Archive for February, 2010

What would have done differently over the past 10 years if you had those years again?

I have been reading comments in a real estate forum about how one would have done things differently in property investment  if they had those 10 years again.
The most common thread was to “educate”.  Another very strong response was to not sit and wait but get into the property investing market as quickly and as [...]

Buy so that tenants can afford the rent?

We have talked about listing your ‘property criteria’ before and we have always talked about the size of the property and what tenants you would look at accommodating in the property.
There is another aspect to consider with this aspect though, and that is the income earning capacity in the area where you are buying.  For [...]

Short term rental can be cash flow positive

Australia has just passed through the busy holiday season and now is the time to give some thought to whether short-term (holiday) rental or long term rental would be a benefit to your property portfolio.  Holiday homes near the beach (best for overseas visitors) or in good holiday locations are the best to use for [...]

Just Around The Corner Are The Baby Boomers

That’s right, in three years the baby boomers will be hitting retirement in their thousands.  So what does this mean for property investment?
Essentially there are there are two scenarios here.
Firstly, there are the baby boomers who have been growing property portfolios and if they are heavily geared they most probably will be looking to quit [...]

Have you got a debt free home and sitting back enjoying it?

Image by etrusia_uk (Away for a while) via Flickr

If this is you then maybe it is time to start rethinking your financial situation.  There are many jokes about retiree’s spending the kids inheritance, but the reality is that we are living longer, living in retirement longer and are enjoying ‘the good life’ longer, so doesn’t [...]

The Importance Of Listing Your Buying Criteria For Good Rental Returns

The other day I came across a query from an investor who had bought a property that had a very steep drive way leading up to the house and which also had virtually no useable yard for tenants to relax in or use for outdoor entertainment.  I assume he got a good price for his [...]

Property Renovation As A Means To Makng Money From Property Investing

Several times I have talked about property investing and property renovation as means to making money in the property market. Mind you this is almost the extreme and not everyone’s cup of tea, but it certainly does make you aware of what can be achieved.
I read a story the other day about a fellow who [...]

Tips On How To Start Property Investing

Make no mistake, for the younger generations retirement is going to have to be funded by themselves and the sooner one starts to set up their retirement the better and easier it will be.  Property investment is still one of the best ways to build your wealth.
For Baby Boomers it was “buy your own home” [...]