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Can you imagine a growing city without a hospital? Or an urbanised area without schools? With these types of infrastructure, there’s always a flock of interstate migrants and immigrants who come to live, work, recuperate, and study... And as they get drawn to cities and suburbs with access to healthcare and education, housing demand dramatically rises with it!   Today marks the 7th episode—the seventh core driver—in our ‘Hunting Hotspots’ mini-series, helping property investors locate the next ‘hot thing’ that’ll take their property portfolio to the next level. We’ll talk about the impact this infrastructure may have on the local community…What types of properties do well near these infrastructures...The possible effects of online learning on the economy...And heaps more! See you on the inside!   In this episode we cover: What are “education and medical infrastructure” hotspots? [08:13] The socio-economic impact of schools and universities [11:13] Housing property types that do well near education and medical catchments [15:48] What makes this hotspot a strong psychographic driver for economic growth? [18:34] The effect of educational infrastructures on the community [20:25] Why Adelaide and Brimbank’s economic performances are strong [22:54] What happens to the economy when property hotspots work together [25:07] The essence of combining other factors aside from these types of infrastructures [27:45] Possible pay-offs of digital learning on the local economy [29:04]   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents 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.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property journeys are different for everyone.  Some get to the end-goal in a few months. For others, it may take years. But what matters is that we don’t stop until we get there. In today’s episode of The Investor Lab podcast, international investor Andre Weller shares his inspiring story of how he went through the ups and downs of his property journey at the young age of 21. Andre and I talk about why he chose to invest in the US… The hurdles he had to overcome in property investing... And what his next move is. If you feel like your property journey is going through some speed bumps, then hop in and tune in to this episode. See you on the inside! In this episode we cover: A sneak peek into Andre’s life [02:59] What inspired him to get into property investing [06:17] Starting his first real estate investment at the age of 21 [08:49] His property journey after his first investment [11:09] Why he started property investing in the US [14:49] Andre’s strategy, goal, and lessons learned in property investing [16:17] Learning more about property investing through podcasts [19:59] The biggest challenge that he had to overcome [21:18]  What he would’ve done differently in his property journey [22:49] His next move in property investing [23:26]   His advice to other budding investors [25:29] Andre’s reservations on life and property [26:36]  Living the minimum viable life to achieve financial independence number [28:29] What he’s doing to encourage his siblings to go into real estate [29:37] Discussing property investing among his circle of friends [31:07]   Links from the show: BiggerPockets Podcast (https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast) Property Investory Podcast (https://propertyinvestory.com/podcasts/)   About Andre: Starting out on his real estate journey at the age of 21, Andre Weller was able to provide a comfortable life for his family. Despite being kicked out of his home at 17, he never stopped trying to make a better life and got a job as a butcher. Wanting to achieve financial independence, he decided to live a frugal life and bought his very first home in the US. Now, he’s interested in starting his property journey in Adelaide, Australia.   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents 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.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curious about what the next big thing in business and property may be? What variables do you need to keep your eyes on when determining when to make the shift and where? A new technological revolution is on the rise and new trends are starting to develop that’ll shape your business and property journey! The face of business and property is changing and it’s to make a move! This episode is part of our ‘Property and Business’ series with Charley Valher, created to help business owners decide on “what’s next” and get them back on track. Today, we’ll talk about technology and how it’s affecting both property and business…The two key factors in interstate migration...What happens to businesses whose services can’t go virtual...And heaps more! See you on the inside!   In this episode we cover: How technology is affecting the property market [07:52] Does technology give a leading-edge advantage to property investors? [13:03] The most important trends in technology in the business space [16:04] The link between technology and decentralisation [18:05] Possible future developments in interstate migration [20:44] The two key factors in interstate migration [22:33] How feasible is it to live away from the CBD? [27:11] Forces that affect migration [32:39] Factors to consider when rent-vesting [34:04] What happens when the ATO decides to build an office in a regional center [38:33] Are businesses that can’t digitise their services be able to get on with the trend? [40:38] Businesses prosper when there’s passion [46:38] Does the environment affect how people start businesses in general? [49:28] As trends change, lifestyle and businesses also change with them [51:21]   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents 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.