All Entries in the "Investment Strategies" Category
Interest rates up again, no surprise really – Tax Variation
Rising Interest rates and Tax Variation
The fact that interest rates were put up again this week didn’t surprise too many people given the fact that there was not an interest rate rise in February. Property investors need to be prepared for this as there will probably be a few more this year. View our stategies [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Are We Going To See The Return Of The Non-Bank Lenders in 2010?
2010 is going to see a change in lending from what has been experienced in the past 18 months. It is predicted that non-bank lenders, in other words, private lenders will return to the market and provide funds for borrowers, namely property investors, who are prepared to sign fixed interest loans for the long term [...]
Is it time for you to enter the property investment market?
Just about anywhere involving property investing at the moment you will see reports that investors are re-entering the market.But will this make a rush on the lower end of the market.Not likely, because in 2009 the lower end of the market was hit heavily with the First Home Owners grant which kept the market tight [...]
6 Steps to a Property Portfolio Business Plan
What are the basics of a good business Plan when property investing?
a. Executive summary
b. Market analysis
c. Implementation plan
d. Sales/exit strategy
e. Financial forecasts
f. Future plans
Nice short headings aren’t they? But your business plan should be long and very detailed, down to the last degree.
6 steps to a successful Business Plan
Executive summary
The idea of the executive summary [...]
How To Approach Private Lending?
Private lending has to be approached professionally. This is not a fishing trip!
Should you have people in your arena who you think may lend money it needs to be handled in such a way that they understand that you are very serious about it.
It would be best not to approach the subject until you have [...]
Struggling to get finance for your investment properties?
As discussed previously, the banks or even more so the mortgage insurance companies, are still holding back on loans. Some investors are finding it easy to get a loan, but others are not so fortunate. It could be who you approach, where you wish to buy or other personal factors.
Private Lending
There is the possibility of [...]
Display Home Investment Properties for Lease Back
Two display homes for sale in Melbourne
The rental return is a guaranteed return of 7% for a minimum of 12mths up to a possible 5yrs! This is dependent upon how quick the land in the area sells out. Plus the builder does all of the maintenance during the ‘rent back’ period and before handing over [...]
