Property Investment Podcast Network

It’s often said that local knowledge is vital to any investor’s success, but this investor also emphasised the importance of building good business relationships throughout your investment journey. We’re not leaving any stones (or state) unturned, so in this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Chris Sierzant, who shares with us how he (along with his wife) leveraged the power of local knowledge and connections to create a successful six-property portfolio in Tasmania in just over two years. The Hobart-based investor, who works in community services, looks back on how they started their investment journey by learning everything about real estate, explains how strategic renovations have helped them build significant equity and emphasises the importance of having a long-term property investment plan. Chris also touches on their plans for their portfolio and their investment strategy in the next 24 months. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

On the latest episode of Inside Commercial Property with Rethink Investing, hosts Phil Tarrant and Scott O’Neill bring you behind the scenes of a real commercial property decision-making process with Phil as the real-life client and Scott as the commercial buyer’s agent. In this unique podcast episode, the duo gives listeners the opportunity to hear how a buyer’s agent walks through a consultation with a client, with Scott drilling down on three commercial assets he presents to Phil. They discuss the pros and cons of each asset based on Phil’s criteria as a commercial property buyer and explore options that could give Phil the best deal for his investment.

Property investing is a little like cricket. If you start in your 20s, you’re playing a test match – you can take your time. If you start in your 50s, that’s Big Bash, and your strategy and skills might need to be substantially different. In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Paul Glossop, director of Pure Property Investment, to discuss the patience that’s needed in your property investment journey and the lessons that can be learned about that virtue from Australia’s favourite summer sport. The duo also make some projections for the year ahead, tackling the two major issues of supply and the rising cost of building or renovating due to supply chain issues. Paul shares some of the questions potential renovators might have right now in the face of elongating time frames and increasingly more expensive resources. They also look at how the rental market is expected to perform in the year ahead, with the pair predicting good news for investors. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

After working in lending for more than a decade, this investor reverse-engineered his learnings and skills to successfully crack into the property market. In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Grace Ormsby sits down with Adrian Player,  who shares with us how he transitioned from being a mortgage broker into a real estate investor using the knowledge and skills he has accumulated throughout his years working in the property industry. The Sutherland-based investor walks us through his buying process and also talks about the impact of COVID on his investment strategy before touching on his next plans for his continuously growing portfolio. Adrian also gives us interesting insights, such as: how to use Bunnings’ locations as an indicator on where to invest, how granny flats can add value to your investment properties, and what tax strategies maximise returns. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

2022 is turning out different than what experts expected, as the emergence of Omicron throws a spanner in the property market’s works. In a market riddled with uncertainty, having a little “strategic patience” can go a long way. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Steve Waters, Victor Kumar and Phil Tarrant remind investors to keep their heads on their shoulders when navigating the market by being flexible to changes in micro and macroeconomic policies and advise against “buying for the sake of buying”.  The trio enumerates the factors and events that could shake up trends this year – including the upcoming federal elections, continued tightening of supply, a potential RBA rate hike, and further lending restrictions – before zeroing in on the ones that will truly shape the market conditions.  They also touch on how investors can tweak their investment strategies to keep up with the ever-changing real estate market landscape.

Warning: This show has been marked as explicit The last time we checked in with this investor, he had 18 properties under his belt. Now, not only has he reached his personal goal of buying 30 properties at 30 – he’s surpassed it. In this long-awaited update, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Sam Gordon, the director of Australian Property Scout and a full-time real estate investor, to give us an insider’s look at his formidable 31-property portfolio spanning several states. Sam looks back on how he started his investment journey at 19 with a lemon unit buy, shares how his goalposts moved throughout the years, and highlights the strategies employed to achieve his $15 million-valued portfolio. Phil also questions Sam about his thoughts on buying houses versus units, metropolitan versus regional, and which locations he has on his radar for his next buy. You can follow Sam’s journey by listening to the podcasts below: LIFESTYLE BY DESIGN: Bunnyhopping to the top of the property ladder Young gun property investor shares his top secrets 4 properties in 4 months If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

An inside look at Perth’s property market You asked. We listened. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or it’s been a while since you last waded into the Western Australian real estate market, we have the inside scoop on what’s happening in this booming region. In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Damian Collins, the president of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) and the managing director of Momentum Wealth, to give us an all-inclusive update on the current market conditions in the state – particularly in Perth. The local expert enumerates the different economic, political, and geographical factors that have fuelled Perth’s property market boom despite it being closed for almost two years by the coronavirus pandemic. He also shares why the market will see sustained growth not just in 2022 but in the coming years as well. The duo also takes a deep dive into why investors should not follow the herd when it comes to investing. *This episode was recorded just prior to Premier Mark McGowan’s decision to hold off on reopening Western Australia’s state borders on 5 February 2022.

Lifestyle By Design is a new podcast hosted by Ben Handler for Smart Property Investment, which delves into the challenges and opportunities of turning property into a fun, rewarding, and flexible career. In the sixth episode, Ben sits down with Matt Sharp of Sharp Property Buyers, a buyer’s agent operating out of NSW’s booming Central Coast. Matt shares his apprehensions and excitement at tackling a new career opportunity after an extended stint in the corporate sector – and reveals the importance of not only learning from all-star agents who are out there but also striking up strong relationships with them. The Central Coast local also shares his perspective on the region’s market, details what he expects from buyers and sellers in 2022, lifts the lid on taking a “long-term view”, and shares some background into his business’ team-based strategy.  

2021 was a phenomenal year for the property market, but some say “good times don’t last forever”. This expert says using military strategies can help you prepare for whatever 2022 may bring you. Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Lachlan Vidler, owner of Atlas Property Group and author of the book Military Guide to Property Investment, to talk about five key points to achieve your new year property goals. Lachlan also shares how common mistakes in investing can be avoided using solutions that are easily within reach. The duo talks about integrity as the foundation for nurturing relationships with clients and your network, the need to continuously professionalise the investment property sector, and the simple yet powerful secret to help you pivot and level up your property investment game. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Founded and headed by real estate industry veteran and expert Sam Gordon, Australian Property Scout is an investment buyer’s agency service that specialises in off-market, below-market and value-add purchasing. The agency prides itself in focusing on deals that provide both cash flow and equity increases from the day the investment is purchased, which allows clients to grow their portfolios in a reliable, safe and predictable manner. No matter if it’s your first or 100th investment property, Australian Property Scout’s highly rated team of experts will ensure you are making the best possible purchases at the best possible price. In this episode, Tom Gilmore sits down with Sam Gordon, the director of Australian Property Scout and also one of the finalists for the REB Awards 2022 Buyer’s Agent of the Year category, to count off major tips that will help investors hit the ground running in 2022. In this episode, hear from Sam about: The importance of assessing the market and its location How to avoid getting “overhyped” about purchasing a property Strategic ways to manage cash flow