Scouting Australia Podcast

Sam Gordon is joined back in the studio by his regular co-host Jimmy Ibrahim for a crucial episode on the importance of mindset when investing in property. They have seen (and experienced) all too well the effect that procrastination can have on your property portfolio journey and the detrimental effect it can have. The boys chat through their own personal experiences with procrastination and analysis paralysis, the most common excuses they hear and their top tips on how to break through and beat procrastination. This is the perfect episode to propel yourself forward in the right direction this new year and start (or continue) making moves in your portfolio. School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (01:32) Motivation is like having a shower (04:12) Have you missed the boat? Hint: NO! (08:39) A calm sea doesn’t make a skilled sailor (13:14) Not enough time (17:56) Retire 500 people by 2030 (22:09) Sam’s Portfolio: 19 to 26 year old (27:59) Get on the same page (31:19) Sam’s top 3 tips to wrap up

Sam Gordon is joined by Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim for the first ever LIVE Q&A for Sammy Gordon’s School of Property. The boys were joined by an incredible virtual audience, and answered as many questions as they could (we received too many to answer)! This hot-seat style, School of Property Q&A runs through questions ranging from maxing out with lenders to multiple pre-approvals, depreciation on granny flats and the speed possible to grow portfolios. There are too many questions answered to count and you will find SO much value inside of this almost 2 hour episode. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (05:40) When will my portfolio start to snowball? (10:00) It’s not meant to be easy! (18:33) How long until my portfolio can fund itself? (26:20) Should I sell off and start my portfolio again (34:57) Don’t be seduced by the vanity metrics (38:30) Small time transition to bigger developments (44:51) Multiple pre-approvals (48:20) How much do I need in super to purchase a property? (01:00:32) What’s the secret to avoiding borrowing caps? (01:08:38) SMSF route sub $200k (01:15:40) School of Property: cash flow deals and renovations (01:24:27) School of Property vs other courses: lucrative locations (01:33:28) School of Property: ideal trust structuring (01:37:45) Residential vs Commercial purchases (01:45:36) Does APS do SMSF deals? (01:52:25) What do you need to consider for a cash flow deal? (01:55:53) School of Property SURPRISE! 🔥

This episode has been a long time in the making, and has been one of the most requested by Scouting Australia Podcast fans. Sam Gordon is joined back in the studio by Jimmy "The Silver Dog aka Gandalf" Ibrahim for the next instalment of his personal property journey. The boys chat through a recap and the main takeaways of Sam’s portfolio of properties 1 to 11, then deep dive into the juicy details of the next 9 properties. Sam delves into the birth of Australian Property Scout, and the low, the ugly and the high points of the years during this period. This is an episode you definitely don’t want to miss. School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (01:11) Recap on Sam’s portfolio (1 to 11) (06:01) Sam gets kicked out of Mount Gambier (10:55) Let’s dig in to the details: Start of 2018 (15:56) The two defining years (21:54) Deal 12 (34:03) Confidence with Clients (42:10) Units v Houses (53:02) 2019: The low point (58:23) The defining moments of 2019 (1:06:24) Settled on an empty block of land… (1:09:45) Parting Words (1:15:44) Property Apprenticeship

Sam joins Jimmy in the studio to discuss our last big bank of questions sent in from throughout the year. This hot-seat style, snappy Q&A episode runs through a multitude of questions around investing overseas, when to know the point you should stop investing in a certain area and the pros and cons of prefab granny flats. School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode make sure you hit subscribe and please send it on to someone who would take some value. Make sure to give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (01:09) Q1: Owner occupier on the GC: equity + next move (05:36) Q2: How far can a rising market move before it’s too late to enter? (07:43) Q3: Benefits of buying investment properties in a trust vs personal name (11:21) Q4: What is your opinion on investing overseas? (13:32) Q5: Would you ever install prefab granny flats on a property? (17:10) Q6: How long should you rentvest for? And what goal should you set? (22:17) Q7: What do you look for in an area for growth to invest in? (27:42) Q8: Anon Smith: Is School of Property giving value to the people?

