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		<title>Forestry Investments &#8211; Past Performance and Investment Options</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Alternative Investments]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investors looking to diversify their portfolios and insure their wealth against the ravages of volatility in traditional markets, will most likely have come across a range forestry investments, promising to generate superior inflation-adjusted and risk-adjusted returns for the long-term investor.

But how have timber investments performed? And how does the smaller investor participate in this interesting alternative investment asset class?

Firstly let's look at the past performance of forestry investments, as measured by one of the main timber investment indices, the NCREIF Timberland Index; according to this basic measure of investment returns in the sector, this asset class outperformed the S&#038;P500 by some 37 per cent in the 20 years between 1987 and 2007. When stocks delivered average annual returns of 11.5 per cent, forestry investments returned 15.8 per cent.

At the same time, returns from investing in timberland and woodlands have been proven to display a much lower volatility, an attractive characteristic for today's investor.

Previously, the majority of investment returns from forestry investments have been mopped up by larger, institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies and university endowments, who have collectively placed over $40 billion into timber investments in the past decade.

So on to the second question; how do smaller investors participate in this kind of alternative investment?

According to a study by Professor John Caulfield of the University of Georgia, returns from forestry investments are three-fold;
An increase in timber volume (biological growth of trees), which accounts for some 61 per cent of return on investment.
Land price appreciation, accounting for only 6 per cent of future returns.
Increase in timber prices per unit, delivering the final 33 per cent of investment returns for timber land owners.


So the best way to harness the performance of timber investments is to take ownership of trees, either directly, or through one of the array of forestry investment funds or other structures.

Timber REITs

One way for smaller investor to participate in timber investments is through a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). These investment structures are like funds, in that investors can buy and sell shares in the trust on an exchange, the REIT acquires and manages timber investment properties, but unlike normal companies must pay out 90 per cent of their earnings to investors through dividends.

Some examples of Timber REITs are:

Plum Creek Timber is the largest private owner of timberland in the U.S.]]></description>
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		<title>Investment Properties &#8211; Would You Build Where You Live?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Investment Properties]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have found that after several years of helping people purchase and manage investment properties that many investors still invest with their emotions. When it comes to building an investment property there is only one way really invest, with a cool, unbiased and rational mind. Stay detached from the process, and look at it as simply an investment, nothing more.

Let me give you an example.]]></description>
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		<title>The Best (Investors) Prepare For The Worst</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Investment Management]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all that is happening in the U.S. and the world today, I thought I'd share the views of noted economist, A. Gary Shilling.

Shilling's known for calling it as he sees it.]]></description>
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		<title>Property Investment And Management For Your Gold Coast Property in 2011</title>
		<link>http://investmentarticle.com/property-investment-and-management-for-your-gold-coast-property-in-2011.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many people the thought of handing over their new investment to a property management company on the Gold Coast or anywhere else is just not something they are willing to do. "This is my property and I'm the only one who can look after it properly" they say. "Why should I go the expense of finding a property manager when I can do it all myself; after all, it's not rocket science is it?

Every new investor probably has these conversations with themselves and their family and I have a lot of sympathy for this point of view.

The Gold Coast has a bad reputation for dishonest property hustlers that was earned in the 1980's and 1990's.]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Federal Budget Confirms NRAS Funding for Australian Real Estate Investors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 12:30:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Suggestions that NRAS (National Rental Affordability Scheme) budgets would be reduced have not eventuated and the scheme to subsidize owners of approved investment properties in Australia will remain fully funded in the 2011 Federal Budget announced by Treasurer Swan. This provides surety for real estate investors and developers who might hesitate to invest in an otherwise fragile property market.

One of the biggest fears investors in Australian Real Estate face is the impact of not having a tenant for a period of time to provide the necessary cash flow to maintain mortgage payments. The NRAS property subsidies are a way to protect your income that is unique to Australian Real Estate.]]></description>
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		<title>Invest in States With the Highest Return</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two of the three states that have the highest return on investment for tax lien investing are not even tax lien states. They are the redeemable deed states Georgia and Texas. What makes them so attractive to lien investors are the high interest rates and shorter redemption periods.

In these states the interest rate is not bid down, instead the price of the deed is bid up.]]></description>
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		<title>Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) Loans For Property Investment</title>
		<link>http://investmentarticle.com/self-managed-superannuation-fund-smsf-loans-for-property-investment.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many advantages when a Super Fund acquires residential or commercial property. Just to name a few...

A maximum 10% capital gains tax on sale of property if held for at least 12 months;

Potentially nil capital gains tax on sale of property if sold in pension phase;

Maximum of 15% tax on rental income;

All rental income received assists in paying off the mortgage loan;

Any expenses such as interest, council rates, insurance and maintenance may be claimed as tax deductions by the super fund, which potentially reduces its tax liability;

The super fund pays the required deposit (+ costs) on the property being purchased;

If you are a self employed business owner and currently own commercial property, you can transfer this property into the super fund;

A great way to generate wealth for your retirement through tax effective super contributions;

Greater investment choices and control over your future;

The super fund can pay out or reduce the mortgage at any time (subject to the terms of the relevant loan);

Through gearing, the super fund can acquire real estate property for a greater value than that of the funds 'net worth';

Other than the property acquired, all other super fund assets are safe and cannot be touched by any lender due to the 'limited recourse' provisions in section 67 (4A) of the SIS (Superannuation Industry - Supervision) Act.

A Super Fund is now permitted to borrow money and charge assets provided the borrowing complies with the following:

The fund may select any property (residential, commercial, retail or holiday units). The purchase must usually be an arms length transaction (i.e.]]></description>
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		<title>Self Storage Investment is Taking Europe by Storm</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Self Storage Association (SSA) in the UK is holding a European conference to be held in June of this year in Berlin, Germany. It's entitled "Going for Growth" and is deemed to be "Europe's largest self storage conference &#038; trade show." It includes seminar sessions, trade shows, and an annual dinner and awards ceremony.

What does this mean and why is this bit of event important? It simply means that self storage investment is spreading like wildfire-especially now that there is a global recession and people are looking for investment properties that are more stable and solid. And do you know where it all started? Here in the U.S.! Now, conventions are being held in Europe to help raise awareness as to the benefits of investing in self storage-as a way of rejuvenating the flailing economy of the world.

Ok, let me tell you a bit of history.]]></description>
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		<title>Self Storage Investment is Taking Europe by Storm</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 19:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Self Storage Association (SSA) in the UK is holding a European conference to be held in June of this year in Berlin, Germany. It's entitled "Going for Growth" and is deemed to be "Europe's largest self storage conference &#038; trade show." It includes seminar sessions, trade shows, and an annual dinner and awards ceremony.

What does this mean and why is this bit of event important? It simply means that self storage investment is spreading like wildfire-especially now that there is a global recession and people are looking for investment properties that are more stable and solid. And do you know where it all started? Here in the U.S.! Now, conventions are being held in Europe to help raise awareness as to the benefits of investing in self storage-as a way of rejuvenating the flailing economy of the world.

Ok, let me tell you a bit of history.]]></description>
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		<title>Where Do Your Investments Stand Financially?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a story that you may be familiar with: Bank wants financial statements for your investment property to obtain a refinance. Your CPA requests your financial statements in order to prepare tax returns. It's been a while since you last looked at your financial records and now you realize that you are several months behind on your accounting and bookkeeping records.]]></description>
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