The fastest way to achieve what somebody else is achieving is to copy their behaviours. Good business people duplicate the daily habits of top executives, and elite sports people watch the best in the world compete to learn what actions they can copy in order...
Real Estate Investment Strategy Even when buying your first home, you should look at the process as a real estate investment strategy. Begin this process with your long-term goals in mind – even if they feel an impossibly long way off at the moment. By creating...
This week we are talking about investment property myths, and it's important that you appreciate why they exist in the first place. We have already mentioned the issue of taking advice from people who are not qualified to give it, regardless of how well-intentioned they are,...
In real estate investment, everyone has an opinion. Sometimes, it is based on experience, real-world data and genuine science, but often this is not the case and today we are going to bust a few commonly held real estate myths. Only buy close to the CBD This...
When evaluating alternative investments, consider the potential benefits presented by real estate, beyond what may be obvious. Compound interest Compound interest is one of the reasons that real estate investment has such a significant appeal, and shows such credible returns. At its most basic, compound interest means...
So, you’ve saved for a house deposit, and all of a sudden you have options to consider. Where should you buy real estate? Should you buy a house or an apartment? Are there better investments out there? Everyone will tell you what you should do, and...
Earlier in the week we wrote an article about the importance of having a balanced portfolio,(link) and it is true that a property investor should focus on quality and quantity of their investments, and make sure there is a plan for any likely eventualities, and...
In property investment, balance portfolio means a number of things but there are two components which most experts hold to be true. – A balanced portfolio has depth – A balanced portfolio has width Depth means having enough properties in your portfolio so that you...
I’m often asked for advice on property investment, and by far the most common question is, “if there was one thing you could tell me that would guarantee success, what would it be?” Of course, nothing can guarantee success. But there are plenty of things you...
Monday Blog & helpful hint / fact Property investment can be a confusing subject and daunting for the newbie. However there are some key points you can use to begin your property education journey. Remember, the purpose of property investment is to maximise long-term wealth. To...