Australian BestsellerThe Armchair Guide to Property Investing is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of money management, risk assessment, and picking a winning property that gives readers a full toolkit to be a successful property investor. The authors share 18 investment strategies that in their vast experience have worked for hundreds of their clients - and themselves - over the years. You may be surprised to learn that according to property experts Ben Kingsley and Bryce Holdaway, you don't need to accumulate a 10+ property portfolio to create a $2,000 passive income in your retirement. And you'll only need to spend approximately 10 hours per property a year managing your portfolio when you have everything in place. Sound easy? Well that's why it's the 'armchair' guide. There are insightful case studies where you will discover how six very different investors - a young single, a couple who started investing early, a couple who left it a bit late, a single parent and a couple with no kids - all built portfolios which will deliver $2,000 a week in retirement income!Follow Ben and Bryce's phenomenally successful podcast The Property Couch.

Ever wondered if there were a simple way to manage your money? Would you like to sleep better at night knowing your finances are in order, that you're spending less than you earn, paying down credit cards, student loans or your mortgage and building a surplus that will allow you to invest for your financial future?Do you want to make money simple again? If so, then this book is perfect for you!Best-selling authors Ben Kingsley and Bryce Holdaway are on a crusade to help more people achieve financial peace. They have developed a 7-step money management system - Money SMARTS - that, once set up, will help you achieve financial peace in less than 10 minutes a month.

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Fast-track your financial dreams with this Aussie property investment guide for the 2020s Positively Geared offers a powerful approach for clever property investment, empowering readers to make money when they buy properties, not just when you sell them. This sustainable approach to wealth building will equip you with the knowledge, skills and insider strategies to not only build a diverse property portfolio, but also maintain a portfolio that achieves passive income to reach your goal of financial freedom. Working as a teacher, author Lloyd Edge started to grow his wealth with an initial $30k investment. By the age of 40, he was able to retire from his nine-to-five job. Now a leading property investment strategist, Lloyd’s shares his personal story and proven strategies with the hope of inspiring everyday Aussies – young and old – to dream big and proactively craft the lifestyle they really want. Positively Geared will enable you to: • Discover tested property investment strategies • Learn from real-life case studies and interactive exercises • Understand the importance of growth, instant equity, and cash flow when buying properties • Employ a strategy designed for property portfolio growth • Create a plan to achieve financial freedom based on real estate investment Whether you’re a new or experienced property investor, you can take advantage of this unique approach to sustainable wealth building and take control of your finances, refocus on your objectives and start designing the lifestyle you want.

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Turn your property dreams into reality What's stopping you from buying property? Is it the changing markets? The needless jargon? The rising costs? Buying property doesn't have to be difficult; you just need to step up on that ladder. In Buy Now, you'll get the simple, straightforward, easy-to-understand advice to help you not only enter the property market, but to launch and grow your own portfolio. With bestselling author and award-winning buyer's agent Lloyd Edge by your side, you have everything you need to stop dreaming, step up, and grab that property ladder with both hands. In the book, you’ll find newcomer-friendly advice designed to walk you through how anyone can budget and save for a deposit, understand the market, and secure a mortgage. The author breaks down the jargon and tells you what you need to know in straightforward and easy-to-understand language, offering tips and strategies for those setting out on their property investing journey. You'll also find: Step-by-step guidance on creating a financial plan for your property hunt, finding your dream home or investment property, renovating, equity creation, and upsizing How-to guides, case studies, and interactive exercises that help you build the skills you'll need to conquer property investment Your ticket to going from no knowledge or experience in real estate to property master Nobody ever got what they wanted by waiting. Take the first step toward financial freedom through property with practical advice from one of Australia's leading buyer's agents.

Find financial freedom through property investment with help from an Australian success story Drawing on his own remarkable rags-to-riches story, author Eddie Dilleen delivers a recipe for financial independence in 30 Properties Before 30: How You Can Start Investing in Property Right Now. In the book, readers will find a step-by-step roadmap to building an expansive portfolio of properties and advice to help them reach their financial goals sooner. The author includes powerful formulas and strategies that anyone can use to take control of their financial future. Readers will also find: A straightforward starting point for all Australians looking to begin investing in property A persuasive message that it's never too early (or too late) to get involved in property investment and the tips, facts, and techniques readers need to succeed An informative guide for first-time home buyers just dipping their toe into the Australian property market 30 Properties Before 30 is the perfect book for anyone — regardless of age, wealth, education, or background — who hopes to build a better life for themselves and their family.