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you can predict what the market would look like in the coming years based on a perpetual cycle (that the whole world seems to be following)? You see, as intricate and unpredictable as the property market may seem… There is actually a pattern behind the ups and downs of the economy! If you’re someone who wants to time the market right and prepare for any economic downturn that may come, then this episode is perfect for you.   Today, let’s unravel the pattern as finance, economics, and property cycle expert, Akhil Patel, shares with us his expertise on the 18.6-year property and share market cycle and what it means to you and me as property investors! We’ll talk about the phases of the 18.6-year cycle…Where we currently are in the cycle…What happens after the current cycle ends…And heaps more! See you on the inside!   In this episode we cover: A brief background on Akhil [04:51] How he discovered the 18.6-year cycle [06:22] The relationship between the real estate sector and the financial sector [10:08] How real estate underpins all other financial aspects of the economy [12:16] What is the “18.6-year cycle”? [16:08] The different characteristics of each phase in the cycle [18:55] Why technology is an instrument to the shift in the economy [20:42] Would the recession have happened even without the Coronavirus? [22:20] The bond yield curve inversion [25:38] Could it be that the market is living out a self-fulfilling prophecy? [27:24] The next thing after the mid-cycle slowdown [29:13] The world economy going in an upcycle for the next few years [31:49] What happens after the end of the up-cycle [33:55] The real estate cycle in Australia, the UK, and the US [37:50] Do other parts of the world such as China also have the same 18-year cycle? [40:23] How the cycle gets bigger every time [43:12] The world entering the biggest real estate boom since [45:03] A historical look at the biggest economic declines prior to the GFC [46:29] The benefit of knowing when the up-cycle will be [48:43] Is there a correlation between the real estate cycle and the share cycle? [51:37] What Akhil is working on and why he’s so passionate about it [53:30] Avoiding the boom-bust cycle through the tax system [55:45] Why buildings are the key indicator of the revenue generation component [59:08] All wealth flows into land [1:00:18] Akhil’s advice to people going into the boom-bust cycle [1:00:36] How people can best use this phase in the cycle [1:02:59]   Links from the show: The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking by Philip J. Anderson (https://amzn.to/32qfGDA) Visit the Property Share Market Economics Website (https://propertysharemarketeconomics.com/)   About Akhil Akhil Patel is a world-leading expert on financial, property, and economic cycles. Working closely with Philip J. Anderson, author of The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking, he did extensive research on the property market cycles to ensure that investors and business owners can avoid suffering the negative effects of an economic downturn and prepare better throughout the economic cycles.   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents 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.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you looking to find an investment location that provides more stable property growth? Or perhaps, you want to set yourself up for retirement while making short-term investments? You see, while some areas show great potential and die out after a short while... There are areas that show consistency when it comes to market growth... And it’s just waiting for you to tap into it!   Today’s episode is about the sixth element, ‘The Stayers,’ of our “Hunting Hotspots’ mini-series, designed to help you build the property portfolio that will set you up for the life that you desire. We’ll talk about what makes ‘The Stayers’ a good hotspot…When the perfect time is to add this to your portfolio...What the downsides are to this strategy...And heaps more! See you on the inside!   In this episode we cover: Why “The Stayers” is also considered a hotspot [07:33] Volatility is totally uncharacteristic of a “Stayer” hotspot [10:44] Defining a “Stayer” suburb and what it looks like by example [11:51] Why anyone would want to invest in “Stayer” areas [16:14] The downsides in purchasing properties in “The Stayer” hotspots [17:55] Who is this strategy suitable for? [20:36] The biggest myth around “The Stayers” hotspots [22:03] When is the right time to add a “Stayer” property to your portfolio? [25:20] What makes this a valuable addition to a portfolio [27:24] Is this strategy better for people looking to set themselves up for retirement? [32:01]   Links from the show: The Book of Five Rings with Miyamoto Musashi (https://amzn.to/2I4ZfG0)   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents 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.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say the best way to learn anything is by experiencing it yourself; the second, to learn from other people. On this episode of The Investor Lab podcast, we find out how 29-year-old Olivia Ward managed to buy 5 properties in 5 years by focusing on her “why”. Olivia and I talk about how she got started in property... The mistakes she’s learned along the way... And the biggest challenge she’s had to overcome to make things work. If you’re looking for a sign to kick-off or keep goin’ on your property journey, this may just be it. Let’s get into the episode, and we’ll see you on the inside!   