Who are you trying to convince?
I have seen properties advertised in the last 3 months where it would be possible to purchase two properties in Sydney, rent one and live in the other and it would probably only cost you about $50 per week!
These are not properties out in the 'mortgage belt' either, they are in sought after areas...
I wouldn't be going with any 'independant advisor' who advises an 'all the eggs in one basket' approach! Shares have their place in a balanced portfolio, as does property. I know a number of people who do not own the house in which they live, they do however have property as part of their investment strategy.
