General Strategy - Investment Strategies

• 7 unexpected expenses investors must prepare for

  For a property investor, an investment doesn’t end with the purchase itself. Ongoing ownership costs can quickly add up, and you can be caught out financially if expenses arise and you’re not prepared. Jacqueline So reports read more

• House and land

  House and land packages often split opinion. Some investors claim they’re high-risk, low-return, while others insist they’re an ideal option. So which is it? Nicola Middlemiss asks investor Michael Beresford, who says it’s the latter, and explains how to minimise the risks read more

• Cashing in on the ‘short stay’ revolution

  In this 12 minute podcast, Sarah Megginson and Kevin Turner catch up with Quirin Schwaighofer from Made Comfy to help property owners maximise the returns they get from the short term rental market through Airbnb. read more

• 9 Must-Ask Investing Questions

  Property investment can be a tricky business at the best of times. It involves many moving parts, a number of which you’re not in control of, so it’s important to ask the right questions before you dive in. Jacqueline So reports read more

• Retirement Through Real Estate

  Everyone has their own motivation for investing in property, whether it’s to generate immediate cash flow, replace their job income, or build wealth for the future. For many, it’s all about funding a financially free future – something these investors are well on their way to achieving. read more

• Properties That Deliver Big Numbers

  Investors shouldn’t have to bite their nails to the quick worrying about their properties’ performance. Stress-free investments are created when you know how to offset risk – and by finding unique opportunities that result in a good night’s sleep read more

• How to make a success of a property joint venture

  As conditions in Australia’s property market continue to tighten, many would-be buyers are looking to joint ventures to get their foot on the ladder. Teaming up with another buyer can be rewarding for all types of investors, when done properly. Chloe Taylor reports read more

• Employee to Full Time Investor

  Many Australians fall in love with property, and fall even more in love with the idea of giving up their day job to live off their real estate profits indefinitely. But what steps are required to actually make this happen? We asked Brendan Kelly to lay it on the line. read more

• How To Increase Your Investment Property Income in Less Than 6 Weeks

  Investment property owners who want to make the switch from long-term tenants to the lucrative short-term market are often faced with a dilemma: Spend money to upgrade and potentially increase your chances of getting a higher nightly rate OR continue with business as usual and endure the lackluster returns from long term tenants? read more