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<\/a><\/p>\n1. Know your budget<\/p>\n
Before investing in property it\u2019s vital to have a thorough understanding of your cash flow. Also, ask your bank for a pre-approval of your investment loan, so you know how much you\u2019re able to borrow before you start hunting for properties.<\/p>\n
2. Don\u2019t underestimate ongoing costs<\/p>\n
Make sure you budget enough for rates, insurance and general repairs. And when you have purchased your ideal investment property do what you can to prevent costly maintenance issues arising, such as replace ageing taps.<\/p>\n
3. Buy in a growth area<\/p>\n
Try to choose an investment property in an area where there is strong demand for rental accommodation. Buying a property close to transport, universities and schools will make it more attractive to renters.<\/p>\n
4. Be realistic about your investment goals<\/p>\n
Are you looking for fast capital growth or wanting to hold the property long-term? During boom periods, it\u2019s much easier to renovate properties and turn them over for a quick profit. In slower economic times, it may take many years to achieve the same growth.<\/p>\n
5. Build sweat equity<\/p>\n
Paying tradesmen to renovate your investment property is costly. If you\u2019re prepared to get your hands dirty you can save money and increase your profit margin by doing the work yourself.<\/p>\n
6. Look for liveable not luxury<\/p>\n
Remember a rental property only has to be clean and functional. Don\u2019t get sucked into buying a property simply because it has a stylish interior.<\/p>\n
7. Buy with your head not your heart<\/p>\n
When house hunting it\u2019s very easy to get caught up in emotions. While a home on a steep block may have a stunning view, it could be a nightmare to renovate due to retaining or excavation costs. Be sure you weigh up the pros and cons.<\/p>\n
8. Think carefully before negative gearing<\/p>\n
If your repayments on the investment loan won\u2019t be fully covered by the rent, your property will be negatively geared. While this can have tax advantages, it can also lead to financial stress if you don\u2019t have enough cash flow to cover the loan repayments, rates or body corporate fees, so consider your budget carefully before buying<\/p>\n
9. Still paying off your own home?<\/p>\n
It isn\u2019t necessary to have your own home fully paid off before buying an investment property, however it is important to be comfortable with your current debt levels. Ideally you\u2019d want to have a large portion of your own home paid off and other debts, such as credit cards, under control.<\/p>\n
10. Get a building inspection<\/p>\n
Before signing a purchase contract, take the time to understand the building report to avoid expensive repairs down the track. Termites are one potential problem to watch out for.<\/p>\n
Tony Rigby, Realestate dot com dot au<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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