Getting Started in Property Investment For Dummies – Australia

Take your first steps to property investing success Are you an entry-level investor who wants to add property to your portfolio? Would you like to build your wealth, or prepare for retirement? This beginner's guide covers all the basics you need to get started in one of the most reliable and profitable investment vehicles — property. Decide which property is right for you — consider the differences in residential, commercial and vacant land Establish your financial plan — learn the ins and outs of shopping for a mortgage Take the stress out of deciding where to invest — understand value while assessing metro areas and comparing communities Measure your skills as a property manager — find out how to advertise for tenants, sign a lease and conduct a property inspection Open the book and find: Advice on financing your goals Tips to help you avoid hidden mortgage fees Help with keeping on top of ongoing costs Guidance on being a landlord Steps for building a portfolio Ways to increase a property's return Learn to: Decide if property investing is the right choice for you Spot the best deals on financing Pick the right property in the right location Understand your obligations as a landlord

Introduction  1 Part I: Understanding Real Estate as an Investment  5 Chapter 1: Stacking Up Real Estate Against Other Investments 7 Chapter 2: Covering the Landscape of Common Real Estate Investments 23 Part II: Financing: Raising Capital and Sourcing Loans  41 Chapter 3: Sources of Capital 43 Chapter 4: Financing Your Property Purchases 61 Chapter 5: Shopping for and Securing the Best Mortgage Terms 77 Part III: Finding and Operating Properties  95 Chapter 6: Location, Location, Value 97 Chapter 7: The Ongoing Costs of Real Estate 111 Chapter 8: Landlording 101 125 Chapter 9: Building a Portfolio 149 Part IV: The Part of Tens 167 Chapter 10: Ten Ways to Increase a Property’s Return 169 Index 179

Bruce Brammall is a licensed financial adviser and mortgage broker, personal finance journalist, best-selling author and successful property investor. Eric Tyson and Robert S. Griswold are independently successful investors.