Property Investment Podcast Network

Bonnie Cresswell started out with the "must pay off my mortgage before investing in anything" mentality, but after doing a bit of research on her own, she realised it isn't actually necessary to do so. Growing up on welfare, having a secure shelter was always a propriety when Bonnie was growing up. She reveals how she used to believe "debt is bad", how education and her choices allowed her to become an investor with three investments and a principal place of residence in her early 40's, as well as how the Smart Property Investment Show provided her with the insights to invest with a quick turn over of properties. The Tasmanian born investor reveals her plans for her future, how her "complete 180 degree flip" in her mind set came about and how the restructuring of her finances and cashflow helped with her first investment. You will also find out how property in different states grows differently, how buyers agents can assist a purchase and why she uses a line of credit. SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sydney Brunswick Ovingham Alexandria Stathpine RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: How brain surgery turned this investor's passion for property into a career A guide for buying in NSW, Victoria and Queensland from making an offer to settlement SA4 areas largely seeing growth over the last five years Finding the best buyer's agent: 'Investing must be his core business' FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insight! www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

One of Australia's best mortgage brokers Ross Le Quesne joins podcast host Phil Tarrant to reveal the secrets behind the best investors he works with. They explore mortgage debt, APRA benchmarks and the challenges investors face as the lending environment changes rapidly. Ross reveals how benchmarks on interest only loans has impacted investors, the habits he sees in the best investors to tackle lending head winds and why investors that use a broker get an unfair advantage. You will also find out the importance of managing cash flow, why you should be prepared for the unforeseen and what mortgage brokers will do to help investors in the future. RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Build to rent could surpass strata properties How brain surgery turned this investor's passion for property into a career A guide for buying in NSW, Victoria and Queensland from making an offer to settlement Home values remain static as industry sits on its hands FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insight! www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

Have you been waiting to hear your question on the podcast? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, we bring in managing director of Propertyology, Simon Pressley, to give you answers! Tune in as he and host Phil Tarrant discuss everything from how to pick the right buyer's agent to suit your own needs, how to balance your time effectively as an investor, as well as the things you should do versus what your property manager should do and how confident you should be when using a buyer's agent from another state. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Sydney Brisbane Bondi Penrith Narrabri RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Build to rent could surpass strata properties How brain surgery turned this investor's passion for property into a career A guide for buying in NSW, Victoria and Queensland from making an offer to settlement Home values remain static as industry sits on its hands FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insight! www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

Investor reveals how he entered into the country's capital and his plans for the future Curtis Stewart chats to podcast host Phil Tarrant, exploring why he chose Canberra and how first home buyer incentives propelled him into the market quicker. The 27-year-old reveals the process he took to start climbing the property ladder, as well as the different levels of assistance for first home buyers, and how it worked in his favour in buying his first property. The Queensland born investor also discusses why took a gamble and purchased two blocks of land in two different developments. You will also find out what to look for when investing in Canberra, the questions to ask when building a property and how his mortgage broker skills help fuel his investing. SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sydney Wright Goulburn Melbourne Wyndham Vale Werribee Geelong Gregory Hills RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Build to rent could surpass strata properties How brain surgery turned this investor's passion for property into a career A guide for buying in NSW, Victoria and Queensland from making an offer to settlement Home values remain static as industry sits on its hands FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insight! www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

Husband and wife team, Simon and Vanessa Refalo, come on the show to discuss how they started their journey in property investing late, the mistakes they made along the way, and how the idea of changing their mindset got them on the right track to success. Vanessa describes the catalyst pushing them towards property investing, the nerve-racking moment leading up to their first purchase, as well as the challenges they faced with negative gearing before succeeding in the property game. Simon reveals what happened after they decided to sell each of their living properties, the process they underwent to buy their first investment property as well as their experiences with accountants and buying agents. They will also discuss: The buffer they gave themselves to start investing again Why they had an exit strategy for their strata investment Their goals for the future SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Perth Brisbane Ingleburn Campbelltown Green Valley Falcon Fairfield Bronnyrigg Liverpool RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Build to rent could surpass strata properties How brain surgery turned this investor's passion for property into a career A guide for buying in NSW, Victoria and Queensland from making an offer to settlement Home values remain static as industry sits on its hands FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insight! www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

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 vs. 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 cover the essential topic of cash flow: the good and the bad. Good cash flow management is critical to all investors - with the right strategies, processes, focus and balance you can turn it from negative to positive... and keep building your portfolio!!! 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.

