The real benefits of Property Investment!

[FreezingHot]

I was thinking to myself, as sometimes I do, about what the
real benefit is of owning investment properties.

I thought it would be a good topic to discuss on this forum to see
why investors choose property as an investment and what gains
can be had by choosing to invest.

Many people will have different reasons and it would be interesting
to find out just what is achievable with property. My interest is to get
capital gain so would be interesting to here from anyone with this
in mind also. When would the best time to sell, in a boom maybe.

Over to whoever.

Regards

FH

[artemis]

My group of properties keeps a family member gainfully employed (part time) and gathering experience on several fronts. If he moves away or into a different field of work I will probably sell all or most properties and put the money elsewhere, probably the sharemarket.

Might add that they have rewarded me handsomely in the meantime, as well as meeting family needs.

[Ted]

Why would you sell if he moved on? and why into shares?

Cheers

Ted

[FreezingHot]

Hi

I would probably only sell my one and only property if someone
offered me twice as much as what I paid for it.

FH.

[Julian]

FH,
There are two primary motivators: feer and greed. It will vary for each of us, but the primary motivation for me is fear; fear that I won't extract the best possible life out of my days on earth, fear that I won't be able to afford prompt medical care for myself or the ones I love, fear that I won't be able to help myself or those I love when they need it.
Simple really: property investment can help me to mitigate the chances that my fears will be realised.
Julian

[FreezingHot]

Julian,

What a great way to put things into perpective. I guess without actually
writing it down digitally I have these same fears. I have family also
that I would like to help in tough times and my motivation does come
from mostly wanting to help others while still being able to afford
the odd luxury sports car in the future.

I would hate to think that I could make a large amount of money and
not share it with the people I love the most, not to mention all of those
people in a worse position than myself.

I started this thread not thinking exactly why I had started invested, you
have just helped me bring that reason to light.

FH

[artemis]

Why would you sell if he moved on? and why into shares?

Cheers

Ted

Because he does most of the property management and maintenance - and the reason I bought the properties was to provide a current and future income stream for him and his family. Too much hassle for me, and dealing with tenants and maintenance is not my cup of tea anyway. I could take on a property manager, of course.

I have had an interest in the sharemarket for years, enjoy it and have done well from it.

I look forward to having more time to spend in that area.

[muppet]

Hi FH

In one word: GREED

Regards

[FreezingHot]

Can't be just greed Muppet! Am sure there is more to you than that.

FH.

[Ted]

Thanks Artemis,

I was wondering not that its my business anyway, like all things in life its what turns you on that drives you.

Cheers

[Julian]

Freezinghot,
I'm prepared to take you up on your kind offer, and will gladly pay you double what you paid for your property - provided it is in about the same condition as when you bought it, and provided we can settle in 20 years with a one dollar deposit to hold it. Do we have a deal?
Julian

[FreezingHot]

Julian

Yeah, that deal sounds good to me. Double my money and all I had to do was find
the money to pay for it.

Wonder what it would be worth in 20 years?

FH.

[essence]

Julian

If he takes that deal, I will kick you.

[madness]

My main reason for investing in general is similar to Julians, to ensure that I can provide for any loved ones and myself throughout lifes uncertainties. And secondly to make the most out of life where money makes this a little easier!!

The reason that I choose to invest in property however is because it is seen as a rather safe investment over time and something that we are all reasonably familiar with, hence visibly an easy option. I also find it interesting and enjoy the various options available to add value and interact.

My investment strategy in property is mainly for capital gains at this stage. Taking into account the amount of effort, capital, risk, and opportunity cost, I believe the returns are generally not that great for income with the current high housing prices and relatively low rental incomes.

I also invest in shares and managed funds to spread my risk. Of the 3 investment types I find property more interesting as it is more complex which allows me to also learn from it and apply this knowledge to assist my day to day life.

[Julian]

essence,
Hey I'm used to being kicked - I was married once.
Julian