Thank you all for your views, your information and experience helps me immensely.  Thank you also Richard for your comments, much appreciated as I did not know that.

Thank you both for your advice.  I  will definately be doing more research and appreciate your answers.Terry, you said you would never buy property without using a trust, can I ask why? Richard, I was under the impression that it would increase borrowing capacity. (That was the main reason I liked the idea)  It was explained that the debt woul…[Read more]

Hi RichardThanks for your quick response.  I am talking in regard to property, finding out what a particular area is going to do in the future, in regard to growth, infrastructure etc.  What is the best way to go about it and who should I talk to?  We are located in Alice Springs and my research will need to be done via the internet and phon…[Read more]

Hi there,We don't have any investment properties yet but would like to start investing this year.  It has been interesting and helpful reading what everyone else has been doing.  I have read books for months and months but have been procrastinating.  Can anyone help me with suggestions as to what web sites and/or other areas that have the info…[Read more]