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Aug 23, 2022 • 42min

How Getting a 375% ROI is Helping This Investor to Buy Their Dream Home with Joel Hatch

Buying property may seem like a sure-fire way to build wealth… But knowing how to maximize the potential of your investment can help you leverage its value on a whole ‘nother level. In today’s episode, Joel Hatch reveals to us how to find the “hidden money” in real estate investment. This successful property investor was able to generate a whopping 375% ROI in just 28 months. Not only that, he’s now able to use that return to help him buy his dream home, and live a life by design, not by default.  If you love this episode, email us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: Introduction [00:00] How Joel Hatch got into property investment [08:45] The beginning of Joel’s real estate journey [15:30] How to make emotional but intelligent investment choices [22:56]  Why wild dreams aren’t “stupid” [26:13]  Building your wealth for a better purpose [30:28] Joel Hatch’s advice to his younger self [34:24] How a mental diet can help you stay on track [35:16] Why should growth feel uncomfortable [38:48]   Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8) The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 16, 2022 • 45min

How Depreciation Can Help You Scale Your Portfolio w/ Mike Mortlock

Businesses fail, but real estate will always have value… …Real estate does NOT go to zero! Mike Mortlock from MCG Quantity Surveyors, the funniest man in real estate tax, joins us in this episode to talk about tax depreciation and how you can take advantage of it to maximise your investments.  We also discuss land tax, the future of real estate, property investing trends, and a boatload of other valuable stuff. If you love this episode, email us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: Introduction [00:00] How COVID became a good time for the investors [02:00] Real Estate won’t go to zero [04:13] Tax depreciation is going to put money back in your pocket [05:54] How to assess continuity risk properly [07:16] What is tax depreciation? [09:42] Can homeowners claim depreciation on their house? [13:59] Analysing Australia’s alarmingly low insurance rates [21:19] Is core inflation on a decline? [25:18] Mike’s thoughts on the proposed changes to stamp duty land tax [34:47] Signs you're ready to get a depreciation schedule [41:41]   About our guest: Mike Mortlock is the Managing Director at MCG Quantity Surveyors, Australia's fastest-growing QS firm and one of Australia's top 100 fastest-growing companies (AFR Fast 100). He has helped thousands of property investors maximize their tax depreciation deductions and the cash flow of their investments, from residential investors to commercial sites above 100 million in construction value.   Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 9, 2022 • 35min

Is the Property Market Crashing? with Charley and Grant

Alright… Today’s part 2 of me sitting in with Charley and Grant!  A lot of uncertainty is looming around the market at the moment and the one question that’s on people’s minds is ‘are we headed for a recession?’  Tune in as we talk about investment opportunities, wealth-building options, and growth mindset in the middle of an economic downturn.  If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: Introduction [00:00] Is Australia going into a recession? [02:45] The mindset when facing the looming recession [04:48] Best investment option during an economic uncertainty [09:24] Business and investment risks to look out for [16:24] Finding opportunities during an economic downturn [19:24] How to build wealth and grow your business in a bad economy [27:39]   About our Guests: Charley Valher and Grant Merriel are the hosts of Full Stack Business Owner – a podcast that exists to help entrepreneurs overcome their limits. The show is dedicated to sharing information, insights and tools to help business owners build a stable, thriving business that unlocks their money and life goals.   Links from the Show: Full Stack Business Owner Website (https://www.fullstackbusinessowner.com/)    Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 45min

Property Investing In A Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) with Jeremy Iannuzzelli

