Property Investment Workshop for Beginners

Understand the fundamentals of property investment and explore strategies for building a property portfolio with our property investment short courses in Sydney!

Thinking about purchasing an investment property but unsure where to begin? From understanding equity and home loans to researching locations, assessing properties, and planning for the costs involved, property investment can come with a steep learning curve.

In this practical beginner's workshop, you'll explore the key concepts and considerations involved in investing in residential property. Guided by an experienced property investor and adviser, you'll examine different property investment approaches, learn how investors research markets and assess opportunities, and explore the financial structures and ongoing costs that may form part of a property portfolio.

Through real-life examples and practical discussion, you'll gain a clearer understanding of the property investment process and the factors investors consider when making decisions. Whether you're researching your first investment property or simply want to better understand property as an investment, this course will help you approach the topic feeling more informed and prepared.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Property Investment Workshop for Beginners, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Understanding key principles and terminology used in residential property investment
• Exploring different property investment strategies and approaches
• Identifying factors investors may consider when researching property markets and locations
• Understanding how equity may be used when building a property portfolio
• Exploring common loan structures and general financing considerations for investment properties
• Identifying the upfront and ongoing costs associated with property investment
• Understanding general tax considerations associated with investment property
• Considering economic, environmental, and market factors that may influence property
• Developing short-term and long-term property investment goals
• Recognising common risks and considerations involved in property investment

Course content

What will be covered in this Property Investment Workshop for Beginners?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

• Introduction to residential property investment and common investment approaches
• Setting property investment goals and considering short-term and long-term objectives
• Understanding property markets and researching potential locations
• Factors investors may consider when assessing an investment property
• Understanding equity and its potential role in building a property portfolio
• Introduction to common lending and loan structures for investment properties
• Understanding the costs associated with purchasing and holding investment property
• General introduction to taxation considerations and property-related deductions
• Exploring cash flow, rental income, and ongoing property expenses
• Understanding how economic and market conditions may affect property investment
• Identifying common property investment risks and mistakes
• Real-life property investment examples and opportunities for questions and discussion

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Property Investment Workshop for?

This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about residential property investment and wanting to better understand the process before making investment decisions.

It is suitable for prospective first-time property investors, homeowners curious about using equity to purchase an investment property, and anyone wanting to build their general knowledge of property markets, investment strategies, and portfolio planning.

No prior property investment or financial knowledge is required.

If you're preparing to purchase your first home rather than an investment property, our First Home Buyers Course may be a more suitable starting point.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Notebook and pen

Course notes and learning materials will be provided.

Additional information

Please note the following:

This workshop provides general educational information about property investment. It does not provide personal financial, credit, taxation, legal, or investment advice. Participants should seek independent professional advice relevant to their individual circumstances before making financial or property investment decisions.

This workshop is scheduled directly after our First Home Buyers Course, making it possible to attend both courses if you would like to explore the fundamentals of purchasing property and property investment in greater depth.