Property Investment Blog
The 5 questions you need to answer to live your ideal lifestyle
How much do you really need to achieve your ideal lifestyle? It can be a confronting question, and one that requires deep thought – but getting clear on that magic number will enable you to reverse engineer a plan that ensures you’re set up for your ideal...
Setting up the path to financial freedom in one simple step
What does financial freedom mean to you? Specifically, in terms of the income you need to live off? When I ask people this question, I’m usually met with one or two popular answers. One: $100,000. There’s no rhyme or reason behind why, other...
The do’s and don’ts of smart property investing
Last week I had a frustrating experience. One that is unfortunately all too common for inexperienced property investors. A client was looking to purchase a property and it seemed they’d found the right place. All the correct reports were done, however...
The most important principles of buying property revealed
Buying property is a BIG step for a lot of people But if you don’t know what you’re doing it can seem like a scary concept. To ease the overwhelm and to equip you with the confidence you need to move forward, I’m laying out the most important principals...
How to NOT be a broke, stressed-out landlord
Property Investors and Landlords are not the same. Not many people realise that being a property investor and being a landlord are two completely different things. In one scenario there is a high chance that you’re strung-out, strapped for time and putting...
A Bad Wrap For Renters Leaves Investors Losing Out
Don't let a few bad apples spoil the whole bunch! Have you ever thought about buying an investment property, only to turn on the telly and come across a show like Renters and go, “Yeah, nah – I’ll be right thanks”. There is a big misconception that people who...
4 Tips to find your Dream Property Manager
A property manager can either make you or break you. And for that reason, you need to know exactly what kind of property management services to look for. While a good manager can catapult an investors overall portfolio performance sky-high, a disengaged or...
Successful investors use property managers
It's true! A good property manager will save you time and money while ensuring your rental investment is being optimised to its full potential. In fact, it could be the best six per cent you spend when it comes to managing your assets and growing your...
NZ interest rates dip and investors seize opportunity
Property investors - listen up! Whether you’re a first time investor or you’re looking to expand your property profile, there has never been a better time to buy. While many people are pressing pause due to fears the economy will crash thanks to...
The #1 thing successful property investors do
The most common reason people choose not to invest is.... Because they believe it is "too risky". But there is a secret weapon that all successful property investors use, in order to reduce risk and maintain strong financial gains. When I meet upcoming...