media trying to pump the property market, page-9

yes...but you could say the same for buying shares on a margin loan.

The sharemarket always goes up, you just need to spread you risk across sectos, the same goes for property.

The interest is tax deductable ie neg gearing and the dividend is the same as rent.

Shares have always outperformed property over the long term too.

Whats the problem with leverage...its good if asset prices are rising more than costs, and dividends/rents are rising....but...if your costs raise ie rates and your property falls in value then the leverage can be a killer.

Slowly and safely depending on your age/risk profile.

Any leverage means more risk...risk must be controlled (rule #1) or you will wipe out, i speak from prior experience