Thanks Michael,

Your reply certainly cleared things up. If I have understood correctly, +ve cash flow is actual cash, +ve gearing is on paper after deductions.

My example…..

Rent: $155pw ($8060pa)
Loan : $536.86 pm ($6442.32pa)
Body Corp : $1354.80 pa
Management Fees : $950.40 pa

Therefore cash flow is negative with a $687.52 pa loss. ie:…[Read more]

Hi Patricia,

I’m in the same boat….just can’t seem to figure out the difference. I’d like to ask a few questions that hopefully someone could explain…

+ve cashflow

* Does my cash flow have to be +ve before or after deductions for it to be classed as +ve?

* I think I read this comment on another post…”Negatively geared property with +ve…[Read more]