Have you ever thought about investing in a Self Managed Super Fund?  Resident property and tax expert Ian Iannuzzelli hops back on the show as we dig into SMSF and all the goodies that come with it. We talk about the basics of SMSFs, how to get started, and how you can use it in your property investing journey!  Is negative gearing possible for SMSF properties? Can you extract equity from SMSF purchases? How much does it cost to set up and run your SMSF? – We unbox these and heaps more! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: Jeremy’s take on the current market situation [02:14] What’s driving the increase in rental prices? [07:21] The basics of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSF) [09:27] How to get started with your own SMSF [14:06] On SMSF borrowing capacity [19:20] Protecting your SMSF assets with negative gearing [23:59] The biggest mistake in running an SMSF [25:57] Can you extract equity from an SMSF purchase? [29:23] The cost of setting up an SMSF [33:53] Becoming a tenant in your own SMSF property [38:10] When to start benefitting from your SMSF [40:33]   About our Guests: With over 12 years of experience, dealing with small to medium business enterprises. Jeremy Iannuzzelli learned to channel his focus in the niche market of property investment. Dealing with many property investors, he is able to create effective tax structures in line with the goals and objectives his my clients. He is also an enthusiastic property investor holding many properties in his portfolio and implementing a combination of strategies. Currently, he is engaged with many investors mentoring them not only in tax but a balanced strategy for them to acquire and hold more wealth helping them well into retirement.   Links from the Show: KHI Partners Website (https://khipartners.com.au/)    Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 26, 2022 • 40min

Will Interest Rates Continue to Rise? with Charley and Grant

Today’s show is a little bit different…  Friends of the channel, Charley Valher and Grant Merriel, recently asked me to hop on their show, Full Stack Business Owner – so I did, and some really interesting topics came up.  Join us as we have an awesome talk about rising interest rates, building wealth when interest rates are high, forecasting interest rates, and more! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: Why interest rates are going up [03:29] How interest rates affect loan affordability [07:44] Wealth creation in business and property when interest rates are high [15:18] What will happen to interest rates in the coming years? [21:52] Should interest rates be a deciding factor for business owners? [26:17] Sourcing true and accurate information [35:03]    About our Guests: Charley Valher and Grant Merriel are the hosts of Full Stack Business Owner – a podcast that exists to help entrepreneurs overcome their limits. The show is dedicated to sharing information, insights and tools to help business owners build a stable, thriving business that unlocks their money and life goals.   Links from the Show: Full Stack Business Owner Website (https://www.fullstackbusinessowner.com/)    Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 19, 2022 • 43min

Should I Pay Down My Debt?

Here in The Investor Lab, we talk a lot about freedom, choice, and abundance – but are any of those possible when you’re under crushing debt?  In today’s show, Gabi and I are digging into the mindset around debt: Can you achieve a life of abundance under debt? What’s the best way to manage risk? How do you overcome a rapidly changing and critical market?  Tune in to the full episode to hear the secret to getting infinite returns! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: Having zero debt is aiming for mediocrity [02:40] Using debt as a tool [07:25] Playing the infinite game [10:05] Interest only vs principal & interest repayments [16:54] Keeping your profit liquid [21:12] Turning banks into your business partner [26:52] Living in abundance: The mindset shift you need [31:39] Understanding and managing risk [34:10] Should you hold an asset during a critical market? [37:19] Adapt to and overcome the property market [40:41]   Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 12, 2022 • 50min

Property Market Predictions with Terry Ryder

It’s exciting to talk about the property market now more than ever as we’re having a little disconnect between what the media is telling us and what’s really happening… In today’s show, we are joined by a friend of the podcast and the director of Hostpotting.com.au, Terry Ryder – as we try to provide some real, data-backed insights on the goings-on and the future of the Australian property market.  Tune in as Terry and I talk about current trends, bank predictions, what areas to look out for, and heaps more! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: Should you trust the media’s report on property trends? [01:43]  Terry’s Price Predictor Index [08:00] Why are Sydney sales lagging behind? [11:29] What’s REALLY going on in Australian suburbs? [16:00] Big property trends according to the Price Predictor Index [21:31] The adoption curve for any new technology [26:37] Australian rental market & bank forecasts [28:41] Addressing the rental supply issue [31:55] ‘Supercharged’ suburbs you should watch out for [38:19] The advantage of having data and insights [45:23]   About our guest: Terry Ryder is the director and founder of Hotspotting.com.au, which aims to provide quality real estate information. He has significant insight into the real estate market and its behavior over the last few years, having previously worked as an editor at The Courier-Mail and now as a frequent real estate columnist for The Australian. He's written four real estate books and has become a household figure among property investors.   Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 5, 2022 • 39min

