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• Yarrabilba
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  Hi, I have joined a property investment group, and they have recommended buying a block of land out at Yarrabilba (the new Lend Lease master-planned community). I have been looking at blocks of land ... read more

  Hi Louise Yarrabilba is a good story, it will only become bigger. Lend Lease will not let it fail. Compare it to Springfield Lakes, roads, infrastructure, schools, buses, shopping centres, rail line a ... By Dave C(24/05/2013)
  I have joined an investment property group.. STOP HERE! Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200. Property group is going to collect a fee - nothing is for free! Have you paid them for professional service ... By David M(23/05/2013)
  Where to buy now? , Share your investment story
• NRAS
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  Hi Has anyone had experience with the investment property scheme known as national rental assistance scheme? Thanks read more

  Hi Paul. With NRAS properties the only negative people see is they can not choose exactly where the property is located. You can choose a apartment inner city or a home in the outer suburbs. There are ... By John(23/05/2013)
  I purchased a block of land in Palmerston Northern Territory off the plan in June 2012, Im now building a 4br house with an ajoining flat, tennant ready in September 2013. I payed $590,000 its now va ... By John Manaras(15/05/2013)
  Could you please elaborate on the risks for the buyer please Mark, as I have been looking at purchasing a NRAS property I'm a first time buyer of investment property, so I'm not aware of the pitfalss ... By Paul(06/05/2013)
  It is not all that it seems. Don't stop, keep looking. The sellers are the ones that make the money and the buyers carry all the risk in the long term. Mark Coburn SteppingStoneWealth.com.au By Mark Coburn(26/04/2013)
  Investment Strategies , How to start investing in property , Share your investment story
• Increasing investment property mortgage to minimise loan on new home purchase
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  Hi, we are buying a new (more expensive) home, having just sold our current home, and we were considering increasing the mortgage on our rental property in order to minimise the amount we need to bor ... read more

  You can only claim a tax deduction for funds borrowed to derive an income. So your Acct is right - as the extra funds will be for your home you live in - no tax deductibility. What you could do is res ... By David M(23/05/2013)
  Mortgages

• Cost to strata title a property in QLD
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  Hi, Does anyone have any information on how much it costs to strata-title a property in QLD? I have a duplex at North Lakes, QLD. How long does the process normally take? read more

  General investing
• Multitasking as investor, mother and daughter
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  The last few weeks have been very hectic for me, we have been busy meeting with different professional team players for our JV syndicate read more

  Investment in real estate market is very profitable.Real estate market has provides lots of different types of properties for investing with a high range of money making opportunities. By kriskrohan(18/05/2013)
  Share your investment story
• what to do
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  I have 2 investment properties, is it better for me to have both mortgages with one financial institution or each mortgage with a different financial institution? can you also tell me why you would ch ... read more

  Mortgages

• Investment unit - 1 or 2 bedrooms?
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  Hi, I've started looking into buying my first investment property (thinking of a Sydney unit, on the train line, with a price range of $200-250k). What's your experience on what gets a better rental ... read more

  Hi Sandy, I have a 2 bedroom apartment and a 1 bedroom apartment. They both cost about the same price. So the one bedroom is in a better area with a great view. The 2 bedroom is in not as good an area ... By Francis(17/05/2013)
  Investment Strategies , How to start investing in property , General investing
• The worst real estate investments.
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  Here are a few things to think about and properties to avoid when you are ready to invest your hard-earned cash equity capital. 1. Anything that doesn’t generate rental income These include second ... read more

• Mentors
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  I am keen to start an investment property portfolio and have been reading about the various mentoring groups available. Would appreciate any feedback from out their on personal experiences. read more

  Hey guys, go on Meetup.com and put in property related meetings. Most of these are free and it is a great place to find like-minded people to network with. There is a great one at the Bronco's club in ... By Mandy Carle(17/05/2013)
  Hi Rodney, I am in a similar position to you and currently looking through a range of Qualified Property Investment Advisers. It s quite tricky to narrow the field. Where are you based? By Nick(08/05/2013)
  How to start investing in property

• Buyers Agent Brisbane area
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  HI, I have been researching property investing for a few months and now just find myself totally confused as to the right area to buy in for growth a neutral/postive cash flow. I am looking at Nras an ... read more

  I have found over the years that it is all about Focus. Decide on a strategy and stick to it. As soon as you make this decision those kind of deals will just gravitate to you. Don't get distracted by ... By Mandy Carle(17/05/2013)
  Hi Tracey, A visit to the somersoft property forums could be a good place to start, as always with investing it's powerful to know where you are heading and what you want to achieve before you bein ... By Andrew Allen(22/04/2013)
  I believe if you pay for your advice you are in a better position to believe in it. Just like going to the doctors. You may get a second opinion but, you are unlikely to get it from a friend, are you? ... By Mark Coburn(16/04/2013)
  Tracey, if you listen to everyone, you will never buy anything. You need to educate yourself so that you can recognise a good deal when you see it. Establish you own strategy or simply copy someone el ... By Graham(16/04/2013)
  How to start investing in property
• How to buy property when you don’t have money
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  Feeling short of a deposit or savings? We reveal the numerous strategies you can use to purchase property without putting a lot of money down read more

  Borrowing against the end value ,,did work in the good old days but these days the normal housing lenders, Banks credit unions etc ,,,will only lend against the Valuation or purchase price which ever ... By John Macalyk(16/05/2013)

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