Are emotions in property management really necessary? Most investors think that the best investments are made without emotion. Is this true? Let’s dive in. A good property investment purchase is measured by the equity and cash flow risk. This comes into practice if you are going to accelerate excellent returns in the next 7 years [...]
If you want to generate wealth, there are few avenues better than property investment. With the right purchases, you can significantly grow your initial investment, building a great deal of wealth for you and your family. However, there are many traps you could fall into along the way; some of them set by untrustworthy consultants [...]
Legendary investor, Warren Buffett, once famously said, “The first rule of investing is ‘Never lose money’. The second rule is ‘Never forget rule number one’”. He also said, “Never invest in anything with the idea it is okay to lose money." In the context of real estate investment, when you buy real estate that produces [...]
Even with the uncertainties of the current real estate market situation in Australia, statistically, some of the young and inexperienced investors still feel more secure to invest in off the plan (OTP) properties such as apartments, houses and land rather than established properties or the second hand markets. There are rational reasons that make OTP [...]
Previously, I talked about the definition of a property spruiker and why we must avoid them entirely. A quick recap is property spruikers usually use excessive manipulation on the audience during a seminar or face-to-face meeting in order to advertise or sell a particular property. They typically share inspirational success stories or paint a negative [...]
In a nutshell, a property spruiker is someone who uses excessive emotional manipulation when it comes to advertising something concerning property investment. Most of the time, property spruikers would relate personal stories such as how someone had made a great deal of money through property investment. Different types of emotional manipulation techniques are applied during [...]
I start with this breaking news from the Herald Sun - dated 28 August 2018: Breaking: Underground train plan to connect Melbourne’s suburbs and airport. The proposed 90km suburban rail loop is an excellent plan to improve the commute of people in Melbourne, between suburbs and to the airport, adding value to the most "livable [...]
Investment used to be associated with those with high income or accumulated wealth. Nowadays, that is not the case. The rising cost of living no longer allows us to live comfortably with a minimum wage. As a result, investment has become increasingly relevant for most of us. Rather than a want, there is a strong [...]
As an investor, it is important to be well-equipped with the necessary knowledge to avoid making bad investment decisions or risking your long-term financial goals. Here are a few key indicators you should know before investing. Let us look at it with a few examples. Example 1 - Brand New Townhouse 2 levels, 3 bedrooms, [...]
The year 2017 turned out to be quite a year for property investments. Growth occurred especially in Sydney, while other cities that were predicted to perform well showed no growth at all. Fast forward to the first quarter of 2018, the property market scene has been far less robust. According to the media, there is [...]
