Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike welcomes Richard Bharata, Buyers Agent at iProperty Finder, who shares his remarkable journey as a highly successful property investor. Despite facing adversity, Richard managed to acquire 10 properties within just three years, a feat he discusses candidly in this conversation.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by General Manager of DPN Property Management, Cassie Nancarrow, to discuss changes in Property Management since the start of the pandemic, and why now, more than ever, it's crucial to select the right Property Manager to help you maximise your investment.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Aaron Christie-David, Managing Director of Atelier Wealth, Author of The Happy Home Loan Handbook and Host of the Australian Property Investment Podcast. Together they discuss the nuances of finding the best home loan, whether for owner-occupiers, first-time investors or portfolio expansion.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Money Coach and Author of two books including his latest "Spending Fast and Slow", Max Phelps. In a frank and entertaining discussion, Mike and Max talk about ways to control money better in the current climate, and why it has an impact on your property investing journey.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Director of Locate Buyers Agency, Shane Hiscock, to talk about building a strong culture in client relationships and creating a robust onboarding process to achieve the best outcome for the client.

Mike is joined by Brisbane-based Buyer's Agent and Founder of LJBA, Lauren Jones, to uncover the idiosyncrasies of investing in the Brisbane property market. As Founder of her own Buyer's Agency, Lauren is front and centre of the Brisbane market. Lauren understands the local market and in this episode, explains the nuances that you need to understand if you're looking to mitigate risk whilst investing into South East Queensland.

It's the fourth week of 2024 and Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast knows that you're tuning in to us for property advices that you can follow on to guide you for the whole year and of course, we got you! For the whole month of January, we're uploading past episodes that you may have missed out but is still relevant to navigating the property market this year and would help you in your property investing journey. Enjoy listening to our 2024 RECAP SPECIAL SERIES PART 4 with John Lindeman where we talk all about the fundamental metrics and how they can be used to advantage in property investing. To counter the overwhelm, John lays out the strategic approach he applies to market research and provides the listener with real world examples of what to look for when considering where and what to buy.

It's the third week of 2024 and Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast knows that you're tuning in to us for property advices that you can follow on to guide you for the whole year and of course, we got you! For the whole month of January, we're uploading past episodes that you may have missed out but is still relevant to navigating the property market this year and would help you in your property investing journey. Enjoy listening to our 2024 RECAP SPECIAL SERIES PART 3 with David Johnston where we talk all about of the boring but very important stuff! Setting the plan about what you're trying to achieve with property, where you're wanting to live, what sort of retirement income you're looking at, what your risk profile is prior to purchasing the property to make sure it fits your strategies and goals. It's a great interview on the planning side of investing in property, which I think it's one of the key reasons why property investors aren't hitting their goals.

It's the second week of 2024 and Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast knows that you're tuning in to us for property advices that you can follow on to guide you for the whole year and of course, we got you! For the whole month of January, we're uploading past episodes that you may have missed out but is still relevant to navigating the property market this year and would help you in your property investing journey. Enjoy listening to our 2024 RECAP SPECIAL SERIES PART 2 with Daniel Walsh where we talk all about his mindset as a youngster and how he got bitten by the property bug. We also do a deep dive into the types of properties that he's chasing and how he does his due diligence, the areas he selects and how he selects properties based on the needs of the portfolio. Daniel is very generous with his information and it's a great interview, which I'm sure you'll enjoy.

It's the first week of 2024 and Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast knows that you're tuning in to us for property advices that you can follow on to guide you for the whole year and of course, we got you! For the whole month of January, we're uploading past episodes that you may have missed out but is still relevant to navigating the property market this year and would help you in your property investing journey. Enjoy listening to our 2024 RECAP SPECIAL SERIES PART 1 with Marty Sadlier where we talk all about things estimating. From sinking funds, to contract milestones, disputes, and insurance.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by one of Australia's leading independent property researchers and Director and Founder of Hotspotting.com.au, Terry Ryder, to share his views on what we can look forward to in real estate in 2024.