It’s finally here… the HUGE announcement you’ve all been waiting for. Introducing… Sammy Gordon’s School of Property. Sammy Gordon’s School of Property helps new to the game or seasoned property investors create a strategic, bullet-proof and refined portfolio blueprint to succeed with current and cutting edge approaches working in the industry today. Sam joins Jimmy in the studio to break down exactly what is included, the curriculum outline and everything in between. It is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (01:54) The Big Reveal (05:15) Theory vs Experience (09:54) Key question: What did you do before you started the business? (13:30) Grow Your Knowledge Base (14:30) Strategy Session on Steroids (17:01) Think Bigger (23:11) Course Outline (27:18) The Trident Formula (30:58) Finance Masterclass (34:09) Structuring and Advanced Accounting (36:31) Self Managed Super Funds (42:29) Advanced Investor Strategies (51:28) Real Deals – Sam’s Personal Portfolio (54:22) Market Research (55:48) ‘How To’ Module (01:00:01) Bonus Content (01:03:59) Scouting Australia Listener Bonus (01:10:28) Final Words on a Silver Platter

Off the back of our hugely popular APS Round Table episode, we had lots of questions sent in asking us to explain in a little bit more detail the current landscape of the Australian housing market, and the impact that immigration is having on the housing shortage. We have our resident fan favourite and APS Strategist Luke Teeuwsen, joining Sam and Jimmy back in the studio to discuss and dissect the current environment which is turning out to be, the perfect storm for an upcoming SUPERBOOM 💣 Find out how you can get ahead of this housing superboom, why now is such an exciting time for investors and what you should look to include in your property portfolio over the coming years. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (03:01) Are we saying we should cut immigration? (05:39) The effects of a surging population (07:24) Housing market prior to COVID (11:35) Luke’s numbers - Population Growth (14:10) WWTBSD - What would the bull shark do? (18:00) Are we walking into a superboom? (22:21) These are not normal market conditions (24:10) What if interest rates get cut? (27:48) Taking advantage of the upcoming years (30:08) Affordable housing schemes (35:21) What action should you be taking? (hint: don’t wait) (37:24) Look at your portfolio from a macro perspective (41:53) Fundamentals are always important: right property, right market and right price

