[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section_2_Text Left:” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop”][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” padding_mobile=”on” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” column_padding_mobile=”off” custom_width_px=”768px” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”60px|60px|60px|60px” custom_padding_phone=”40px|20px|40px|20px” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_post_title admin_label=”4 Property Research Tips You Need to Know ” title=”on” meta=”on” author=”on” date=”on” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”on” featured_placement=”below” parallax_effect=”on” parallax_method=”off” text_orientation=”left” text_color=”dark” text_background=”off” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” module_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” title_all_caps=”off” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” disabled_on=”off|off|off” disabled=”off” custom_margin=”||40px|” title_font_size=”36px” title_font_size_phone=”28px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” title_text_color=”#00afff” meta_text_color=”#95989a” parallax=”on” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text_B:” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n
As a property investor you\u2019re always going to be learning. It never stops. And while there\u2019s a lot of information out there, not all of it is the same in terms of reliability.<\/span><\/p>\n Getting investment property research right is vital to creating a portfolio that performs well.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text_H3: ” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” header_font=”Open Sans||||” saved_tabs=”all” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text_B:” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Don\u2019t take everything you read – or hear – at face value. <\/span><\/p>\n If your source provides information on where they obtained their data (and they should) then check with the original source. Don\u2019t rely on word of mouth or media hype about the investment potential of a location or property.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text_H3: ” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” header_font=”Open Sans||||” saved_tabs=”all” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text_B:” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Do your own fact checking. Learn where you can find the source information you need.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s say you need to know if a particular suburb has been forecast to increase in population.<\/span><\/p>\n Where would you look?<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019d use ABS.Gov.au to find the information you need.<\/span><\/p>\n Resources such as town planners, news outlets and community organisations can provide helpful information about an unfamiliar suburb…very important tools when you\u2019re buying investment property interstate.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image_384px” src=”https:\/\/www.trc-gorod.ru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/verified-1.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_css_main_element=”max-width: 384px;” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text_H3: ” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” header_font=”Open Sans||||” saved_tabs=”all” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text_B:” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n Set up alerts with a variety of websites (e.g. google, australia.gov.au, The Age, etc.). Set the alerts to provide information on specific areas to avoid being inundated with too much information.<\/span><\/p>\n Often, a big corporation (e.g. Coles) will issue press releases about where they plan to expand or build. There are many websites which publish press releases, such as <\/span>prwire.com.au<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image_384px” src=”https:\/\/www.trc-gorod.ru\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/office-625892_640.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_css_main_element=”max-width: 384px;” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”500ms” animation_intensity_slide=”10%” animation_direction=”left” show_bottom_space=”on” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text_H3: ” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” header_font=”Open Sans||||” saved_tabs=”all” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text_B:” use_border_color=”off” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.4.1″]<\/p>\n1.<\/b> Consider the source of your information<\/b><\/h3>\n
2.<\/b> Do your own fact checking…in other words, \u201ctrust, but verify\u201d<\/b><\/h4>\n
3.<\/b> Use technology to your advantage<\/b><\/h4>\n
4.<\/b> Leverage others\u2019 knowledge<\/b><\/h4>\n