Passive with Property

Can you buy an investment property without having a large deposit saved? In this episode of the Passive With Property Podcast, Dragan Dimovski and Amanda Calabria explore how buyers with stable employment and strong borrowing capacity may still be able to enter the Australian property market—even if saving a deposit has been difficult. Using the example of a 33-year-old buyer earning $120,000 per...

That 6% rental yield or “$150 per week positive cash flow” might look impressive—but does the property still perform once you calculate the real costs? In this episode of the Passive With Property Podcast, Dragan Dimovski and Amanda Calabria explain how bad property deals can be made to look profitable by manipulating the numbers. They break down the difference between gross yield and true net cas...

Not everyone calling themselves a buyer’s agent is genuinely working for the buyer. In this episode of the Passive With Property Podcast , Dragan Dimovski and Amanda Calabria reveal what makes a good buyer’s agent—and the major red flags Australian property investors should watch for before trusting someone with their next purchase. They explain how some agents receive hidden marketing fees, devel...

Rising interest rates, inflation pressure, global uncertainty, and recession fears are causing many Australian property buyers to freeze — but for smart investors, this could be where the real opportunities begin. Featuring Dragan Dimovski and Amanda Calabria from Buyers Agency Australia , this episode of the Passive with Property Podcast breaks down what happens when fear takes over the property...

Federal Budget Explained: Negative Gearing, CGT & Property Investors Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this episode of The Passive With Property Podcast, Dragan and Amanda share their initial thoughts on the 2026 Federal Budget and what the proposed changes could mean for Australian property investors, renters and first home buyers. The bi...

Can You Trust ChatGPT for Property Investing Advice? Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this episode of The Passive with Property Podcast, Dragan and Amanda unpack one of the biggest questions facing modern investors: 👉 Can you rely on ChatGPT or AI tools when making property decisions? With more people using AI for research, contracts, pr...

Property Equals Wealth: The Blueprint for Property Investing in Australia Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this episode, Dragan and Amanda unpack Dragan’s new book, **Property Equals Wealth** — a practical guide designed to simplify property investing, wealth creation, and residential property strategy. With so much information online, ma...

When Should You Actually “Level Up” in Property? Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this episode, Dragan and Amanda break down one of the most common mistakes investors make: 👉 Trying to level up too quickly. From commercial property… To subdivisions… To chasing faster results… Many investors want to skip straight to the “next level.” But...

How to Choose the RIGHT Property Mentor — And Avoid Costly Mistakes  Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia  Dragan and Amanda break down one of the most overlooked factors in property investing:  👉 Who you listen to.  Because here’s the reality:  💥 The right mentor can accelerate your growth  💥 The wrong mentor can keep you stuck for years  Am...

Everything You THINK You Know About Depreciation… And Why Tuan Says It’s NOT the Priority With Tuan Duong (Duotax) + Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this episode, Amanda and I sit down with Tuan Duong from Duotax — one of Australia’s leading depreciation experts — and we go deep on all things depreciation. We talk about: 💬 what you can claim 💬 how depreciation ac...

🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE: The Truth About Buyers Agent Business Models — And Why Ours Is Harder, Less “Efficient”… But Far More Ethical 🏡🔥 With Rocco Marrapodi + Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this episode, Rocco, Amanda and I pull back the curtain on something most buyers never get to see: 👉 How different buyers’ agents actually run their business models — and w...

John Calabria on Investing Through the 80s, 90s, Recessions… and Raising a Millennial Who Wanted to Spend Every Dollar 😂🏡📉 With John Calabria + Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia This episode is a special one. Amanda’s dad, John Calabria, joins us to share what it was really like investing through the 1980s and 1990s — including living through Paul Keating’s famous “r...

Today Amanda Breaks Down the Wage vs Price Debate — And Why It’s NOT the Doom Story Everyone Thinks With Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia You’ve heard it everywhere: 👉 “Property prices have outpaced wages!” 👉 “No one can afford to buy!” 👉 “It’s hopeless for the next generation!” But today Amanda takes that headline… and flips it on its head. Yes — prices have grown...