This week we have a very special guest and one of Australian Property Scout's "Young Gun" clients Ethan Kelly. Ethan aka "The Aussie Battler from Logan", has an impressive 5 property portfolio at just 25 years of age. From being a menace to society growing up, Ethan talks about the importance of setting himself up for the future and how he ‘accidentally’ became a property investor at the young age of 19. In this exciting episode we can learn a lot from Ethan’s grit, determination and winning mentality through investing and his thirst for continual accumulation. One thing is very clear, Ethan is passionate about continuing to grow and his future in investing is certainly exciting. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (00:52) Introducing Ethan Kelly (01:22) 25 Year old with 5 Properties (03:28) Accidentally Becoming a Property Investor (05:59) Why Did You Decide to Invest? (07:24) The First Purchase (10:03): LVR: Risk Rating (15:44) The Process of the Second Purchase (21:36) Swapping Tactics - The Start of Investing (24:20) Signing with ANOTHER Buyers Agency (26:36) The Numbers for the Second Purchase (29:45) The Switch to APS (31:11) Third Purchase: The First APS Purchase Stats (36:48) The Next Phase: Purchase 4 (38:49) Purchase 5 (Investment Property 4) - 2 Months In and Up $40k in Equity (41:40) Portfolio Value of over 2 million (44:29): Advice for Young People Starting In Your Position (49:22) Ethan’s End Goal - Keep Me Moving (51:26) Any Tips for Aspiring Investors? Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Back for round 2, we have the very special “Magic Mike” Mortlock in the studio to run through his impressive data set on understanding investor behaviours. The depth and breadth of the data that Mike and his team at MCG Quantity Surveyors collect means that Mike is truly the expert in this field, so who else would we get back on, other than our fan favourite Mike. Sam and Mike dissect the intriguing data ranging from how far people are investing from where they live, the effects COVID and beyond have had on locations that investors are purchasing, buyer activity in 2023 and so much more. You can’t find this investor behaviour data anywhere else. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (00:52) What Are The Biggest Observations Mike Has Seen? (04:45) How Far Do People Invest From Where They Live? (06:24) COVID caused Distance of Where People Live + Invest to Double (10:02) Why Distances Are Continually Increasing (11:41) WA Investment Numbers Up By 22.49% (14:18) QLD Land Tax Hit (17:18) Affordability is Key When Looking At Investment Properties (19:09) Buyer Activity in 2023 (22:30) Migration Push and High Build Prices (24:47) New vs Established Properties (27:12) Approval Process for Granny Flats in Vic to be Improved (31:34) Political Debate: Value of Investors Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Sammy "The Bully Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog aka Gandalf" Ibrahim are back to answer more of your hot property questions in this month's Q&A! From complex personal portfolio scenario questions, the ability to continue borrowing on passive rental income, to the feisty question of the notorious Anon Don and his baity questions designed to fire the 'Bully Shark Sammy' up, there is plenty to unpack. Our listener questions have been banking up quickly, so make sure you keep sending them in so the team can keep delivering and getting all your intricate investment questions answered. If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [[email protected]](mailto:apsteam@australianproperty) (00:00) Welcome (01:09) Question 1: Top Property Investment Strategy Resources (08:04) Engage Someone and Leverage Their Expertise (09:38) Question 2: Should You Use All Available Usable Equity To Purchase? (12:01) The Process of Stripping Equity to Leverage Your Portfolio (17:01) Question 3: Negotiating on Building & Pest (19:23) Importance of Relationships While Negotiating (22:05) Question 4: Can You Continue To Borrow Purely from Cash Flow (25:55) Why Your Portfolio Stage and Strategy Matters (27:47) Question 5: Complex Personal Portfolio Advice (34:09) 10-15 Years To Retirement - Action Steps (37:49) Risky SMSF Spruikers (43:07) What Can You Achieve in 15 Years? (45:12) Question 6: Are Property Investors Contributing to the Housing Crisis? (50:03) Spoiler: Property Investors Are Relieving the Housing Crisis **Send us your questions to:** Instagram: @australianpropertyscout **Want to book a call with us:** Website: [https://australianpropertyscout.com.au](https://australianpropertyscout.com.a/) Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Off the back of a huge run with interest rates over the last 18 months, a question asked regularly is "Should I wait for interest rates to come back down"? Or "should I invest in this high interest rate environment". So the boys are back, and Sam and Jimmy are ready to unpack this regularly asked question of the Scouting Australia Podcast Team! Chapters: (00:00) Welcome (01:43) Pausing of Interest Rates (06:40) How Do Higher Interest Rates Affect House Prices? (10:02) Shifting in Market Stock Coming into Spring (11:45) What are the Main Drivers That are Affecting Pricing? (16:10) What Will Happen Once Interest Rates Pull Back? (20:32) If You're Not Investing in Property, What Else Are You Doing? (22:13) How to Prepare For Any Market Conditions (25:06) Education and Experience is Key (28:16) Play The Hand You're Dealt (31:11) Moral of the Story: Ongoing Accumulation (34:07) Don't Listen to Anyone, Who Hasn't Done What You Want to do (36:40) $300k purchase vs $600k purchase (43:32) Property Bug If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

In the studio today is our resident depreciation expert and all round good bloke "Magic Mike" Mortlock. Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over 20 years in the depreciation game. Deprecation! What is it, why should you care and should you invest in a "Depreciation Report" for your investment property? Mike is here to unpack what it's all about and to run through some scenarios to get your head around it all. If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

