Property Investment Podcast Network

John Martinovic returns to the Smart Property Investment studio to reveal how being "stung" by property managers for poor, over-priced services taught him to find more effective ways to manage his portfolio. In this bonus episode, he explains how he partially self-manages his assets, how investors can identify good property managers, as well as the process behind building teams in each state to manage the upkeep of his properties. You'll hear all of this and more, in this bonus episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Don't blame high prices on housing shortfall - http://bit.ly/2vcvwT1 * Why were 1 million properties vacant on census night? - http://bit.ly/2vciwwE *Sydney property buyers want expert opinions on development decisions - http://bit.ly/2tYyZ7V *What's the rate tipping point to stop investors? - http://bit.ly/2f2JLU0 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! iTunes: apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: bit.ly/2sFIqVd www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

According to his wife, John Martinovic has turned property investing into a major hobby – but there's also a more serious side to his wealth-creation efforts. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, John explains why he's "pedantic" about his property portfolio, but why keeping on top of his finances now will not only safeguard the future of his children, but enable he and his wife to be debt-free by 45. Tune in as he and host Phil Tarrant explore the diversity of his portfolio – from a small unit in Kingsgrove, to NRAS assets, to off-the-plan apartments and the positives and negatives of each, as well as reflect on what he'd do differently if he had his time again. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Kingsgrove - http://bit.ly/2udIz25 *Hurstville - http://bit.ly/2tXJhVU *Melbourne - http://bit.ly/2sSXIIZ *Sydney - http://bit.ly/2rjsNSF RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Don't blame high prices on housing shortfall - http://bit.ly/2vcvwT1 *Why were 1 million properties vacant on census night? - http://bit.ly/2vciwwE *Sydney property buyers want expert opinions on development decisions - http://bit.ly/2tYyZ7V *What's the rate tipping point to stop investors? - http://bit.ly/2f2JLU0 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! iTunes: apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: bit.ly/2sFIqVd www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

It's been a "long time between drinks", but the Smart Property Investment team is back in the game having recently secured their latest investment property. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant and buyer's agent Steve Waters give listeners a rundown on the settlement of their Queensland-based property and explain how the under market value premises will enable the team to move on to a more sophisticated investment strategy over the long term. You'll also hear insight into pest and building inspections, the team's top tips for finding the right marketplace for investment, as well as how listeners can skilfully identify growth opportunities within their portfolio to increase its value. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Logan - http://bit.ly/2t4gMlv *Springwood - http://bit.ly/2vzCWgI *Woodridge - http://bit.ly/2tsqY74 *Kingston - http://bit.ly/2eGskIO *Mount Druitt - http://bit.ly/2tUCRT0 *Blacktown - http://bit.ly/2u1OnQk RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Inaccurate Queensland jobs data throwing off investors - http://bit.ly/2uWu3k3 *Listings remain low as regional/capital gaps open, latest data finds - http://bit.ly/2tSEkch *Areas in regional Queensland – rising or declining? - http://bit.ly/2uovTZD *Price per square metre a crucial tool for any investor - http://bit.ly/2uOSu1S 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! iTunes: apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: bit.ly/2sFIqVd www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

If a relationship can survive a renovation, it can survive anything – so says recently-engaged couple, Phoebe and Carl. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, the young investors outline the long-term process behind renovating their first property, as well as how they found the latest design trends at just a fraction of the cost. You'll also hear how the millennial couple balances spending with saving in order to have their cake and eat it too, but why they're in no rush to become big-time property millionaires. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Logan - http://bit.ly/2t4gMlv *Kariong - http://bit.ly/2vkVPDU *Gosford - http://bit.ly/2uKvkKT *Hornsby - http://bit.ly/2uc4n1f *Castle Hill - http://bit.ly/2truAtX RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Housing market status for financial year 2016-17 revealed - http://bit.ly/2tzQTsE *Investors say lending restrictions are impacting on property plans - http://bit.ly/2tPmzgT *Investor housing finance on downward curve, says REIA - http://bit.ly/2tkmtzx 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! iTunes: apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: bit.ly/2sFIqVd www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

Quirin says his journey into the short-term rental market began when, as a frequent traveller, he identified an opportunity to monetise his absence by listing his property online. However, dealing directly with online platforms soon proved difficult when managing people's expectations, leading Quirin to co-found MadeComfy – an end-to-end service provider empowering property investors to maximise their returns by leveraging online platforms in the short-term rental space. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant and the team from MadeComfy give listeners insight into the key differences between short-term versus long-term rentals as well as how property investors can ensure they're getting the most out of their portfolio. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Redfern - http://bit.ly/2t6IsGK *Manly - http://bit.ly/2t7t1we *Bondi - http://bit.ly/2t7cOHA *Darling Point - http://bit.ly/2sYc24v *Mosman - http://bit.ly/2tHssLs *Kirribilli - http://bit.ly/2tHW8s4 *Blacktown - http://bit.ly/2u1OnQk RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Airbnb specialist gets investment injection, plans rapid growth - http://bit.ly/2tBmhu4 *Technology assisting pensioners with investment decisions - http://bit.ly/2v5IT3G *Value on the rise across most of Australia - http://bit.ly/2tKAlCq *Smart property investors need to target Perth "Cinderella" suburbs, says real estate CEO - http://bit.ly/2t7SPbs 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! iTunes: apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: bit.ly/2sFIqVd www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

