Australia is in lock-down, schools are closed, many people have lost their jobs or are working from home. We must all exercise safe distancing, which means no social gatherings and as a result, the government has also shut down property auctions, and there are no more open for inspections allowed. In shutting down the country, the government has also shut down our largest … [Read more...]
Case Study: Michelle
I work with investors all the time who can’t wait to get into their next deal, but who don’t know quite what to look for. This was the case with Michelle, who already owned two properties and was considering a third. The property on her radar was a brand new one-bedroom apartment plus study located in the Sydney CBD. The building was new and very luxurious, with high-end … [Read more...]
Here’s how to succeed with your investing
From time to time, I like to share a little parable from a fantastic book I’ve read, written by Jim Collins called Good to Great. I think it is a timely reminder for all of us to appreciate the mindset of those who are successful and those who are not. In his famous 1953 essay, “The Hedgehog and the Fox”, philosopher Isaiah Berlin divided the world into two distinct … [Read more...]
Why applying for finance is like a job interview
It’s becoming more and more apparent that investors don’t know how to apply for a loan. Now I understand if that sounds harsh, but most investors complain about the loan application process, they blame the bank, blame the broker, blame god but fail to take responsibility for the crappy financial position they in. And what I mean by that is, you may have a great job, a … [Read more...]
How to find your own hotspots
The Simple Strategy For Finding Infrastructure Hot Spots I was asked the question recently, “how do I go about finding hot spots” … and the ANSWER is… …by following the infrastructure spending of government. This is what I also teach my clients… to find potential hot spots around Australia based on where the government is spending the ‘big moula’. You see, … [Read more...]
