Making your property work for itself is no mean task but prudent planning can help you achieve the goal. Michael Yardney from Property Update talks about the number of properties one needs in the kitty to retire safely. Additionally, he throws light on Loan to Value Ratio, the importance of the right kind of property portfolio, and the need for negatively geared properties, among other things.
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The ‘Why” And ‘How’ Of Green Rental Homes
Landlords should work out ways to give their homes a greener touch. Tenants and buyers favour green and energy-efficient homes a lot more. This is truer for hotter and more eco-minded geographical areas.
The Truth About Finding Great Cash Flow
Often, investors scour through various online portals and investment clubs to find the property that might bring them great cash flow. They compare a few of them and settle for the one which holds the most appeal. Nothing beats rent in terms of passive flow of income (a fair assumption in today’s times).
Despite a few hindrances here and there, the investor rides merrily on the “great cash flow” vehicle. Larry Arth for the blog EBG writes why the cash flow thing is no more an elusive idea.
Property investment is not the proverbial roll of dice
“I am not in the position to sacrifice the necessary in the hope of winning the superfluous.” I took this line out of my memory’s yard. I think it’s from Alexander Pushkin’s The Captain’s Daughter. Pete Wargent for the Property Update writes how we love to gamble (something which Pushkin would never have done) – knowingly, unknowingly, as often as we can.
Why Real Estate Is The Perfect Investment
“There is a truth deeper than experience”, says Gregory David Roberts, that brilliant Australian writer. I think Roberts nailed it there. The whole wisdom of real estate investment dawns on us not when we become old enough to understand it (or else senior citizens would all have been millionaires) but at the time when we learn to read between the lines.
Property Investment Locations Must Exhibit Diverse Factors Of Growth
Even if you have a Don Bradman in your team, your overreliance on one single genius can hurt you. You will be better served by a team that is blessed with many smart talents (even if a couple of rungs below Bradman). Terry Ryder for the Property Observer writes how areas exhibiting diverse factors of growth should be your choice for property investment.
