This episode will break down the truth of whether you should duplex or a standard established house for your first investment property. 

 

Duplexes can be very attractive on the marketing brochures with high cashflow and promises of "instant equity"...

 

But here are the true PROS & CONS of investing in a duplex so you can make up your own mind!

Discussion Points:

00:00: Introduction

01:04: What is a duplex?

02:20: Pros of buying a duplex 

03:34: Con #1: Fringe locations 

05:28: Con #2: Land to asset ratio 

06:41: Con #3: A duplex is expensive 

07:00: Con #4: Borrowing capacity 

08:52: Con #5: Body corporate fees 

11:10: Con# 6: Depreciation 

12:32: Con #7: No scarcity 

15:35: Con #8: Resale value 

20:04: Conclusion 

 

About The Host:

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