Your step-by-step guide to building long-term wealth through property This fully revised Australian edition of Property Investing For Dummies cuts through the jargon and hype to identify what s really needed to succeed in Australia s hot property market. It lays out, in clear and helpful terms, exactly how you can identify the right investment options, figure out your finances and make a successful bid or offer. You ll master the basics on how to manage risk, protect your new property and become an effective landlord or landlady. And you ll learn how to grow a profitable portfolio that can generate income and secure your financial freedom. Create a property investment plan that fits with your personal financial goals Evaluate properties and locations to identify value and find the best deals Understand your finance options, including mortgage terms, interest rates, lending fees and using an SMSF Assemble a reliable support network of finance and property experts Build a solid property portfolio, with practical advice on how to grow equity and diversify your investmentsThis easy-to-follow but comprehensive book is perfect for anyone looking to buy property in today s competitive market. From buying your first home to taking advantage of strategies like flipping, developing, and rentvesting, Property Investing For Dummies shares all the latest info you need to invest wisely.

Your step-by-step guide to building long-term wealth through propertyThis fully revised Australian edition of Property Investing For Dummies cuts through the jargon and hype to identify what's really needed to succeed in Australia's hot property market. It lays out, in clear and helpful terms, exactly how you can identify the right investment options, figure out your finances and make a successful bid or offer. You'll master the basics on how to manage risk, protect your new property and become an effective landlord or landlady. And you'll learn how to grow a profitable portfolio that can generate income and secure your financial freedom.* Create a property investment plan that fits with your personal financial goals* Evaluate properties and locations to identify value and find the best deals* Understand your finance options, including mortgage terms, interest rates, lending fees and using an SMSF* Assemble a reliable support network of finance and property experts* Build a solid property portfolio, with practical advice on how to grow equity and diversify your investmentsThis easy-to-follow but comprehensive book is perfect for anyone looking to buy property in today's competitive market. From buying your first home to taking advantage of strategies like flipping, developing, and rentvesting, Property Investing For Dummies shares all the latest info you need to invest wisely.

Introduction 1Part 1: Understanding Real Estate as an Investment 5Chapter 1: Comparing Real Estate to Other Investments 7Chapter 2: Covering the Landscape of Common Real Estate Investments 21Chapter 3: Opportunities in Real Estate 35Chapter 4: Building Your Team 49Part 2: Financing: Raising Capital and Sourcing Loans 67Chapter 5: Sources of Finance 69Chapter 6: Financing Your Property Purchases 83Chapter 7: Shopping for and Securing the Best Mortgage Terms 99Chapter 8: Property in Self-Managed Super Funds 115Chapter 9: The Ongoing Costs of Real Estate 135Part 3: Finding and Evaluating Properties 149Chapter 10: Location, Location, Value 151Chapter 11: Preparing to Bid or Make an Offer 183Chapter 12: Signing the Contract, Inspecting the Property and Settling 213Part 4: Operating the Property 231Chapter 13: Property Management 101 233Chapter 14: Protecting Your Investment: Insurance and Risk Management 253Chapter 15: Tax Considerations and Exit Strategies 267Chapter 16: Building a Portfolio 291Part 5: The Part of Tens 307Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Increase a Property's Return 309Chapter 18: Ten Steps to a Real Estate Fortune (Or a Great Second Income) 317Index 329