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Hi all What do you do in times of low returns? Does it really make sense to purchase something with a gross return of 4.5% (net probably 3 - 3.5%) just after a boom? How many of you are waiting? I am thinking of inner city Brisbane. I am so undecided. I know it's more than just the returns...

Hi all Does anyone know if the interest from an overseas loan is deductible against income here? I am thinking of borrowing part of the amount for an IP from overseas. Thanks! Schnugg

If I have 400K equity in a 550K home and wish to purchase an IP, how much would the bank lend? am self employed with average income at this stage and no liabilities except home loan. thanks!

Hi all, I am currently renting and am undecided about whether I should purchase a home or an IP. If my sole purpose at this stage is to build wealth (and say I can cope with renting and all the associated pains), do you think IPs would be the better way to go? Also I am self employed and want...

Hi all, I am going interstate in search of an IP. Is the flight and accommodation deductable? Or are they only deductible if you already have an IP and are going interstate to inspect etc? Thanks.

Am thinking of an IP in Brisbane. Inner city suburbs around 300K. I used to live there but am no longer familiar with the rental market. What sort of return realistically do you think I can get out of a 300K house in the inner city suburbs? And what do you think of buying in Brisbane in the next...

Hi all, I have read Jan's book but am wondering what her seminars are like. Can anyone give me an idea? There's one coming up early next year and I am thinking of going but would like to know if you really learn a lot more at the seminars? And what are the best things about her seminars? What...

just wondering how many of you have accummulated enough assets and are managing your investment (i.e. IPs etc) pretty much full time and not have to 'go to work' so to speak? i am just starting out and have not yet purchased an IP (still paying off home). how many IPs do you need to start...

This is my situation: I have $165K to spend. Am self employed so income levels unstable but average conservatively $50K gross p.a. at the moment. Option 1: Going half and purchasing a Sydney unit to live in with a family member, then pay off loan quickly, then buy an IP. Estimated loan for...

From: C Siu I am about to sell my semi in Sydney and I estimate my share after the sale conservatively to be around $200K after all expenses (sale due to divorce). I then plan to purchase another apartment to live in (buying with family) and my share should be around $200K, meaning I will...