Jarrad Mahon is the director of Investors Edge Real Estate.
How first time investors can hit the ground running
Your first investment property purchase can make or break your porfolio, so it's crucial that you get your first few moves right.
HOTSPOTS • Wed, 11 Jun 2014
Don't let these common obstacles stop you from being a successful property investor
Along the way, a number of property investors lose their drive and give up on their portfolio - but mistakes shouldn't spell the end of your property purchasing.
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 02 Jun 2014
3 traps for small property developers to avoid
There is still plenty of money to be made in property development, but in order to profit from these projects, investors need to steer clear of these common mistakes.
HOTSPOTS • Thu, 15 May 2014
How to decide when it's time for a rent increase
Raising the rent is a delicate balancing act for landlords — you need to keep your property rented and avoid vacancies, but you also have to maximise your income.
HOTSPOTS • Mon, 05 May 2014
How to spot a bargain buy
Not all cheap properties are bargain buys, so you need to know what to look for and how to identify if the property is primed for growth.
HOTSPOTS • Sun, 13 Apr 2014
The cost of not asking questions
When you're purchasing an investment property, the more you know, the better - so it's important to know what questions to ask, and what comments you should keep to ...
HOTSPOTS • Sun, 23 Mar 2014
To furnish or not to furnish for selling: That is the question
Furnishing a home when it's up for sale can help prospective buyers imagine themselves in the property, but it does come at a price. Should investors bother with this ...
HOTSPOTS • Sun, 19 Jan 2014
4 quick tests to know if your property could be subdivisible
Many small investors are making money by subdividing residential investment properties that were only eligible for one dwelling under the old R-codes. There continues to ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Sun, 12 Jan 2014
Tips for selling your Perth investment property in Spring and Summer
Our clients who hold investment properties in Perth often ask us when is the best time to sell an investment property. The short version: properties can be sold at any ...
INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 02 Dec 2013