Property and Investing

EP 34:   I once thought... Is it possible to invest in property without dealing with broken air conditioners, appliances, and additional expenses? Something that is truly passive and doesn’t require someone to manage them, But still with access to the leverage of debt, compounding interest, cash flow, etc. That is when I came across REITs! Join Grant and I in this podcast as we dive deep into the...

EP 33:   Whether I’m scrolling past an article or overhearing it on the news, It seems like the mainstream media are constantly bombarding us with stories about the impending boom or bust of the property market. I can totally see how people can misinterpret this and become short-sighted with their perspectives on property, Fortunately, we’re here to change the conversation! Grant and I are breakin...

EP 32:   When it comes to life’s big decisions, Whether that’s moving from your hometown, deciding to start a family, buying your own home, etc… There will typically be one person in a relationship who is more enthusiastic about the new idea than the other. So, to tell you the truth… Investing in property was one of those moments for Bianca and myself. Which is why I’m walking you through how I ap...

EP 031: I’m back in the market, hunting for opportunities again. Fortunately, it feels like everyone is avoiding the capital growth approach because they’re more concerned with protecting their cash flow. So, in true vulture nature… I’m leaning into them. In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are covering our latest property investment updates and the new acquisitions I’ve been busy making!...

EP 030:  As an investor, I'm sure you have heard every tip or trick to speed up the process… If you’ve been in the game for some time now, I can imagine nothing surprises you anymore… So, today I’m going to test that! 😂 With the idea of RECYCLING! What if I said that there was a way to optimise the way you use debt? Specifically non-tax-deductible debt (the debt on your principal place of residen...

EP 29:   If you’ve been keeping up with the latest property news, It’ll be no surprise that prices have increased again this month despite consecutive rate rises. So, if interest rates aren’t pushing buyers out of the market, What is actually driving these changes? Well… In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are joined by Goose McGrath as we dive into what's really been happening in the Aust...

EP 028: In property, it’s always been the simple, "Long-term strategies that have made the most millionaires…" Therefore, having the right mindset to get you through the whole journey could make all the difference! And we’re here to set the record straight. In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are revealing why most property investors fail and how you can avoid these same mistakes! PS: Were...

EP 027: In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are preparing for the 2023 property tax season! We’re here to help you avoid unwanted mistakes and maximise your tax minimisations. We’ll be discussing: - How to find a good accountant - Why you need to be across your books - As well as land tax, structures and more! P.S. How have you prepared for EOFY? You know I love property, so I’m super curi...

EP 026: I’m sorry to break it to you but… Equity isn’t what you think it is. In this week's podcast episode, Grant and I are uncovering the dark side of equity that you didn’t know as well as how you can use it to your advantage without eroding your cash flow or taking on unnecessary risk. We’ll be discussing: - Why you shouldn’t be stripping out equity - How we’re improving our cash flow position...

EP 025: In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are back with our May 2023 property round up! To keep you up to date on the market, we've compiled everything that has happened in property since last month's episode. We’ll be discussing: - The effects of interest rates - Psychology and human behaviour - The CoreLogic property report for May - As well as inflation, our forecasts and more! P.S. W...

EP 024:  Interest rates have risen so much since then that properties that were once positively geared when purchased are now falling (or have fallen) into negatively geared positions. Nowadays, investors are defending their cash flow by saving on groceries and other essentials. So, in our current environment, is it still possible to find cash flow positive properties? In this week’s podcast episo...

EP 023: In this week’s podcast episode, we’ll be covering everything you need to know when you’re considering to buy a home.  Together with Aaron Whybrow and Karina Fox of Diagnostics and Finance, we’ll be discussing: - The limitations of rent-vesting - Considerations before buying a PPR - As well as equity, borrowing capacity and more! PS: Share with us your experiences! Have you bought the big P...

EP 022: Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about inflation. Whether I go grocery shopping or to a restaurant, it’s hard not to notice the incredible difference in the prices compared to just a couple of years ago... Luckily for you, in this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I will be talking more about this and breaking down everything that has to do with inflation! P.S. Share your experiences wit...

