Scouting Australia Podcast

Sam Gordon is joined back in the studio by his co-host Jimmy Ibrahim, along with our APS Property Economist, The Big Lukey Teeuwsen. Together, they discuss and forecast their predictions for the Australian property market in 2024. Reflecting on each state’s performance over the past 12 months, along with how the pre- and post-covid performance stacked up. Sam, Luke and Jimmy share their insights on the year ahead, highlighting key factors such as stock supply, interest rates and tax cuts that will shape the market. To round it out, the boys talk about the opportunities which will and already have presented themselves and how to take full advantage of the shifting market sentiment. Tune in for expert advice on positioning yourself advantageously to act now and avoid waiting on the sidelines. School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (02:19) Market outlook (03:32) Last 12 months’ performance (07:56) Precovid vs postcovid performance (11:57) Jimmy’s points and predictions (14:49) Lukey’s predictions (19:06) Interest rate cuts (24:25) Market run = inflation? (26:35) Tax cuts (31:16) Where will $$ be spent? (33:21) Sam’s predictions (39:44) Perfect storm (44:35) Perfectly positioned cash flow deal (47:25) Build through strategy (50:11) What not to do ❌ (55:06) Educated investors (59:54) Key takeaways  

Sam Gordon is joined back in the studio by his regular co-host Jimmy Ibrahim for a crucial episode on the importance of mindset when investing in property. They have seen (and experienced) all too well the effect that procrastination can have on your property portfolio journey and the detrimental effect it can have. The boys chat through their own personal experiences with procrastination and analysis paralysis, the most common excuses they hear and their top tips on how to break through and beat procrastination. This is the perfect episode to propel yourself forward in the right direction this new year and start (or continue) making moves in your portfolio. School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (01:32) Motivation is like having a shower (04:12) Have you missed the boat? Hint: NO!  (08:39) A calm sea doesn’t make a skilled sailor  (13:14) Not enough time  (17:56) Retire 500 people by 2030 (22:09) Sam’s Portfolio: 19 to 26 year old (27:59) Get on the same page (31:19) Sam’s top 3 tips to wrap up  

Sam Gordon is joined by Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim for the first ever LIVE Q&A for Sammy Gordon’s School of Property. The boys were joined by an incredible virtual audience, and answered as many questions as they could (we received too many to answer)! This hot-seat style, School of Property Q&A runs through questions ranging from maxing out with lenders to multiple pre-approvals, depreciation on granny flats and the speed possible to grow portfolios. There are too many questions answered to count and you will find SO much value inside of this almost 2 hour episode. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369   Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (05:40) When will my portfolio start to snowball? (10:00) It’s not meant to be easy! (18:33) How long until my portfolio can fund itself?  (26:20) Should I sell off and start my portfolio again (34:57) Don’t be seduced by the vanity metrics (38:30) Small time transition to bigger developments (44:51) Multiple pre-approvals (48:20) How much do I need in super to purchase a property? (01:00:32) What’s the secret to avoiding borrowing caps? (01:08:38) SMSF route sub $200k (01:15:40) School of Property: cash flow deals and renovations (01:24:27) School of Property vs other courses: lucrative locations (01:33:28) School of Property: ideal trust structuring  (01:37:45) Residential vs Commercial purchases (01:45:36) Does APS do SMSF deals? (01:52:25) What do you need to consider for a cash flow deal? (01:55:53) School of Property SURPRISE! 🔥  

