The Property Couch

Is the Sandwich Generation doomed to be in wealth limbo forever? 🥪 In this week’s episode, we’re unpacking who falls into this generation of investors and why they are trapped in property purgatory.  We also pull back the curtains on:  The so-called greedy investor: What do this property investor’s cash flow numbers reveal about his financial situation? Would you stop paying 10c at the risk of not earning $1? The secret to escaping wealth limbo  Why you should focus on stabilisation over investments The hidden game of referral agents and who really ends up paying  This episode is full of insightful and alarming graphs, so we’d highly recommend WATCHING this episode on YouTube! Free Stuff Mentioned 2024 TPC Survey Now Open!  Let us know what we should start, stop and keep doing and as our thanks to you, we’ll give you a Case Study Series Unpacked for FREE (usually $297). Plus, the top #5 most insightful answers will win a $100 gift card. Share your thoughts now >>   Free Book: Make Money Simple Again  Free Money Management Platform: Moorr Are you part of the Sandwich Generation? We want you to be part of our 2025 Summer Series! Reach out to Bryce on Instagram or through our SpeakPipe  The first time in recorded Australian History: Rental stock is going backwards and the latest ATO data. Watch this Episode on YouTube to see these insightful graphs >>  Bryce’s Lifehack: iPhone stickers can help you plan your outfit! >>  Ben’s “What’s Making Property News”: Read Domain’s March 2024 Rental Report >>  See the Guests & Episodes Mentioned here >> LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 14th April 2016 😊  In today’s episode, we tackle the increasingly popular strategy of 'rentvesting'.  As we see soaring property prices in major urban hubs, the dream of homeownership seems further out of reach for many. But is there a savvy way to balance that dream with reality? Enter ‘rentvesting’ – where you rent in the place you love...and invest where you can afford. Rentvesting is a smart solution that can offer freedom, tax perks, and a wealth-building shortcut, but can you handle the emotional trade-offs?  Free Stuff Mentioned New to The Property Couch? Download our Binge Guide – 20 of the first episodes condensed into one easy-to-digest booklet! FREE PROPERTY REPORT: Learn how your suburb is performing in this comprehensive 39-page report. Get it while it’s free! Money Magazine Cover Story: Rent & Invest – Rentvesting can give you the dream lifestyle now and help you build a property portfolio Previous Episodes/Guests Mentioned Margaret Lomas Ep 150: How This Mother of 5 Turned $80,000 into a Multimillion Dollar Property Empire Ep 216: Everything You Need to Know to Invest! LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Ever find yourself double-tapping a Finfluencer's post and thinking, "Is this legit?"You're not alone. We all love a good financial glow-up story, but it's becoming harder to discern sound advice from dangerous schemes online. That’s why, in this week’s episode, we’re diving into the fast-paced world of financial influencers. From the six red flags to spot a Finfluencer in a sea of seemingly harmless finance feeds to understanding why "pay interest only" tips are just the tip of the iceberg, tune in to discover who’s most likely at risk of being stung by these Finfluencers and, more importantly, how to avoid it. FREE STUFF MENTIONEDTell us what you want to hear & get our FREE Case Studies Unpacked Series! (RRP $297)  Our 2024 TPC Survey is now open! Tell us what you’d like us to start, stop and keep doing in our short survey so we can keep providing the most relatable and helpful content. As our thanks to you, we’re giving every person who shares their thoughts a Case Study Series Unpacked for FREE (usually $297). Plus, the top #5 most insightful answers will win a $100 gift card. Share your thoughts now >>  Want us to tackle a topic?Reach out to Bryce on Instagram or through our SpeakPipe. (And get a free Start & Build course if your Q is featured!)   Resources from Ben’s “What’s Making Property News”:  Sydney’s median house price to hit $2m, Perth $1m by 2027G Population Projections, Australia by the Australian Bureau of Statistics LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

