Property Investment Podcast Network

Having purchased his first investment property in 2010, investor Sze Chuah has had a busy nine years. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Sze joins host Phil Tarrant to reflect on his investment journey and to reveal how he did it. Listen Now Sze explains his decisions around how he structured his portfolio ownership across himself, his wife, an entity and within a SMSF, discusses how he manages his portfolio, and shares where he has been investing - and why Western Australia is next on his investment plan. He also shares his views on bargain hunting for property, unpacks his investment strategy, and explains the importance of planning and structure when growing your portfolio. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

Brisbane could one day be set to follow in the boom seen previously in Sydney and Melbourne, but when is the right time to enter into the Brisbane property market, and will it be worth it in the long run? Brisbane-born Melinda Jennison takes a deep dive into the market to reveal all. She shares her thoughts on what types of dwellings will see the greatest growth, the pockets that are outperforming the rest and the tell-tale signs that you might be bidding at auction against a buyer's agent. With an upcoming university set to alter the demographic of Brisbane, Melinda explains how this may impact property values, the feasibility of development in the capital city area and the one strategy that she believes will never lead to wealth creation. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

In an environment where the biggest issue can be an overload of too much contradicting information, how do you figure out what is accurate advice? When it comes to "hotspots", everyone seems to have a different idea of where you should be investing. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group however, Steve and Victor reveal why they don't believe in the so-called "hotspots" and how you can really figure out the best spots to invest. They discuss the importance of time on the ground before buying an investment property, why fundamentals need to come into your decision and the information that you must extract from the agent when meeting with them to discuss the purchase. With the term "off-market" regularly thrown around, they explain the difference between pre-market and off-market purchases, unpack the way to get the best price on a property and tackle the question of the week surrounding auctions in a softening market. To purchase Victor's book discussed in this episode, SUPER CHARGE your Property Portfolio, and receive $6 off the total price, click http://bitly.com/victorkumar and use the coupon code "ep3" at checkout.

Having added more than $70,000 value to his cheapest investment and accumulated 18 properties in 18 years, property investor Grant Foley is well on his way to his goal of living comfortably from the income generated by his portfolio. Speaking with host Russel Stephenson, he shares why he believes that property investment is not just for those on exorbitant incomes, how the tightened lending economy shifted his investment plan and reveals how he chose a property manager,having shared his belief that not all property managers are created equal. Grant also discusses his role in the Property Investors Council of Australia, unpacking what they aim to achieve, and how you can help them get a seat at the table with policymakers about property policy and ultimately give investors a fair go. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

In this special crossover episode between the Smart Property Investment Show and The Property Couch, host Phil Tarrant is joined by The Property Couch co-host Ben Kingsley and director of mortgages and co-investor on the Smart Property Investment property portfolio Alex Whitlock, to discuss the future of mortgage brokers and how changes to regulations in that sector could ultimately hurt your back pocket. They share their thoughts around the current market, discuss governments role in implementing the royal commission recommendations and explain how removing brokers from the borrowing equation is bad for everyone - the banks included! They also discuss the findings of the Consumer Access to Mortgages Report which shows huge support for the broking channel, and reveal how you can have your say on keeping choices open within the lending sector. The Consumer Access to Mortgages Report can be found HERE https://bit.ly/2SWigOd If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

Having previously appeared on the Smart Property Investment Show to reflect on his journey building his own property portfolio, Arjun Paliwal now joins hosts Ben Handler and Alex Whitlock on Quit the 9-to-5 to discuss his transition from investor to buyer's agent and reveals how, only months after finishing Ben's course, he is buying properties across the country for referral clients. Arjun shares how he was able to quit the 9 to 5 and how that transition was for him, talks through the process of helping his first client and explains why sometimes you should explain things to clients, even when they are obvious to you. Ben reveals the most difficult parts of being a buyer's agent, the importance of social media as a marketing tool, while Arjun explores why the meaning of the word "retirement" has since shifted for him.

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Steve Waters who reveals how you can tell if a property is a great buy or a lemon. Steve discusses building a pest report and the importance of having a report completed by yourself, and how the upcoming election and the royal commission's final report could have a serious impact on the property market for all investors and not just those using brokers. With the current market receiving media scrutiny, Steve explains the role that the media plays in the property landscape, reveals where he is investing and why he is altering his approach in how he is investing in Adelaide. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Tim Neary is joined by Benjamin Plohl who discusses his investment journey and how he was able to invest in property at just 18 years old. Benjamin shares the details of each of the properties in his portfolio, explains why he has chosen to sell some that he has acquired over the years, and, as a buyer's agent, reveals where he is buying for clients at the moment, as well as the metrics that he believes makes for a smart property investment. Having used a buyer's agent himself, Benjamin also unpacks what he was looking for when choosing his buyer's agent, the advice that he was given which has helped grow his portfolio, and the professionals that he believes all investors should have around them throughout their property journey. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by investor and buyer's agent Meredith O'Reilly who shares her advice to those looking at investing for the first time, and gives her pick for the Sydney suburb with reasonable prices and the potential for a good return Meredith reveals where she is buying property at the moment and discusses how the current media hype surrounding the falling market is in fact having a positive impact on the property market for those looking to invest. In light of the Opal Tower incident, Meredith also discusses off-the-plan property purchases, and why she believes sub-dividing shares is a good opportunity to get a good return on your investment. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights!

Rethink Investing Rethink Investing specialises in building large self-sustaining property portfolios. Their strategy is based on what their founders Scott and Mina O'Neill used when investing in Property The were able to build a 28 strong property portfolio producing over $300,000 passive income per annum in just eight years. Many of their clients have bought over 10 properties, proving their higher cash flow strategy allows their investors to enter the top 0.068 of Australians. In this episode of Property Showcase, director of Rethink Investing Scott O'Neil joins host Tim Neary to share the best way for investors to create equity in a softening market. In this episode, hear from Scott about: - How they get clients a 66 per cent ROI in just six months - How you can invest in capital city property without outlying huge numbers - The commercial properties he believes should be avoided Propertyology Award-winning business, Propertyology, helps clients with professional guidance in respect to their market research buyer's agency, investment strategies and finance. The Propertyology experts hold skills in numerous fields, assisting their clients to build a sustainable investment property portfolio. In this episode of Property Showcase, head of research at Propertyology Simon Pressley joins host Tim Neary to share the markets he sees in Australia set to see a boom. In this episode, hear from Simon about: - Why those who are able to invest in 2019 should make the most of the opportunity - The fundamentals that impact property prices - How the royal commission and upcoming federal election will impact investors