Paul Mahoney
Member
Forum Partner
At Nova Financial Group, we are in the process of developing an online training course aimed at those starting out in property investment and iwe want to test it out on the Property Forum community to refine the content, gather feedback and ultimately offer more value to those that need it. It is 12 modules and we will deliver each in a webinar format over a period of two weeks. the starting on Tuesday 14 April at 12:30pm. It will be delivered by the three directors and shareholders at Nova.
Please read over the below material overview and if at all interested, register for the first module webinar at the below link, we will produce subsequent module registrations also just in case you'd like to pick and choose between modules;
Register here
Introducing you to;
The Confident Property Investor Course
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course is not a get rich quick scheme, there is no hocus pocus magic involved, you will learn the practical fundamentals of personal finances, goal setting and investing in property to achieve financial goals BUT we are very frank about the fact that you do need money to invest. Anyone that tells you otherwise is being disingenuous. We really look forward to helping you become a confident property investor and we hope that this education will set you and others on the right path to success to property investment success.
Module 1 - Introduction and the Investor Mindset for this course
Outcome: Have the right mindset for learning the course & investingPlease read over the below material overview and if at all interested, register for the first module webinar at the below link, we will produce subsequent module registrations also just in case you'd like to pick and choose between modules;
Register here
Introducing you to;
The Confident Property Investor Course
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course is not a get rich quick scheme, there is no hocus pocus magic involved, you will learn the practical fundamentals of personal finances, goal setting and investing in property to achieve financial goals BUT we are very frank about the fact that you do need money to invest. Anyone that tells you otherwise is being disingenuous. We really look forward to helping you become a confident property investor and we hope that this education will set you and others on the right path to success to property investment success.
Module 1 - Introduction and the Investor Mindset for this course
Structure of module:
- What are we discussing?
- Why is it important?
- How to get the most out of it
- The investor’s mindset
Module 2 – Understanding your Current Situation
Where are you at now with regards to your finances?- Parts of ‘your finances’:
- Assets explained (lifestyle & investment – Liquid & Illiquid)
- Debt explained (good & bad)
- Net position
- How much of your net position do you live In
- How much of your net position could you live On
A - Assets
D – Debts
N – Net Position
I – Living In
O – Living On
Outcome: Know your asset position & your budget.
Module 3 – How to think about your Goals
- How to think about your goals? Your why and how much you will need?
- Start with the end in mind
- Difference between financial goals and lifestyle goals?
- What is a passive income and why do you need it?
- How much passive income will you need?
- When will you need it (timeframe)?
- How does a passive income goal translate into an investable asset base?
- Piecing it all together.
Outcome: Have a clear goal of what you want to achieve.
Module 4 – To borrow or not to borrow?
- How to think about an investment strategy
- The investment landscape
- Cash portfolios versus leverage
- Why borrow
Outcome: Understand if you or a leveraged buyer.
Module 5 – What investor am I?
What strategy options are available (different type of investors and what suits each)?- Lemon squeezer
- Active investor
- A passive wealth creator
- Rentvestor? pros and cons.
Outcome: Know which strategy is best for you.
Module 6 – Property Fundamentals
Understand the fundamentals of investing in property;- Property Fundamentals AS AN INVESTOR
- Borrowing capacity (you and the property)
- Types of property investment (BTL, HMOs, Short Term Let etc)?
- Locations
Outcome: Understand fundamentals and know your borrowing capacity.
Module 7 – The Property Cycle.
What is the property cycle?- Understanding the proposed cycle
- Why is it important or is it important
- How to estimate where we are in the cycle?
- Can different areas be at different points?
Outcome: Know what the property cycle is and where we are at with it.
Module 8 – Blue Chip & Speculative investments
What is a Blue-Chip investment?What is a Speculative?
Who should invest in what and who should invest in both?
What to look for?
Follow Up Action Points: Identify which makes sense for you and determine two locations, using our framework.
Outcome: Which property type should you focus on
Module 9 – Location and Situation
Where should you invest?- Finding the right situation in a given location
- Price point
- Gentrification
- Expected yield
- Growth factors
Outcome: have identified specific locations to invest in
Module 10 – Finding your price point & dwelling type
- Understanding average pricing and what makes sense as an investment
- Entry price point (what is the minimum and what is sensible)
- Target market
- Dwelling types (flats vs houses and subgroups within that)
- Age: Brand new, off plan or older properties
Outcome: narrowing down what makes sense for you
Module 11 – Investment Modelling & Stress Testing
Basics of financial modelling
- What are forecasts?
- What to include?
- Understanding model inputs
- Understanding model outputs
- What is stress testing and why is it important?
- Example cash flow analysis and capital growth forecasting
Outcome: Understand financial modelling for property
Module 12 – Selection & Negotiation
How to select the right properties based upon what you’ve learnt so far
Negotiation techniques
Follow Up Action Points:
Outcome: be in a position to select a property to invest in.
Who is Nova?
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