The Property Investors Blog

The Property Investors Blog contains the best property investing tips and strategies in 2022. Written by property tycoon - Eddie Dilleen who owns 70+ investment properties all over Australia.

Eddie shares his extensive knowledge of the Australian property market and how to invest in property today. From finance, tax time and debt to portfolio structuring, strategies and deposits, The Property Investors Blog covers all the bases needed to build a foundation of knowledge to get started in property investing. New blog posts are posted every Friday.

6 Steps To Prepare For Property Investing In 2024
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6 Steps To Prepare For Property Investing In 2024

Unlock the key insights for investing in 2024! Explore financing options, credit score essentials, and innovative strategies to shape your successful investment journey. Don't wait – discover how to navigate the dynamic market landscape with our comprehensive guide.

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What is the Value of Using a Buyer’s Agent?
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What is the Value of Using a Buyer’s Agent?

Discover the hidden benefits of using a buyer's agent. Reveal the potential and comprehensive support an experienced buyer's agent provides, ensuring well-informed decisions and maximising investment success in the real estate market.

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Finding The Right Property Investment Strategy For Younger and Older Investors
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Finding The Right Property Investment Strategy For Younger and Older Investors

Explore the difference in investment strategies as individuals age in our latest blog post. Discover how older investors shift from quantity to quality, adjusting loan-to-value ratios, leveraging superannuation, and prioritising stability. Learn about the importance of diversification, risk management, and equity for both young and older investors. Learn to tailor your approach for a secure financial future.

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Top 4 Growth Factors Driving The Perth Market Up In 2024
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Top 4 Growth Factors Driving The Perth Market Up In 2024

Discover the driving forces behind Perth's real estate market surge in 2024. Inflation's impact on affordability, population growth, supply-demand dynamics, and economic prosperity are creating opportunities for investors and homebuyers. Explore these key factors propelling Perth's property market into a period of remarkable growth.

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Is Rent Money Dead Money?
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Is Rent Money Dead Money?

Explore the age-old question: Is Rent Money Dead Money? Discover how your financial scenario, rent costs, and investment choices can influence whether renting is a smart financial move or not.

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5 Essential Steps to Secure Your First Investment Property
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5 Essential Steps to Secure Your First Investment Property

Discover the 5 key steps to investing in your first property investment. Do your research, understand the importance of saving for a deposit, prove your steady income, seek professional advice, and start your property investment journey the right way!

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Pros and Cons of Investing with Friends and Family
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Pros and Cons of Investing with Friends and Family

Investing in property with a friend or family member can be a tempting opportunity, offering increased buying power, shared expenses, and risk diversification. However, before taking the leap, it is crucial to consider factors such as shared goals, effective communication, financial considerations, legal documentation, and long-term compatibility.

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Four Tax Time Tips For Property Investors
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Four Tax Time Tips For Property Investors

The three key tips to maximize their tax returns and ensure compliance with the ATO: Keep track of receipts and expenditure, engage with an experienced property investment accountant, and submit tax returns on time. By doing this investors can optimize deductions, maintain compliance, and minimise potential issues.

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Three Warning Signs To Look Out For When Using A Buyer’s Agent
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Three Warning Signs To Look Out For When Using A Buyer’s Agent

Three important warning signs to consider when selecting a buyer's agency: their experience in the field, personal investment in properties, and client reviews. By assessing these factors, you can make an informed decision and choose a reputable agency that understands your needs and can help you achieve your property goals.

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Strategies to Increase Your Lending Capacity And Overcome Borrowing Limits
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Strategies to Increase Your Lending Capacity And Overcome Borrowing Limits

These effective strategies can potentially increase your borrowing capacity and overcome limitations in property investment. Discover alternative lending options, considerations for self-employed individuals, managing expenditure and liability, and the impact of factors like HECS debt, increased rent, and employment type.

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Is Rentvesting The Right Strategy For You?
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Is Rentvesting The Right Strategy For You?

Rentvesting is a strategy that combines renting and investing in real estate. It provides the benefits of flexibility, investment opportunities, and potential tax benefits, as well as the drawbacks of instability, and financial considerations. Make an informed decision about whether rentvesting aligns with your long-term goals.

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How Can You Diversify Your Property Portfolio?
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How Can You Diversify Your Property Portfolio?

Property investment can be a great way to build wealth and secure your financial future, but there are certain risks associated with investing. One of the most effective ways to minimize risk is to diversify your property portfolio. By spreading your investment across different types of properties and locations, you can mitigate the risks associated with any one particular investment. Learn how to build a diversified property investment portfolio and minimize risk while maximizing returns.

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What Are The Four Main Types Of  Bank Valuation?
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What Are The Four Main Types Of Bank Valuation?

Different types of bank valuations can impact the value of your property. Learn about the four main types of valuations including Full, Kerbside, Desktop and Automated valuations, and discover the benefits and drawbacks of each.

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Why Should A Property Manager Manage Your Investment Properties?
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Why Should A Property Manager Manage Your Investment Properties?

Once you start building your property portfolio, you will need to take on the responsibilities of a landlord and ensure that your properties are managed properly. As the number of properties in your portfolio increases, so do your responsibilities and you will find your tasks as a landlord starting to pile up. Fortunately, it is possible to outsource these tasks to property managers to take some pressure off your shoulders and allow you to focus on growing your property portfolio.

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How To Structure Your Investment Property Portfolio
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How To Structure Your Investment Property Portfolio

Property investing can be very rewarding when done right. This begins with structuring your portfolio in a way that is most financially beneficial to you. Many investors find this process quite confusing at first as there are so different ways to structure your portfolio. This includes Individual purchase, joint-name purchase, purchasing in a trust and purchasing under a business name.

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