@Garry McMichael I would second the sentiments of @Aaron Klatt.

I completely disagree with this sentiment.

People are not able to get lending.3 sentiment fuelling itself4 gov limiting forgien investment.( Particular China.That's has caused a current drop in prices 7 - 10%The thing is amazing as it's very controlled to watch.Our inflation is lower than target rate of 3% now hovering at 2.5%.Our cash rate is historically low at 1.5% .The RBA trying to stimulate growth.Unemployment rate at 5ish %.Population growth is ridiculous.We are going through a slowdown in the housing market at the moment.The economic fundamentals interesting to watch.Plus the audience dollar is good hedge to the global situation.Culture of Australia is that everyone what's to own there own home. 

~A bunch of "Gurus"Great quote, it does have it's merits, and I tend to agree with the sentiment, but it really depends, what are your goals?

Yeah it was a great little house, sentimental as it was my cherry popper.

If you are comfortable with it, be a bit sentimental about wanting property near your parents.If you come up with a good letter, consider working with a list broker so you can mail to seniors who might be ready to downsize or transition to assistance.Good luck

It might have sentimental value or he's not invested in wrapping that up for whatever reason, but sometime in the future, he will be ready.

Over the last month general market sentiment and predictions for 2019 have changed on a daily basis as new and information has surfaced.

I have owned hundreds of rental houses. and other than deposit or eviction issues.. have not really felt that we were a target.. for one thing the average tenant has little to no money and therefore cant sue you.. and these cases are not taken on contingency UNLESS they think there is insurance money to get.But I get the sentiment..

Definitely echo the sentiments that $0 money investing is much more myth and marketing snake oil than being plausible.Closest thing I know to quick easy funding is a 0 fee, 0% credit card balance transfer but not everyone can command 30K plus credit limits and I wouldnt recommend that path unless you are equipped to handle that debt once the promotional APR expires