The Pet Shop Boys got it wrong
I confess I’m a child of the 80s and the Pet Shop Boys – despite what we think now – were musical gods. One of their songs stated “You’ve got the brains, I’ve got the looks, let’s make lots of money”....
View ArticleOnce upon a time…
Many people treat property investment like a fairytale. You know how it goes… pretty girl marries charming prince, they live in a castle and it’s ‘happily ever after’. BY JANE SLACK-SMITH Well, the...
View ArticleSet up your board of directors
Having a good property manager is like having a board of directors for your property investing business. BY JANE SLACK-SMITH A good rental manager is kind of like your custodian board of directors....
View ArticleInsure your risk away
One Christmas morning, we had just started opening presents when the phone rang. There was a bushfire and all hands were needed. My father left and our lamb roast quickly became sandwiches for the...
View ArticleIt’s not me, it’s you
This isn’t what you want to hear when you make the trip to your bank, cap in hand, to ask for money. However it’s often what’s said. The main reason is that many borrowers don’t understand how lenders...
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