The Investor Lab

Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community   We're back with a spicy Ask Us Anything episode! After being on the road exploring Thailand, we're opening up the floor to our amazing community and tackle the questions you've been burning to ask. From personal philosophy to macro economics, from Bitcoin to property - nothing was off limits. We ended up going deep into topics like when...

Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community   Everyone plans on living to 85. That's roughly 4,300 weeks. But the brutal truth? Data shows that your body stops letting you live freely around age 60. That means you actually have about 3,000 weeks of real freedom. Maybe less. Then you subtract all those years you wasted being a child (silly), and your current age right now… Suddenl...

Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community   The world is changing faster than most investors realise. AI is reshaping entire industries. Currencies are being questioned. Traditional investment rules are breaking down. But what happens beyond 2030? Our latest research maps out the next two decades - and reveals why the 2030s could trigger the greatest wealth transfer in human history....

Darwin property prices are up 15% this year. That buyers agent you follow is probably excited about it. They shouldn’t be. What you’re seeing isn’t genuine market growth - it’s what we call a “babble” (Buyers Agent bubble location) - a fascinating new phenomenon we’re seeing, when multiple buyers agents pile into the same market without proper research, cr...

Something doesn't add up. The headlines say the economy is fine. GDP is growing. Unemployment is low. Markets are hitting records. But talk to anyone in the real world and they'll tell you it feels like everything is falling apart. So how can both be true at the same time? Today on The Investor Lab, we're connecting four massive stories that explain why nothing feels the way the numbers say it sho...

Most investors hit a wall after their second property. The banks say no more borrowing. The negative cashflow is eating into savings. The dream of building a portfolio feels impossible. The frustrating part? You know you could handle more. You've got the experience, the drive. But between maxed-out borrowing capacity and negative cashflow eating your savings, you're stuck. But what if your existin...

The United States just crossed $36 trillion in debt, adding $4 billion every single day. For the first time in generations, the math simply ain't mathin' anymore. In this episode, we break down what happens when the world's biggest borrower hits a debt wall – and what every Australian needs to understand about what's coming next. What we'll cover: Why US debt levels have reached an unsustain...

You understand investing, property, and the AI transformation. But...  Your family is keeping retirement savings in term deposits. Your friends think savings accounts are "safe." Your siblings follow 1995 financial advice.  This week, we're tackling the isolation problem every financially literate person faces: How do you help the people you love without overwhelming them? Here's what yo...

Stuck in paralysis? Overwhelmed by uncertainty about the future?  In a world where AI disruption looms and getting ahead feels harder than ever, many people retreat into comfort zones and do nothing - risking a future filled with regret. In this episode, we explore how to break free from the "risk of passivity" and design a life you won't regret in 5 years. We dive deep into balancing present...

"What happens when GDP breaks?" In Part 2 of our AI series, we move beyond theory — and into the economic quake that's already rumbling beneath our feet. This isn't about the future of work. It's about what happens when work… just isn't needed anymore. We unpack the uncomfortable questions most people aren't asking — and why AI is set to break the very foundations of our economi...

"A century of progress in a decade." That's not hype – it's what's actually happening with AI right now. And if you're not paying attention, you might miss the biggest economic transformation of our lifetime. This isn’t another ‘how to write emails with ChatGPT’ episode. This is a conversation about the real implications of AI — not as a productivity hack, but as a sp...

House prices climbing. Migration surging. Rental markets tighter than ever… The whispers of a new property "supercycle" are growing louder by the day. In this episode of The Investor Lab, we dive deep into the data that suggests Australia might be entering a sustained 2-3 year period of rising property prices - and what that could mean for your investing strategy. Here's what we unpack: The...

This conversation isn't about interest rates, the property cycle, or strategy. It's about the emotional friction that keeps smart investors from moving forward — even when the plan is clear. "I just need to save a bit more first" "I'll wait until the market settles" "I'm not quite ready yet" These aren't just personal thoughts — they're a pattern. One we've seen hundreds of times. And...

