Property Investing For Dummies - Australia

Are you thinking about real estate as a long-term wealth opportunity? Whether you?re interested in a house, apartment, vacant land or commercial property, the second Australian edition of Property Investing For Dummies explains what you need know to ensure you invest wisely. Discover how to build a winning property portfolio with proven, practical and actionable advice on everything from financing your goals with SMSFs to choosing the right location at the right time, and much more including how to: *Decide which type of property is right for you ? choose an investment option that fits in with your financial plans *Assemble a reliable support network ? research and enlist the help of lenders, buyers? advocates, advisers and other experts *Explore your finance options ? learn about mortgage terms, lending fees and holding property in a self-managed super fund *Find the right location and price ? evaluate markets worth pursuing and prepare to bid or make an offer *Protect your investment ? discover what it?s like to be a landlord, and learn to insure your property and manage risk *Keep on top of the formalities ? organise your accounting records, understand tax considerations and identify exit strategies *Build a solid portfolio ? uncover the secrets to growing equity, diversifying and building an income stream