Testimonials
To the Team at The Successful Investor
Four years ago I had no properties. Today I have four properties and a few months ago I put a deposit on a fifth property, an "off the plan" purchase in Melbourne.
I used to be one of those "one day..." people. "One day I'll buy a property or start investing". Michael and Laurel are the reasons I have been able to buy five properties in four years and by doing so, secure my financial future and that of my family.
Michael helped me overcome the barriers that we all have around the fear of investing. He helped me understand what makes a good investment property and all the income and tax matters that relate to purchasing property. With Michael, you never feel like it is difficult or scary. He is with you every step of the way. He is encouraging, knowledgeable, experienced and always available. I never felt that I was alone in investing. The best part is that Michael and Laurel speak from experience, both as trained professionals in the field and also as serious property investors themselves.
Stephen D.
Melbourne
Dear Michael
For some years I have understood the need to proactively use the equity I have in my home and to build a strategy to support my plans to have a long, healthy and financially sustainable retirement. I have previously investigated options for property investing but always had excuses and a number of false starts.
A few months ago I was introduced to Michael Sloan and the services offered by The Successful Investor. In the last 6 weeks I have purchased 2 properties and am now considering a third. The difference? Michael and his team offered me sound advice supported by clear and defensible information, reports and assessments. Michael and his team of professionals explained the fundamentals of investing in property and were very comfortable walking me through the most basic steps in the process. Michael’s accessibility and commitment to his clients allowed decisions to be made in time frames that suited me. And most importantly at no stage did Michael pressure me to make decisions.
I would certainly not yet have started developing my property portfolio were it not for Michael and his amazing team.
Diane D.
Sydney
Dear Michael,
With thanks for all your support inour investment journey. I hope thing is not new to you but have made such a difference to our lives. We wish you every success in your professional and personal lives.
Best Wishes,
Meredith and Paul S
Dear Michael, Laurel and the rest of the team,
Thanks for your help and guidance through our steep learning curve. Hope to do it again soon.
Regards,
Peter and Georgie G
Dear Michael
Your support, integrity and kindness have made the process of purchasing my first property (4 years ago now) so easy. 4 properties down now and still going.
It’s the little touches – like an unexpected Birthday card and the warm and friendly functions you hold have just been lovely.
Thank you both Laurel and Michael.
All the Best for the Future!
Daralyn H
Dear Michael
Thanks you so much for your advice and guideance during the location and purchase of my first investment property. I don't think I would have had the confidence to do it alone.
Kind Regards,
Sue M
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Aussies Hit By Financial Scams
Consumer Affairs Victoria estimates that Australians lose $57 million each year in investment and financial scams.
The CA office receives around 300 complaints about such scams annually.
It estimates that every year an estimated 5600 Victorians fall victim to financial advice scams.
The Successful Investor director Michael Sloan is unsurprised by the figures. He says unscrupulous real estate agents, property investor advisors and financial consultants are guilty of a number of strategies that at best are shady, at worst are borderline illegal.
One of these strategies is listing investment properties well above their fair market value. Michael Sloan says, “They then attempt to sell to potential buyers, especially people who don't live locally. When the owners decide to sell, they discover they will suffer an enormous financial loss, simply because they bought too high at the outset.”
Practices like this were the reason Michael Sloan and his wife Laurel set up The Successful Investor. He says they were tired of seeing hardworking Australians miss out on potential wealth because of bad advice, lack of knowledge and poor investment choices.
His Melbourne-based company specialises in sourcing high quality investment properties that have immediate and long-term earnings potential. The company offers only properties it has personally and comprehensively vetted, are built by trusted qualified tradesmen and marketed by trustworthy developers. Properties must also exactly match the needs of investors.
TSI also offers free advice to property investors so they are not taken advantage of by unscrupulous operators and offers a buy-back guarantee on most properties.
The company’s unique business model has resulted in rapid expansion and now has offices in Victoria, Queensland, WA and NSW.
For more information contact:
Michael Sloan,
Director
The Successful Investor
T: 03 8413 8888
E. michael@thesuccessfulinvestor.com.au
W: www.thesuccessfulinvestor.com.au
[Consumer Affairs Victoria website – http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au]
New Office In Western Australia
The Successful Investor has opened a new office in Western Australia.
Director Michael Sloan says the company's successful business model means it is expanding rapidly, requiring new offices across the country.
TSI has appointed Steve Fairbairn as State Manager for Western Australia. Steve brings with him a background in property and financial investment and is, says Michael Sloan, adept at making the process of property investment logical, simple and low risk.
"One of things that impressed us about Steve was how he gets a kick out of a client’s realisation that an investment property portfolio is not only attainable but also affordable. Putting our clients on the path to financial wealth and steering them away from financial ruin is one of our key aims."