Property Investing For Dummies - Australia, 2nd Australian Edition

Learn to: * Make real estate a part of your long-term investmentstrategy * Pick the right properties for profit * Spot the best deals on financing * Understand the new rules for purchasing properties usingSMSFs Become a successful property investor with this user-friendlyguide Are you thinking about real estate as a long-term wealthopportunity? Whether you're interested in a house, apartment,vacant land or commercial property, the second Australian editionof Property Investing For Dummies explains what you need toknow to ensure you invest wisely. Discover how to build a winningproperty portfolio with practical advice on everything fromchoosing the right property at the right price to financing yourgoals with SMSFs, and much more. * Decide which type of property is right for you -- choosean investment option that fits in with your financial plans * Assemble a reliable support network -- research and enlistthe help of lenders, buyers' advocates, advisers and otherexperts * Explore your finance options -- learn about mortgageterms, lending fees and holding property in a self-managed superfund * Evaluate properties worth pursuing -- find the rightlocation, identify value and prepare to bid or make an offer * Protect your investment -- discover what it's like to be alandlord, learn how to insure your property and manage risk * Build a solid portfolio -- uncover the secrets to growingequity, diversifying and building an income stream Open the book and find: * How to invest in residential and commercial properties * Information on using a buyers' advocate * Advice on shopping for a mortgage * Tips for owning property with SMSFs * Steps for signing contracts and leases * Help with keeping on top of your paperwork * Secrets for growing your profits