The Investor Lab

Do you truly believe that the only good properties are those near train stations?   Even If you've never invested in property before, I'm sure you've heard property pundits make that remark when talking about good capital growth.   But…    That belief doesn’t necessarily hold water.   You see, the ability to move from one place to another and the time it takes...

Did you know that websites are actually just “digital real estate” and you can invest in them much like you invest in “analog real estate”? Today, we’re going to give you a crash course on “offline” and “online” real estate. We’ll discuss and dissect the similarities and differences between them... how to apply the Holy Trinity principle...

Have you seen the news lately? It all sounds horrible, with bearish markets, dying economies, the virus... It seems like the world is coming to an end! But that’s not really the case. If you find yourself gritting your teeth over the chilling news of increasing unemployment rates or the ‘crashing’ property market, then this episode is made just for you. Today, we’ll talk ab...

What does it take to make a (positive) dent in the world?   Join our chat with Michael Lane from Success Resources where he shares his entrepreneurial journey, incredible insights on investing in businesses & challenging perspectives, and creating a strong vision that can keep you motivated even further down the line.   Aspiring entrepreneur or not, you would greatly benefit from tun...

What if you could locate a potential hotspot before it becomes one, then ride the curve upward when it does? Today, we’re marking the start of a series on hotspots - locating them, the pros and cons, and more. We also give a brief insight on the investors’ optimum buying window, what happens when hotspots become ‘too hot’, and the 10 core drivers to assess an area’s p...

Is ‘success’ a measure of fulfillment, or is it also the other way around? Today, we have a chat with Geoff Jowett about finding one’s purpose, the pillars that should motivate anyone’s drive, steps to building resilience and a pathway to fulfillment, and so much more. So, if you think you’ve lost your passion and regularly compare yourself with others, this is an epi...

Have you ever heard about ‘Fractal Economics’? If not, now’s the perfect time to get started. Join us as we talk about what it is, how it can hugely benefit property investors, and its contribution to speeding up the window for cash flow and growth. We also cover why debt is actually an asset and other important related insights.   In this episode, we cover: Fractal economic...

Sometimes, all it takes to break free from your corporate job is to get inspired by someone who’s done it. Today, Henry Vila shares his 5-year property entrepreneurship story, the three key areas to help drive your learning journey, insights into building rooming houses as a strategy for better cashflow and growth, and heaps more. Whether you’re starting to invest or looking for advanc...

Discipline is key to getting anything you want in life. Find out how to think and make better decisions as we talk about the different levels of discipline, how to apply it to real estate investing, how desire can inspire or corrupt discipline, and tactics to achieve the outcome you want. Start working on a disciplined life by tuning in to today’s episode!   In this episode, we cover: W...

What if you could own bits and pieces of real estate, rather than the whole thing? What if you could use those bits to diversify your portfolio to achieve better results, whilst securing it against bricks and mortar? Well, you can. Today, Bricklet’s CEO, Darren Younger, shares everything about Bricklets, its contribution to opening more investment opportunities, its long-term viability, and...

A lot of people have probably never heard of psychographics and how it works hand-in-hand with demographics to go beyond the numbers, to paint a picture of WHY things and people move the way they do.  We take a look at what psychographics is, why it’s useful, and how you can leverage Psychographics to identify strong locations to invest, make your tenants happier and turn you into a bet...

The phrase “making money” often gets a bad rap for its unethical connotation. Today, we’re looking at it in a positive light. Join our conversation with Caspar Roxburgh , author of the Binge Thinking Podcast . Full of tips on having a good mindset on life, advice on earning & spending ethically as millennials, and acting on your goals, this episode is not one to miss. Tune in...

Vacancy rates matter in property investing, but it’s often overlooked and undervalued. Join us today as we engage in a scintillating conversation on vacancy rates. We go through buyer psychology, future growth indicators, the impact of the Coronavirus, and more. How well do you understand this misunderstood metric? Tune in to learn more.   In this episode, we cover: The disparity in vac...

Real estate investing goes beyond borders. For today’s episode, we’re going to look at the New Zealand property market. Together with Hadley Nightingale, we go over location selection, building a team, strategies that work wherever you are, and plenty more. Investing in New Zealand could be your next property deal. Find out more by tuning in!   In this episode, we cover: Maize far...

Overlooking something simple could lead to you making irreparable mistakes to your portfolio and real estate journey. In this episode, we talk about reverse engineering your financial goals. We dig into the strategies you need to deploy, the 4 framework points for defining your goal, what levers to pull, and other neat tips. Start thinking differently and operate more powerfully. Tune in now! &nbs...

Real estate goes through cycles. When you’re in the industry, you should be here for the long term. Wiseberry Heritage’s Darin Butcher is with us today for a conversation on life as a sales agent, practicing high performance leadership, setting 25-year goal plans and so much more. Get inspired to keep moving forward in your real estate journey as you learn from this impactful episode....

Becoming a real estate entrepreneur sounds like a dream, but it’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into before jumping in. Today, we talk about the difference between property investors and real estate entrepreneurs and also identify the 10 key elements that will help you map out your journey. This episode aims to give you a different perspective on real estate entreprene...

Property investing is not without its own stresses. You have to think about increasing cash flow, mitigating risk, and managing your properties overall. Today, we have Mark Trowell from Yabonza . He and I go through the strategies in property management, how to optimize your portfolio, and some insights on how to navigate this space following the impact of the Coronavirus. Take in these massively...

“Get Rich” schemes are risky, but unlocking a life of freedom, choice, and abundance is 100% possible. Find out if you’ve created a safe, robust, profitable, and repeatable portfolio in this episode! We cover some interesting facts learned from following three principles, which we’re breaking down today.  Strap in and learn how to play the long game and achieve low ris...

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Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website ( https://theinvestorlab.com.au ) The Investor Lab on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/ ) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website ( https://www.dashdot.com.au/ ) [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property ( https://www.renegadespropertybook.com ) Check out our episode with Ben Slater ( https://theinvestorl...

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website ( https://theinvestorlab.com.au )  The Investor Lab on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/ )  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website ( https://www.dashdot.com.au/ )  [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property ( https://www.renegadespropertybook.com ) Check out our episode with Ben Slate...

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website ( https://theinvestorlab.com.au ) The Investor Lab on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/ ) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website ( https://www.dashdot.com.au/ ) [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property ( https://www.renegadespropertybook.com ) Ripehouse Advisory Website ( http://www.ripehouseadvisory.co...

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website ( https://theinvestorlab.com.au )  The Investor Lab on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/ )  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website ( https://www.dashdot.com.au/ )  [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property ( https://www.renegadespropertybook.com )  Ripehouse Advisory Website ( h...

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website ( https://theinvestorlab.com.au ) The Investor Lab on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/ ) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website ( https://www.dashdot.com.au/ ) [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property ( https://www.renegadespropertybook.com ) Fun fact: 97% of businesses fail. Of course, that doesn’t me...