Whether it’s the home you live in or an investment property; selling a house is a substantial transaction that is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Mistakes and oversights can cost you a lot of time and money, so you might be surprised to know that there are some all-too-common – and disastrously costly –…
Who gets the final say in how much your property is worth? It’s not your property manager. It’s not your real estate agent. And it’s definitely not your mortgage broker! So who does get the final say as to how much your property is actually worth? As a property owner, even if you aren’t looking…
Property investment can sometimes have a mythical quality, but not in a good way! There are a plethora of myths out there that prevent us from starting, or growing, an investment portfolio to our financial detriment. Let’s look at five of the myths I’ve heard about borrowing money to invest: 1. Leverage is too risky …
Scams, get rich quick schemes and self-styled gurus abound in the property industry, and many a hopeful investor has seen their financial security go up in smoke when they’ve fallen victim to the latest real estate fad. So how can you tell if you’ve stumbled upon a genuinely fantastic opportunity… or you’ve simply crossed paths…
We all want to buy our house or our next investment property at the lowest price possible, or at least get good value for our money. You now know that the asking price quoted by the selling agent will usually be more than the owner is willing to take for their home. It’s just part…
You’re reading about it, so clearly you’re interested in property investing. So why haven’t you done anything about it? In my experience, the number one reason why some people can’t take that first step is fear. There’s excellent evidence to support the notion that wealth can be created through investing in property – so why…
Trump Donald Trump The Donald Trumplethinskin However you wish to address him, the name alone conjures up many emotions and images. 5th Avenue, New York, Trump Tower, The Apprentice, Billionaire and 45th President of the United States. And oh yes, spray tan and a unique head of hair. Dare I say that he may very…
Do you want to make enough money out of real estate so that within a few years’ time you’ll be able to pay off your own home, buy a boat, or retire? If you answered in the affirmative, I’ve got disappointing news for you: it’s not likely to happen Real estate investing is a great long term…
Property can be a thrilling venture to take part in. But for those who aren’t familiar with the concepts and strategies involved, it can also be full of potential traps that could cause you to lose more than you gain. To better prepare you for to potential pitfalls at play, here are some of the…
As you no doubt know, buying or selling a property has a number of checks and balances as well as moving parts occurring at the same time. While the strategic selection of property remains paramount for investment success, once a contract has been signed, more hard work begins behind the scenes. If you’re a buyer,…
