The Investor Lab

Property investment isn’t a walk in the park. You’ll encounter pitfalls and successes, and even get some surprises (good or bad) along the way.  What matters, then, is making sure you’re capable of going through the highs and lows, be focused on your goals, and have a good relationship with yourself. In other words, you need to be an empowered investor, in more ways than one...

Have you ever wondered how things would turn out if you knew what you know now, but 10 years ago?  Throughout our journey in business or in real estate, there are certainly a couple of speed bumps that have served as real eye-openers for us... And now that we understand the industry better and how things work, we find ourselves thinking about the “could’ve beens” and how we&...

How important is it to have a positively geared portfolio?  Building a large portfolio is very doable, but often people get lost along the way… So how do we steer our investments in the right direction so we can build that portfolio and achieve the freedom, abundance, and growth that we’ve always wanted?  Joining us in this episode is Lloyd Edge , author of Positively Geared...

Have you ever thought about what you’ll do next if your strategy fails and things don’t go as planned? Most of the time, we tend to invest in Plan A, hoping that everything will work out eventually. But when it’s already too late, and we’ve gone too deep into the rabbit hole, we realise that we never had a Plan B or Plan C to remedy the situation at all! In the newest episo...

If you could buy a property for a price lower than its market value, would you buy it? What if you could determine how much a property is ACTUALLY worth without being subjected to your own subconscious biases? Data analysis is an art that is highly underappreciated in the property industry. But what you might not know is that it may just be the very thing that can give you a leading edge advantage...

What if you could achieve significance now and crack the code to lifestyle business mastery? How would it feel to be “in demand” instead of “on demand”?  Everyone wants to be successful and fulfilled in life, but often, we do the exact opposite of what we should be doing and make our lives even more stressful… And when we lose control, we burn out hard - fast. T...

Building a property portfolio does not happen overnight. It’s a long labour of love that takes years and years before you can set yourself up for success. But for some, it can take a much shorter time than that.  In today’s episode, we discover how this power couple, Dane and Lauren , managed to double their property portfolio in just over a month.   We’ll talk abo...

Do you have an image of what your property portfolio will be 20 or 30 years from now? Do you see yourself accumulating more residential properties or will you venture on to commercial properties You see, having a clear-cut end game for your property investment is as important as your business end game.   In the newest episode of the ‘Property and Business’ series, we’ll disc...

Have you ever been curious about angel investing and what it’s all about? Maybe you’ve been thinking about becoming one, but you’re not sure where to start or even how to figure out which business to invest in. Or maybe you’re a business owner and don’t know the first thing about making your business attractive to angel investors. We cover all that in today’s ep...

Have you got a plan to take you from where you are now, to where you want to be? What actions make up that plan? You see, most people are just bumbling along in life, haphazardly executing on random activities, without ever clearly knowing where they are going, or why. In fact, the key difference between those who find success, and those who settle for mediocrity is having the right mindset, and h...

We’ve reached the end… ...of our Hunting Hotspots series! For the past few months, we’ve covered each core growth driver to help you locate the right property at the right place, and invest at the right time. And today, we’re going to talk about the final three - and it’s an episode you won’t want to miss. From understanding and riding the trends, breaking free...

Has anyone ever told you to trade stocks because it’s “quick and easy to get into”? Well, they might be a little off target - or a lot. You see, the stock market is not just about opening an account and buying and selling stocks...  And just like property, it’s a volatile market that requires focus, intent, and the right approach for you to do well in.   Today, sh...

Did you know that one of the best times of the year to buy property is during the Christmas season?  And this is not just a theory.  We have six solid reasons to support this, which we’ll be unpacking in today’s explosive, fun-filled episode!  If you are financially ready to make that purchase but have been waiting for the ‘right time’ to buy, consider this y...

Learning through experience is arguably the best way to grow, but if you haven’t even started the journey, taking pointers from other people is the next best thing.  If you’re unsure about getting into property and feel like you’re too young for it…  You’re not.  If you have the right people around you and a good, clear strategy, age and income should...

Most of us all want the same thing: more time, more freedom, more money. And so, you create a business that you hope will give you the kind of life you’ve always wanted to have… A business that thrives and one you’re excited to wake up to in the morning. But ask yourself: will you still be manning that business 10 or 20 years from now? Will you still be elbows deep in that busin...

What if you could pinpoint the best locations to invest, now, and in the future? You see, it’s always better to have foresight than react to something as it’s happening.  Given everything that’s gone down in 2020, wouldn’t you want to have an idea of how the next year’s going to be and come better prepared... And have an overview of how regional and key cities wi...

Can you imagine a growing city without a hospital? Or an urbanised area without schools? With these types of infrastructure, there’s always a flock of interstate migrants and immigrants who come to live, work, recuperate, and study... And as they get drawn to cities and suburbs with access to healthcare and education, housing demand dramatically rises with it!   Today marks the 7th epis...

Property journeys are different for everyone.  Some get to the end-goal in a few months. For others, it may take years. But what matters is that we don’t stop until we get there. In today’s episode of The Investor Lab podcast, international investor Andre Weller shares his inspiring story of how he went through the ups and downs of his property journey at the young age of 21. Andr...

Curious about what the next big thing in business and property may be? What variables do you need to keep your eyes on when determining when to make the shift and where? A new technological revolution is on the rise and new trends are starting to develop that’ll shape your business and property journey! The face of business and property is changing and it’s to make a move! This episode...

What if you can predict what the market would look like in the coming years based on a perpetual cycle (that the whole world seems to be following)? You see, as intricate and unpredictable as the property market may seem… There is actually a pattern behind the ups and downs of the economy! If you’re someone who wants to time the market right and prepare for any economic downturn that...

Are you looking to find an investment location that provides more stable property growth? Or perhaps, you want to set yourself up for retirement while making short-term investments? You see, while some areas show great potential and die out after a short while... There are areas that show consistency when it comes to market growth... And it’s just waiting for you to tap into it!   Today...

They say the best way to learn anything is by experiencing it yourself; the second, to learn from other people. On this episode of The Investor Lab podcast, we find out how 29-year-old Olivia Ward managed to buy 5 properties in 5 years by focusing on her “why”. Olivia and I talk about how she got started in property...  The mistakes she’s learned along the way...  And t...

Did you know that there’s a way for you to get time back into your life AND invest that into something worthwhile? Whether you invest your time into learning new skills… Use it to start another business or buy another property… Or leverage it to take some time away and confront your inner self... The moment you make a mindset shift, place the right people in your life, and posi...

Let’s face it - asking can be uncomfortable. We fear rejection, or we simply don’t think we should be asking at all… Or that we don’t deserve anything more than what’s presented to us. But if we start asking the right questions at the right time, we’ll find that our dreams can actually become our destiny. All by harnessing the power of asking.   Today, we&...

How would your life be different, if you had all the wealth that you could generate over the next ten years... but instead, you had it right now? You see, there’s a real financial and emotional cost for each moment you spend waiting for things to get better tomorrow. But, while going back in time to start running towards the life that you seek is virtually impossible… It is never too...