There are myriad ways that successful investors select a good property that is going to provide them with results.

The beauty of modern technology, indeed information technology, is that the tools available for doing some fundamental research are now at your fingertips.

If you are considering purchasing an investment property, you are reading this blog in the right region! South-East Queensland is undergoing rapid growth – here in our local area, our five offices are covering some of the state’s top-performing suburbs.

Noosaville and Sunshine Beach are established favorites of the investors, while other hot suburbs to watch are Doonan, Peregian Beach, Pereigian Springs, Sunrise Beach, Tewantin, Coolum, Marcoola, Pacific Paradise and Gympie.

A lot of the research on choosing “hot spots” is based on the sales history of the area – as well as planned infrastructure, available transport, and proximity to amenities.

There is another factor successful investors use which I describe as “the X factor” – when looking at a prospective investment there may be other things happening in the locality which will cause a spike in prices.

The classic example of this is the Noosaville area around Weyba Road and Gympie Terrace, where there are some fabulous boutique-style cafés opening, as well as the new Aldi. These have brought fresh price growth to the area.

If you are considering investing, also do your research on the types of investment loan products available – financial structuring can save you thousands!

Find out how much you are worth and where that qualifies you to buy.

The final factor in choosing a solid investor is your instinct – never underestimate the power of your own intuition. If it feels wrong, avoid it!

Good luck, and if you need extra advice, let us know.