Property Investment Podcast Network

At just 28 years old with five properties in his portfolio and plans to buy a sixth, Morgan Harris-Bushell has been quick to realize the financial benefits of property investment. In our latest episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant catches up with Morgan who shares what it was that originally made him realize that property investment was the way that he could create the life which he wanted to after having saved for years with no real long-term plan or intention. Morgan will share the story of each of his properties and extensive renovations which have taken place on each of them - one being entirely restored following a fire which had destroyed the property to the point that the interior could be seen from the street. He will also discuss the sacrifices that he has had to make to be at the point that he is at his current age, the importance of mapping out your goals, and why he chooses not to use buyers agents. RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Top three tips to enjoy property developmentHome reno shows ruining reno expectationsBLOG: The many moving parts that make up a reno AREAS MENTIONED: Wagga WaggaOrange Kingston Browns PlainsKippa-Ring

National Property Buyers Stephen is the Director of National Property Buyers Brisbane and has over 20 years of experience in residential property. During his many years as a Property Buyer's Agent, Stephen has assisted clients to grow their property portfolio with premium investment grade properties and profitable developments. In this episode of Property Showcase, Stephen McGee, joins editor of Real Estate, Tim Neary, to reveal the strategies to make proper informed decisions, what mentalities not to adapt and what investors should really be looking for when doing their research before purchasing. You will also hear from Stephen about: Why you should follow the wealth The two opposing schools of thought on what is the most important factor of property investment What is driving the value of growth in the market Small Is The New Big Ian Ugarte is a Board Member of the Australian Housing Initiative. He is a property expert, educator, author and change maker. He is and passionate about creating co-operative partnerships between Social Agencies, Government and Private Investors to bring back the genuine connection of community through the provision of elegant housing diversification. Join second guest Ian Ugarte and host Tim Neary as they discuss the increasing issue of housing affordability prices Australia is facing, his thoughts on the current Brisbane market and what needs to happen for the market to become affordable. You will also hear from Ian about: What Australia really needs from the government Investment strategies that really work for everyday home owners Compelling reasons to develop smaller and smarter Rethink Investing Scott O'Neill is the founder and director of Rethink Investing, a property investing company specialising in finding rare positively geared/high growth properties all around Australia. With a current portfolio of 28 properties worth over $17,300,000, Scott is one of the most successful young property investors in Australia. Rethink Investing is a BRW Fast 100 company and one of Australia's most trusted residential and commercial property buyer's agencies. Join third guest Scott O'Neill and Tim Neary, as they discuss the opportunities that exist in Australian markets, specifically Queensland, and how each market is performing with consideration of housing and employment status. You will also hear from Scott about: How external factors have impacted markets Why infrastructure and jobs impact markets to boom or decline The risks and rewards of commercial property FOLLOW US Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (Smart Property Investment Podcast Network) and by liking and 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, emaileditor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.aufor more insight! www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

This episode of the Smart Property Investment show takes us further afield than just the Australian property investment market. Phil Tarrant is joined by co-owner of Myoko Vista Warrick O'Brien who shares how he went from investing in property in Australia to owning and running a ski lodge just two hours from Tokyo. With Warrick and his wife Louise looking to change their life direction, the pair gave up their corporate jobs in what Warrick refers to as a "midlife crisis" with the intention of combining their passion for the snow and for property investment. Warrick shares his story of visa complications, the language barrier and what many Australians would consider an unusual business transaction and discusses what it was like renovating in Japan comparative to Australia. RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Sydney second most unaffordable market in the worldAn unusual technique that helped this couple save $20,000 a yearCold snap sends investors to Snowy Mountains

Welcome to the second series of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. Join Right Property Group directors Steve Waters and Victor Kumar as they explore and challenge the strategies, tactics and techniques to create wealth through property investing. Every month, Steve and Victor join co-host Phillip Tarrant from Smart Property Investment to address the burning issues impacting investors, covering key topics such as manufacturing equity, property management, purchasing units versus houses, researching the market, finding under market value properties, the habits and attitudes of successful investors and portfolio building. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, we tackle property renovation. While reality television may have convinced many that it is the key to quick cash gain, Steve, Victor and Phil will look at whether it is always the right way to go. They will cover why you should renovate, the best times to do a renovation, and the filters to apply to your property to know if renovation is actually the way to go. Steve and Victor will also each share their one major tip for renovating and discuss how to get the best possible results when getting a property revalued after it has undergone a transformation. Tune in now for the full episode. CONNECT WITH RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP If you have any questions or would like more details on any of the information discussed on the podcast contact Right Property Group on questions@rightpropertygroup.com.au, visit www.rightpropertygroup.com.au or call 1300 302 166. We'll be covering all your questions in a coming episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, so ensure you get in touch. If you''re new to this podcast, check out series one on www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/podcasts/right-property-group. FOLLOW RIGHT PROPERTY GROUP Keep connected with the team and all the latest news and activities. You can follow Right Property Group on Twitter or Facebook.

