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629 tax deductions, buying direct from owner, making a low offer, is $100k enough to buy + more

Season 6
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In today's episode John shares his thoughts on your questions around:


๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ 300sqm regional house vs 150sqm city unit

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ what tax deductions can you claim on an investment property?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป interest rate hikes, will they keep going up and what can we do about them?

๐Ÿ‘‰ buying a property directly from the owner

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ is $100k enough to buy an investment property in today's market?

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ tips for making a low offer on a house

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ buying property in Perth / buying in a mining industry

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ buying in your desired location now or timing the market


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