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Developing for Profit - featuring 13+ speakers over 2 full days Developing for Profit - featuring 13+ speakers over 2 full days
8 Mar 2010
'Developing fro Profit', a 2 day information packed workshop for all wanna-be through to experienced developers, will be held on Saturday and Sunday 5th and 6th of June 2010 in Brisbane.
The Cost to Produce Land The Cost to Produce Land
19 Feb 2010
It can be very inexpensive to buy a subdivision property in the outer suburbs, but it can also cost you a small fortune.
How to turn $456k into $1.275m in 5 months at a cost of $70k How to turn $456k into $1.275m in 5 months at a cost of $70k
19 Feb 2010
Yes that’s right folks, an $820,000 increase for a miserable $70k outlay. Oh, and a 9% gross rental return.
Investigate Property Pro Monthly Membership Investigate Property Pro Monthly Membership
18 Feb 2010
How would you like to pick up the phone and call your own Town Planner and buying expert and get them to investigate a prospective property?
A Lesson For The Novice Property Investor A Lesson For The Novice Property Investor
8 Feb 2010
So you have decided to buy an investment property or your first home. Congratulations and welcome to an exciting world!  You'll want as much house for as little money as possible. Unfortunately this can also lead to disaster.  Read on to find out how you get started.
Buying through the Christmas Cheer Buying through the Christmas Cheer
23 Nov 2009
Christmas can be the perfect time to uncover opportunties in the property market, but there are also a few pitfalls.
How to make 12% in 4 days How to make 12% in 4 days
20 Nov 2009
What do you do if you aren't happy with the first result? Change it!
Recognising the next big change Recognising the next big change
20 Nov 2009
As investors you should be actively keeping a look out for the 'next big change', but how do we do this and is it possible to be the first person to hear about it?
Digging for gold in your own backyard Digging for gold in your own backyard
31 Aug 2009
Some property owners don't have to go very far to find their next pot of gold as it could be buried in their own backyard!
Overland Flow Update Overland Flow Update
5 Aug 2009
Overland Flow can be a nasty negative with dire consequences for property investors. Brisbane City Council have recently announced plans for a new Overland Flow Mapping system to help minimise risk for property buyers, but there are consequences that you need to know about.
Being Diligent Being Diligent
5 Aug 2009
Doing your research and getting the answers reduces risk when buying property, but it can also stop you from buying well if you don't do it in the correct order.
What land value should I put into my development feasibility? What land value should I put into my development feasibility?
5 Aug 2009
When doing your feasibility for a development site, one of the key factors is the land value or purchase price. This is easy enough to enter when buying, but what do you enter if you have owned the property for a long time?
Case Study : UPDATE : How to make (serious) money in a slow market Case Study : UPDATE : How to make (serious) money in a slow market
27 May 2009
In November we brought you the story of Matthew and Kaylene, two Canberra investors who had just purchased a ‘delight or a disaster’ in Brisbane. This article is an update ‘post renovations’.
Confused, misinterpreted and muddled: Part 2 Confused, misinterpreted and muddled: Part 2
26 May 2009
Part two of a two part article aiming to demystify, unlock, unmuddle and correct some of the many common mistakes and misrepresentations made by buyers, sellers and agents.
When $14k is better than $21k When $14k is better than $21k
26 May 2009
There are both positives and negatives associated with the First Home Owners Grant and as a result not everything is as it seems.
Developing for Profit: Home Study Course Developing for Profit: Home Study Course
21 Apr 2009
This is a comprehensive 12 Audio CD Home Study Course of the entire Developing for Profit workshop.  Purchase Now and Learn at Your Leisure!
Picking Places Picking Places
19 Feb 2009
People are forgetting that long term growth should be a major consideration when purchasing property as most property deals are or turn out to be long term deals. Don't let high rental returns blind you to some great opportunities that may exist in the market.
Confused, misinterpreted and muddled- Part 1 Confused, misinterpreted and muddled- Part 1
12 Feb 2009
Part one of a two part article aiming to demystify, unlock, unmuddle and correct some of the many common mistakes and misrepresentations made by buyers, sellers and agents.
Swim or Surf ?: Flooding vs Overland Flow Swim or Surf ?: Flooding vs Overland Flow
28 Jan 2009
We all know about flooding, but did you know that damaging water can get you from both directions? Read this article to see if you're safe.
 
