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Everybody knows that the property market can be difficult to predict. Not everybody knows that good property investing is all about good quality information. The fact is that property investment is really a business operation. Like a business, how and where you source your information is the key to success. In the property market the difference between good information and bad information is a major quality control for your investments.

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Whether you’re already in the Property Investment game or looking to be, there’s a dozen things that could go wrong or right on your path to success. Whether you’re buying your first unit or considering purchasing an industrial warehouse or some Inverell accommodation, follow these tips to help you launch a successful property strategy.

• Start Small

As with all properties, unless you’re ultra-experienced or have lots of cash to play with, there’s no point in taking a big risk that you can’t afford. Many of us think that the better the risk involved, the better return on investment. Mostly, this is true, but if you also can’t afford to cover yourself if the investment falls through, you could be in for a lot more strife than you planned. The key when first starting out is to start small. Even if you can afford something bigger and better, find something that’s low risk and that’s almost guaranteed to give you a successful first foot forward.

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The Australian property market can be a lot tougher than the starry-eyed version pushed in the industry papers. It can be risky, and if you’re working on margins, it can be brutal, particularly now, when it’s treading water and prices are looking iffy. The fact is that recitals of market values moving up or down a few percentage points doesn’t mean anything, relative to debt. Professional property investment advice isn’t a luxury in this market, it’s a necessity. Read the rest of this entry »