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18 Investment Strategies: Which One Are You Implementing?

The Property Couch

Mon Oct 09 2023



Area Strategies for Capital Growth:

  • Proven Performer: Properties with reliable and regular performance that offer strong income growth.
  • Rare Earth: Properties with appreciating values due to their scarcity.
  • Million Dollar Strip: Properties located in high-demand areas where people aspire to live.
  • Changing Places, Changing Faces: Properties in gentrifying areas that experience additional uplift as money arrives into the area.

Property Selection Strategies for Capital Growth:

  • City Fling: Properties located between CBDs and coastlines that offer lifestyle amenities.
  • Wave Rider: Purchasing in neighboring suburbs experiencing growth when unable to afford desired location.
  • Scarce Diamond: Timeless properties with uniqueness that appreciate over time.
  • Ugly Duckling: Worst property in best street that can be renovated or improved for capital growth.
  • Shoulder Rider: Piggybacking off nearby improvements without paying premium prices.

Income Area Strategies:

  • No Vacancies: Investing in locations with low rental vacancies (less than 1%) to maximize rental income.
  • Boom Towners: Investing in mining towns or areas with high-income opportunities.
  • Non-Aspirers: Investing in lower socio-demographic areas where people are happy to rent long-term.

Property Strategies for Income:

  • Double Up: Maximizing income potential by adding additional dwellings or bedrooms to a property.
  • Slice and Dice: Subdividing land into multiple titles or creating strata titles for increased rental income.