Real Estate Matters Investment Properties

Financial independence at retirement is a goal many Australians strive to attain, yet few actually achieve. Building your wealth and achieving financial independence by including secure, carefully chosen residential real estate in your investment portfolio makes sense. Whether it’s inside or outside your superannuation, strategically selected real estate investments can be a powerful vehicle for reaching your financial and retirement income goals.

In today’s uncertain economic climate, many investors have seen their faith in stock market-based investments shaken, while the strategic value of owning real estate has become more and more evident. Why? Because in any economy, in any location, there will be tenants in need of housing whether the market is up or down.

At Real Estate Matters, we can help you make real estate investment decisions now, which will build your wealth over time and create a strong passive income. From providing you with no cost access to our thorough due diligence and in-depth economic and market data, we work tirelessly to ensure our property investments perform to projections. Our approach is designed to take the guess work out of investing in real estate whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out. There are many clear benefits to investing in residential real estate and with Real Estate Matters.

Real Estate Matters – Strategies for Building Wealth with Real Estate Investments

Investing in real estate helps you lay the foundation for a strong retirement income while also building your net worth with a hard, tangible asset that appreciates in value over time. But how do you get started? By investing side-by-side with experienced real estate investment professionals within a turnkey investment system designed to deliver cash flow, solid returns and valuable tax advantages. A strict due diligence process, detailed market research is just part of what Real Estate Matters does to maximize the performance of the real estate investment opportunities we present to you.

All of our secure, cash flow producing real estate investment opportunities is backed by professional service and our commitment to ensuring you have an exceptional client experience. 1 | P a g e ©

Your name is registered on the title for any investment property you purchase, ensuring you have complete control over your investment property; and, you will work with your own personal advisor to decide how best to secure your future. Here are our top 11 strategies for successful real estate investing:

1. Invest in markets with solid fundamentals that support a positive real estate market environment including:

Strong or growing regional economy Population growth Low unemployment Demographics Infrastructure and industry forces Supply and demand Value for money Transport and location to services Rent 2. Follow a strict due diligence process to ensure all properties meet our criteria and then provide you with no cost access to:

Independent, third-party inspection reports and assessments Third-party appraisals Local and regional economic information, demographic trends and real estate market data and research 3. Remain focused on our expertise in investment property real estate

4. Stay informed about what the property management company is doing to ensure the property is performing to projections 5. Deliver investment opportunities in a new property that offers positive monthly cash flow after expenses have been paid

6. Develop conservative cash flow projections, ensuring all relevant expenses are factored into our estimates

7. Offer you the opportunity to use the money you’ve already saved in your Superannuation to participate in our investment properties so no new money is needed

8. Provide the chance to participate in third-party professional property management solutions,

9. Develop key strategic relationships with financial institutions and lawyers that can offer you competitive mortgage rates and legal fees

10. Provide a comprehensive investment manual with each property investment

11. Reward you for introducing your family, friends and associates to Real Estate Matters.

Keeping You Educated and Informed

Part of our comprehensive approach to real estate investing includes a commitment to keeping you informed and educated through a regular newsletter that offers project updates, market news and other useful information about real estate investing.

Find out how our current real estate investment opportunities can help put you firmly on the path to achieving your financial independence and retirement income goals.

BENEFITS TO INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE

There are many benefits to investing in real estate, regardless of your financial goals. Amongst the many benefits, Real Estate Matters has outlined some key benefits to investing in Real Estate. Specifically, real estate investments offer diversification, leverage, appreciation, and tax benefits.

Diversification

As the cornerstone of a well-balanced investment portfolio, diversification helps to offset volatility in any one particular asset class and ultimately reduces overall portfolio risk. Investing in real estate is a powerful way to add a valuable layer of diversification to your investment portfolio.

Leverage

Leverage simply means using borrowed capital to enhance the earning potential of an investment and when compared to other investment classes, real estate delivers the greatest opportunity to use the power of leverage. Since real estate is a tangible asset, financing is generally more easily attained and your potential returns are heightened considerably compared to a non-leveraged investment.

Other People’s Money

One of the hallmarks of real estate investing is the ability to use the rental income you earn each month to pay down your mortgage financing. This benefit is unique to real estate investment. In fact, when you invest through Real Estate Matters, the rental income you earn may be sufficient to cover your mortgage payments and the other expenses associated with your investment while also providing monthly cash flow.

Appreciation

Investing in carefully selected residential real estate lets you combine the benefits of leverage with property value appreciation over time – and what a powerful combination this is.

Tax Treatment*

Investors are able to claim standard rental tax deductions, such as interest, depreciation, property management costs and some maintenance costs.

Investors who buy off the plan can also access the usual benefits this type of property offers, including substantial stamp duty savings.

* Your specific tax advantages may differ from other investors. We recommend that you consult an accountant or lawyer for more detailed information.

