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I've been living in Craigieburn since 2010. I built my house 424K in 2010, now valued at 500K - got it valued a few weeks ago by CBA. It's not a bad area to be honest, but as others have said there's just way too many house & land type things going on everywhere. Having said that, a lot of new...

Hi Somersofters, EDIT: [Sorry I posted in the wrong area, admin's feel free to move] I'd love to understand at what circumstance you were in when you purchased your first investment property (not PPOR)? Just want to understand a bit of the demographics - this post may even help people like...

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/dsr-score-for-property-investment/

Hi all, What are your thoughts on DSR Scores? Useless or accurate? Cheers!

Thanks for the replies! I've read that Norlane, VIC is looking to grow as there are some developments in the area. I've also read that nobody likes this area for some reason, but I'm thinking of taking a punt... Buying something already tenanted, with CF+. Even with the council high rates in...

Hi all, Ready and looking to purchase first investment property. I understand quite a lot of people prefer negative gearing as they give more growth, and of course claiming on tax etc etc. But, I'm after a positively geared property, where the rental covers the interest, with a little bit left...

Hi all, Wanted to pick your brains a bit and get your view on this. My parents are pensioners and own their home. They are thinking about selling that house and buying something cheaper, newer, and closer to me. Their house value came up around $360-370K (according to real estate agents)...

Hi all, Wondering, what are some key thigns to look out for when purchase a unit for an investment? Cheers, Ozzie

Thanks Blair! Yeah, an early retirement is what we all dream of I think, but to be honest, I would love to do this as a job once I get my head around where to start, and a good time to leap into it! I just read an article 2 minutes ago saying Melbourne's at it's worst...

Thanks mate, great tips, much appreciated :)

Hi all, I'm keen to hear how (if any) you folks quit your day job and took up property development, renovating, buying/selling etc full time? What's your secret? Cheers, Oz

Hi all, Firstly, what a great forum! There's a wealth of knowledge here! After reading a lot of property investment magazines, I'm looking to buy my first investment property in Melbourne. Now that (I think) I've understood all the technical jargon and procedures, I want to take the first...