Whether you're a first-timer or an experienced investor, it pays to ask yourself whether your own fears are getting in the way of your success.

Property experts Peter Spann and Jan Somers give 6 tips to overcome the biggest investment hurdle you may face

In this informative piece originally published in Australian Property Investor magazine, Michaela Ryan considers why it pays to be an investor who works "contrary to popular opinion"... 

Real estate agents get a very bad rap. So what tricks do they really get up to?

In this eye opening article from regular Australian Property Investor magazine contributor Michaela Ryan, you'll learn a few insider tricks of the trade... 

Not many of us are turned on by the idea of 'getting rich slow'.
In this 'got-to-have-it-now' generation, the idea of sinking both time and money into an investment seems unnecessary.
But here are some reasons why patience pays off ...

Investors are always looking for that magical moment when a market turns from a downturn into an upswing.

 

Typically, it's difficult to pinpoint exactly what stage of the property cycle we're in. Many people rely on the general media for this information - and therein lies the problem.

Sometimes you need to delve a little deeper ...

While many investors buy their investment properties in the name of a trust, trusts certainly aren't for everyone.

 

And trusts aren't one-size-fits-all. The tax benefits don't work for everyone, and the asset protection mightn't be necessary - or effective - for everyone.

 

In this artcicle Michaela Ryan explores a few of the pros and cons of the most common trust structure used by property investors - the discretionary family trust