The biggest mistake first-time property investors make isn't picking the wrong property it's picking a property before deciding what it needs to do for them.
Before you view a single listing, settle the basics: is this for rental yield, long-term appreciation, or both? That answer changes which neighbourhoods, unit sizes, and price bands actually make sense.
Run the numbers before the emotions. Loan terms, expected rent, maintenance costs, and vacancy periods all belong in a simple spreadsheet before an offer goes in, not after.
A good agent will tell you when a property doesn't fit your goals, even if it's a good property. That's usually the surest sign you're working with the right one.
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