The boys are back and this time they have brought the big guns back into the studio once again, in the form of APS Strategist Luke Teeuwsen. A question we are regularly asked both in strategy sessions and in the Q&A's is Cross Securitising vs Equity Release. Brokers too often take the easy path of crossing an investors portfolio, we're here to unpack what you should be doing and the pitfalls surrounding either of these options. If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The SIlver Dog aka Gandalf" Ibrahim are back to answer more of your burning questions in this months Q&A! From personal property questions to the introduction of the new Anon John and his baity questions designed just to fire Sammy up, there is plenty to unpack. Your quality questions have been banking up listeners so make sure you keep sending them in so the team can keep delivering and getting you all your burning property questions answered. If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Off the back of last weeks episode and answering a regularly asked question, Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The SIlver Dog" Ibrahim decided to unpack another commonly requested topic that would be sent in weekly as well - should you develop in this market?! We have our resident build expert Mr Liam Correy back in the studio with his 10+ years of wisdom in the building game in Australia to join the conversation and add some building expertise and perspective to this conversation. From build cost blowouts to managing teams, doing your Due Diligence (DD) and liquidated damages, the team dissects all these items to answer your question on developing in this market. If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

A super commonly asked question we get at APS and that is actually sent in as a question regularly for the Q&A's is - should I buy now or wait? The boys are back in the studio and have decided to unpack this in a full length episode rather than short and fast on a Q&A, and we believe they have the answer! If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The SIlver Dog" Ibrahim are back for another Q&A to answer all your latest questions! Including a (not so) surprising appearance from the regular big game fisherman, Mr Anonymous Smith himself. We're committed to answering your burning property questions so make sure you send them into the team at the below email. If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Welcome back folks! After a short hiatus Sam and Jimmy are back, and this time for something a little different. Normally being all about property, today the boys unpack some recent personal events and Sammy goes deep, behind the curtains of his life and the lessons he picked up after reflection of a heavy loss. "Enjoy the journey as much as the destination" - Marshall Sylver If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

This episode has been a long time coming! Today, we step into the proverbial dog run to dive deep into Jimmy Ibrahim's own portfolio. There are some battle scars on the old dog, and he's been through a lot in his journey and it's time for Sammy to step on the other side of the mic and ask Jimmy all the questions about his own journey and how he built a 10 property portfolio in a few short years. There were house fires, builds, renovations and business collapses. Almost everything you could think of popping up, Jimmy has tackled. Strap yourself in folks, this one is going to be a good one! If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Welcoming to the show for the very first time, is our resident Building Expert, Mr Liam Correy! Liam comes in with over a decade of experience in the building game, and jumps on the show to share his experiences and how to navigate the murky waters of today's current building environment. APS is renowned for completing renovations and small developments for our clients and today you'll step behind the scenes with what we look for and ask builders before we look to work with them, and what you should be asking too. Whether you're looking to build a home, a duplex or even a granny flat, the boys get under the hood and uncover all the important things to ask before you sign your next build contract! Strap yourselves in folks, this one is going to be juicy! If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.a... Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Today we're back in the shark cage with Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim to ask all the questions you want answered about investing. If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.a... Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

In the shark cage this week the boys discuss property stock levels in Australia right now, which are currently at record low levels. We ask all the hard questions and give some deep answers as the boys are joined once more by APS Senior Strategist and Property Economist Luke Teeuwsen to dissect the issue. If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.a... Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

It's been a wild start to 2023 and the full financial year saw some crazy things happen. Tune in to this week's Shark Bites ep with Sammy Gordon as he picks through the ridiculous amount of data and info the team (Sammy, Jimmy, Luke and Morgan) dissected on the full length episode. Listen in to make sure you didn't miss anything! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.a... Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

It has been a wild and wooly start to the year, and we're only 6 months into 2023! June 30 however marks the end of the financial year and Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim are back in the studio and this time they've brought friends! Here to unpack the ep in full are big Lukey Teeuwsen (APS Senior Strategist) and the lovely miss Morgan Holmes (APS Senior Buyers Agent and GM) to help unpack what's transpired over the past 12 months and dissect it all. Plus discuss what might be in store for the next 12 months. It's been a crazy ride but there have been some epic wins and plenty to talk about! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.a... Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

We were a bit late to the party but Sammy has chopped down the full length ep into some consumable bite size pieces with all the key takeaways from this weeks "Top Tips for Tax Time" ep. Listen in to make sure you didn't miss anything! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.a... Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

