Beyond Shares: Property, REITs & Crypto
Shares and ETFs aren't the only game in town. This module gives a balanced, no-hype look at the big alternatives: property versus shares, what negative gearing really means, how REITs give property exposure without a mortgage, and crypto, including the parts that can go badly wrong. The goal is informed, not sold.
7 questions · test yourself first · resources below to fill any gaps
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📝 Module quiz
One real difference between property and shares is that shares are far easier to sell quickly in small amounts.
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📖 Guides to read
Property vs Shares: Which Is the Better Investment in Australia?
Property or shares, which investment wins in Australia? Compare returns, costs, tax, and risk to find the right mix for your goals.
What Is Negative Gearing? Explained for Property Investors
How negative gearing actually works, a worked tax example, why investors use it, and the real risk that gets glossed over.
What Is a REIT? The Plain-English Guide for Australian Investors
A REIT lets you invest in property without buying a house. How Australian A-REITs work, how distributions are taxed, and when they make sense in a portfolio.
Rentvesting: How It Works (and Whether It's Worth It)
How rentvesting actually works, real Australian uptake statistics, the tax side, the related six-year CGT rule, and the genuine risks worth weighing up.
Choosing a Crypto Exchange in Australia: What to Look For
A neutral guide to choosing a crypto exchange in Australia, covering AUSTRAC registration, fees, custody risk, and what to compare before signing up.
How to Store Crypto Safely in Australia: Hardware Wallets and Self-Custody Explained
New to crypto self-custody? Learn how hardware wallets work, how to protect your seed phrase, and the common scams targeting Australian crypto holders.
Bitcoin ETF Australia: A Beginner's Guide to ASX Crypto ETFs
A plain-English guide to Bitcoin ETFs in Australia: what they are, every ASX-listed fund compared, fees, risks, tax treatment, and how to buy one.
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🔗 Go deeper with the official sources
- Property investment · ASIC Moneysmart
- Negative gearing · ASIC Moneysmart
- Cryptocurrencies · ASIC Moneysmart
- Australian real estate investment trusts (A-REITs) · Australian Securities Exchange
📚 Recommended reading
The Armchair Guide to Property Investing
Ben Kingsley & Bryce Holdaway
The Armchair Guide to Property Investing
Ben Kingsley & Bryce Holdaway
Two of Australia's most trusted property voices lay out a plain-English roadmap to building a portfolio on an average income. Practical, local, and refreshingly free of get-rich-quick hype.
Rethink Property Investing
Scott O'Neill & Mina O'Neill
Rethink Property Investing
Scott O'Neill & Mina O'Neill
A practical playbook for building a commercial and residential portfolio that actually pays you cashflow, written by two Aussies who retired in their early 30s. Straight talk, real numbers, no fluff.
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