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Hotspots 17 JAN 2013

Avoiding the number one investor mistake

Investors often make the mistake of "buying from the heart' and, as a result, paying too much. If the numbers don't add...
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Hotspots 17 JAN 2013

Add $20 to your weekly rent with this tip

Focusing on your outdoor entertainment areas and considering some additions can boost your weekly return and reduce...
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Hotspots 11 JAN 2013

A quick addition for added value

One quick addition that most investors can implement in just a day is a new fence around a property. Including a fence...
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Hotspots 03 JAN 2013

Top tips for choosing a tradie

Not knowing the difference between a good and a bad tradesperson can end up being a great cost, not only in terms of...
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Hotspots 13 DEC 2012

One simple trick to get more rent

When it comes to renovating, there’s a simple rule of thumb that can almost guarantee you extra rent and lower...
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Hotspots 29 NOV 2012

Add value on the cheap: We show you how

There are a number of super-cheap, super-easy items that all investors should consider when it comes to boosting their...
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Hotspots 22 NOV 2012

How to spot a dud

There are many properties on the market at any one time, and the best investors are those that can quickly tell a good...
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Hotspots 20 NOV 2012

Don't rest on your laurels over Christmas

The savviest investors are those who are looking for great bargains when other buyers have their eyes turned away and...
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Hotspots 01 MAR 2012

Go west, young man

For Sydney local Biagio Colangelo, the WA property market is proving to be a goldmine.
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Hotspots 07 OCT 2011

Back from the brink

An ambitious David McElveney had seven properties under his belt by the time he was 27, but a couple of bad business...
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Hotspots 01 AUG 2011

Primed for retirement

For Val Garma and his wife Senka, a smart investment strategy has positioned them perfectly for an early retirement
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Hotspots 28 APR 2024

Commercial investment: How it compares to residential

Commercial property investment is a different ball game to residential, but is it feasible to do both? This investor...
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