Those random properties represent a cross section of the market and fulfill the adage that there is a trade off;)
I guess the lesson is:
Generally there's a trade off. If you're a novice investor consider this in your calculations. But the more experience you get the more you will be...
Generally there is a trade off.
Pros might be able to pick winners regulalry but if you go choose 100 random properties worth 500k and then 100 properties worth 180k a pattern will form and that is that the 500k properties have better growth but less yield (all other things being equal).
Personally I think you are doing fine. With the income you are on and the low LVR perhaps you should be accessing some more equity and getting on a Carlton or Torquay. Everyone is talking about those two so I would suggest they will be a sort of self fulfilling prophecy.
Have a look at your...