Imagine an affordable, hassle-free investment in one of our major cities that offered a guaranteed rental return of over 6% and a long term lease with fixed annual rent increases. In cash-strapped times, this would seem an opportunity too good to miss. But, as always, there is a darker side. Welcome to the world of…
Articles by Damian Collins
Damian is managing director of Momentum Wealth, a Perth based property investment consultancy firm. A successful property investor in his own right, Damian formed Momentum Wealth to assist time poor investors in building their portfolios and applies his many years of experience to help clients accelerate their wealth creation. Visit www.momentumwealth.com.au
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