For the latest episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Buyer's Agent and Co-Founder of Niva Property, Nigel Watts, to talk about the pros and cons of Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and why you shouldn't rely on them as the best guide to what a property may be worth.

For the latest episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Valuer turned Analyst and Buyer's Advocate for Hello Haus, Sam Powell, to talk about the art of property valuation and how Sam's training and background has equipped him with valuable skills in property investment.

Mike is joined once again by Melissa Goodin, Director and Senior Advisor of Retire Me Young Wealth Advice.Following on from last week's episode, Melissa and Mike focus their attention on Melissa's approach to property investing and how she applies her principle of "investing every week" to an asset class that requires large capital inputs.

Mike is joined by Melissa Goodin, Director and Senior Advisor of Retire Me Young Wealth Advice. Melissa is passionate about helping her clients live the lifestyle of their choice, and in this first episode of a two-part series, she shares her story with Mike. She explains how a marriage breakdown and finding herself a single mum of three young children set her on her own path for financial independence. Melissa's belief that money is the solution for finding happiness led her to question what was truly important in her life.

In this latest episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined once again by Kent Lardner, Director of SuburbTrends and Founder of 3Comps Pty Ltd. Kent's background in Market Research and Data Analytics makes him the go-to person to talk all things demographics. In this episode Kent and Mike talk about how to outperform the general market when vacancy rates across the board are sitting at record low levels.

Mike is joined once again by Co-Founder and Managing Director of Chamberlain Brown Property Acquisitions, to talk about setting a negotiation strategy, and the steps you need to follow to optimise your purchasing position.

In this latest episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by renowned Property Investment Advisor, Bryce Holdaway, to dig into the status of the investor amidst the current political landscape, where housing affordability and the rental crisis is front page news. In this conversation, Mike and Bryce discuss the role that private landlords play in the rental affordability space and consider why they get such a bad rap when the majority are Mum & Dad investors just trying to get ahead.

In this latest episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Founder of Abode Advocacy Group, Matt Scafidi to discuss the main mistakes that buyers tend to make when searching for property. Mike and Matt delve into the problems that Matt has helped his clients overcome and break down the mistakes he often sees on the purchasing side.

In this latest episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Co-Founder and Director of Master Advocates, Mark Errichiello, to discuss the Melbourne property market and how the sector has been impacted over the last few years, following the reality of stringent COVID lockdowns and legislative changes.

In this latest episode of the Geared for Growth, Mike is joined by commercial property guru and Founder and Director of the Rethink Group of companies, Scott O'Neill, to talk through the advantages of the commercial sector and explain why the lack of available education has held investors back from accessing the potential that the market has to offer.

In this latest episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike is joined by Buyer's Agent and Director of Living Property, Oliver Jackson, to talk about the value in buying a property as an investor with a view to renovating for profit. Oliver is no stranger to the world of renovation. He built his own multi-million-dollar portfolio with many renovations along the way, before launching his buyer's agent business to help other investors do the same.

Mike is joined by Lisa and Brian, successful property investors turned Buyer's Agents, who share their story from the early days of property seminars and cookie-cutter kit homes, through to the thriving business they enjoy today.

Mike is joined by seasoned developer Drew Evans, Director of Caifu Property, to talk through the benefits of duplex developments and how investors are generating cashflow whilst paying down debt. Drew Evans is passionate about duplex developments. He believes they offer a multitude of options – keeping both properties and building your portfolio, keeping one and selling the other to pay the bank, or selling both and recycling the capital on your next project.

Mike is joined by Paul Glossop, Buyer's Agent and author of "A Surfer's Guide to Property Investing" to talk about the evolution of the property investor and why it's important to understand where you want to go with your investment portfolio. As a passionate surfer, Paul likens the freedom of surfing to the lifestyle choices afforded by successfully building a property portfolio.

For the latest episode of the Geared for Growth podcast covering the property investing journey, Mike is joined once again by Founding Partner of KHI Partners and dedicated property investor Jeremy Iannuzzelli, for part two of this special end of year tax series. In this episode, Mike and Jeremy talk specifically about minimising CGT on investment properties by ensuring you're capturing every relevant piece of information, even before you buy.

