i'd agree that i'd prefer houses as investments due to the potential increases in the land that come with it

have you done the numbers and checked that it would actually be more profitable to convertit to commecial than just leave it as resi?

i'd be interestede to know why you want to sell it fast as well. then i'd be able to give you more relevant tips for your situation to sell it faster

While there are some good returns from real estate, be aware that there are of course some risks of real estate.For instance, you must stay on top of your cash flow, especially when you are going to finance your property portfolio.

Hey with regards to capital gains, it helps to look at research.Here's some of the winners and losers in terms of property prices according to the diff states overall last year.

Nice topic here. I'd like to have a private island in the Philippines myself, or perhaps in Central America too

I don't think there would be a major crash in Australia. Perhaps some declines but not a total crash

are they still pushing a "living off equity" model?I thought that this was unsustainable nowadays due to changes in regulations and laws that curtail the LOE model

many green energy projects have stalled in Australia, and government intervention in green energy sometimes does more harm than good

i'd be interested to find out about your discount price too

Alex SC wrote:

mattsta wrote:
since much of the real estate investing terminology is still new, then I'd suggest reading some books about investing, as well as continuing reading and participating in forums such as this!

Good advice I would also join a local real estate group . Education is the key and taking your time.Don't jump on the…[Read more]

Yes, rents have been increasing, but it is especially true and apparent for mining towns. I think the ones who will profit are the real estate investors and property owners. Since you've been monitoring the prices there, have you invested there yourself?

I think the best choice would be the one that helps to achieve your goals faster. Is it to increase your assets or your monthly income? Always think about what are your major outcomes, and then decide from there. I think this will help to decide for you.Oh, and if you want to do comparisons of rents, then you should do research of rental prices,…[Read more]

That's quite amazing mate. A great bargain! and inspirational too

I'd suggest to go to a broker as they can advise you better on your personal situation

i think the biggest con is that vacancy rate. The list of pros and cons by kent is pretty good. If you can find actual holiday homes that give you higher retruns and the pros outweigh the cons, then go for it

Yeah that insurance paragraph was a little weird. Nonetheless, I agree overall with what you're saying. You can't do everything and know everything on your own, so a team is very helpful! Take time to find the right people

hey check out this article about tips for negotiating – I'd also recommend the book Getting to Yes

Freckle wrote:

engelo10 wrote:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/46538421/Hi all,Just a bit of entertainment for you.I would definetly put my money were this guys says its good to do so.Regards,Engelo

Then you know little about Warren Buffet and are simply parroting what the media says. Buffet doesn't give a hoot about property other than it's in his…[Read more]

where and how do you find mortgagee sales and auctions? Just curious