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We outline the upsides and downsides of managing your own property as well as insider tips on how to make it work… Let’s face it, sometimes being a property manager is a tough job, catering to the needs of both tenant and landlord. In Australia there are a number of landlords who choose to manage their own property, which has it pros and cons. If … Continue reading DIY landlord your guide to managing your rental
If you’re a beginner, scrambling to understand what some investors did to become millionaires, here’s how you can learn the basic wealth building principle behind property investing Just flick through the pages of Your Investment Property, and you’ll come across tale after tale of ordinary people who have built – or are in the process of building – substantial property portfolios. Million-dollar figures are bandied … Continue reading How you really make money in property
Julie Wyatt is profiled in the July issue of Your Investment Property magazine which is out now. The story is about Julie’s recent renovation of her Perth property. She was able to manufacture growth of around $60k in what is labelled as a strategic renovation. An awesome result, considering the state of the Perth market! How did she do it? In this 6 minute video, you … Continue reading VIDEO – Create renovation equity even in the worst Aussie market
With the staggering number of investors in pursuit of properties with great cash flow it seems almost unthinkable – high cash flow can sometimes hurt you. Here’s four issues many investors never even consider. Properties with high cash flow are what many investors are after – and it makes sense. The better your cash flow, the easier it is to make loan repayments and persuade the … Continue reading Why high cash flow can be a false idol
What methods do investors typically use to make money from property? We reveal the most popular – and the most successful Buy and hold This is one of the most common strategies, based on purchasing a negatively-geared property, servicing the debt and essentially waiting for the property value to kick in Type of property: ‘Blue-chip’ city properties, properties in regional areas with long-term growth potential … Continue reading Common investment strategies
The property market is currently in a state of limbo because, when trying to deal with reducing pressure on housing affordability, the Federal Government has potentially ‘changed the game’ by announcing dramatic changes to the way depreciation is claimed on property. It appears this is very much ‘policy on the run’. We got Sarah Megginson from Your Investment Property and Tyron Hyde from Washington Brown … Continue reading Federal Government confuses the market
Duplex development is all the rage at the moment, and for good reason. Turning a single block into two homes can earn impressive instant capital and virtually double your rental return. The question is: where do you start? Pauline Hatch reports… DEVELOPING A duplex is a far more complex endeavour than popping some tenants into a run-of-the-mill property. But as you’ll see, preparation and risk … Continue reading DEVELOPING A DUPLEX: TWO HOUSES, TWO RENTS, TWO SALES: TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?
TRANSFORMING A property to achieve a higher rental return is well worth the effort. Even simple changes can net $10 to $20 a week more, while adding an extra dwelling could bump up your weekly earnings by hundreds of dollars. What can you expect from a higher rental return? Here are a few ways it will benefit your portfolio: • A boost to your … Continue reading Smash Your Property's Rental Ceiling
The first thing prospective investors need to know is what sort of property to buy and the right price to pay for it. If you want to make money as a property investor, you have to learn to do your research properly and thoroughly. Pick a good location As a general rule the better the location, the better the chances that your property will gain … Continue reading Six Steps to Becoming a Property Investor
With their unique set of skills, experience and expertise, buyers’ agents are able to negotiate stellar property deals like no other. Just what is the secret sauce that gives them the competitive edge over everyday investors? Sarah Megginson spoke to the experts to uncover this step-by-step guide to successful negotiating. Effective negotiating: it’s a skill that can quite literally save you tens of thousands of … Continue reading Negotiate Like a Buyer's Agent