In this episode of the special end of year tax series, Mike is joined by Munzurul Khan, experienced property investor and Chairman of Chartered Accounting firm KHI Partners, to provide some insight into the complex world of Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSF) as an investment vehicle for buying property.

Mike is joined this week by Chartered Accountant and Accounting and Tax Specialist David Woods to discuss the varying options for structuring your property portfolio. In this episode, Mike and David focus on structures outside of superannuation, starting with a discussion around short term and long term tax consequences.

Mike continues his conversation with single mum and experienced property investor, Jenny Mole, to talk through her journey from highly leveraged novice investor through to private lender for a property development deal.Mike and Jenny follow on from part one, by delving more into Jenny's personal motivations for investing in property and why she is so driven to take on the projects she does.

Mike is joined by single mum and experienced property investor, Jenny Mole, to talk through her journey from highly leveraged novice investor through to private lender for a property development deal. In part one of this two-part episode, Jenny shares her story of buying four properties in quick succession with her partner at the time, only to find herself a single mum deciding which properties to hold on to, and how to do it.

Mike is joined by Rhys Rogers, CEO and co-founder of Before You Bid, a one-stop Proptech solution for all pre-purchase requirements for residential or commercial properties. With the property market showing signs of continuing its upward trajectory, costs for these important tools can run into the thousands if you're looking at more than a couple of houses. Before You Bid saves time and money by sharing valuable resources and encouraging purchasers to undertake thorough due diligence and not to take risks by cutting corners.

Mike is joined by Strategic Finance Broker and Managing Director of Diagnostics and Finance, Aaron Whybrow, to discuss the hurdles that property investors encounter when trying to maximise their borrowing potential, and how to overcome them. With rising interest rates and reports of property prices moving again, this episode delves into the pertinent topic of having a finance strategy and understanding how to deal with banks and lenders.

Mike is joined by Managing Director of Lux Buyer's Agents, Rob Panetta to discuss the topic of building intergenerational wealth and why Rob is passionate about building a portfolio that will enable him to help his family and children. Rob was exposed to the immigrant work ethic from a young age. He took this work ethic and applied it to educating himself on the fundamentals of property investing and went on to be the first in his family to build a multi-property portfolio.

Mike is joined by Managing Director of Lux Buyer's Agents, Rob Panetta to discuss the topic of building intergenerational wealth and why Rob is passionate about building a portfolio that will enable him to help his family and children. Rob was exposed to the immigrant work ethic from a young age. He took this work ethic and applied it to educating himself on the fundamentals of property investing and went on to be the first in his family to build a multi-property portfolio.

Mike is joined by Co-Founder and Managing Director of Chamberlain Brown Property Acquisitions, to talk through the process of buying at auction and sharing his secrets on how you can get the best auction outcome.If you've ever been intimidated about bidding at auction, or felt yourself overcome with nerves, or even felt you've overpaid by as little as a couple of thousand dollars, you can't afford to miss this conversation.

Mike is joined by Founding Partner of KHI Partners and dedicated property investor Jeremy Iannuzzelli, to discuss the critically important topic of PAYG variations and how they can optimise your property cashflow, particularly in uncertain times. Whilst it may seem a relatively dry subject, Mike and Jeremy's discussion highlights the benefits of understanding and properly utilising PAYG variations, and how they can be beneficial for your property cashflow

Mike is joined by seasoned property investor and Owner and Director of Australian Property Scout, Sam Gordon, to talk about his journey and how he helps his clients build their own investment portfolios. Starting in his 20's and on an average income, Sam amassed seven properties before he hit a service-ability wall. Sam shares with Mike how he went about finding the right broker and changing his mindset on selling assets to overcome his cashflow barriers and move forward on his journey.

