Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

Mike is joined by Kimberley Ackerman, Principal of Buyer Ambassadors and host of The Property Buyble podcast, to talk about getting the most out of your investment property. With interest rates on the rise, it's more important than ever to ensure your property is performing at it's best, and that doesn't just mean getting top dollar for rent. In this conversation, Kimberley steps through the four...

Mike is joined by highly experienced property developer and Founder of 360Collective, Symon Peters. 360Collective exists for the purpose of connecting investors, developers, financiers and site owners in order to invest in and develop high quality affordable housing for all Australians. In this conversation, Mike and Symon delve into the housing crisis in Australia, and Symon explains how his back...

Mike is joined by REIV Buyer's Agent of the year, best-selling author of Property Prosperity, and CEO of Property Mavens, Miriam Sandkuhler, to talk through the seven property investment fundamentals you must never side-step if you're aiming to build a successful property portfolio. In this highly informative conversation, Miriam goes into detail on the seven property fundamentals that she believe...

Mike is joined by Matt Ward, Regional Property Specialist, Buyer's Agent and Director at Orange based WPG Advisory, to talk about property investing in regional areas and the impact the last couple of years has had on property outside of the CBDs. In this conversation, Matt discusses the initial drivers that caused CBD based residents to look further afield and consider a lifestyle change during t...

Mike is joined by Property Specialist and Managing Director of Consulting with PK, PK Gupta, to talk about the merits of buying property without engaging a Buyer's Agent, and how with a bit of time and effort, you can optimise your property portfolio. PK helps his clients learn to invest in property using a data-led approach, rather than going through buyer's agents.

Mike is joined by Adelaide based Buyer's Agent, Jess Allen, to talk about the best approach to inspecting potential investment properties, and what red flags to look out for. This highly practical conversation provides a great insight into the steps Jess takes when ensuring the property she is looking for, either for herself or for her clients, checks all the boxes.

Mike is joined once again by John Lindeman, CEO of Property Power Partners, and one of Australia's leading market analysts, to talk about a number of alternative property investments and whether they should be forming part of your portfolio. There are many alternative property investing schemes in the market place, and it can sometimes be a challenge to identify what's legitimate and what to avoid...

Mike is joined by Director of Parley Property Advisory, Luke Assigal, to discuss what buying under market value really means, and how to do it effectively. Luke is passionate about helping his clients reach their property investment goals. He believes that the best way to buy property is through research, strategy and the ability to talk to the other side.

Mike is joined by Managing Director of BestLend, Nick Koutsos, to talk about the value of a good mortgage broker and how to select the right one for your investment strategy and goals. In this episode, Nick explains what you need to be looking for and why it's so important to get it right the first time when you're dealing with banks and credit.

Mike is joined by Belinda Smith, Renovation Consultant, Business Coach and Educator, to talk about the everyday skills that people have, but may not recognise, that can contribute to their renovation journey. Belinda firmly believes that everyone has skills they can apply to a renovation project, and in this conversation she explains to Mike just how applicable these skills are.

Mike is joined by Jacque Parker, Buyer's Agent and Director of Sydney-based House Search since 2005, who shares invaluable insights into dealing with experienced selling agents and how you can gain more confidence to boost your negotiating skills. With a stellar track record helping clients in the highly competitive Sydney market, Jacque knows what it's like to deal with sales agents, and how inti...

Mike is joined once again by pre-eminent Property Management guru and Director of Mitchell PT, Hayley Mitchell, to talk about what to look for when selecting a Property Manager for your investment property. Hayley is well placed to advise on what makes a good Property Manager (PM). She is passionate about property and providing quality training and consulting to others specialising in Property Man...

Mike is joined by Dragan Dimovski, Founder and Exclusive Buyer's Agent with Buyer's Agency Australia. Dragan specialises in off market and positively geared property investment and is perfectly placed to share his secrets on creating positive cashflow to optimise your portfolio. Dragan goes on to explain how building a solid foundation of cashflow enabled him to get to a position of having more op...