It's that time of year again folks! Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim are back and this time live in the new studio! They are here to help you get ready for tax time and maximise both your deductions and get you prepared to head into the new financial year. Strap yourself in for some EOFY Tax Time gold. If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.a... Scouting Australia Podcast' is a production by 'Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd' with all ownership rights by Australian Property Scout. Privileged or confidential information may be contained in this communication. The content displayed on the website, podcast, and blog is the intellectual property of Australian Property Scout. You may not reuse, republish, or reprint such content without our written consent. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage in people's property portfolios and all advice given within this podcast is general advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 2023 6885 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

The full-length episode hit most of you pretty hard. So our Bull Shark teacher Sammy Gordon is here to deliver the biggest bites from that episode for you to take action on and learn from. Guys, if you got motivation from this episode to get out there and make an active change in your investing situation, perhaps others in your circle will too. Send this episode on, let's grow this community. Bite #1: Missed market cycles - [00:50] Bite #2: If you're in your 50's or 60's - [01:12] Bonus Bite: We all wish we had done Bite #3: You have no excuses - [01:55] Bite #4: Personal reflection from Sam - [02:08] Bonus Bite: Don't not, pull the trigger Bite #5: Don't want to live frugally - [04:08] Bite #6: Retirement age options - [04:54] The Whole Bite - [06:27] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Ladies and Gentlemen it's that time of the month again when the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon & the Silver Dog Jimmy Ibrahim answer your questions! And hooly dooley are we punctual today. You can learn a lot in this episode as we discuss the advancements of the most recent interest rate hikes along with some awesome in-depth case study questions on selling properties & power struggles. The recent interest rate hike - [01:36] What does this migration mean for Australia - [05:42] Stock levels are tight because - [08:14] Jimmy stealing the audience's questions - should I wait?- [09:27] Question 1 - Sean - You don't want a power struggle - [11:56] Question 2 - Thomas - Case study [14:55] Paint a picture - [20:58] Question 3 - Jeffy - Drivers of property price booms [22:01] Question 4 - Callum - Thow a bit of Burleigh in first & why have you only sold 2 properties - [26:27] Question 5 - Jack - Discounts for first-time clients - [31:22] Comment from Paul & Mandy - [33:28] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Welcome back to the pond ladies and gentlemen in today's ep the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon invited Jackie Skein onto the podcast this week and she filled our heads with tremendous knowledge on the ins and outs of property management. These are the hard-hitting points we took away from the show. Bite #1: Always try get a recommendation - [00:26] Bite #2: Be weary of PMs who don't push the envelope - [01:09] Bite #3: Who's actually managing the property - [02:23] Bite #4: Are there any kickbacks - [02:47] Bite #5: What's the team structure - [03:21 Bonus Bite: Lease renewals Bonus Bite: Be realistic on rent appraisals Bite #6: Be weary of negotiating a good property manager down- [06:26] Bite #7: Management agreement due diligence - [08:06] Bite #8: Check days on market on PM agency's properties - [09:00] Bite #9: Everything in PM is a negotiation - [09:50] The Whole Bite: Your job guys is to share this episode! - [10:38] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Special guest Wonder Woman (also known as Jackie Skein) has jumped into the shark cage with Hosts Sammy Gordon & Jimmy Ibrahim to tackle one of the hottest topics in real estate, Property Management. In today's episode, we will get in-depth knowledge on how to form great relationships with property managers, how to select a great PM for your properties and some incredible stories from the team which will give you some great insight on what not to do. Intro guest - [00:31] Jackie how do you pick it - [01:37] People are experts at different things - [02:59] There are no kickbacks - [03:58] Jackie give us your background - [4:40] Jackie's level of service - [08:09] Why do property managers hate this conversation - [09:40] What is your ideal amount - [10:48] Your days are numbered - Jimmy - [11:24] Something Jackie noticed property managers didn't have - [12:20] The incentive - [14:45] - The first question you should ask Do certain property managers get kickbacks - [16: 38] - Jackie's story - The common problem Jimmy's fugazi forms - [20:45] Do you get any kickbacks - [ 21:18] - Be mindful of realistic prices - Are we being too hard What answer do you want to look for - [24:10] - CMA's - How a property manager will reveal how good they are - What's your process around lease renewals Management fees - [31:00] - Understand costs - Dusty pockets Cheapest rate... you're gonna get burned - [36:34] Throwing some heat - [38:00] Are there people in the industry trying to take advantage of you - [40:33] - The flat fee - Don't get caught out on the additionals - The resident upgrade The big push in the industry - [43:47] Average days on market - [45:30] - Here's a take-home gem The fine line - [47:51] How do you manage granny deals & teething issues - [50:13] Important to have a good relationship and bond - [53:54] Give us a horror story Jackie [55:24] NRAS story - [57:05] Sammy's got one - [58:48] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Hope you're ready to hunt ladies and gentlemen because today's episode is an absolute feeding frenzy of property knowledge from the master of the ocean Sammy Gordon himself. This one should hit pretty close to home for all of you out there as these ten bite-sized commandments are going to result you with success in your property investing journey. Bite #1: What's your relationship with money - [00:30] Bite #2: Not blaming other people for your situation - [00:50] Bite #3: Not making enough - [01:32] Bite #4: Become comfortable getting uncomfortable - [02:14] Bite #5: Listen to all Scounting Australia Podcast eps - [03:19] Bite #6: Finding a reliable mentor - [03:53] Bonus Bite: Have these criteria Bite #7: Circle of influence - [05:06] Bite #8: Call Australian Property Scout - [05:42] Bite #9: Delayed gratification - [05:47] Bite #10: Relationship with debt - [06:39] The Whole Bite: - [07:55] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