Mike is joined by Sanders Muleya. With the majority of property investors only buying one or two properties, Sanders' portfolio of 10 properties is impressive in itself. It becomes extraordinary when you understand how he arrived in Australia from Zimbabwe with $50 in his pocket and only his nursing credentials to fall back on. As Managing Director of MSISA Property Developments, and MSISA Property and Consulting Agents, and author of the 10X Property System, Sanders is passionate about helping his clients get ahead in property and avoid the same mistakes he made early on before he truly educated himself in property.

Mike is joined by Mortgage Broker and co-host of The Finance and Property Survival Guide podcast, Damian Hoar, who shares his experience of getting on to the property ladder and the sacrifices he had to make along the way. As a 26-year-old who's recently uprooted his life to purchase a property in regional Australia, Damian understands the challenges that young people encounter in buying a home.

Mike is joined by buyer's agent Rhiannon Jenkins to talk through the process of purchasing a property, and what are the tips and tricks for getting the transaction done. As an agent with Buyer's Domain, Rhiannon understands the challenges facing her clients when it comes to buying property.

Mike is joined by Kerri-Anne Hooper, Director of Carnelian Projects and New Home Specialist, to talk through the tips and tricks of constructing a new residential property in the current market. With building activity subdued and lending for construction on the decline, there is an argument against building a new home versus buying an existing property.

Mike is joined by Buyer's Agent extraordinaire Veronica Morgan to shed some light on being a Buyer's Agent, why there are so many Buyer's Agents in the market right now and why it can pay to be wary.

Mike is joined by Buyer's Agent and Founder of Rent.Buy.Move and Buy Smart Real Estate Buying Specialists, Jo Bell, to talk about purchasing in a declining market. With extensive experience in both buying and selling property, Jo has a wealth of knowledge earned in all types of markets. In this conversation Jo and Mike talk about the current market and answer the question on everyone's lips – is the market declining across Australia, and is it a good time to buy?

Mike is joined by Adrian Trimboli, Buyer's Agent and Director at Fresh Start Advisory in Melbourne, to talk about his journey up the property ladder, the mistakes he made getting started and what he learned along the way.

Mike is joined by Timothy Brown, Property Investor, Buyer's Agent and Director of The Charleston Group. In this conversation, Tim shares his passion for building wealth through investing in property and explains how his background in the military prepared him with the attributes he needed to thrive in real estate.

Mike is joined by Kimberley Ackerman, Principal of Buyer Ambassadors and host of The Property Buyble podcast, to talk about getting the most out of your investment property. With interest rates on the rise, it's more important than ever to ensure your property is performing at it's best, and that doesn't just mean getting top dollar for rent. In this conversation, Kimberley steps through the four quadrants of property investing and explains why when it comes to property, a dollar saved can be worth more than a dollar earned.

Mike is joined by highly experienced property developer and Founder of 360Collective, Symon Peters. 360Collective exists for the purpose of connecting investors, developers, financiers and site owners in order to invest in and develop high quality affordable housing for all Australians. In this conversation, Mike and Symon delve into the housing crisis in Australia, and Symon explains how his background and life events led him to forming the 360 Collective.

Mike is joined by REIV Buyer's Agent of the year, best-selling author of Property Prosperity, and CEO of Property Mavens, Miriam Sandkuhler, to talk through the seven property investment fundamentals you must never side-step if you're aiming to build a successful property portfolio.In this highly informative conversation, Miriam goes into detail on the seven property fundamentals that she believes are critical to success in property investment.

Mike is joined by Matt Ward, Regional Property Specialist, Buyer's Agent and Director at Orange based WPG Advisory, to talk about property investing in regional areas and the impact the last couple of years has had on property outside of the CBDs. In this conversation, Matt discusses the initial drivers that caused CBD based residents to look further afield and consider a lifestyle change during the early days on the pandemic, as the lure of larger properties and greater affordability in regional areas enticed those whose jobs could be managed remotely.

Mike is joined by Property Specialist and Managing Director of Consulting with PK, PK Gupta, to talk about the merits of buying property without engaging a Buyer's Agent, and how with a bit of time and effort, you can optimise your property portfolio. PK helps his clients learn to invest in property using a data-led approach, rather than going through buyer's agents.