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How Much Value Do You Put On Your Time In Property Investing

Here is some food for thought for property investors who are into renovating, who have several properties and plan on increasing the number of properties as quickly as they can.
Property investors are educated to think Return on Investment (ROI) and Return on Equity (ROE), but how many actually think Return on Time (ROT).
When you have [...]

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 [...]

Cash Is King

Over the next 1 to 2 years there is going to be a repeat of the cycle that has happened following past recessions.
Those with the cash (or equity) will make a fortune.
It is always the person with the cash that can make the real killings!
It does not matter what it is that you are buying.  [...]

Cash Flow Positive Properties

During this time of trying to find properties to purchase it is wise to search for positive cash flow investments. The reason for this is that the lending institutions are still being very tight with their money (not much help to an investor, is it?) so to put in front of them a positive cash flow property you hopefully will have a much greater chance of succeeding ……

The Queensland Budget And Its Implications

It is hardly likely that any state will be putting up a rosy budget for the next year or two.  Like Queensland all states and territories have suffered with the financial crisis.
With the new budget now announced in Queensland, do you feel as if it relates to your own personal budget?
To me what the budget [...]

Don’t Give Up, Just Take A Deep Breath

For many Australians the last 12-18 months has been quite a shock to absorb and you have not got that on your own ……

Reports Are Saying That It Is Cheaper To Buy Than To Rent In Many Areas

This is one of the criteria that you need to keep a watch on because although it means that the property prices are cheap in those areas which are good from that point of view ……

Investing In Land – some food for thought

What are your thoughts about investing in land at this time, with the intention of building on it when mortgage monies ease up …….

API Magazine – Overview

What is it that makes us stop by a news stand and pick up a magazine on property investment? When surfing the net why do we keep hunting for information on property investing ……..

Rental deductions – be aware the ATO are coming

CPA Australia has warned that the Australian Tax Office has property investors under close scrutiny this financial year due to suspicions that rental deductions are being over-claimed ….

Understanding Capital Gains Tax – profits and losses

I think it is important to clarify any thoughts you may have about Capital Gains Tax given the property market that we are experiencing at this time.

When the word ‘TAX’ is used people often tend to lump it all into one basket and think that one tax can be written off against another …..

Property Calculators For Various Requirements In Your Property Investing?

When property investing, it is important that you can calculate all your expenses so that you can make more informed decisions when you go looking at properties ….