with.

send him an email or give him a call and tell him sam recommended you, he will take the time and take you through all the different areas and different deals out.
 let me know if you cant find his detail and i will provide.

i bought my place for $163k and get it rented out for $210pw

anz are the worst!  they lost mine and i was chasing them daily for about 10 days all i got was the run around, in the end i was 2 days past settlement but didnt have to pay anything extra and it all worked out ok, it was just before the holidays in christmas so a busy time i guess.  you should definately tell your solicitor and get them chasing as well, bit of pressure from a few different places never hurts