One of the great opportunities in real estate is the option to become a “rentvestor” – someone who buys a property, rents it out and lives elsewhere. Rentvesting is becoming increasingly popular with young Americans who want to break into the property market. The concept works on this premise: buy what you can afford, and…
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Owning a holiday home that you can rent out as you work towards a tree-change or seachange are fabulous ambitions for those who have already invested in real estate. There’s no question that owning your own home can give you many life choices down the track, especially when the family has grown up and moved…
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The year is flying by and, as a landlord, there’s no wrong time for you to start thinking about preparing for the lodgements of your tax returns. This is means you should be gathering your paperwork right now and checking the residential rental properties area of the ATO website to see what you can claim…
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Finding a great investment property requires due diligence and discipline around the organisation of your finances. You need to be on top of mortgage and tax obligations, as well as potential income and tax benefits from negative gearing and write-offs. Focus on the anticipated financial benefits from an investment property: are you seeking an outright…
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New legislation to improve the quality and safety of rental properties took effect in Victoria at the end of March. For landlords, this may require some expense to ensure the property meets the standards required by the new rules. Renters should also be aware of the changes and work with their agent so appropriate improvements…
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Getting really good financial and accounting advice is essential for investors who intend to purchase property using their self-managed super fund. Buying property through a self-managed fund has become a popular way to transact, especially for those who aim to retire in the next decade or so. But seeking professional financial advice before committing to…
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Investing in real estate isn’t just about finding an awesome property. You’ve got to make the numbers work or you’ll be seriously out of pocket. Many investors choose to be a landlord in their own neighborhood while others buy further afield, finding a property services company to manage the day-to-day concerns of a tenant. As…
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There are three key ways to understand the value of your property and keeping them in mind makes it easier to understand how you can add value to your investment down the track. Those three elements are Land, Dwelling and Extras. Let’s step through each of these: Land In some respects, there’s not much you…
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Good buying opportunities exist in the market right now, and you wouldn’t be the first owner to consider delving into the equity of your home to purchase an investment property. Others may be thinking about using that equity, or even increasing their loan, to capitalise on the Federal Government’s promise of a $25,000 grant for…
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Owning a property portfolio is a life ambition for the many Americans who see it as a path to financial prosperity and security. The capital growth of property, combined with rental income and certain tax benefits, make real estate investment an attractive option. Some Americans will invest using a more hands-off approach, taking a financial…
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