When investing in property, choosing WHERE to invest often keeps folks up at night. That’s why, in today’s Q&A Day, we are answering questions that speak to this very issue. Here’s what we’re unpacking:  Why choose to invest regional over city?What elements make a town a mining townThe biggest risks associated with investing in these “boom and bust” areas The science behind NOT investing in Canberra, and more!  Also, as market conditions change, we’ve been noticing some concerning ads popping up, which is why we’re sitting down to unpack: What does modern-day spruiking look like?   FREE STUFF MENTIONEDLeave us a Q for our next Q&A Day! Reach out to Bryce on Instagram or through our SpeakPipe. (Pst, you get a free Start & Build course if your Q is featured!)    Free Money Management Platform: Moorr  See the Graphs from Ben’s “What’s Making Property News” Guests & Episodes Mentioned:  TPC Binge Guide (First 20 Episodes of our most fundamental lessons!)  256 | From Gold Mine To Fool’s Gold: How This Property Investor Nearly Lost It All During The WA Mining Boom! – Chat with Rick Hockey 418 | The Hidden Forces Driving Property Values 474 | From Childhood Stocks to City Shocks: How He Escaped Bad Investing Advice! – Chat with Bailey 484 | Cracking the Code: Mastering the 60% Land to Asset Ratio LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 2nd July 2020 😊  In this week’s episode, Bryce and Ben answer 10 listeners’ questions! With practical advice on property selection and analysis, this episode is your guide to navigating the intricacies of property investment in Australia. If you have a question, leave us a message here!  If we answer it on the podcast, you’ll get FREE access to our Start & Build Workshop (usually retails for $497!!). This online course is a deep dive on the foundations, framework and everything else you need to know on how to build your very own property portfolio. Free Stuff Mentioned Our Top 5 Frameworks for Property Investors Top Tips on How to Master the Foundational Pillars in Pandemic Times Guests Mentioned Peter Koulizos – Ep 241: 12 Steps to a Profitable Property Development  Jane Slack-Smith – Ep 61: Property Education and Renovating for Profit Naomi Findlay – Ep 188: What’s Renovating Got to Do with Dating? Household names from The Block Ep 110 (Part 1) & Ep 110 (Part 2): Meet Frank Valentic from The Block! Ep 132: Josh & JennaEp 284: Kyal & KaraLISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Folks, we’ve always said that property is a game of finance rather than of bricks and mortar, and today’s massive Q&A episode explores this fundamental concept.  Tune in to hear us break down our strategy of $2k a week in retirement, how to maximise your liquidity and why some investors choose commercial over residential.It’s an episode that will have you listening to it on repeat, give it a listen now folks 😊  Free Stuff Mentioned Free Book: The Armchair Guide for Property Investing  (Not Free, 365 year money back guaranteed) Case Studies Unpacked   Free Book: Make Money Simple Again  Free Money Management Platform: Moorr Leave us a Q for our next Q&A Day! Reach out to Bryce on Instagram or through our SpeakPipe. (And get a free Start & Build course if your Q is featured!)  Free Article: Earn $2500 a Week at RetirementGuests & Episodes Mentioned:  Effie Zahos 230 | From Residential to Commercial Investing: How this guy quit his Day Job at 28 – Chat with Scott O’Neill 285 | “Catching a Falling Knife” Is investing in Commercial Real Estate a good idea right now? – Chat with Scott O’Neill 370 | Financial Harmony – THIS is what it looks like – Chat with Amber and Dan 486 | “Stuff This!”: How to Tackle Financial Anxiety LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Note: This episode is a re-run of one of our older episodes. It originally aired on 8th June 2017 😊  According to Albert Einstein, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it...and he who doesn't, pays it.”  In this week’s episode, Bryce and Ben discuss the fascinating power of compounding. Tune is as they answer listeners’ questions, explain how you benefit from delayed gratification, and share their experiences and advice on property investing! Free Stuff Mentioned New to The Property Couch? Download our Binge Guide – 20 of the first episodes condensed into one easy-to-digest booklet! RealEstate.com.au videos: The ‘flour jar’ method of saving for a house How debt helps you build a property portfolio Previous episode with Jan Somers Ep 103 (Part I): How she built her multimillion-dollar portfolio Ep 103 (Part II): Her thoughts on housing affordability, borderless investing & more! Previous episodes with: Alan Kohler, renowned Australian financial and newspaper journalist – Ep 138 Craig Stephens, Managing Director of Jas Stephens – Ep 118 Brad Teal, Director of Brad Teal Real Estate – Ep 114 (Part 1) & Ep 114 (Part 2) LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

