Sorry to hear that you feel that way. I am certainly aiming to do something different with Active Investing – you can read more about how we're different here: http://activeinvesting.com.au/welcome-to-active-investing/

Kevin.

Kevin.

This could be done by meeting up with them at the local Bunnings (The one at Munno Para is probably the closest) or a specialist garden centre like Virginia Nursery…[Read more]

Kevin.

A few of the people over on the Somersoft forums meet up in Adelaide semi-regularly. I haven't met with them yet, however  I'm hoping to do so…[Read more]

I'm going to be adding one new article per week across the various topics on the site, so be sure to sign up for my email list (form is at the bottom of every post) to get a link to the new article emailed to you each week.

At the moment we're investing in Port Pirie in SA. What separates our properties from others is that they are nice, brand new builds with open plan living areas, split system air conditioning and no asbestos rather than 30+ year old "dumps" that are common in the rental market there.

Most rental listings that I've seen have had their…[Read more]

We have replaced it with a 170L storage tank unit, and will be having all of our new builds completed with tank units as well, to avoid the cost and hassle…[Read more]

As mentioned, income accelerators are any business/activity that you can take on that will increase your income further, and could even include a second job after hours…[Read more]

As Tom pointed out, you will only get a portion of your loses from negatively gearing back as tax credits/refund, based on your current marginal tax rate.…[Read more]

One really important thing that I always mention to people who are getting started in property investing is to try and leave all emotion out of the purchasing process, instead relying on the numbers to decide whether to invest in a property or not.

As Catalyst pointed out, he/she owns a 1 bedroom place that is a good investment and…[Read more]

Just for future reference, all SA ones can be found at http://www.sa.gov.au/developmentplans

Kevin.

May I suggest you check out Scott Dinsmore's site, Live Your Legend?

All the best.

Might be worth taking a look at the Development Plan for Whyalla, so that you can see what zoning your block of land is in, as well as all of the requirements around what can and can't be built, how small an allotment they will let you create in that zone, etc.

I know from experience that various parts of the Mannum township are zoned…[Read more]

I wasn't aware of this possibility – but that certainly changes my view on SMSF.

Based on what I'd read on ESuperFund around not being able to develop property, and having almost 40 years ahead of me before I can access my super, I'd discounted it as a useful strategy. However, I'm keen to revisit that now.

Can you send me a copy of…[Read more]

A really good piece of advice when it comes to investing. Definitely best to speak with a mortgage broker and let them find the best deal for your situation. 

Some great tips there. One other great one that you didn't touch on is to review the RPData Buy vs Rent report. You can get a free copy of this via email from the following page: http://www.myrp.com.au/cbabuyorrent

Armed with that "short list", you should be able to begin searching for cashflow positive properties a lot quicker and…[Read more]

1. Complete builds on IP's 2 and 3 one month sooner than IP 1 was completed in 2012. I will achieve this through being more active in the process and following up the builder and contractors more regularly to get the work completed in a timely manner.

2. Rebrand and relaunch…[Read more]

Getting rid of your personal debt is a great feeling – I achieved this in 2012 by selling the first property I developed (originally as a PPOR). 

Have you chosen the business model and content/topic/market that your internet income accelerators will be targeting yet?

Kevin.

What methods will you be using to generate income on your two new web sites, and what are they going to be about?

Kevin.

"From 0 to 130 Properties in 3.5 Years" was Steve's First Book, and a must read before "0 to 260". You should be able to find copies of it very easily at most book stores – I even managed to purchase my copy from the local Big W.

As Kara mentioned, Steve's new book, "From 0 to Financial Freedom: How to do it Today", is a really quick…[Read more]

One of Steve's tips from his first book was to put a sunset clause on the offer form – ie Expires Friday, 4pm. That way, you can try and force the vendor to respond quicker and accept the offer. 

Otherwise, I think you've covered everything that I'd be including in the contract for purchasing a single dwelling with no subdivision…[Read more]

If you're looking to buy an investment property in a self managed super fund, I'd strongly recommend that you check out ESuperFund.

Their web site has plenty of information and should answer all of the questions that you have around what is/isn't possible both now, and after you retire. Also, their establishment and ongoing fees are…[Read more]

I wrote an article for my blog a couple of weeks ago that talks about how I got started in property investing – you can read it here: http://kevingrunert.com/how-i-got-started-in-property-development

Feel free to hit me up with any questions you…[Read more]

I also have other stuff on there, including stuff about personal finance as well. I'm working to add one new article per week across the various topics on the site, so be sure to sign up for my email list (form…[Read more]