Are trusts still the best way to invest in 2025? Is it smarter to buy in your personal name? How do SMSFs fit into a modern portfolio strategy? This week, Goose and Gabi are joined property accounting wizard, Jeremy Iannuzzelli, to explore how advanced property investors are adapting to a changing market — and what you should consider before making your next move. What we’ll cover: * A...

The markets just suffered their biggest weekly drop since the GFC. Headlines are screaming panic. But what if there's a bigger story unfolding – one that could actually set up Australian investors for advantage? This week on The Investor Lab, we're diving deep into what's really happening behind the market meltdown and emerging trade wars. Here's what we'll unpack: * The real story behind Tr...

This one's best as a watch-along, folks! Jump onto Youtube and build with us: Watch here:   https://www.youtube.com/live/N1HSRv_DeSY Access the FREE Strategic Seller's Toolkit:  https://propertypathfinder.io We were originally going to create this masterclass exclusively for Dashdot clients… But after some deep thinking, we’ve decided not to gatekeep it. Too many investors a...

This one's best as a watch-along, folks! Jump onto Youtube and build with us: Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/jXpb23vT3-w   Create Pathfinder account: https://propertypathfinder.io Here's a sobering statistic: Less than 1% of property investors ever achieve financial freedom through property.  Even more concerning? 71% get stuck at just one property.  But, finally, there's a so...

"I had to rebuild both companies after COVID. That's when I realised... I needed something that could grow without consuming my life." This week, we’re bringing you an exclusive, in-depth client interview with Sean Grant — a serial entrepreneur and long-time Dashdot client. Sean has built a thriving business empire, but when COVID hit, he realised the need for financial diversification...

Right now, your portfolio is facing one of three constraints. After building over 2500 portfolio plans, trust us… it's not a question of if - it's which one . This invisible force is why 90% of investors get stuck at just 2 properties, never reaching the 5+ needed for true financial freedom. In this episode of The Investor Lab, we reveal our framework for breaking through constraints using...

How do you know if you're really winning at investing?  Your portfolio might be up this year, but in a world where money is losing value at 10% annually, even positive returns could mean you're falling behind. But there's a number that changes everything - your personal hurdle rate. It's the crucial metric that helps you to know if you're actually getting ahead - or just keeping afloat. ...

There's financial news happening that you’re probably not hearing about. This week on The Investor Lab, we break down three massive financial stories that could have a huge impact on investors…  Because the world’s financial system is looking shakier than ever: RBA Discovered Fake Gold Reserves in Australia? And the US hasn’t audited its gold reserves since 1953? 🧐 G...

It happened. For the first time since 2020, the Reserve Bank of Australia just cut interest rates. If you're renting, saving, or paying off a mortgage — this impacts you. If you buy groceries, travel, or have a credit card — this impacts you. If you have HECS debt, invest, or just like having money — yep, you guessed it…. So, what does this rate cut actually mean? Is it go...

That property in your portfolio that's been performing well... have you been wondering if it's time to cash in? You're not alone. This week, we're tackling the age-old property investor's dilemma: Hold vs. Sell. We dove deep into the science and strategy behind knowing exactly when to take profits – and when to hold for another growth cycle. What you'll learn: • The truth about 'Buy &am...

You already know that property is one of the best ways to build and protect wealth — that’s why you’re here. But here’s the thing: our money is broken. Governments keep printing more of it, eroding its value, and making it harder for everyday investors to get ahead. Property has been a tried-and-true hedge against this for centuries… But what if I told you there&rsqu...

What’s Your Biggest Finance Challenge Right Now? Trying to figure out how to finance your next property? Unsure whether to refinance now or wait for interest rates to drop? Curious about trusts and SMSFs, or just feeling stuck? We know you’ve got questions — and we’ve got answers. In this special Finance Q&A episode of The Investor Lab, we tackle YOUR burning property f...