PLEASE NOTE: We have changed the names of the folks in these case studies.We've all experienced the gut-wrenching anxiety that comes with property investing but what happens when it becomes an overwhelming feeling that wakes you up at 2am?  Folks, this is a REAL story from today's honest and inspirational Case Study episode.  From Billy, a single dad holding onto his ambition to secure a future for his son amidst personal and financial upheaval, to Liz and Michael, a couple who found themselves constantly fighting their financial fears.  Hear how these investors confronted their anxieties, took that first big step with a qualified accountability partner and created their path to freedom.  P.S. Huge thank you to today’s guests for opening up about their journeys, we know it’ll inspire many folks in the community to take action.   FREE STUFF MENTIONEDPICA Webinar: Stage 2 Property Reforms (QLD) with Samara Bedwell, Managing Director at Macwell Property Wednesday 27th March, 6:30pm- 7:30pm (AEST)/7:30pm-8:30pm AEDT Moorr: Automate your MoneySMARTS system  Previous Episodes Mentioned:  042 | Investment Strategy, New Developments and Professional Advice – Chat with Steve Waters 098 | Unpacking Property Media Headlines – Chat with Jennifer Duke, Property Journalist and Review Editor of Domain 478 | What Happens When Money is Used to Control: How She Escaped It & Overcame Scarcity & Gender Wealth Inequality – Chat with Amanda LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Welcome to the second RBA Rate Release of 2024!  Join Evan Lucas and Ben Kingsley as they reunite to decipher the latest economic trends and data in this month’s episode, including: 📈 Sticky Inflation in the US: Delve into inflation and its tenacity within the US economy. 📊 Deep Dive into December GDP Quarter Numbers: Take a close look at the recently released GDP quarter numbers for the Australian market.🏦 Bank of Japan's Interest Rate Decision: Explore the deliberations of the Bank of Japan regarding a potential rate “hike” after over 15 years, and its potential ripple effects on the global economic landscape. 🇦🇺 Australian Economic Outlook and Predictions: Find out Ben's and Evan's perspectives on the prevailing economic conditions in Australia and the conundrum faced by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). 💡 Monetary Policy and its Limitations: Explore the effectiveness of monetary policy as the sole tool for managing inflation, considering interest rate movements only impacts one-third of the Australian population. LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube

Is 64 too old to be starting a property portfolio?  Must your investment property be fully funded by the time one retires?  And why does investing with intention matter – even after you’ve acquired 5 properties?  In today’s Q&A we’re answering these fantastic questions that explore the many layers folks should consider BEFORE they choose to enter or exit the property game.  This episode highlights the importance of planning and intention, from calculating how much you really need (and gaining clarity around your next step) to why you shouldn’t invest in property like stepping stones.  Plus, we have a Listener Tale (or horror story) highlighting why property management matters. Listen now!  FREE STUFF MENTIONEDMoorr Webinar: Best Tools for the Job – What to Use When? 7:30pm AEDT, 19 March  Within Moorr, our money management platform, there are currently over 25 features and tools, providing more than 100 different insights! In this webinar, we’ll guide you on the best tools for the job and reveal how all your data comes together to give you meaningful insights through our “track your progress” approach to money management. Find out more or reserve your spot >> Corelogic’s Women in Property Report just released! Read it now >>  Leave us a Q or share your story with the TPC community!  Leave us a Q for our next Q&A Day (and we'll give you a free Start & Build course!) or share your property journey and be in our next Winter Series.  Send us a voice message now >>  LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >> MOORR MONEY MANAGEMENT APP: 👉 Apple: https://apple.co/3ioICGW 👉 Google Play: https://bit.ly/3OT86bW 👉 Web platform: https://www.moorr.com.au/ FREE MASTERCLASS:- How to Build a Property Portfolio and Retire on $2,000 a week >> FREE BEST-SELLING BOOKS: - The Armchair Guide to Property Investing - Make Money Simple Again FIND US HERE: - Website - Instagram - Facebook - Youtube