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See Change In option 2 there is initial higher risk that is moderated by the use of offset. It is a good example of risk identification and treatment. I got into offset late and from reading about it in the forum. This option would have increased my flexibility had I woken to it sooner...

Tibor Many of the new investors I have encountered are 'oncers' who read headlines and watched the reno shows on TV. I believe they will tire, or get whacked by over-commitments and go out of the market in the next few years if they have to tighten their 'lifestyle' belts. I find it takes a...

Rolf I agree that cashflow is important. However I am talking about inherent risk and if all other factors are constant, why wouldn't a higher LVR represent higher risk? I do not resile from my observations that the 'conventional wisdom' proferred by experts, including bankers, economists...

Until recently, the wisdom seemed to be that property investors should make provision for eventualities. Sinking funds were recommended. There was also the belief that in times of low inflation it was a good idea to reduce debt whenever possible to increase yield. Accordingly it was...

Peter147 Hi, Fester has the same thread under Property Investment. Defamation laws can prevent openness in naming suspect traders. But I think the media has a lot to answer for as well because investigative journalism is now rare and I imagine it would be a risky and poorly paid occupation...