'character' rich property, does not necessarily translate to better rents. Some properties just ooze character. Often these are period homes; take for example an art deco apartment. When it comes to the sale price, a premium is often paid for this type of property. On the rental side, however, they don't quite reach...
Read MorePushing for extreme rents can be a bad business move as a landlord. Why? a. Good tenants will protect your investment. The will generally keep it clean and tidy, notify you of problems that need repair before they become major dramas. Rent will be paid on time, all the time. b. Good...
Read MoreIt's so important to get your first investment property purchase right. If you get the first one right, then it all flows from there... If your first property is one where you are quickly able to increase rents and where it also has a quickly rising capital value you can use...
Read MoreI never cease to be amazed by the number of people i meet who describe themselves as property owners rather than being business people with their business being ownership and rental of property. They just don't associate the activities required of a successful landlord as being the same as a...
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