Australian Property Investor

Simon Loo is the founder and director of buyers agency House Finder, and is a buyer’s agent himself. His property portfolio is now worth over $11 million, with $6 million in equity, affording him the ultimate goal of financial freedom. He has a wealth of knowledge to share about property investment in general, with a current focus on southeast Queensland.In this episode he shares a case study featuring a client with a unique brief who was looking to buy in the Moreton Bay region. While this particular client differed from much of his usual clientele, as always Loo stopped at nothing to help them achieve their goal— and then some! He doles out some tips on making every last cent of your renovation count, so that when it’s your turn to get your hands dirty, you’ll know when to DIY and when to call in the experts. After all, $5,000 is just a drop in the bucket when you’re making over $300,000 in equity in one go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with the founder and director of JD Capital, Jyh Kao. In this episode, we will explore the strategies he used to build success including cosmetic renovations and buying properties for land value. As well as this, Kao will delve into investing interstate and what almost held him back. He will also share how he invested into a fitness business using equity from his property investments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jyh Kao is the founder and director of mortgage brokerage, JD Capital. Kao is originally from Taiwan but at just 1 year old, he and his family moved to Australia. Growing up, he felt out of place amongst his peers; however this eventually led to his passion for property.In this episode, Kao will explain how he bounced back from being afraid and $1,000,000 in debt, to having an impressive portfolio of seven properties! As well as this, learn about the importance of understanding equity and the power that comes alongside it, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dean Parker is the founder and managing director of full-service property company Your Style Homes. Also a licensed Real Estate Agent and fully-qualified IT analyst, Parker worked in the corporate world for the beginning stages of his career life for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. But something didn’t feel right. For all the work he did as an employee he had nothing to show for it. At rock-bottom, he was ready to change his life…through the vehicle of property. On this episode we’ll follow Parker’s journey navigating his desire for a better life with the real, everyday challenges he’s had to face over time. Listen to his transformation from beginner investor to entrepreneur and full-time developer with over 450 property transactions totalling over $160 million in value, including renovations, new property developments and a portfolio of investment properties. The best thing? Hear how with the right tools by your side, it’s possible for you to transform too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salena Kulkarni is an Amazon bestselling author, a chartered accountant, property strategist, and founder of Freedom Warrior. This program helps business owners create consistent income and assists in achieving them their financial freedom. She has been a keen property investor for over 20 years and is passionate about helping others reach— and exceed— their financial goals.In this episode, we dive into the waters of alternative investment strategies. While sometimes these waters can become overrun with sharks, Kulkarni has the tools to tackle it head on to help you emerge unscathed. By taking simple steps that you already have in the back of your mind, she explains how you can de-risk your alternative investment and reel in the rewards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with Dan Osborne and Tim Garth, co-directors at CATS Accountants and co-hosts of the Two Drunk Accountants podcast. Their knowledge of property tax, Self Managed Super Funds, and commercial investing takes centre stage here as they discuss these topics along with their personal property journeys. While Osborne’s property journey sprouts, Garth’s is well underway. In this episode he delves into the importance of making informed decisions and sticking with them, even if they don’t turn out the way you hoped. We’ll also hear about diversification, the wage growth debate, and some uni friends who doubled their money with one sale— but was it enough? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While there may be many drunk accountants out there, these two are the only ones to wear the title so loud and proud they made it their (second) name. Dan Osborne and Tim Garth are directors at CATS Accountants on NSW’s Central Coast, a role Garth was born to play— just ask his dad (or ask what his initials spell if you read them backwards). He and CATS Accountants co-director Osborne host the podcast Two Drunk Accountants when they’re not accounting (sober, just to clarify), but this time it’s their turn in the limelight.In this episode the self-proclaimed podcountants attempt to play good cop bad cop for a moment, but their inherent good cop nature shines through soon enough. The Director of Fun and Lifestyle Accountant share how they grew up together but also not at all, and how they ended up going from the pub to the podcast studio via purchasing an accountancy firm together. With their focus on small business and sticking to their roots, it’s safe to say CATS Accounting will continue to be a well-known name on the Coast for decades to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Loo is the founder and director of buyers agency House Finder, and is a buyer’s agent himself. His property portfolio is now worth over $11 million, with $6 million in equity, affording him the ultimate goal of financial freedom. He has a wealth of knowledge to share about property investment in general, with a current focus on southeast Queensland.In this episode we delve into the benefits of buying in blue collar suburbs with lower socioeconomic statuses than their neighbours. While many people see a prestigious suburb as the more desirable option, Loo has found time and time again— especially amid the latest boom— that this is often not the case. After all, the difference between suburbs can lead to an extra $60,000 in equity, propelling you to expand your portfolio beyond your initial expectations. A self-confessed ‘stubborn buyer’, Loo explains how being unemotional in your suburb choice can generate over $300,000 in growth in just one property, rather than taking 10+ properties to achieve the same result. While a Besser block house may not be your first choice, Loo recommends giving it— and that slightly less fancy suburb next door— a crack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunhoc Khou is a property developer and founder of HWD Homes. After studying for six years and establishing a career in accounting, Khou took an interest in property investment. With his brother by his side, he experimented in different types of property investment and landed on property development. In this episode, we’ll hear the details of Khou’s property development journey, including a repulsive renovation. As well as this, discover how to balance a full-time job with property development, the key to making at least $250,000 per deal and the dangers of having too much on your plate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with the founder of Wealthful, Chris Bates. With his own personal property portfolio and a booming business, Bates has a lot of wisdom that he will pass on in this episode. He will detail the dangers of hot spotting and why his strategy focuses on the long term. As well as this, hear about the value of believing in yourself and the resource that kicked off Bates’s own property investment journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.