Rent is rent of course of course Rent is rent of course of course
16 Dec 2008
Investors who take it for granted that the rent is as stated can often find themselves at a loss.
Cash Positive! Cash Positive!
16 Dec 2008
Get excited! With interest rates coming down it is now possible to buy cash neutral and cash positive property in capital cities, something that has largely been unattainable for the last few years.
Tracking Termites: Part 2 Tracking Termites: Part 2
15 Dec 2008
This is the second part of a two part article on what, where and how of termites. Last issue we looked mostly at where to look for termites. In this issue we explore what to look for.
Case Study: How to Make Money in a Slow Market Case Study: How to Make Money in a Slow Market
6 Nov 2008
We take a look at a real life and very current purchase by an Investigate Property client and the multiple strategies they are using for success, even in a slow market.
Meddling with Medians Meddling with Medians
23 Oct 2008
Discover why the median price isn't always what it seems.
Tracking Termites Part 1 Tracking Termites Part 1
23 Oct 2008
Every investor or home buyer should learn to look for signs of termites when inspecting a property. Too many people dismiss this activity in favour of employing the experts, but an initial inspection by yourself before you employ the experts could save you time and money!
Hitting Brick Walls: the lessons that could save your next development Hitting Brick Walls: the lessons that could save your next development
1 Oct 2008
Reno King Geoff Doidge shares how he broke through 'brick walls' to get a development approval for a block of units that will produce a 9.07% rental return, plus a big depreciation schedule.
Spotlight on Student Accommodation Spotlight on Student Accommodation
9 Sep 2008
The spotlight is well and truly on Student Accommodation in Brisbane, but are the authorities doing enough?
Buy better by beating the belated buyers! Buy better by beating the belated buyers!
14 Jul 2008

Looking to buy?  Here are some invaluable tips to ensure that you buy like a professional.
Sometimes Second Place isn't so bad Sometimes Second Place isn't so bad
14 Jul 2008

Missing out on getting that special property can be disheartening. Justin Eslick shares how you can still win properties by organising a backup contract.
The Funky Flats! The Funky Flats!
1 Jul 2008
Learn from one investor's multiple strategy purchase.
The Investor's Tool Belt The Investor's Tool Belt
1 Jul 2008
The essential 'tools' every investor should take to a property inspection.
Tips and Traps of Developing Affordable Housing Tips and Traps of Developing Affordable Housing
1 Jul 2008
Justin Eslick discussions some of the advantages, incentives and concessions available to those who develop affordable housing and some of the traps of this increasingly popular investment option.
Mines, floods, contaminants and bombs! Mines, floods, contaminants and bombs!
21 May 2008

Want to know a good way to potentially halve the value of your property in just one day? Do the wrong searches, use the wrong person to comment on those searches, or worse still, don't do them at all and you are well on your way!
Cold listings are now hot property Cold listings are now hot property
14 May 2008
It is a buyer’s market in many places around Australia and one of the best ways to uncover a deal is to look at the cold listings.
7 top tips for researching development sites 7 top tips for researching development sites
10 Apr 2008
Generally speaking, development sites can deliver fantastic profits for investors, but they can also carry considerable risk. It is possible to reduce this risk quite easily, and the first place to start is by making sure you buy the right development site to begin with.
Putting the cart before the horse Putting the cart before the horse
10 Apr 2008
Even the experts make mistakes! Geoff Doidge has made 465% out of this property, yet he made some pretty crucial errors when he bought it that could have cost him big time!
How Town Planning can add value How Town Planning can add value
14 Mar 2008
There are so many value-add opportunities that come under the banner of ‘town planning’ and a number of these are the result of you knowing more than the vendor or sales agent of a property.
Investing in loose change Investing in loose change
3 Sep 2007
There is a lot to gain in investing in ‘loose change’, but we aren’t talking about the coins you find in your car’s ashtray! In this instance ‘loose change’ refers to changes still in their infancy, still without certainty, which is often where speculative investment can reap reward.  During the last month there have been two major headlines to come out of the news concerning Queenslanders.
Another Brisbane Boom? Another Brisbane Boom?
16 Mar 2007
Brisbane appears to be experiencing another property boom.
Great News! Reno Kings will find your next investment property Great News! Reno Kings will find your next investment property
24 Dec 2006
The Reno Kings have educated 1000's of property investors over the years. After learning about the deals Paul and Geoff swoop on and turn into gold, many of these investors asked the Reno Kings if they could help them find a property.
Green Bridge Nearing Completion Green Bridge Nearing Completion
20 Oct 2006
The Green Bridge, now formally known as the 'Eleanor Schonell Bridge', linking the University of Queensland (UQ) with Dutton Park and surrounds is set to open in December 2006.
Suburb Rehabilitation Suburb Rehabilitation
30 May 2006
Town Planner Justin Eslick makes comment on a recent article in the Courier Mail, which discusses the rehabilitation of Woolloongabba, Albion and Hamilton.
The New Valley The New Valley
18 May 2006
West End has long been touted as the next Fortitude Valley, the next hip place, the next big thing. This article takes an in depth look at what is shaping the area.

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