You asked for it and we hear you loud and clear, today we're going to deep dive into the topic of "mindset". Today's episode is 'Overcoming your worst enemy', a more personal reflection on the barriers to entry for some investors out there. For the savvy property investor, you will share similarities in the stories by overcoming the hurdles which may be blocking you from taking that next leap in your portfolio. Don't ever be naive in investing! So on that note strap in, volume up, and take note. People have been asking us about mindset - [00:54] Overcoming your worst enemy - [01:56] The tangible part - [02:50] You are your worst enemy - [03:46] Your own relationship money story - [04:34] - Story from Sam - Story from Jimmy Getting rid of excuses - [07:54] Don't have any money but I love investing - [09:25] Sacrifices - [13:10] I'll do it tomorrow - [14:03] First name basis with Anthony Robbins - [15:49] Comfort zones - [17:26] I don't know enough - [21:08] Here's some perspective on my own portfolio - [23:15] Young Jimmy breaks it down - [25:23] The circle of influence, impacting your thoughts - [26:49] - Sammy reflects - Stay in your lane - Jimmy reflects Quote from the silver dog - [30:39] The tall poppy syndrome is too real - [31:26] I don't want the hassle - [34:17] Here's an analogy for you - [36:33] Don't be naive - [37:50] You're going to have the same feeling - [39:42] I can't do it on my own - [40:26] What if it doesn't work out - [41:28] What is my worst case scenario - [42:46] Well done - [45:22] Here's a morning thought - [47:28] Your relationship with debt - [50:00] The exit strategy - [52:44] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

We're swimming in calmer waters folks because today the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon will teach you how to hunt, be calm and keep a clear mindset dealing with property. Teaching you once again in bite-sized chunks guys, note pads at the ready. Let's Rip in! Bite #1: Making sure you have the right property manager - [00:37] Bite #2: Your first year of ownership - [01:55] Bonus Bite: Rapidly accumulating Bite #3: Buyers remorse - [03:46] Bonus Bite: Jimmy's quotes Bite #4: Assess the market - [05:28] Bonus Bite: cashflow deals caviat Bite #5: If you cop a loss - [07:30] 99 problems and Jimmy aint one - [08:30] The whole Bite: - [10:04] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

