In this episode, you’ll learn how cross leases used to be a quick-and-easy shortcut to subdividing a property.

Nowadays, they are – somewhat ironically – notorious for issues, require a lot of paperwork, and can devalue your property.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn how much deposit you need to buy an investment property.

Particularly, you’ll learn LVRs change deposit amounts, depending on what sort of property you are buying. You’ll also learn how you can use your own home to source your deposit.

Essentially, this means you can invest in property without needing any cash upfront.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to conduct a thorough pre-settlement inspection (if you choose to go it alone).

You’ll learn, there’s a lot more to it than just rocking up to your property, checking it’s built, and calling it a day. And you might have to bring a hairdryer.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn whether the number of bedrooms in a property can impact capital gain.

This is by looking at CoreLogic data from the last 20 years, in 4 of our bigger cities.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn what a chattel is and the reasons why you should get a chattel valuation.

Sometimes, investors see these valuations as “just another cost”. But you’ll also learn how a chattel valuation can save you up to $15,000 in tax over the next 15 years.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn what a property manager does and how much their services will cost you.

Dealing with tenants is a full-time job, a job most investors don’t have the spare time for.

However, hiring a property manager does come at a cost. So, it’s important to know what you’re paying for.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn exactly what is included in a Master Build guarantee and how it might not be the be-all, end-all “insurance policy” you might think it is.

You’ll also learn some alternative covers.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn the pros and cons for several different investment options.

You’ll also learn which one earns the highest return based on the top-up you would usually put into your investment property.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer the question: “Can I afford an investment property?”

This is achieved by exploring 3 factors: deposit, income and cashflow. You’ll also learn what you can do if you aren’t quite ready to invest – just yet.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.

In this episode, you’ll learn why the popularity of townhouses has grown in the last 10 years.

I’ll also discuss concerns of oversupply, and reasons why there js no sign of it in the market.

And click here to see all the charts and other info in the written article on the Opes website.