Refinancing is a very powerful tool for property investors as it provides a means to access the equity in a property to use in order to invest elsewhere. If your goal is to build a large portfolio, arguably the most important part of the process is your ability to obtain finance and refinance when required. Not sure how to refinance in an effective way? To help you, here are the do's and don'ts of refinancing.

Housing prices around Australia continue to see steady growth with momentum remaining strong for the time being.

Properties which have a positive cash flow are a great benefit to investors as they can assist in creating an extra source of income (pre-tax). These properties cover the costs of holding and maintenance, and allow the extra rent paid to become additional income for you to enjoy.