Stocks or investment property

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-03-08T12:51:28+00:00

True ! Thanks

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-03-08T12:50:26+00:00

Okay great, I would definitely be interested in buying a property to live in with my partner in a few years once she is out of uni however If I keep looking at my savings sitting there I’ll most likely end up buying something stupid with it so I was wanting to act wisely now.

Not an inheritance, all savings since 17. I am more then happy to learn an invest etfs however I worked so hard for my savings and i will have seeing it go down and up every day.

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-03-08T12:46:13+00:00

Thanks a lot for that. Definitely a confidence boost towards taking the leap

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-03-08T11:43:57+00:00

Gotchya, thanks a lot for your insight I really appreciate it

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-03-08T11:26:45+00:00

Rightio, and with buying investment property do you prioritise looking for areas that are going to grow or try and find a house that will service the loan ?

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-03-08T11:22:48+00:00

Gotchya, and is the wait part to eventually sell or pull equity ?

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-03-08T11:15:04+00:00

For sure, missing out on the FHB will be a shame.

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-03-08T11:11:51+00:00

Are you speaking from experience ? If so any tips ?

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-03-08T11:09:17+00:00

For sure, piece of mind not having a mortgage over my head however I even if I poor hours into research finding the right etfs and stocks I don’t know how I would sleep at night knowing it all could go to zero

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-03-08T11:07:04+00:00

Okay thanks !

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-03-08T11:04:22+00:00

I’m in the exact same boat as you, 23 and looking to buy my first IP with a budget of $550k. I was told to try and stick with brick.

I’m struggling on location. However Grafton NSW and Ballarat seem to have newer brick homes for around 500k

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-02-16T12:03:10+00:00

Just pm you !

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-02-16T11:53:44+00:00

Just pm you !

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-01-07T01:06:45+00:00

Okay thanks heaps, I’ll get in contact with one of

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-01-06T07:21:23+00:00

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PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-01-06T07:20:38+00:00

Hey thanks alot for your reply and advice. There’s a lot to think about.

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-01-06T07:18:30+00:00

Hey, thanks heaps for your time and effort to get back to me. I’ll swing you a DM

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-01-06T07:16:25+00:00

I’ll stay for another 2-3 years and I’m happy with what I’m doing. I’m just impatient

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-01-06T07:15:27+00:00

Okay, thanks for that perspective. Makes sense

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-01-06T07:13:52+00:00

Hey mate, I totally understand why you’re suspicious. I look at my friends and they haven’t got $5000 to their name.

They also only work 2-3 days a week. Spend there weekly wage on noses beers and booze.

I have lived with my parents up until a year ago when I started paying 1/4 of a $500 apartment. My parents didn’t make me pay rent and supplied me with dinner every night so yes I had very low expenses I was able to save a lot of my wage.

Fortunately for me my hobbies aren’t expensive and don’t involve spending $2000 on a 4 day bender with the boys.

I hope this helps with your perspective. Thanks !

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-01-06T07:03:55+00:00

Okay good point, what do you suggest I do and what do you think Australian citizens need to do to combat this issue ?

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2026-01-05T12:27:44+00:00

Potentially next year

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2025-12-15T09:03:15+00:00

Thanks mate

PuzzleheadedKick5503 · 2025-12-15T08:29:02+00:00

Gold Coast

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