A practical and detailed Australian guide exposing the 'secret recipe' of how to build, structure and automate a multi-million dollar property portfolio that will enable you to create financial independence and the lifestyle that you and your family deserve! - In this book you will discover advanced Australian property investing strategies, and learn specific real estate finance and property due-diligence methodology, that will give you the confidence and skills to start building your property portfolio as soon as you finish reading this book. - Learn how to set up your loans correctly, asset protection structures, and identify the very best areas for growth properties in Australia that will enable you to fast-track your ability to build a Multi-Million dollar property portfolio in your spare time. - This book reveals the ‘secret recipe’ on how to correctly structure your finances with the objective of maximising leverage and tax efficiency, whilst focusing on buying more investment properties and simultaneously paying off your home loan in record time, thus saving you tens of thousands of dollars in unnecessary interest payments over the life of the loan. - Gain insights on how to understand property cycles, state by state, and exactly how to hone in, with laser-like precision, on Melbourne’s hot spots in 2020 and beyond. - How to conduct a cash-flow analysis in order to compare the advantages and disadvantages of different types of investment properties, i.e. house and land, townhouses or apartments. - How to identify, assemble, and leverage, the very best property consultants and property industry experts that will take years off your learning curve, and enable you to grow your portfolio in the most efficient way possible.

The definitive guide to building a profitable commercial property portfolio — now fully updated and revised Australia’s bestselling commercial property book, Rethink Property Investing, offers practical advice for any investor looking to move beyond traditional residential real estate and enter the profitable world of commercial properties. Leading investors Scott and Mina O’Neill show you how they retired at the age of 28 and now live off the income generated by their $75 million commercial property portfolio. This invaluable guide dispels the investing myths and demystifies complex property principles and strategies using a clear, straightforward, and easy-to-understand approach. This is the book Scott and Mina wished they had when they started out: an honest, no-nonsense handbook filled with practical examples, personal stories, expert advice and real-world information. Rethink Property Investing aims to help you earn enough passive income to retire early and enjoy your life — whether you’re a residential property investor looking to go to the next level or an experienced investor seeking a more advanced approach. Now fully updated and revised, this edition shares detailed new property examples and gives the lowdown on value-add opportunities and investment strategies like syndicates. Rethink Property Investing will show you how to: Build your own commercial property portfolio following 7 Easy Steps and the Top 5 Property Plays Follow the strategies Scott and Mina O'Neill used to build a $75 million portfolio in 12 years Maximise the performance of your existing property portfolio using proven techniques Understand how different commercial properties perform, especially in the current economic climate and with current interest rates Find the best commercial property opportunities available today so you can build a $200K passive income Learn how you can create wealth successfully through commercial property investing, using simple yet powerful strategies from two people who have been there and done that. From developing an investment mindset to financing and managing your property, Rethink Property Investing will guide you every step of the way.

Created especially for the Australian customer! Learn to: Find the perfect property for you Finance your dream Choose from an established home, brand-new property or a 'fixer-upper' Get your foot on the property ladder! Open the book and find: Strategies for getting your deposit together Pros and cons of buying a period home What's involved with becoming an owner–builder Pitfalls to consider when buying 'off the plan' How to secure a home loan if you're self-employed Tactics to beat the auctioneersat their own game Unearth your dream home and negotiate the mortgage maze Do you search property websites, wondering whether a particular property could be your dream home? Do you feel like you're wasting money on rent but are confused by the world of real estate — and real estate agents? Relax! This practical guide covers all aspects of buying property, from buying a piece of history to building from scratch to signing on the dotted line. Work out whether you're ready to buy — find out whether you're ready for the commitment of buying property, financially and psychologically Focus in on the right property for you — determine your 'must haves' and 'like to haves', and whether you'll need to make a trade-off between these and your preferred location Decide what kind of property you want — discover if your best option is to buy off the plan, find an established property or build yourself Deal with property professionals — cut through real estate agent spin and understand how buyers' agents work Find the right finance — choose the home loan that suits you and your finances Negotiate a great deal — move smoothly through the buying and settlement process, whether buying at auction or through private treaty sale