Jason Whitton

There is not ONE single property market in Australia. Instead, we have seven or eight primary markets and big cities, that work countercyclical to each other – as one rises, another falls. While we can’t control these markets, we can absolutely make informed decisions about which markets to buy into.

Bad debt can be hard to shake, but it shouldn’t leave you sceptical of all debt moving forward. Surprisingly there is such a thing as good debt – this is debt that actually helps you to purchase wealth-building assets. When it comes to property investment, good debt can be an absolute goldmine.

When it comes to building a property portfolio, I often find there is overarching confusion surrounding different types of strategies and actions related to real estate. What I’m talking about is property investing versus property trading. Yes, they actually are two completely different things that are separated by contrasting behaviours, attitudes, knowledge, risks and costs.

My wife Shay and I don’t just do life together, we do business together too.

Starting Positive Real Estate wasn’t always a smooth ride and as a couple we experienced some low moments – both personal and financial.

However, one thing that has always remained a top priority for us is ensuring we are continually working on our personal growth.

Being a smart and successful property investor means dealing with tax – all different kinds of tax, all the time. When we talk about tax as investors, we see our cash go flying out the window, but the more you know about tax and how to reduce it, the more cash you can keep. Having a smart investing strategy around tax will save you money by minimising your payments and maximising your returns, so you need to get educated. So, what are the different kinds of tax you’ll face as a property investor and how can you navigate them?

As humans, we are genetically programmed to be more alert or responsive to negative or bad aspects or “danger” signs. This is all thanks to our cave-dwelling ancestors and the fact they had to be on high alert should a lion wander in during dinner time.
In terms of property investing, it’s easy to get scared off by negative reports, chatter and hearsay, that have little or nothing to do with the actual moving parts of the market. Add to that the fact that we tend to give more weight to bad assertions than good ones and we’re stuck in a rut of fear and inaction.