In this episode we cover: Olivia’s investing journey [02:49] How her newly-found equity transformed her mindset [07:37] Building her portfolio after the first purchase [09:44] How can you define if something is under market value? [14:21] Buying a property with no super or SMSF [16:32] How she handled serviceability issues with her properties [20:33] The biggest challenge Olivia has had to overcome on her property journey [23:03] The most transformative book she’s read that helped her investing decisions [27:36] Olivia’s best (and favorite) failure [27:59] Realising her dream and what has been preventing her from taking action on her goal [29:21] Advice for others who are sitting on the fence of pursuing an investment journey [30:44] How do you see the property market shaping up in the next 2 years? [32:56] What to look for in an area that has potential for growth [34:39] Time is the most valuable resource that we have [35:45]   About Olivia: Olivia Ward is a property investor who started her journey 5 years ago at 24 years of age. She now has 5 growing properties in her portfolio.   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents 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.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that there’s a way for you to get time back into your life AND invest that into something worthwhile? Whether you invest your time into learning new skills… Use it to start another business or buy another property… Or leverage it to take some time away and confront your inner self... The moment you make a mindset shift, place the right people in your life, and position your short-term strategies to work together with the long-term ones… That’s the moment that you get yourself on track towards the life that you want in the future!   This episode is part of our ‘Property and Business’ series with Charley Valher, created to help business owners decide on “what’s next” and get them back on track. Today, we’ll talk about the different forms of leverage…What you can do to get yourself out of the habit of working in the business…Why you need to think of both the short game AND the long game...And heaps more! See you on the inside!   In this episode we cover: How technology is continuously revolutionising how we live [05:49] Leverage vs liability [08:52] How leverage provides you more business and life opportunities [12:17] The influence “mindset” has in the way you run your business [15:04] How Charley overcame the struggle in shifting mindsets [17:14] The biggest challenge is getting yourself out of the habit of working [19:39] What happens when you get stuck in “survival mode”? [21:26] “Fear-setting” is a tool to reframe your mindset [23:39] Strategic thinking happens when you consciously confront your own thoughts [26:14] Two books that helped Charley change his perspective on the short & long game of business [29:27] Two other forms of leverage: time and team [30:36] Leveraging labor vs information [32:55] How technological leverage changes the game of business and property [35:12] The more we embrace leverage, the more money we can make [40:36] Short and long-term thinking in real estate [43:00] Short-term focus is common among business owners [48:02] Why you need to balance short and long-term thinking in property and business [50:10] The information you consume shapes your perspective of the world [53:10] Choose your “prophets” wisely [58:31]   Links from the show: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (https://cutt.ly/RichDadPoorDad)   The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham (https://cutt.ly/TheRoadLessStupid)  The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi (https://cutt.ly/TheBookofFiveRings)    Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents 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.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s face it - asking can be uncomfortable. We fear rejection, or we simply don’t think we should be asking at all… Or that we don’t deserve anything more than what’s presented to us. But if we start asking the right questions at the right time, we’ll find that our dreams can actually become our destiny. All by harnessing the power of asking.   Today, we’ll take you through one of the most impactful episodes yet as we speak with two very distinguished authors: Crystal Dwyer Hansen and Mark Victor Hansen (Skinny Life, and Chicken Soup for the Soul) about the power of asking the right questions at the right time. We’ll talk about the real definition of asking…What prevents people from turning their dreams into their destiny...The three stages of asking and how you can apply them… And a whole lot more! See you on the inside!   In this episode we cover: Why Crystal and Mark decided to write a book together [05:26] The real definition of “asking” [07:52] Why do you need to start asking? [12:35] The right time to ask questions [15:15] It’s not just asking questions, it’s asking the right questions [17:02] Asking questions solo vs doing it with an accountability partner [19:33] What happens when you start asking questions? [21:55] What are people’s biggest roadblocks? [23:56] The best questions Crystal and Mark have asked [26:07] Why they choose to stick to real estate [30:40] Is it better to bank on growth? Cash flow? Or both? [34:09] What questions did they ask that led them to a real estate journey? [35:00] How Stage 3 in the asking process can be applied by anyone [36:18] What “asking God” means [41:27] What happens when you complete all three stages of “asking” [43:23] How the book “Ask!” is different from the rest [45:46] Asking reveals to you what is hidden [48:23] The ultimate goal of “Ask!” [49:58]   Links from the show: Ask! