The Investor Lab

The goal of every property investor should be to create a portfolio with the optimal combination of risk and reward, BUT most of them never get past two properties – and it’s very hard to build a balanced portfolio with two assets. So, how do you maintain a good mix in your portfolio while keeping your risks, returns, and capital allocation in check? Today, we talk about a concept call...

Would it really be such a different experience to invest in property now than if you had done it 5 years ago? And if it was, is property still a worthwhile investment despite the challenges that come with it? Long-time friend of the show Charley Valher of Valher Media joins us today for a back-and-forth discussion about property, his new podcast called Asset Blocks, crafting a strategy, risk-adjus...

Investment and finance always go hand-in-hand. However, not all investments result in good returns. So, how can you make sure that you can get the most out of the investment you make in the property market? Answer: by knowing what you need to know. Chris Raymond of Unconditional Finance takes us through property investment finance, talks about its current landscape and the changes in the interest...

Are you single and getting started with property investing, or do you know someone who is? Like any other journey, where you start in property investing is not where you end - it all boils down to assessing your situation, figuring out what your goals are, knowing how you can get to where you want to be and acting on it! Today, we cover how you can navigate investing as a single person and succeed...

For a lot of people, property seems incredibly stressful and difficult, so much so that using it to replace their income sounds like a fever dream. Question is, can property truly help replace your income? Today, we talk about how you can start thinking about cashflow exponentially, how to structure your property portfolio, the fact that cashflow changes over time, and so much more!  If you&r...

Is it really possible to make over 300% return on investment in properties? If you think otherwise, this episode will change your mind. While some people think that investing in property is costly and out of reach, our guest, Sandi Kenny , will prove to you that with the right amount of education and strategy, you can get the best results out of your investment. Get inspired by how Sandi managed t...

Want to be in the upper echelons of successful property investors in Australia? Let’s peek into a one-of-a-kind investment journey! Property investment is a rollercoaster ride—there will be ups and downs and twists and turns even when you’re already on the top. In this episode, we’ll take a peek into the journey of a seasoned property investor, Nick Valois . We look back on...

There’s always a certain risk in anything you invest in, but is there a way you can measure which ones are worth it and which ones aren’t? Join us as we talk about the factors to look into before buying properties or any type of assets. We also discuss the financial and emotional implications of investing, the costs of purchasing a property, how to think about portfolio strategy and as...

2021 has been a crazy ride! This year, we recorded a whopping 51 episodes and have had plenty of guests who have shared their expertise and have impacted our audience in many ways that inspired their property journey. So today, we decided to put together the top 10 episodes that our audience have considered their favourites and that they have listened to (and watched) the most! From the Goldilocks...

In the last 12 months, the Australian property market has shifted and evolved, but what has changed and what has stayed the same?  How is it different from what we once considered ‘typical’? Join us as we review the 2021 property market and assess the past performances of both regional and capital areas. We’ll also look through the current and historical data, the annual cha...

Property investing is a great option for building wealth and the earlier you start, the better! Jason D’Silva, Client Success Team Leader at Dashdot (and millennial investor at that), shares the ups and downs of his property journey, how he has evolved and is now on the path to success, the habits that formed to help him reach his goals and so much more! If you love this episode, let us know...

Getting started in property investing is easier said than done.  Aside from figuring out what and where you want to buy and what you plan to do with your property in the next few years, you’ll need to start as far back as getting your funds together and conditioning your mindset. We’ve gotten loads of requests to “go back to basics” and start at the very top of the jou...

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that all investors want to avoid bad assets as much as they can, but it can be tough to figure out which one to skip over and which to go for! Right now, the market is operating at two different speeds and buyers have adapted to this slow-but-also-fast-paced setting.  In such an environment, how can you start thinking about value adds & property selec...

Have you ever gotten curious about share trading?  Like property, it comes with risks and challenges, and developing the right mindset to combat any doubt that will prevent you from reaching your goal is incredibly important! So how do you navigate the risks and form a mindset that will ensure your success? Louise Bedford of The Trading Game joins us as we dig into the world of share trading!...

Does the idea of living a life of freedom, choice and abundance get you excited? Or do you scoff and think that it isn’t possible in this day and age? Well, this episode will prove that this kind of life is definitely possible. Today, we chat with someone achieving these three things. Meet Tim, one of our team members, in another instalment of our ‘Humans of Dashdot’ series. We t...

Climate change has been happening for years, but we’ve come to a point where the green energy revolution is fully front and center. Economic megatrends are already transforming the nation and the future of the country, and as we dive into this topic, we talk about how much the economy will change, how green energy projects will enliven regional areas and impact the property market, populatio...

Right now, the property market is living in a paradox. Prices are going up, and rents are going up, while yields are going down, and it definitely has had effects on cashflow.  There’s less market stock, vacancy rates are going down, and people are moving to different places in the country. With all these happening, how can you as an investor navigate such a low-yield environment? Learn...

With the crazy price growth happening in Australia’s property market at the moment, investors, and others affected have become a bit… uneasy.  In fact, so uneasy that the government is looking to bring in tighter regulations. So what happens now? Let’s dig into what’s happening with the debt to income ratio, proposed policy changes, what that means for investors, who...

We’re well aware that if you’re a property investor, there’s one burning question on your mind right now: Are we truly in a housing bubble? Join us as we tackle this question and discuss what it means, digging into 10 key points that will provide answers and insights to help you understand everything you need to know about it. We also cover what population growth has to do with i...

For most (or all) property investors, being able to buy properties faster is key to achieving their financial goals sooner. So how can this be achieved?  Well, the answer may just depend on your borrowing capacity. Join our chat with Chris Raymond from Unconditional Finance where we tackle capital growth vs. cash flow, yield impact on loan capacity, what hinders people from getting access to...

If you had a way to turn your passion into something that fulfils you every day, wouldn’t you want to do just that? Meet Lana Grayson , one of our Property Acquisition Managers at Dashdot. We chat about how she started her property journey, when she realized she wanted a career in property, and how she turned her passion into a fulfilling career. Check out the first episode of our ‘Hum...

In case you haven’t heard, Australia’s property market is growing - fast. So what prompted the boom and what’s keeping the momentum going? Terry Ryder, director and founder of Hotspotting.com.au, joins us for a valuable discussion on the 16 reasons he believes to be major factors that are driving Australia’s national property boom. We talk about why we need to cover the 16...

How do you know if you’ve lived - or are living - a life of purpose? In today’s episode, we chat with Nic Denshire , one of Dashdot’s Property Acquisition Managers, on his property journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. We talk about how we got started, how he found Dashdot as a client and eventually worked with the team to help others, and the beliefs that hav...

The property investing journey will always vary for each person.  Some know what they want, when they want, right from the get-go, while others stay behind the fence, waiting for… something. What makes people so hesitant to get into the market? Is it the timing? The location? The pandemic? Today’s episode is a webinar with Bushy Martin , founder of leading property finance and ad...

Diving into the unknown is frightening, or at the very least, stressful. It’s during times like these that we all wish we had some sort of guide or guru to help us grasp what we’re getting into… And when it comes to property investors venturing into property development, the need for some prior knowledge, whether in the form of books, podcasts, or trainings, is especially import...