Tune in to the latest episode of Property Showcase, the podcast with the inside track on the products and businesses that will help turbocharge your portfolio, maximise returns and make your overall investment experience seamless and stress-free! In this episode of Property Showcase, Michael Beresford from Open Corp joins editor of Real Estate, Tim Neary, to discuss where he sees the market in 2018, including the capital cities he believes will be most successful, as well as what he looks for in a property, such as growth potential, opportunity, demand and incoming cash flow. In this episode, hear from Michael about: Interstate investing The supply and demand game Balancing the processes of investment Tim is also joined by Drew Evans from Caifu Property to discuss his thoughts on how the market will perform in the new year, revealing the best way how people can manufacture their own equity as their portfolios develop, as well as the changes in prices and cycles he predicts and why it is important to understand them before investing. In this episode, hear from Drew about: Mechanical momentum and market maturity The best way to create great results in 2018 Why its important to look at comparitable sales RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Metro vs regional and how the market is looking for 2018 Landscaping predictions for 2018: What's hot?Waiting for property can be a waste of time, says buyer's agent FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes(The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and following Smart Property Investment on social media:Facebook,Twitter andLinkedIn. 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 insight! www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

Before buying a property, its always essential to gather information about every aspect of the property market, which includes demographics, council zones, interest rates and auction rates. Host Phil Tarrant is joined once again by investor Eric Brown to discuss how his most recent purchase of a warehouse is performing two months on. Eric reveals the challenges he has faced from council and how he has overcome these challenges. He explains why being overprepared could influence the outcome of the decision by a local councils planning panel to kick start renovations. They also discuss the most recent summary of this weekends auction rates, including a comparison between this years and last years results as well as how they expect it to impact the market in the year ahead. You will also find out: How to interpret the information you have to be a smart investor What decreasing auction rates mean for investors Why time is a huge part of property investment and renovation The skills to be a good project manager versus the skill to being a good builder SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sydney Melbourne Perth Adelaide Brisbane Lilyfield Alexandria RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST: Dealing with scar tissue from bad investments Why I bought at the top of Sydney's property cycle and delighted about it Landscaping predictions for 2018: What's hot? Waiting for property can be a waste of time, says buyer's agent FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insight! www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

"Time spent in reconnaissance is seldom wasted"! It's a quote made famous by WW2 German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Rommel was a master of his profession and invested time to ensure his intelligence was current, accurate and contextualised. This should be the manta of every investor looking to secure and grow their assets. In this issue of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant is joined once again by Right Property Group's Steve Waters and Michael Johnson, who supports Phil to manage his portfolio, to discuss his investment plans, and how the portfolio has performed since the purchase and what the next move is. Tune in as they answer questions asked by listeners and discuss each Australian state market in detail, including the performance of investments in these areas, where they see these market in the future and where they are considering to purchase the next investment. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Brisbane Darwin Perth Petrie Lawnton Port Kembla Wollongong Newcastle Mount Druitt Cairns Dubbo Geelong Orange Wagga Wagga Ballarat Bendigo Port Hedland Logan Shire Kingston RELATED AREAS OF INTEREST:Gold Coast benefits from mining boomQuality stock hard to find in MelbourneSydney property has its 'best years ahead'Interstate investment: Don't just look at the price FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insight! www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

A buyer's agent is one of the most integral elements when looking to buy a new property. We have heard both good and bad experiences on the show when it comes to investors using buyer's agents, but how do you know if you have found the right one? In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Chris McMullen has told us why he spent more time looking for his buyer's agent, than what he did looking for his most recent property, why he educated himself through seminars, this show and getting out into the field to be able to determine the good from the bad. The long-time listener explains why this show "was a bit of a turning point" for his investment journey and how he utilises other guest's personal stories, experiences and mistakes as research towards buying his own properties. Chris also shares what he would have said to himself a year ago with what he knows now, as well as where he hopes to be in a years-time. Tune in to hear about: Why it's okay to be a "pain in the ass" toward your buyer's agent The invaluable education processes Why thinking like an investor for your first home will change the game SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Newcastle St Leonards Marrickville Brunswick St Kilda Erskineville Bondi Mosman Coburg Flemington Lismore Zetland RELATED AREAS FOR READING:Gold Coast benefits from mining boomQuality stock hard to find in MelbourneSydney property has its 'best years ahead'6 ways to increase your yield in a tough market FOLLOW US Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insight! www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au