It might seem like a silly question, but those who begin their property investment journey with very clear expectations tend to do much better at creating wealth than those with less specific goals.

When I meet with a new investor, one of the first questions I invariably ask is ‘What kind of financial result are you hoping to gain from investing in property?’

The wonderful thing about real estate is that there are lots of ways that you can use it as a vehicle to create wealth. So how do you choose the right strategy for your circumstances?

The difference between a success story and a missed opportunity is mindset. Being mentally prepared is just as important as choosing the right property. Getting either ingredient wrong could prevent you from becoming a successful investor.

A decade on from the Global Financial Crisis, the world economy has in many ways made a full recovery. However, investors still seem to be suffering from a post crisis ‘hangover’ that is stopping them from moving forward.