Use
your head not your heart
When buying an investment property you need to be
objective and logical. Don't let your emotions dictate
your decisions. You need to be well informed about
buying your property, so you must research your options
and plan thoroughly.
Your investment is a business and should be approached
as a commercial venture, not with the subjectivity
some people adopt when buying their family home. Research
issues like the area growth rate, tenancy demand and
the impact of taxes before you buy your property.
Some people make the mistake of buying their investment
property in the same suburb they live in. They feel
they know the neighbourhood and think that they will
be able to keep an eye on the property and the tenants.
This is usually not a good idea as the property may
not be in a high-growth area or have strong demand
in terms of tenancy. (Professional property managers
make it possible to have your investments well looked
after even if they are in an interstate location.)
Make sure you research your options thoroughly and
make an informed and objective decision without letting
emotions cloud your judgemental.
Best practice structures secure success
Many investors make mistakes regarding ownership and
other structures right at the start. These mistakes
are hard to rectify later and they serve to reduce
overall returns as a result.
For optimum returns, "Best Practice" structures
need to be developed and put in place in a number of
areas including;
- finance
- taxation
- legals
- cash flow
- divestment
To optimise your returns, and to ensure maximum protection
with the minimum taxation, you need to ensure that
you have utilised the best possible structures available
to secure your property investment success.
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