property investment
Which do you like better, GST or Stamp Duty?
When it comes to Australian property, you sometimes get one tax and not the other; GST or stamp duty. So, I thought, “why not have a dialog about these two heavy hitting property investing costs.” First, I’d like to label GST (stands for Goods and Services Tax) as the secret, hidden, or mysterious cost. It […]
When is the BEST time to look for investment property?
I’ve found the answer to this question! I found it while reading this month’s – Feb 2011 – Australian Property Investor (API) magazine. The answer was buried in with a bunch of other “candidate” answers. So, when I say I’ve found the answer, what I really mean is … I found the answer that I […]
My 10 Step Property Investment Formula
Put your pencils down. Don’t get out any paper. My property investment formula is pretty basic. Not a lot of brainpower required. And, I guess that’s a major reason why I like property investing so much – it’s simple. Maybe not easy; but certainly simple. Dave’s 10 Step Property Investment Formula
My Secret to Discovering the Economic "Heartbeat"
How do you figure out what’s happening when you’re new to an area? What are some good ways to get the real story about the economy. How do you find out about the job market and the real estate market? Well, during my trip to Florida in September 2010, I came across several events that […]