How to Buy Your First Investment Property — $399 Course | The Finance Family
Your first
INVESTMENT
done right!
THE COURSE
From rental yield basics to borrowing structures — learn how to buy your first investment property the right way, and avoid the mistakes most first-time investors make.
WHO IT'S FOR
You own a home (or are about to) and want to start building a portfolio
You want to understand how investors use equity and leverage
You're unsure how much deposit you need for an investment loan
You want to know the tax and structure implications before you buy
You want a broker who understands investors, not just owner-occupiers
You're ready to stop talking about it and actually do it
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
HOW INVESTMENT LENDING WORKS
Interest rates, LVR limits, rental income assessment — investment loans are not the same as owner-occupier loans.
USING EQUITY AS YOUR DEPOSIT
How to access equity in your existing property and use it as the deposit on an investment.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROPERTY
Rental yield vs capital growth, location strategy, and what lenders actually want to see in the security.
LOAN STRUCTURE FOR INVESTORS
Interest-only vs P&I, offset accounts, cross-collateralisation — structure decisions that affect your flexibility for years.
TAX BASICS EVERY INVESTOR NEEDS
Negative gearing, depreciation, land tax — an overview so you can have smarter conversations with your accountant.
GROWING YOUR PORTFOLIO
How smart investors plan for a second and third property from day one.
HOW INVESTMENT LENDING WORKS
Interest rates, LVR limits, rental income assessment — investment loans are not the same as owner-occupier loans.
USING EQUITY AS YOUR DEPOSIT
How to access equity in your existing property and use it as the deposit on an investment.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROPERTY
Rental yield vs capital growth, location strategy, and what lenders actually want to see in the security.
LOAN STRUCTURE FOR INVESTORS
Interest-only vs P&I, offset accounts, cross-collateralisation — structure decisions that affect your flexibility for years.
TAX BASICS EVERY INVESTOR NEEDS
Negative gearing, depreciation, land tax — an overview so you can have smarter conversations with your accountant.
GROWING YOUR PORTFOLIO
How smart investors plan for a second and third property from day one.
YOUR COURSE GUIDE
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I need to own a home before buying an investment property?
Not necessarily, but having existing equity makes it easier. The course covers both paths — with and without an existing property.
How much deposit do I need for an investment loan?
Typically 10–20% of the purchase price, plus costs. The course covers this in depth.
Should I use a trust or company structure?
That's a decision for your accountant. The course gives you the vocabulary to have that conversation — not the advice itself.
Can I use this if I already have one investment property?
Absolutely — many of the concepts around structure and equity apply to growing beyond your first investment.
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