Mike is joined by Brayden Currey from Oak Lane Property, property specialist and buyer's agent, to talk about the process he uses to maintain a positive relationship with the selling agent, and how that helps him to get the best possible outcome. Brayden draws on his background as a property sales agents and the skills he learned on the selling side of the transaction, and shares how that understa...

Mike is joined once again by Matt Sharp, Buyers Agent and Qualified Property Investment Advisor on the Central Coast in New South Wales. Today's topic is all about buying under market value, what that really means and how to make it work for you. With nine years' experience building his own diverse portfolio, Matt's well equipped to talk to the tips and tricks of buying under market, and what you...

Mike is joined by Melinda Jennison, Brisbane Property Specialist and Property Investment Advisor, to talk about how changing your negotiation strategy to meet the prevailing market conditions can give you the advantage in your next property purchase. Melinda goes on to reference the psychology of a buyer's mindset and how being prepared to go against the herd mentality and buy when everyone else i...

Mike is joined once again by podcast favourite and property research guru, Simon Pressley, to talk about the dynamics of regional property markets and how they might differ from capital cities. Mike and Simon explore the relative merits of investing in regional markets, and the biggest drivers that are likely to influence market direction, whether it's population growth, economic diversity or othe...

Mike is joined once again by Henny Stier, co-founder and Principal Buyer's Agent for OH Property Group, to talk about the risks and rewards of flipping property for profit. This conversation follows on from the previous podcast where Henny and Mike discussed the reality of property renovation and some of the common mistakes that people encounter when they set out to flip houses.

Mike is joined by Henny Stier, co-founder and Principal Buyer's Agent for OH Property Group, for a transparent, comprehensive and thoroughly enlightening conversation around making money out of property flipping. They covered so much ground that this episode is in two parts, with Henny returning for part two in the next episode. They discuss many aspects of property flipping, including the timefra...

Mike is joined by Brisbane based Buyer's Agent Nathan Prasad, to talk about the merits of negotiating to buy property off market. As a Buyer's Agent, Nathan leverages his relationships with Real Estate Agents to uncover the best deals for his clients. More often than not, those deals are off-market. So what exactly does that mean and how do you go about finding them? Mike catches up with Nathan in...

Mike is joined by Managing Director and Lead Buyer's Agent at Taylored Property Wealth, Casey Taylor, to talk about the importance of time in the market and why it's critical to get into property as early as possible. In this conversation, Casey not only shares his early experiences but talks in detail about what he now looks for in a property, the markets he targets and why he believes it's impor...

Mike is joined by Paul Garson, Licenced Conveyancer and Owner of ACG Stonnington Conveyancing in Melbourne. In addition to conveyancing, Paul also acts as a Buyer's Agent and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this insightful discussion about what typically trips people up when it comes to buying property. With over 20 years' experience as a Licensed Conveyancer, Paul has seen it all w...

Mike is joined by Jim Malamatinas, Founder and Director of A Game Property Advisory. As a licensed real estate agent with a background in property development, Jim is passionate about working with his clients to unlock the value in property, whether by finding their dream home or through strategic investing, and he sits down with Mike to share some of his secrets in this podcast.

Mike is joined by Strategic Financial Adviser and Plenitude Wealth Strategist, Andrew Courtney, to talk about the role of property in financial planning and why most financial planners tend to focus more on shares and insurance. Andrew brings a unique perspective to the usually dry topic of financial planning. He looks at wealth creation holistically and believes that good investing comes down to...

For the latest episode of this bonus series of the property investing journey, Mike is joined by Frank Ambesi,  Investor Buyer's Agent and Founder of Fresh Start Advisory, to talk about the fundamentals of investment grade property and how to go about determining the right property to buy. Frank understands the risks involved in investing in property and is on a mission to help other investors avo...