borrow at 8% for a 2% net return ? ouch, page-7

Same here....put $10 in to get $4 back and cross your fingers for capital gain...which will then be taxed.

Good business is not run on "Negative Gearing"
Good business is run on profit.

What would you rather go to the bank with...I am losing money or I am making money...I know which one the banks are interested in...