A little over a year ago, my son and I were having a discussion about real estate. He was considering potential real estate opportunities in the US, and he was interested in my opinion. From there, we somehow stumbled onto discussing my real estate career and the countless stories I had from that period in […]
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This week, I received a call I’ve dreaded receiving for some time. A guest at one of my Airbnbs called to say they had caused serious damage to the property. As I rushed over, a number of questions flooded my mind. What’s the extent of the damage? Have the neighbours been disrupted and contacted the
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A discussion on the housing market isn’t complete without evaluating its two components. Those components are of course the owner occupier and rental markets. I’ve previously described the merits of entering into each of these sub-markets. However, the following post analyses the interplay between these components, and how they offset each other to remain in
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The tiny home revolution is in full swing! Once a fringe concept, it has since grown in popularity and is proving to be a viable alternative home solution. You are sure to get some strong reactions for this drastic lifestyle change, depending on who you ask. I’ve outlined three of the key reasons for and
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While I have a notable bias towards real estate, it is factually incorrect to state that this asset class is immune to volatility and corrections. We recently had one of the longest real estate corrections, and are only now coming out the other side. As real estate operates like other asset classes, it is important
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Our first home in Australia was the second floor of a two-storey home. That tiny two-bedroom apartment housed my wife and I, my son, and on occasion, my elderly mother. While it may seem that we were living on top of one another, we had all the space we needed. Fast forward to today. We
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Home ownership is arguably the most expensive purchase for the average person. Coincidentally, it also presents the single-largest debt obligation. Obtaining a mortgage is difficult. Borrowers need to demonstrate they have a solid credit history and financial position. More importantly, they must establish they can manage a loan that spans multiple decades. They may still
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Moving to another city or continent is challenging. Making that move in your 40s is near impossible. You are consumed with succeeding in your life after you make that move. The last thing on your mind is something as sensational as early retirement. However, the truth is, there are certain professions that can give you
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I’ve sold a handful of my own properties over the past few decades. All of these sales have been private sales, with the assistance of a realtor. There’s no specific reason as to why I chose the private sale route. I did of course have the option to sell my homes through another preferred avenue –
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Australia has been in a precarious situation for the past few weeks. There have been rising infection rates across the Eastern States. The vaccine rollout has slowed dramatically. State-wide lockdowns are frequent and often extended. The housing market doesn’t seem to care. In fact, Australia’s housing market will record an historic performance for 2021. The
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