In this episode, Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant is joined by the managing director of Propertyology, Simon Pressley, who will share his overview of the Australian property market and offer some insights into which areas are set to perform well in the near future. Simon will share why he has chosen to no longer invest in Hobart, the changes that Melbourne is likely to see in property value in the coming months and his thoughts on Brisbane as an investment opportunity. He will also offer a warning for those looking at Darwin as a strong investment option, and discuss tax changes that the Victorian government have recently introduced which are likely to have major implications on the property market in the coming 12 months. AREAS MENTIONED: Hobart Sydney Melbourne Parramatta Adelaide Brisbane Perth Darwin RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Q and A session with Simon Pressley - The answers you wanted 40 tight areas set for a boom, and they aren't Sydney or MelbourneThe different reasons to start rentvestingIgnore a recession and miss out on up to 40% growth, says expert

For many, a property portfolio is something that is built up gradually over a long period of time. Then you have investors like Greta Francis who, after deciding that she didn't want to retire on the pension alone, purchased four properties in the space of just one year. Greta sits down with Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant to share her strategy and to discuss how she was able to make it happen. She explains how she originally had very little idea what to look for when trying to find an investment property, and the steps that she took that have resulted in her now having a very clear list of buying rules. The pair will discuss the importance of having a mentor, and Greta will share her long-term investment plan as well as some ideas on how she approaches learning about a potential investment area. If you like this episode, show your support byrating us or leaving a review on iTunes(The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media:Facebook,TwitterandLinkedIn. 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, emaileditor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.aufor more insights! AREAS MENTIONED: Newcastle Brisbane RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: The bad habit killing your investment plansOvercome property investment procrastinationThe benefits of investing long term10 questions to consider before investing in property

Accountant Scott Kay has had a focus on creating a better financial future for himself for quite some time — from the age of 16, in fact, when he was thumbing through the pages of Rich Dad Poor Dad in the spare time that he had between holding down three jobs while still in school. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant sits down with the hard-working Mr Kay of Integrity Plus Accounting, who shares why he wanted to buy his first property before most of his classmates had even purchased their first car, and what he would do differently if he were to start his property journey again with his current knowledge around tax. Scott will discuss the reason he chose his first property, and why the property that you decide to buy first is so important to how your investment journey will go. He will also give some insight into what he wishes he knew before buying for the first time and share the one piece of knowledge that he has today that could have saved him a lot of money at the start of his investment journey. SUBURBS MENTIONED: Macquarie Park Hornsby Dee WhyRyde Artarmon St Leonards RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: The book that ignited this couple's passion for wealth-creationWhat is good advice in property investment?From 1 to 28 properties, what's his secret?How a reluctant investor built an 18-property strong portfolio

Just recently Bradley Beer CEO of BMT Tax Depreciation joined us to talk aboutproperty depreciation in a general sense. Now Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant managed to drill a little deeper into Bradley's personal portfolio, a topic which he often keeps very close to his chest. Bradley will take you back to his first property purchase in 2002 and share why he believes in a buy and hold investment strategy. He will also discuss his thoughts on bank loyalty, variable versus fixed interest rates, and how to best cover yourself from financial risk. Phil will also find out who Bradley has help him with managing his portfolio, why he recently stopped rentvesting, and his overall objective when it comes to property investment. If you like this episode, show your support byrating us or leaving a review on iTunes(The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media:Facebook,TwitterandLinkedIn. 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, emaileditor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.aufor more insights! SUBURBS MENTIONED: Georgetown Taree Mayfield St Kilda RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Depreciation and what it means for you3 sure-fire ways to accelerate your portfolio's profitability in 20183 common mistakes when doing "DIY" depreciationTax depreciation: what investors need to know

CEO of Upside Realty Adam Rigby has created a company that he believes is genuinely different to others in the real estate industry; a business that embraces and adapts to technological developments to create the best possible experience for its clients. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant catches up with Adam to know how customer transparency has come to be one of their main points of difference and how their fixed-price service offers the same value, if not greater value, than what one would expect from a commission-based agency Adam will also share: -How he thinks changing technology will impact the real estate industry in the future -What Upside Realty is doing to increase efficiency and client satisfaction -Whether he believes that the industry has changed recently All of this and much, much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! If you like this episode, show your support byrating us or leaving a review on iTunes(The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: FacebookTwitterandLinkedIn. 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, emaileditor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.aufor more insights! RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Airbnb's impact and why more investment properties are being soldWorld's first VR display village unveiledShould property investors be scared of the future?Will artificial intelligence replace real estate agents in the future?

Olympic swimmer Matt Abood may be best known for his time in the pool in Rio, but for someone who was always trained to stay in his lane it may surprise you just how much this Australian freestyle champion has branched out with his interests outside of the water. Smart Property Investment's Phil Tarrant is joined in studio by Matt who will share how he developed an interest in property investing, and how The Smart Property Investment Show podcast has helped him in approaching his goal of supporting his lifestyle. Matt will share the numerous similarities that can be found in sport and property investment, in particular the importance of having a strong support team in place to achieve an end goal. The pair will also discuss why Matt found it important to shop around for a buyers agent, the biggest misconception about property investment that he no longer believes, and the importance of mental preparation in any goal. If you like this episode, show your support byrating us or leaving a review on iTunes(The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: FacebookTwitterandLinkedIn. 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, emaileditor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.aufor more insights! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Kingscliffe RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: How Gold Coast units can be prepared for the Commonwealth GamesThe profits and perils of pools: avoiding over-capitalisationHow a former Olympian found new sport in property development: Ed Fernon's success storyWhy property development is a 'long-term game'