Former Olympian Ed Fernon returns to the Smart Property Investment studio to give listeners the inside track on the ins and outs of property development. In this episode, Ed joins host Phil Tarrant to explain why property development is a long-term game that requires preparation, and why doing the necessary "grunt work" behind the scenes will benefit prospective property developers by enabling them a better understanding of their market – influencing not only their decisions during the construction phase, but the ultimate outcome of their development endeavours. You'll hear all of this and more, in this bonus episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Parramatta - http://bit.ly/2tqp9dW *Coogee - http://bit.ly/2sWQWl8 *Little Bay - http://bit.ly/2tqtZaY *Redfern - http://bit.ly/2t6IsGK RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *3 steps for a painless renovation - http://bit.ly/2ssMVBx *How to avoid financial pains from rising interest rates - http://bit.ly/2smDEA1 *7 things property investors need to do before EOFY - http://bit.ly/2s81X0k *What the 2016 census reveals about property - http://bit.ly/2sZmXaJ 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! iTunes: apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2sFIqVd www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

Former Olympian Ed Fernon says that in a bacon and egg sandwich, he's the pig – no matter the ambition, he's committed to achieving his goals. In fact, Ed's commitment to his craft has taken him on a whirlwind journey from a university dorm room, to the 2012 London Olympics and on to a successful career in property development. Joining host Phil Tarrant for this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Ed discusses his transition from sports to property and reveals how despite having no experience in development, his commitment and goal-setting psyche enabled him to make his aspirations a reality. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Katoomba - http://bit.ly/2sXyXuV *Warners Bay - http://bit.ly/2sXz1e9 *Newtown - http://bit.ly/2sn8MPv RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Value on the rise across most of Australia - http://bit.ly/2tKAlCq *Property market eases in June quarter - http://bit.ly/2uN5Zft *2016 census state-by-state breakdown of rents and mortgages - http://bit.ly/2sOTYow 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! iTunes: apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2sFIqVd 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 buyer's agent Paul Glossop to give you answers! Tune in as he and host Phil Tarrant discuss everything from mortgage lenders, to the ins and outs of first home owners' grants, to accountancy and money management platforms, and how you can better prepare yourself at tax time. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *What the 2016 census reveals about property (http://bit.ly/2sZmXaJ) *Housing market to fall by 2020 (http://bit.ly/2s0CFRF) *Budget changes impact both buyers and sellers, says REIV (http://bit.ly/2sXvXzv) 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! iTunes: apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2sFIqVd www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

Blake Roeleven says he's learnt the hard way when it comes to renovating property – but working with "shonky" tradesmen and builders-gone-bust hasn't turned this investor away from creating equity in his portfolio. In fact, Blake's determination led him to manufacture nearly $100,000 in equity for one property in less than a month. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Blake joins host Phil Tarrant to explain why he's holding himself accountable for the overall success of his wealth-creation efforts, the steps he's taking to keep himself on track to achieve his goals, as well as his top tips on how investors can identify "shonky" tradesmen for themselves. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Drummoyne (http://bit.ly/2rTEKCI) *Melbourne (http://bit.ly/2sSXIIZ) *Brisbane (http://bit.ly/2t430yZ) RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *How to avoid a bad builder (http://bit.ly/2s1lkHr) *Property rose by 300%, but owners shouldn't get cocky (http://bit.ly/2sWdVye) *Winter weather exposing Sydney vacancy rates (http://bit.ly/2sD7SeF) 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! iTunes: apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2sFIqVd www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

Following APRA's move to cool Australia's hot property market, property investors have begun experiencing an influx of changes to mortgage lending, as well as an increased difficulty in securing funding for their portfolios, as financial institutions move to operate within their new parameters. In this special episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant brings in top Aussie broker Ross Le Quesne to explain what these changes mean for investors and how they can protect themselves over the long term. Tune in as the duo outline the ways in which banks are reassessing debt and how investors can qualify for loans, the importance of effective cash flow management as a means of holding property, as well as Ross's tips for investors on how they can survive these changes and stay on the road to success. You'll hear all of this and more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! 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! iTunes: http://apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: http://bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: http://bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2sFIqVd www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au