Buying Property in the Current Market with Tim Keating

Now that there are talks around the current property market, is it still a great time to exercise your buying power? Tim Keating, Dashdot’s Head of Property Team, joins us as we shed light on the truth about what’s really happening in the current property market.  We talk about what it’s like to buy properties in the current market, how increasing interest rates are changing the way investors buy properties, the reason behind the exodus of people shifting to an affordable lifestyle, and so much more! Plus! You don’t want to miss out on these great tips on how to navigate the current property market successfully. If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: What Tim Keating has been up to with his property investments [01:24] The current state of the property market [04:54] What it’s like to buy investment properties now [09:38] How rising interest rates affect the property market [13:16] Why more and more people are shifting to the affordable lifestyle [17:53] The mindset strategy to navigating the current property market [22:35] How property investors are winning in the market at present [27:03] Indications to look for when buying properties now [31:18] Tim’s buying advice to property investors [35:51]   About our guest: Tim Keating is the Head of the Property Team at Dashdot and a property investor who has combined his passion with a life of freedom, and choice. His background as a professional sportsperson and business owner has set him up with a mindset for success. He loves to travel around Australia with his wife and their dogs in a caravan, whilst working full time helping other people to achieve their own version of freedom.   Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 28, 2022 • 55min

How 2 Properties in 7 Months Transformed This Family's Future

In today’s The Investor Lab episode, we talk about how property investing sparked a transformational change in a couple’s (and their children’s) life!  Aaron and Kira are two property investors from Perth and they share their journey from how they met, their beginnings in property investing, how their mindset has shifted after owning a bunch of properties, and more! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: Kira’s big move from Canada to Australia & the start of a love story [02:21] Relocating from Melbourne to Perth [06:35] The start of a property investing journey [10:53] How the couple expanded their property’s potential [19:55] Searching for an investment property in Perth [25:38] The mindset shift after investing in property [31:06] Securing your future with investment properties [35:17] Should you risk buying property in a declining market? [40:31] The couple’s advice to people who want to work with Dashdot [44:42] Aaron & Kira’s 3 simple truths [48:02] Shoutouts to the Dashdot team [53:21]   Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jun 21, 2022 • 44min

What Interest Rate Rises Mean for YOU with Chris Raymond

With banks raising interest rates, is it time for property investors to cut their losses and sell?  Chris Raymond of Unconditional Finance joins us in this episode as we do a little bit of forecasting on where the market is going… and whether it’s time to panic!  We cover a lot of ground in today’s show: What the media is saying vs the actual market conditions, a possible drop in interest rates after a few years, the optimal property investing strategy in the current market, and more! If you love this episode, let us know by emailing us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!  See you on the inside!    In this episode, we cover: An overview of the interest rate rises [02:13] On bank forecasts and stress tests [06:51] Cash rate vs interest rate [10:13] Is a recession around the corner? [16:50] The effect of rising interest rates on homeowners vs investors [21:19] Chris’s advice for property investors [25:23] Should you put your portfolio on interest-only, forever? [28:21] The best strategy in property investing during high interest rates [32:57] Quick recap and insights on the rental market [35:51] Should property investors worry about interest rate rises? [38:43]   About our guest: Chris Raymond founded Unconditional Finance, an award-winning mortgage broking company specialising in residential, commercial, investment lending and development finance. He is passionate about what he does and the clients he can assist. Being an investor, he knows the importance of having your loans tailored and structured in the most effective way, allowing you to continue to grow your portfolio in line with your financial goals.   Links from the Show:  Unconditional Finance Website (http://www.unconditionalfinance.com.au/)  Unconditional Finance on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/unconditionalfinance/)    Connect With Us: See our other Podcasts: https://theinvestorlab.com.au/ Watch on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab)  Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)  The Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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