This episode has been a long time in the making, and has been one of the most requested by Scouting Australia Podcast fans. Sam Gordon is joined back in the studio by Jimmy "The Silver Dog aka Gandalf" Ibrahim for the next instalment of his personal property journey. The boys chat through a recap and the main takeaways of Sam’s portfolio of properties 1 to 11, then deep dive into the juicy details of the next 9 properties. Sam delves into the birth of Australian Property Scout, and the low, the ugly and the high points of the years during this period. This is an episode you definitely don’t want to miss. School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369   Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (01:11) Recap on Sam’s portfolio (1 to 11) (06:01) Sam gets kicked out of Mount Gambier  (10:55) Let’s dig in to the details: Start of 2018 (15:56) The two defining years (21:54) Deal 12  (34:03) Confidence with Clients (42:10) Units v Houses (53:02) 2019: The low point (58:23) The defining moments of 2019 (1:06:24) Settled on an empty block of land… (1:09:45) Parting Words (1:15:44) Property Apprenticeship

Sam joins Jimmy in the studio to discuss our last big bank of questions sent in from throughout the year. This hot-seat style, snappy Q&A episode runs through a multitude of questions around investing overseas, when to know the point you should stop investing in a certain area and the pros and cons of prefab granny flats. School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode make sure you hit subscribe and please send it on to someone who would take some value. Make sure to give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (01:09) Q1: Owner occupier on the GC: equity + next move (05:36) Q2: How far can a rising market move before it’s too late to enter? (07:43) Q3: Benefits of buying investment properties in a trust vs personal name (11:21) Q4: What is your opinion on investing overseas? (13:32) Q5: Would you ever install prefab granny flats on a property? (17:10) Q6: How long should you rentvest for? And what goal should you set? (22:17) Q7: What do you look for in an area for growth to invest in? (27:42) Q8: Anon Smith: Is School of Property giving value to the people?  

It’s finally here… the HUGE announcement you’ve all been waiting for. Introducing… Sammy Gordon’s School of Property. Sammy Gordon’s School of Property helps new to the game or seasoned property investors create a strategic, bullet-proof and refined portfolio blueprint to succeed with current and cutting edge approaches working in the industry today. Sam joins Jimmy in the studio to break down exactly what is included, the curriculum outline and everything in between. It is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (01:54) The Big Reveal (05:15) Theory vs Experience (09:54) Key question: What did you do before you started the business? (13:30) Grow Your Knowledge Base (14:30) Strategy Session on Steroids (17:01) Think Bigger (23:11) Course Outline (27:18) The Trident Formula (30:58) Finance Masterclass (34:09) Structuring and Advanced Accounting (36:31) Self Managed Super Funds (42:29) Advanced Investor Strategies (51:28) Real Deals – Sam’s Personal Portfolio (54:22) Market Research (55:48) ‘How To’ Module (01:00:01) Bonus Content (01:03:59) Scouting Australia Listener Bonus (01:10:28) Final Words on a Silver Platter  

Off the back of our hugely popular APS Round Table episode, we had lots of questions sent in asking us to explain in a little bit more detail the current landscape of the Australian housing market, and the impact that immigration is having on the housing shortage. We have our resident fan favourite and APS Strategist Luke Teeuwsen, joining Sam and Jimmy back in the studio to discuss and dissect the current environment which is turning out to be, the perfect storm for an upcoming SUPERBOOM 💣 Find out how you can get ahead of this housing superboom, why now is such an exciting time for investors and what you should look to include in your property portfolio over the coming years. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (03:01) Are we saying we should cut immigration? (05:39) The effects of a surging population (07:24) Housing market prior to COVID (11:35) Luke’s numbers - Population Growth (14:10) WWTBSD - What would the bull shark do? (18:00) Are we walking into a superboom? (22:21) These are not normal market conditions (24:10) What if interest rates get cut? (27:48) Taking advantage of the upcoming years (30:08) Affordable housing schemes (35:21) What action should you be taking? (hint: don’t wait) (37:24) Look at your portfolio from a macro perspective (41:53) Fundamentals are always important: right property, right market and right price 

