All Entries Tagged With: "Rental Property"
How to take some control over your property maintenance
Landlords can take the worry out of looking after their investment property.
Tenants have a right to ‘quiet enjoyment’ of the rental property so a landlord cannot keep driving by every week to see if the place is being kept in a reasonable condition. So what can you do to have some control over the upkeep [...]
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 [...]
Improving The Value Of Your Investment Properties With ‘Outdoor Rooms’
I do admit that with this article I am referring to investment properties that are above the average house price and where people are paying above the average rent.
Having watched many TV shows on landscaping over the past year or two, I have come to love the idea of having ‘outdoor rooms’. When the children [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Having A Business Mentality When It Comes To Renting
So many times you hear these comments so I would like to review them:
1. Tenants are just a pain to deal with
2. Tenants wreck your properties
3. I am not going to do much to the property because I am only renting it
4. I am just going to use up the old paint, it doesn’t matter [...]
Use Care When Choosing Tradespeople For Your Rental Properties
When bringing trades people into your rental properties for property repairs or property renovations, do check that they are qualified to do the work, that they have up-to-date licences and also check their insurance cover.
If the person you employ to do a job has staff or sub-contractors working on the property, make sure that they [...]
Detailing Your Investment Goals
We have mentioned before that property investing is like any other form of business and a business plan should be written to make sure that you stay focused on what you are doing …..
The Benefits of Owning a Set of Duplexes
Have You Ever Considered Buying A Pair Of Duplexes
This type of investing has often been of interest as when you own both duplexes you are the Body Corporate …..
Utilizing University Locations For Investment
Owning properties near universities tend to be a popular investment for several reasons …..
