Property Investing for Dummies - 3rd Edition by Nicola McDougall & Bruce Brammall (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Your step-by-step guide to building long-term wealth through property

This fully revised Australian edition of Property Investing For Dummies cuts through the jargon and hype to identify what's really needed to succeed in Australia's hot property market. It lays out, in clear and helpful terms, exactly how you can identify the right investment options, figure out your finances and make a successful bid or offer. You'll master the basics on how to manage risk, protect your new property and become an effective landlord or landlady. And you'll learn how to grow a profitable portfolio that can generate income and secure your financial freedom.

• Create a property investment plan that fits with your personal financial goals
• Evaluate properties and locations to identify value and find the best deals
• Understand your finance options, including mortgage terms, interest rates, lending fees and using an SMSF
• Assemble a reliable support network of finance and property experts
• Build a solid property portfolio, with practical advice on how to grow equity and diversify your investments

This easy-to-follow but comprehensive book is perfect for anyone looking to buy property in today's competitive market. From buying your first home to taking advantage of strategies like flipping, developing, and rentvesting, Property Investing For Dummies shares all the latest info you need to invest wisely.

From the Back Cover

Make property part of your financial future

Property investing is a big deal, and though it may require a little more elbow grease than some other investment vehicles, the potential gains are considerable. Property Investing For Dummies is an easy-to-follow guide that covers all the ins and outs of what it means to be a property investor in today's competitive Australian market. Discover the investment types and strategies that are right for you, finance your property purchases, and grow your portfolio. This friendly Dummies guide shows you exactly how it's done.

Inside...

• Deciding whether property investment is right for you
• Evaluating buildings and land
• Finding and working with an expert team
• Sourcing loans and reviewing purchase agreements
• Maintaining your investments
• Maximising profits and returns

About the Author

Nicola McDougall is an experienced Australian property and finance journalist, blog writer, and property investor. She is co-author of The Female Investor and is the current chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA).

Bruce Brammall is a licensed financial advisor and mortgage broker, finance columnist, bestselling author and successful property investor.