This week we have a very special guest and one of Australian Property Scout's "Young Gun" clients Ethan Kelly. Ethan aka "The Aussie Battler from Logan", has an impressive 5 property portfolio at just 25 years of age.  From being a menace to society growing up, Ethan talks about the importance of setting himself up for the future and how he ‘accidentally’ became a property investor at the young age of 19. In this exciting episode we can learn a lot from Ethan’s grit, determination and winning mentality through investing and his thirst for continual accumulation. One thing is very clear, Ethan is passionate about continuing to grow and his future in investing is certainly exciting. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au   Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (00:52) Introducing Ethan Kelly (01:22) 25 Year old with 5 Properties (03:28) Accidentally Becoming a Property Investor (05:59) Why Did You Decide to Invest? (07:24) The First Purchase (10:03): LVR: Risk Rating (15:44) The Process of the Second Purchase (21:36) Swapping Tactics - The Start of Investing (24:20) Signing with ANOTHER Buyers Agency  (26:36) The Numbers for the Second Purchase  (29:45) The Switch to APS (31:11) Third Purchase: The First APS Purchase Stats (36:48) The Next Phase: Purchase 4 (38:49) Purchase 5 (Investment Property 4) - 2 Months In and Up $40k in Equity (41:40) Portfolio Value of over 2 million (44:29): Advice for Young People Starting In Your Position (49:22) Ethan’s End Goal - Keep Me Moving (51:26) Any Tips for Aspiring Investors?   Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Back for round 2, we have the very special “Magic Mike” Mortlock in the studio to run through his impressive data set on understanding investor behaviours. The depth and breadth of the data that Mike and his team at MCG Quantity Surveyors collect means that Mike is truly the expert in this field, so who else would we get back on, other than our fan favourite Mike. Sam and Mike dissect the intriguing data ranging from how far people are investing from where they live, the effects COVID and beyond have had on locations that investors are purchasing, buyer activity in 2023 and so much more. You can’t find this investor behaviour data anywhere else. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au   Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (00:52) What Are The Biggest Observations Mike Has Seen? (04:45) How Far Do People Invest From Where They Live? (06:24) COVID caused Distance of Where People Live + Invest to Double (10:02) Why Distances Are Continually Increasing (11:41) WA Investment Numbers Up By 22.49% (14:18) QLD Land Tax Hit  (17:18) Affordability is Key When Looking At Investment Properties (19:09) Buyer Activity in 2023 (22:30) Migration Push and High Build Prices (24:47) New vs Established Properties  (27:12) Approval Process for Granny Flats in Vic to be Improved (31:34) Political Debate: Value of Investors   Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369  

Sammy "The Bully Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog aka Gandalf" Ibrahim are back to answer more of your hot property questions in this month's Q&A! From complex personal portfolio scenario questions, the ability to continue borrowing on passive rental income, to the feisty question of the notorious Anon Don and his baity questions designed to fire the 'Bully Shark Sammy' up, there is plenty to unpack. Our listener questions have been banking up quickly, so make sure you keep sending them in so the team can keep delivering and getting all your intricate investment questions answered. If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au](mailto:apsteam@australianproperty)   (00:00) Welcome (01:09) Question 1: Top Property Investment Strategy Resources  (08:04) Engage Someone and Leverage Their Expertise (09:38) Question 2: Should You Use All Available Usable Equity To Purchase? (12:01) The Process of Stripping Equity to Leverage Your Portfolio (17:01) Question 3: Negotiating on Building & Pest (19:23) Importance of Relationships While Negotiating (22:05) Question 4: Can You Continue To Borrow Purely from Cash Flow (25:55) Why Your Portfolio Stage and Strategy Matters (27:47) Question 5: Complex Personal Portfolio Advice  (34:09) 10-15 Years To Retirement - Action Steps (37:49) Risky SMSF Spruikers (43:07) What Can You Achieve in 15 Years? (45:12) Question 6: Are Property Investors Contributing to the Housing Crisis? (50:03) Spoiler: Property Investors Are Relieving the Housing Crisis   **Send us your questions to:** Instagram: @australianpropertyscout **Want to book a call with us:** Website: [https://australianpropertyscout.com.au](https://australianpropertyscout.com.a/) Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369