Perhaps the most frequently asked question of the Property Secrets team when it comes to investing in property is...just where do I start?

Well, let's try to answer that in as simple a manner as we can. Here's how to begin and how to end up owning a big fat portfolio.

1) First time buyer - get a home

If you don't yet own your own property, then buying a home should always the first step.

But what if you can't afford it?