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Property investment forums such as Somersoft and PropertyInvesting.com are great places to hang out with fellow investors – and are a treasure trove of investment stories, tips and ideas. Some really smart investors donate a lot of their time and experience to these communities – and you can benefit from their knowledge for free.

That said, there are many traps that can make it a risky proposition to use forums to guide your investment decisions.

Here are 3 tips that will help you to safely navigate property forums. [click to read more…]

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In this episode of Talking Property, Debbie interviews Mark Armstrong from Property Planning Australia.

In the interview Mark details the steps required to build a balanced property portfolio. Mark and Debbie discuss:

  • What is a balanced property portfolio and why it is crucial to securing your financial future
  • How long does it really take to build a balanced property portfolio?
  • The various types of property investment strategy and how to select the right strategy for your circumstances
  • What to look for – and what to avoid – when investing in property overseas
  • The characteristics of commercial property investment and some traps to avoid

Mark’s interview runs at about 15 minutes and he shares some very valuable information.

To listen click the play button below:

 

Show length: 14:31

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Here is Mark’s bio: [click to read more…]

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Property Shopping in 2009 – Part 2

by Debbie Williams

With finance becoming more and more difficult for lo-doc property investors how can we still build a business using property?
We (my husband Chris and I) have been lo-doc borrowers for a number of years since making property our full time occupation. We have learnt property investment the hard way. Looking back it would have [...]

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Show 006 – What Makes a Good Suburb with Peter Koulizos

by Nathan Curtis

In this episode of Talking Property, Debbie interviews “The Property Professor” Peter Koulizos. Peter explains what makes a suburb good for property investment.
In the interview Peter shares a lot of great tips and insights on how to find the right property in the right suburb to maximise your investment returns.
The interview lasts just under 15 [...]

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