Australian Property Investor

We’re back with Gilbert Melgar, founder of SuburbsFinder. Moving from the Philippines to Australia, this data analytics specialist has harnessed the power of data in his property journey. He delves into the story of an encounter that first piqued his interest in investing, the driving force behind his determination to succeed in property development, and how a $515,000 purchase he made became a property valued at $2 million. Plus, hear about the story of when he gave a property seller a bold ultimatum that led him to his biggest development project so far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m Tyrone Shum and in this episode we’re speaking with the founder of SuburbsFinder, Gilbert Melgar. With 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics, he is no stranger to the relevance and power of data. In this episode, he takes us on a journey from the Philippines to Australia filled with stories of the ups-and-downs he faced right after university, when he moved here, and when the property bug bit him in 2016. Discover how the determination of one man from a Third World country turned his life around with property investing in the Land Down Under! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Day, the Managing Director at Apexx Developments, has set his sights on the azure waters of Sydney. With a focus on developments for wealthy Sydney downsizers, he shares just what sets his properties apart from the others. Plus, he explains where his calmness comes from, how to save money as a developer, and why he’d have some stern words to say to his 20-something self! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Day is the Canadian-born Sydneysider who heads Apexx Developments— with a double X for the X-factor he always provides. As Managing Director and Chief-Fireplace-Putter-Innerer, he brings a sophisticated and opulent edge to his developments not often seen in the harbourside city.In this episode he breaks the ice by explaining all about ice hockey, one of the many sports he grew up loving and playing. While he’s now on the other side of the world, his passion for sports hasn’t wavered, though it does look a little different! After trying his hand at renovation, managing restaurants, and taking care of $50 million portfolios, he’s now focused on meditation, manifestation, and shiny blue new things— all while maintaining his passion for sustainability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with Joe Rossi, the National Sales Manager for National Property Group. As a property data systems and software specialist, he has a wealth of knowledge to share from the good stories to the not-so-good. With a passion about developing training programs to help property professionals gain insights into their business and investment decisions, he shares the story about the method he used to get a small company snapping at the heels of the industry giants, the history behind the companies he’s worked in, and the introduction of pricing information to the market.Plus, find out how well-versed he is in doing his due diligence and in knowing the top tips and tricks when it comes to navigating the property industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After buying his first property at 21 and starting a business at just 22 years old, National Sales Manager for National Property Group Joe Rossi has had a front row seat to the changes in the property industry over the decades. In fact, with over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry and a wealth of knowledge in property data systems and software, he is as involved today as ever even though his days may look a little different now than they used to. In this episode, he opens about the ups-and-downs of selling and purchasing both property and businesses, the changes he has witnessed between microfiche and ChatGPT, and just exactly why he is so fond of his area of Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Flux is a property developer, educator, and mentor as well as founder of Australia’s largest property network group Property Developer Network. His personal and professional journeys have intertwined throughout the years, starting from purchasing his family home from his parents as a teenager to starting Property Developer Network through a conversation with friends sharing their property experiences.In this episode of the series, Investor vs. Developer, Flux unveils his insights on how to control property rather than owning it. With a selection of approaches anyone can take towards their goal of financial freedom, he doesn't shy away from revealing the primary benefit of property development over property investing. Plus, he opens the box containing the juicy details of the 7 different ways to profit from the development process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jill McIntyre is a life and business success coach at Whisper My Name Pty Ltd and Beyond Success. Based in Melbourne with many local, interstate, and international clients, she empowers people from all walks of life to achieve their goals and make the most of all life has to offer. Teaching people lessons on overcoming mental barriers to purchasing property, McIntyre has made herself a booming success in property and in coaching others. In today's episode, she shares top-notch tips to keep your mind in check. With her trusty planner in hand, she details the importance of always knowing what your game plan is—even if the method becomes a little messy along the way. Plus, she opens the curtains wide and reveals the 'why' and 'how' of practicing gratitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with the director of Christian Bel Real Estate and the lifelong property fan who turned her childhood hobby into a fulfilling career, Laura Nasr. In this episode, she shares the importance of buying under the right structure for you and her unconventional mentors who may not even realise their impact. Discover how, with her real estate expertise and her husband’s career as a builder, she keeps adding to her repertoire of property success. Plus, hear about the other big motivator—aside from financial freedom—on why she has dedicated her life to the pursuit of property and why and how she bought a boat with a beer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up in the Blacktown region and surrounded by the smell of new homes, Christian Bel Real Estate Director Laura Nasr was hooked on property from the very beginning. Along with her family and her jewellery line Milo and Mila, her life is all property all the time. It's no wonder how she’s accomplished so much as an investor and renovator for more than 12 years now.In this episode, the self-confessed property-obsessed agent tells the story of how she kindled the flames with the real estate brochures of the time, how if it weren’t for her passion for real estate, she might not have completed high school at all, and how she dealt with a nightmare situation of her first investment, a $221,000 property, catching on fire! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.