Reading Time: 4 Minutes What’s up guys! Now look, normally here at The Frugal Samurai, I try and sit on the fence as much as I can when it comes to opinions. I mean, who doesn’t love a good fence sit? The fine poise, the delicacy, the balance – a skill I tells ya. But when yours truly read the following article, I really felt I had to say something, ANYTHING. Because I felt it was misleading at best and downright dangerous at worst. What article? The one here: https://www.realestate.com.au/news/average-home-prices-will-hit-7-million-by-2030-in-some-sydney-regions-if-growth-trends-continue/ What’s it about? In essence: “Economic modelling has revealed home buyers could be paying prices of up to $7.5 million, on…
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DIY or Hiring a Property Manager: Which Is Better?
Reading Time: 3 Minutes What’s up guys! Hope we all had a great week, it’s NOVEMBER people! Wow, 2019 is absolutely FLYING right? How’s it coming along for you? Sadly I haven’t quite achieved my two main goals yet… (sad face). But don’t worry, there’s a couple more months left, let’s hustle hustle! Today’s post is a shorter edit of an article I wrote for an Australian Property Magazine named Your Investment Property. The magazine is about… um, investment… properties. The article is based on some of the things to look out for with managing your own properties versus hiring someone to do it for you, hope you enjoy! ~~~ Earning…
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How Does Sentiment Affect Real Estate Prices?
Reading Time: 3 Minutes ARGH!!! “Shakes head vigorously” Brrr, bloody real estate. Really doing my head in. You see guys, I’ve got too much choice available at the moment. After our latest hunting trip back from the West Coast, I’ve drawn up about a dozen or so properties which I aim to make offers on. Mind you, not to acquire a dozen, I reckon one, hopefully two max. The problem at the moment is that with choice, I don’t really know where to begin. It doesn’t help that the bargain hunter in me is wanting to low ball the Baby Jeebers out of any deal… In fact, I’ve already blown…
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I’m Still Here!
Reading Time: 2 Minutes So I thought it best to shoot out a quick post just to let everyone know that yes, I am still alive and no, I have not forgotten about you. It’s just been TOO much this past week. I wrote last time (read here) that I had embarked on a whirlwind property scouting weekend a few days ago… And what a few days since! You see, I had shortlisted and viewed a couple of dozen or so properties in those two days, and now it’s time to get stuck into due diligence. So please excuse me as I’ve been trying to cull this one here and…
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What’s Got Me So Pumped?!!!
Reading Time: 2 Minutes Hey guys! What’s going on!!! Excuse me for sounding EXCITED. But I’m going shopping on the weekend. Not for my usual Sunday grocery shop mind you… No, for PROPERTY. Love it, love it, love it. Will be catching the red-eye once again and hopping over to some remote corner of our nation to hopefully snag a bargain or three. In fact, it’s what kept me going these past couple of TOUGH weeks (wowee were they tough alright) – knowing that I’m again re-focused and re-energized on my financial goal… ain’t it AMAZING? I must admit that in recent months I have been a bit distracted and…
