"You're an Idiot For Investing Interstate and Why Waste Your Money on APS?"

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This week, Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim tackle the realities of borderless investing and bust the myths around “wasting money” on buyer’s agent fees after receiving a heartfelt message from young client Dylan - who copped criticism for investing interstate and working with APS. The boys break down the biggest objections, why so many people resist buying outside their backyard, and how education and strategy always outweigh local bias.

 

They share personal stories of pushing past the naysayers, unpack how data-driven decisions create real wealth, and deliver some tough love on tuning out uninformed opinions. If you’re chasing financial freedom or just need validation to stay the course, this episode is loaded with motivation, straight talk, and practical advice to keep you moving forward.

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Chapters:

(00:01:45) Welcome  

(00:03:03) Listener story: Dylan’s message

(00:07:59) Why the local-only investing mindset?

(00:13:10) Understanding property market cycles

(00:19:34) The reality of borderless investing

(00:20:35) The value of using a buyer’s agent (APS)

(00:24:53) Cost vs. benefit: education and performance

(00:30:40) Importance of education, strategy & execution

(00:35:50) Who are you taking advice from?

(00:37:52) Breaking the cycle: why most investors get stuck

(00:39:58) Push through: the value of resilience