Today Amanda Talks About Choosing the Right Mentors — Not the Loudest Salespeople 🎯🔥 With Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this video, Amanda gets straight to the point about something every investor needs to hear: 👉 Be very selective about who you let guide you. A real mentor is someone who has already achieved what you want to achieve — not someone selling you...

Today Amanda Shows You How to Use Your Building & Pest Report as a Powerful Bargaining Chip 🧱🕵️‍♂️💰🔥 With Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia Most buyers treat the building & pest report like a pass/fail exam. But today, Amanda shows you the truth: 👉 Your B&P report is one of the strongest negotiation tools you have — if you know how to use it. A good report doesn’t j...

Today Amanda Breaks Down Queensland’s NEW Vendor Disclosure Laws — Already in Force ⚖️🏡🔥 With Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia If you’re buying or selling in Queensland, you need to watch this. The new vendor disclosure laws have officially come into effect — and they’ve completely changed what sellers must reveal, and what buyers are now entitled to know before sign...

Today Amanda Exposes the Truth About “Buyers Agents” — And Why Most Aren’t What You Think 👀🔥 In this video, Amanda dives into something most buyers never realise: 👉 There isn’t just one kind of buyers agent. There are multiple business models in the market — all calling themselves BAs — and they each work VERY differently. Some genuinely advocate for you. Some are actually aligned with the sell...

Amanda and I Get Philosophical About Why We REALLY Invest in Property In this week’s episode, Amanda and I slow things down and talk about something we rarely make space for: 👉 Why we invest. What we’re actually chasing. And what we hope property helps us create. This isn’t about hot spots, yields or tax strategies. It’s about the deeper stuff: 💬 the life we want to build 💬 the freedom and secu...

The Insider Secrets to Buying Low & Selling High (Before Everyone Else Figures It Out) Amanda pulls back the curtain on how smart investors lock in undervalued properties and ride growth for maximum profit. She dives into: How to spot hidden opportunities before the market catches on Why timing, suburb selection, and value drivers matter more than luck The key mistakes that turn potential profits...

In this episode of Passive with Property, Dragan Dimovski hosts Amanda Calabria and their special guest Stu Benson, auctioneer at Benson Auctions, to talk about auction scam tactics you see in the media — and separate fact from fiction. Stu tackles some of the most talked-about practices, including: ✅ Dummy bidding — how it works, why it gets attention, and how rare it actually is ✅ Common misco...

Amanda goes full rant mode, exposing how developers and the market create the illusion of land scarcity. She breaks it down: How greenfield developments and marketing hype make buyers chase “new” suburbs that aren’t actually scarce Why this false demand drives up prices unnecessarily, leaving smart investors paying more for nothing special The truth about where real scarcity exists — and how to sp...

Amanda breaks down the top 5 mistakes she sees investors make — over and over again — and how to avoid them. From chasing the “hotspot” hype, to buying with emotion, to ignoring cashflow and structure… these are the slip-ups that separate average investors from the ones who build real, lasting wealth. If you’re thinking about investing, or already have a property portfolio, this is your reminder:...

In this episode of Passive with Property, Dragan Dimovski hosts Amanda Calabria and their special guest Rocco Marrapodi, Head Strategist at Buyers Agency Australia, to break down what happens when interest rates fall and what it really means for buyers and the wider economy. Rocco shares his expert insights on: ✅ How falling rates affect property demand, affordability, and investor behaviour ✅ T...

In this episode of Passive with Property, Dragan Dimovski sits down with Amanda Calabria and their special guest Stu Benson, auctioneer at Benson Auctions, to uncover the inside secrets of the auction process. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an experienced investor, auctions can be intimidating. Stu shares his insights on: ✅ How to prepare before the auction so you go in confident ✅ What au...

Property investing can feel overwhelming — and it’s normal to have questions or fears before committing your money. In this video, Amanda Calabria — Co-Host of the Buyers Agency Australia Podcast — answers the top 5 questions and fears clients bring to her every day, giving clear, practical guidance to help investors make confident decisions. ✅ How to know if a property is a good investment ✅ Co...