Long Term Cash Flow

Many real estate investments offer positive monthly cash flow after your mortgage and related expenses are paid. This cash flow strengthens as your mortgage financing decreases incrementally and rental rates increase over time, thereby creating a growing source of secure retirement income. As property values increase and mortgage financing decreases, real estate investments also offer you a renewable source of capital through re-financing options. This can be a very effective way of supplementing your retirement income or creating a legacy for future generations.

Delivering secure, cash flow producing real estate investment opportunities backed by professional service and an exceptional client experience is the cornerstone of our strategy for helping build your wealth.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I have never heard of you before. Who are you and what do you do?

At Real Estate Matters, we are a company that provides turn-key, high yielding real estate investments for clients around Australia. Our unique investment programs and structure allow clients to receive only the best quality property investment opportunities with the utmost integrity and professionalism. We take care of all the research and due diligence associated with investing, so your investment through Real Estate Matters is as hassle free as possible.

What exactly am I investing into?

Each of our clients is investing into their own house, town house or unit. These properties are cash flowing today, and when a client purchases a property, they are entitled to that properties cash flow.

Are there tax advantages when investing in income properties?

Yes, there are. When you own an income property, the interest on the mortgage payments is tax deductible. Compared to your own residence, you cannot deduct the interest on mortgage payments from your taxable income.

Can I sell the properties?

Its buy never sell. If you choose to sell an asset, you then have to decide where to put the money –probably back where it came from i.e. real estate or other investments. If you sell you also run the risk of having to pay capital gains tax on the profit. So just keep it.

How long do I have to stay in an investment?

Almost all of our clients hold on to their investment because it is a good investment and our clients refinance their initial investment to invest in more properties.

What kind of returns can I expect?

We aim to deliver the highest returns for our clients. While each property is different, we select projects that are similar to the past investment properties we have sold. We will be happy to discuss this further, to get a general idea of the rental yields.

Why invest in Queensland?

Queensland is a very strong market, and the laws and infrastructure in place benefit property investors. Furthermore, Queensland has a very strong economy with a large workforce, especially in the markets we sell in, allowing for a high and consistent rental demand.

How long have you been in business?

Real Estate Matters has been operating since the early 2000’s. Real Estate Matters has been offering quality investments and professional services, providing an excellent asset to clients’ portfolios Australia wide.

Can I see the properties themselves?

We have nothing to hide. Our properties are physical assets that are already developed and some have tenants in place. There are many ways you can see the properties: Google Street View, Google Earth, Satellite Images, or you can fly / drive and see them first hand yourself. We’ll arrange for the property manager to take you on a tour of the properties.

Our vision

We believe real estate has the potential to provide greater returns than any other traditional form of investment. Through ownership of value-added properties in strong residential markets, we offer our clients the opportunity to diversify their investment portfolios, which is essential for success.

Our team

Our culture is defined by teamwork with a customer focus. Our executive and associates are committed to both your education and your growth, and are dedicated to researching every project

before we present it to you. Outside of our offices, we work with only the best: developers we

trust, projects in markets we know, and property management firms that offer top-notch service.

Our commitment

We match our passion and drive to focus on several different growth areas and create long-term investments that are only marginally dependent on market trends.

Our Mission

Real Estate Matters mission is based on the foundation of partnering with our clients to wealth and income by leveraging today’s real estate opportunities. Our passion is helping each client identify, analyse and implement profitable strategies toward greater financial security. Our client success is our success.

Our Advantage

Real Estate Matters exhibits leadership by partnering with our clients to develop individual strategic investment plans to minimise risk and maximise profits. Our programs reduce the risk and barriers to profitable investment and allow each client to confidently seize control of their own financial future.

Our Philosophy

Real Estate Matters measures success by the success of our customers, employees, investors, business partners and the community. Real Estate Matters values are integrity, leadership, innovation, quality and accountability. These values form the foundations for “building a better tomorrow, one customer at a time”

Our Values

Real Estate Matters believes these values: 1)

2) Integrity - Honesty and transparency guide our actions to do the right thing, even when nobody is looking. Leadership – As a company and individuals, Real Estate Matters seeks to lead our customers, employees and investors to greater financial security.

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4) Innovation – Innovation shall be our manta to develop innovative solutions to our client’s needs. Quality – Real Estate Matters is dedicated to providing quality counsel, service and satisfaction to the people whose lives we touch.

5) Accountability – As a company and individuals, Real Estate Matters commits to protect the best interests of our customers, employees and investors.

Real Estate Matters mission, vision and values are focused towards providing financial solutions for our clients to achieve increased financial freedom through real estate investment. Therefore, these common values will guide our every effort. Strategically, Real Estate Matters success will be driven by our partnership with our client to expand their real estate portfolios to achieve their desired financial goals and objectives.