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny by Crystal Dwyer Hansen and Mark Victor Hansen (https://amzn.to/2HxOxaZ) Ask! The Book Club (http://askthebookclub.com)  Skinny Life: The Real Secret to Being Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit by Crystal Dwyer Hansen (https://amzn.to/2HFtnYk) Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen (https://amzn.to/3oxSqgq) The Aladdin Factor by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen (https://amzn.to/3muUF2w)   About Crystal and Mark: Crystal Dwyer Hansen is an international speaker, researcher, corporate consultant, author, and entrepreneur. She spent years as a Transformational Life Coach, and Wellness/Nutrition Expert.  Mark Victor Hansen is widely known as a multi-awarded, American inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer, author, serial entrepreneur, and member of multiple boards of directors. He is best known as the founder and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, with more than 500 million books sold. Together, they authored a newly-released book called Ask! which helps people achieve their destiny by asking the right questions. Visit Mark Victor Hansen’s Website (http://markvictorhansen.com/) Visit Crystal Dwyer Hansen’s Website (http://crystalvisionlife.com/) Follow them on Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/crystaldwyerhansen/) (https://www.facebook.com/MarkVictorHansenFanPage/) Follow them on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/crystaldwyerhansen) (https://www.instagram.com/markvictorhansen) Subscribe to Crystal on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC91WJR4T23sp7MFB5Ws1_lg) Follow them on Twitter: (https://twitter.com/CrystalVision) (https://twitter.com/MarkVHansen) Connect with them on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystaldwyer/) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markvhansen/) Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents 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.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would your life be different, if you had all the wealth that you could generate over the next ten years... but instead, you had it right now? You see, there’s a real financial and emotional cost for each moment you spend waiting for things to get better tomorrow. But, while going back in time to start running towards the life that you seek is virtually impossible… It is never too late to start on your journey at all. So ask yourself this: If you can start taking action today, why choose to do it later? If not now, when?   Today is another impactful and insightful episode that’s sure to get you reflecting on the real cost of inaction. We’ll talk about the financial and emotional costs of inaction...Why you shouldn’t delay your investment journey...What causes people to take action later...And heaps more! See you on the inside!   In this episode we cover: Why opportunity cost is the biggest risk for people [07:02] The real financial cost of inaction [08:30] The sooner you get your money working for you, the sooner it returns [13:48] Step out of your comfort zone to stop delaying your ROIs [15:15] The emotional implications of a lost opportunity [19:52] Reflecting on whether you should or shouldn’t delay your investment journey [21:13] Death by 1000 cuts [22:50] What corrodes most relationships? [25:24] How would your life change if you had the wealth you’ll have in 10 years, today? [26:05] Everything you want in life is available as long as you’re prepared for it [27:40] “Hell on earth would be to meet the person that you could’ve been.” [30:02]   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents 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.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 2020 is on its last leg, the government has performed a fiscal feat the likes of which has never before been seen in our history... But, how does this affect you and me as we go about our property and business journey? Is it only a buffer given as we’re all headed to economic collapse? Or is this so-called impending “fiscal cliff” another lie told by market “experts”? This episode is part eight of our ‘Property and Business’ series with Charley Valher, created to help business owners decide on “what’s next” and get them back on track. Whether you’re a property investor, business owner, or nine-to-five employee, you’ll find so much gold in this scintillating episode as we dissect and examine the recent cash splash by the Australian government. Today, we’ll talk about how the hand-out affects the property market…Why we strongly believe the property market is NOT crashing…How this fiscal movement affects business owners...And so much more! See you on the inside!   In this episode we cover: Government “cash splash” in 2020 [04:58] The effect of the recent cash splash on the property market [09:46] You can never create demand, you can only create the opportunity for it [12:59] Vacancy rates in Australia are currently around 1% [15:38] Interstate migration has a higher economic influence than international migration [18:38] Market growth in Sydney won’t be the same as it was in the last 10 years [20:51] Why Australia’s property market is NOT going to crash [22:44] Two factors that contributed to creating a bullish property market [27:08] The benefits of cash splash, tax cuts, and low interest rates [29:41] The pros and cons in the recent cash splash for business owners [32:59] Startups and digital entrepreneurs are neglected the most in AU [37:46] Innovative companies head overseas to get the support they need [41:12] Charging more for services would stifle creativity and innovation [44:09] How will the 2020 budget impact business owners and property investors? [46:06] Using a coupon-based system to ensure the budget is spent the right way [50:38]   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents 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.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.