EP 021: In this current market climate, with interest rates increasing every month… The banks are becoming more and more scrutinising in their lending criteria. How do we play the bank’s game, While ensuring we can continue borrowing? Well… In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I will be breaking down exactly this! We’ll be inviting our mortgage broker Aaron back for another chat, this time to...

EP 020: This recent April CoreLogic report was an incredibly interesting insight into how the economy is reacting to inflation and the effect of rate rises. What does that mean for Australian property prices? Well, luckily for you… In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are breaking down exactly that for our April 2023 Property Round-Up! Hit that play button now! Episode Highlights: 00:00 Wel...

EP 019: In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are answering all of your recent Q&A submissions so that we can help you overcome the obstacles in your way! We’ll be discussing: - Our “why” that inspired action - Volatile incomes while investing - As well as the importance of education, side events, and more! PS: Did we miss some of your questions? Make sure to leave a comment or send us a...

EP 018: In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are answering all of your recent Q&A submissions! We’ll be discussing: - Interest rate rises - Engaging a buyer’s agent - As well as equity, accumulation and more! P.S. Send us any of the questions we’ve missed! I’ll make sure that we get to them in a future episode. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome to Property and Investing 02:44 Why don’t...

EP 017: How am I going to increase or maintain my borrowing capacity to continue building my portfolio? Well… luckily for you… In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I discuss the answers I received and more! We’ll be breaking down the unexpected challenges involved in property investing, so that you don’t have to learn the hard way! We’ll be discussing: Passive property investing - Buying prop...

EP 016: In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I address the most unexpected challenges we have faced in property investing... So that you can avoid these hurdles and reach your desired outcome through property! We’ll be discussing: - Our own biases - Policies changes - As well as Banks, Debt, and more! PS: Post a comment or send us an email to share some of your most unexpected challenges and...

EP 015: In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I will be recording our March 2023 Property Round Up, So that you can stay up to date with the property market to make more informed decisions! Episode Highlights: 0:00 Introduction 03:33 CoreLogic report 05:04 Opinions on the unit market 10:45 Supply risk in the CBD areas 16:10 The land tax consideration 17:30 What if there was an oversupply of ho...

EP 014: Have you heard the news?! Grant recently bought another property! 🥳🥳🥳 You’ll be relieved to know that I don’t intend on holding back the details! This is exactly what we’re talking about in this week’s podcast episode! We’ll be discussing: Potential risks Grants plans moving forward Costs, Yields, Structures and more! We’d also love to know how you are reacting to the market environment...

EP 013: In this week’s podcast episode, Grant and I are discussing the strategies we have chosen for our PPRs as well as what we’ve learnt throughout our journey… So that you can best prepare and get the most out of your property investing journey. Tell me how you’re optimising your PPR! Or alternately… Shoot me some questions that you’re struggling with so we answer them in future podcast episode...

EP 012: How are you reacting to the 2023 property market? It feels as if, simultaneously... nothing has changed… but at the same time…everything has changed. In this week’s podcast episode… Grant and I talk with Goose McGrath, property portfolio growth expert at DashDot. Discussing everything to do with the current market conditions… As well as: - investment strategies - success metrics - and more...

EP 011: The CoreLogic report is one of the best PDFs that we receive on a monthly basis. And if you’re a property investor, you’ll want to get your hands on it. In this podcast episode, we will discuss the February 2023 property round up. There are several points we share our thoughts on including RBA’s rate rise and its impact on the property space and beyond.  Tune in to the full episode and sha...

EP 010: Having a definite goal fuels us to continue working hard to achieve them—be it buying more properties or improving our portfolio. As the second part of our property investing goals episode, Charley shares the target he has set for his property investment for 2023. What are these goals, and how is he going to achieve them? Listen to this podcast to find out.  Also, make sure to stick with u...