@Marcus Rodger, I see every limited value in a lot fo books, especially about things like gearing and tax as the laws change frequently.In the NZ market the basic precepts are fairly simple.If you can afford to negatively gear safely and you have decide it is a safe enough strategy for you then pick the market with the highest likelihood of capital growth, which is generally, Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton, and start investing.There are markets where you can still buy cash positive in New Zealand but you need strong local knowledge and good boots on the ground to buy well in many of those smaller areas.

When you get folks from certain cultures you area always dealing with this... think about the posts  Help my house smells like Curry how do I get that out ..or some folks just cant seem to hit the drive way and want to park on the law right in front of the front door.. 

I have two condos for sale located on the 18th hole of Ridglea Country Club at 4034 Ridglea Country Club Drive, Fort Worth, TX.The vacant units are side by side. 

Do Electronic Locks on average drive more revenue?

But, Irvine is a great, safe city with good schools and community.

My rule of thumb is as long as the cabin is within a 15 minute drive of either the attractions in Gatlinburg or the attractions in Pigeon Forge, you're in good shape, just buy where the best deal is, the rents and occupancy rates are going to be comparable. 

Also, I believe $900 is a “safe” rental price for the area D/FW unless in a bad neighborhood, a good area could command $100+ more each door.  

would you take out the max amount when refinancing, or play it more safe?? 

We arrived a couple of months ago and bought our first house, but I have this drive burning inside of me telling me I should/can/will do more. 

I bought it almost $100k under comps and I did my research so I think it's safe to say that my investment will work out regardless of interiors...