Geared for Growth Property Investing Podcast

In this week's episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Casey Taylor, Managing Director and Lead Buyer's Agent at Taylored Property Wealth, to discuss navigating the current property market and how buyers are reacting to uncertainty regarding interest rates and property prices. They also shine a spotlight on the outlook for Brisbane which has performed exceptionally well in recent times.

In this special episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes back Jeremy Iannuzzelli for a timely webinar focussed on crucial tax season tips for your investment property. As the Founding Partner of KHI Partners and a dedicated property investor, Jeremy is well-equipped to explain the main criteria flagged by the ATO, and in this conversation provides valuable insights and templates to help you pull together all the information you need to seamlessly prepare for your accountant.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock chats with CEO and Founder of Living Property, Oliver Jackson, about whether there's still money to be made from renovations and the benefits of investing in property through a self-managed super fund (SMSF).

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike Mortlock is joined by Chris Clarke, Founder of Sydney-based Clarke Buyers Agents, to discuss the ever-evolving Sydney market. They delve into the disparity between median prices for houses and units and the likely impact of the anticipated intergenerational transfer of wealth.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock interviews successful property investor and Founder of Abel Property Buyers, Mark Abel. Mike discusses with Mark his property journey, from his roots in rural Queensland to building a national portfolio and now helping others achieve financial freedom.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Cate Bakos and Pete Wargent, to discuss their new book "The Buy Right Approach to Property Investing – Mastering the Skills to Invest Wisely in Property".

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock welcomes Bill Childs, a successful property investor and mortgage broker with Limitless Lending Group. They explore the current challenges in the property market and how Bill overcame these obstacles to build an impressive multi-property portfolio.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike Mortlock is joined by Jake Stojcevski, owner of The Renters Agent based in Sydney. Together, they delve into the dynamics of the current rental sector in Australia, offering insights for both investors and renters on navigating the rental market effectively.

Mike Mortlock is joined by his business partner and co-founder of MCG Quantity Surveyors, Marty Sadlier, to delve into the pressing issue of under-insurance in Australia and its profound impact on Australians' ability to recover from disasters.

In this episode, Mike teams up with Peter who starts by outlining the role of the Proptech Association in uniting property technology companies, allowing them to share ideas and collaborate. Given his leading role in the proptech sector, Peter has unique insights into the growing influence of AI. He encourages listeners to embrace generative AI and explore its potential to boost productivity.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, host Mike sits down with Ashleigh Goodchild, the founder of several Perth-based property companies including Property Profiling Perth and Soco Realty. Together, they discuss the current state of the Perth property market and the importance of engaging an experienced property manager prior to purchasing an investment property.

Mike collaborates with Melissa Barlas, Founder and Director of Conveyed, a property law firm based in Melbourne. Together, they delve into the often overlooked realm of property conveyancing and the underappreciated role of conveyancers in the process.

In this instalment of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike teams up with Max Jennings, a remarkable property investor, who at the age of 21, has already built an impressive property portfolio and is just getting started. Max shares his captivating story and offers invaluable advice on getting ahead in the property game, regardless of your age and background.

Mike teams up with mortgage broker and Founder of Freedom Funding, Richard Morgan, to delve into a timely and enlightening conversation regarding the lending market's current state and the potential impacts of the forthcoming 2025 federal election on property dynamics and the housing affordability crisis.

In this episode of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike teams up with Helen Tarrant, a seasoned commercial buyer's agent and the visionary behind Unikorn Commercial Property, to delve into the intricacies and benefits of investing in commercial real estate.

In this installment of the Geared for Growth podcast, Mike hosts Simon Clarke, Brisbane Buyer's Agent and Director of Setir, to delve into the evolving dynamics of investor behavior amidst rising prices and interest rates. Together, they explore the flourishing investment landscape in Brisbane, highlighting its potential for savvy investors who navigate wisely and engage with seasoned professionals.

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.