The Invest In You Podcast

Australia’s property market is splitting. In this episode, Frank and Adrian break down why some areas are falling by up to 31%, while other markets are still moving strongly. They discuss interest rates, rental supply, borrowing capacity changes, CGT and negative gearing, regional migration, and why affordable property markets may continue to attract investor demand. General information only. Cons...

Could property investors lose $200K in borrowing power because of the 2026 Budget changes? In this episode, we break down what the new property investing rules could mean for Australian investors, especially ambitious professionals who are trying to build wealth, grow a property portfolio and keep moving forward despite changing tax rules, borrowing capacity limits and cash flow pressure. We discu...

Earning $200K+ should feel like you’re winning financially — but for many high-income Australians, it still feels hard to get ahead. In this episode, Frank and Anu unpack why a strong income alone doesn’t automatically create wealth, especially with rising living costs, bigger mortgages, lifestyle creep and a changing property market. They discuss why ambitious professionals can still feel stuck d...

Cashflow calculator:https://freshstartadvisory.com.au/resource/property-cashflow-calculator A lot of ambitious professionals are earning good money, saving hard, and doing the “right” things — but the home they actually want still feels further away every year. In this episode, we unpack why the traditional Australian dream is becoming harder to reach, and why buying your dream home first may not...

Free Download: Get access to our internal migration map and see where Australians are moving over the last 12 months. Link below.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BClFiK-b-nqs6TAepgRyRFbjk6s-C5B5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116869042293965035929&rtpof=true&sd=true Most Australians have been told the same property advice for decades: buy close to the CBD, look for “blue chip” suburbs, a...

What can a real estate agent see before the property data catches up? In this episode, Frank sits down with Brent Day from O’Brien Real Estate to unpack what’s really happening on the ground in the property market, from buyer behaviour and first home buyer activity to investor pullback, oversupply risks and the warning signs agents notice before the market shifts. Brent shares what he’s seeing acr...

Most Australians spend more time researching a holiday than they do researching a $700,000 property investment. In this episode, we break down the three key pillars we use to assess whether a property market is worth buying into before it booms: demand, supply and affordability. We cover how to look at internal migration, employment diversity, inventory levels, building approvals, vacancy rates, l...

The latest tax changes could have major implications for Australian property investors, especially around negative gearing, capital gains tax, rental supply and the future of the housing market. In this episode, Frank sits down with economist and economic futurist Evan Lucas, who recently travelled to Canberra and interviewed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, to unpack what these changes could actu...

Most people assume they’ve left investing too late… but is that actually true? In this episode, Adrian sits down with his mum to unpack what happened when she started property investing at 58 — with no prior experience, no portfolio, and no clear retirement plan. Now, just a few years later, she’s on track to generate over $150,000 per year in passive income. This conversation dives into the reali...

Why 92% of Property Investors Get Stuck (And How to Break Through)Most property investors never make it past one or two properties… and it’s not because they can’t — it’s because they get stuck. In this episode, we break down why 92% of property investors stop early, the biggest mistakes that hold people back, and what the top investors do differently to keep growing their portfolios. We cover eve...

Australia is in the middle of a rental crisis — and it’s only getting worse. In this episode, we break down what’s really driving rising rents in Australia , from record low vacancy rates and population growth to government policies like capital gains tax changes and negative gearing . We also unpack what this means for both renters and property investors , and where the opportunities are in today...

There’s a lot of noise right now around capital gains tax (CGT) changes in Australia. Headlines are claiming property prices could fall, investors are pulling back, and many are unsure what this actually means for their strategy. In this episode, we break down what’s really going on with the proposed changes under Anthony Albanese and whether investors actually need to be concerned. We cover: What...

Most people rely on “experts” to guide their property decisions… but what if they’re getting it wrong? In this episode, we sit down with Terry Ryder from Hotspotting — one of Australia’s most experienced property researchers — to break down what actually drives property growth, how to identify markets before they boom, and where the smartest opportunities are right now. We cover: • Why economists...

Most property investors get stuck after their first purchase… not because they picked the wrong property, but because they can’t afford to keep going. In this episode, we break down the exact strategy we’re using to turn one property into two income streams — without buying another property. We walk through: How to increase your rental income without taking on more debt The granny flat strategy ex...

Most property investors are doing this completely wrong. They buy a property… Hope the rent goes up… And wait years for it to become cashflow positive. But what if you could force cash flow instead? In this episode, we break down how to go from losing around $10,000 per year on a property… to turning it into a cashflow positive asset using smarter strategies. We cover: Why holding costs are the bi...

If you’re thinking about investing in property right now, this episode is a must-listen. We break down 10 property markets we believe are set to outperform over the next 12 months and beyond — based on real data, real experience, and what we’re actually seeing on the ground. These aren’t the obvious “hot spots” everyone’s already talking about. These are locations we’re actively buying in and watc...

War in Iran. Rising oil prices. Global tensions between Israel and Iran. And headlines warning about a possible World War 3. With Donald Trump weighing in on the conflict and the Middle East becoming increasingly unstable, many people are asking the same question: Could a war crash the Australian property market? In this episode we break down what the Iran war and the escalating conflict in the Mi...

How do experienced investors actually identify property hotspots? In this episode of The Investor’s New Podcast , we sit down with Gilbert from Suburb Finder to break down the data behind property investing and how investors analyse markets across Australia. We discuss the key metrics used to identify potential growth areas including historical growth trends, transaction volume, supply levels, ren...

How does someone on a normal income end up buying a $2M dream home at 30?In this episode we sit down with Ryan, who didn’t come from a property development background, didn’t win money, and didn’t suddenly land a massive salary. Instead, over about five years, he quietly built a small property portfolio and used equity — not savings — to bring forward the timeline most Australians expect to reach...

Commercial property often gets presented as the next step after residential investing — higher rent, longer leases and tenants covering the outgoings. But is it actually the right move for most investors? In this episode Frank sits down with Anthony, a commercial finance broker, to unpack how commercial lending really works, how banks assess deals, and why the tenant matters more than the building...

In this episode I share the real story of my first investment property and how a deal that looked perfect on paper nearly turned into a financial disaster. I bought an off the plan property after attending seminars and following the strategy I was told worked. Months later, right before settlement, the bank valuation came back far below the contract price and I suddenly had to find a huge amount o...

Many people delay investing because they are waiting to feel ready. In this episode, we talk through what actually changes when you stop overthinking and start investing anyway. We unpack fear, mindset, and the real experience of building a property portfolio while life keeps moving. This conversation is not about perfect timing or complex strategies. It is about taking the first step before confi...

In this solo episode, Frank shares how he is currently thinking about interest rates , inflation , and the Australian property market , and what it means for everyday Australians and property investors. With ongoing cost of living pressures, rising rents, and uncertainty around where interest rates are heading next, this episode breaks down the key economic signals that matter, including CPI, wage...

Are these property investment markets still worth buying in? Free Report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MISzyVm343MFTxKxg4TlNbvubwvw5enc/view?usp=drive_link Six months ago, we shared the results of several client investment properties and how much they had grown. In this episode, we reveal the real estate locations behind those results and answer the big property investment question. Are we sti...

Free download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VdwncsfNd9Jw_EWEU0eP9ldgF18a7yP_/view?usp=sharing In this episode Frank and Adrian make bold predictions about where property could grow 15 to 20 percent in 2026. They reveal five capital city markets and five regional towns they believe are positioned for strong performance, based on infrastructure spending, job creation, rental demand and long term...