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6 Steps to Property Success in 2018

I still read about property, finance and success every day. New Year Concept

In fact I make it my business to read and learn something new every day.

One of the things I keep learning is that I know much less than I thought I did.

That's one of the reasons I keep reading.

Anyway, a news headline attracted me the other day...

How to become a property millionaire

Of course I had to read the article on Yahoo to find out what the author's thoughts were.

And to my surprise - it was written by a finance journalist quoting my thoughts.

That fact that I was quoted wasn't what surprised me, this happens a lot (usually without me knowing) and I'm proud of the "expert" status I've achieved.

It's just I didn't expect that particular headline to be associated with me.

Here's what the article said: 

After a number of boom years in the Australian property market, prices have begun to ease, but experts remain confident that no crash is in sight.

In this type of environment – with property becoming more affordable yet still holding value – for those which find themselves with a little spare cash, there is a very real opportunity for everyday Aussies to become property millionaires through investment.

Here are some top tips to get rich with property investment.

1. Pick the right location 

The right state, suburb and location are vital for good property investment.

Once you’ve picked your suburb you need to look for a suburb with a long history of strong capital growth outperforming the averages.location map house suburb area find

Finally, look for the right location within that suburb.

Some liveable streets always outperform others, and within those streets, some properties will be more desirable that others and therefore will outperform as investments by increasing in value.

2. Pick your timing

Metropole Property Strategists founder and leading property author, Michael Yardney, believes that timing is just as important as location when it comes to any investment destination, but especially in smaller markets.

“It starts with buying at the right state of the economic and property cycle. I look at the big picture – how’s the economy performing and where are we in the property cycle?” he said.

The key to investing at the right time in any market is knowing when the market has reached a favourable supply and demand balance.

3. Pay the right price

Rather than looking for a ‘cheap’ property, look for the right property at a good price. property

You’re more likely to make more money by buying a valuable property at the right time, than buying a ‘cheap’ property which will likely remain in the ‘cheap’ bracket.

Yardney says he would buy a property below its intrinsic value, which is why he avoids new and off-the-plan properties which come at a premium price.

4. Educate yourself

Don’t wait until you’re a property expert before dipping into the property investment market, that would take half a lifetime.

Instead the real experts suggest you learn as much as you need, stick to your limit of knowledge and ask the experts plenty of questions along the process.

5. Aim for passive income

The best way to become wealthy is by having passive income where you continue to get paid for work you have already done – rather than linear income such as wages.

Property investors typically initially work long hours, save a deposit then invest into property and the reward is sound investment returns in the form of capital growth and rental returns.

6. Be patientWarren Buffett

Warren Buffett once said: “Wealth is the transfer of money from the impatient to the patient.”

To become a successful property investor requires patience and persistence.

You must not only get started, but you must continue on and follow through, Yardney said.

Residential property is a long-term investment. It’s not a get rich quick scheme.

Instead of looking for the latest fads or speculative growth areas, create your own capital growth by buying a good property at a fair price then adding value through renovations and redevelopments.

About Michael is a director of Metropole Property Strategists who help their clients grow, protect and pass on their wealth through independent, unbiased property advice and advocacy. He's once again been voted Australia's leading property investment adviser and one of Australia's 50 most influential Thought Leaders. His opinions are regularly featured in the media.
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Hi Michael I would like to know where I can get information on the Suburbs with strong growth that out performs the averages. Regards Hiram

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