So how do you deal with the things that happen in property? Today, Sammy Gordon & Jimmy Ibrahim are here to tell you it ain't all sunshine and rainbows. But do not fret! There are some key lessons that you can learn in this episode to help you overcome these physical & mental hurdles which may be hindering your need to invest further. Big shout out to Hugo for pushing this topic! How do you overcome thethings in property - [00:41] Big Hugo's question he sent in - [01:08] It's really good property management - [04:12] What should you be asking - [05:45] Jimmy got a war story again - [07:40] Speaking of Jackie - [08:48] What about maintenance issues - [10:41] First 12- months are the hardest - [13:21] Don't be nieve - [15:20] Interest rates & feeling the pinch - [16:28] Burning down the house - [18:42] Buyers remorse - [20:55] Jimmy's first two deals had buyers remorse - [23:00] What do you need to identify - [26:53] What about sellers remorse - [28:58] Here's a client scenario - [30:27] What did it peak out at - [32:40] You can overcome it - [34:43] Why do you keep going - [36:23] Take note of this - [39:52] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

If you've ever needed inspiration to start your investing journey, this episode is for you! Today we are releasing our first ever APS staff investor stories and there couldn't be anyone better to kick it off than our very own Morgan Holmes. The skilled, young gun 26yr old General Manager and senior buyers agent at Australian Property Scout, shares her journey starting out from humble beginnings. We're going in-depth into how this young investor started her journey working in property at the very bottom and deep dive into her incredible investment portfolio consisting of 5 properties valued at over 2 million with a net equity position of 1 million TODAY! This episode has a lot to unpack and some key takeaways you can apply to your journey. Who's our guest star - [00:29] What is the Rising Star award - [00:58] In the beginning - [02:25] - Entry to working in property - Moving up the ranks The upper hand Identifying talent - [08:05] Get comfortable with being uncomfortable - [11:11] The realisation - [12:52] The next best thing - [14:34] The journey to APS - [17:49] When COVID hit - [21:12] The first purchase - [22:10] The first deposit - [25:08] Let's break down this deal - [27:00] What is a cash contract? - [30:57] Morgan how did it make you feel - [34:25] What happened next in the 2nd deal - [36:18] Troubleshooting equity release with speed - [37:20] Does it make sense to go up to 88% LVR - [38:55] Numbers on deal #2 - [40:27] How 2 led to 3 - [41:00] This is what being a market expert is all about - [45:15] This is the velocity of money - [47:52] Deal #4 - [50:18] The granny whisperer Online negotiation - [54:44] Here's a good reflection on momentum - [56:33] The emotion does play - [58:28] Do you ever buy properties not on holiday?! - [59:35] Sometimes the banks don't budge - [01:00:17] One extreme to the other - [01:02:08] Strategising the portfolio - [01:03:28] Deal #5 - [01:05:51] Could this be a B&B that you keep - [01:07:01] - Here's a strategy for the families out there Shout out to big Jake - [01:09:44] Here's Sammy's takeaway - [01:10:44] How has property changed your circle of influence - [01:12:56] The portfolio value - [01:15:56] Where to next Morgan? - [01:17:30] What advice could you give to female investors out there - [01:18:25] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

We hope you're ready for another absolute frenzy as the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon delivers yet another extremely valuable property investment episode of Shark Bites with Sam. Today we're recapping some of the most important takeaways from Monday's episode that you need to keep a journal of to ensure you're hitting your cashflow objectives in your portfolio. If you arent following these steps you may be heading in the wrong direction. so tune in notepads out and let's rip in! Bite #1: Cashflow deals in a nutshell - [00:28] Bite #2: Layering strategies - [00:54] Bite #3: Duplexes - [01:32] Bite #4: Unit blocks - [02:23] Bonus Bite: - Regional, know your numbers Bite #5: Renovating for yield - [04:27] Bite #6: Granny flats - [06:23] Bonus Bite: These are residential strategies Bite #7: Commercial property - [08:35] The Whole Bite - [10:50] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

It's something we all love... Cash! Moula! The Lettuce! Cash is king but today's episode is all about the "manufactured cashflow" we can generate by executing the right deals and pulling the right levers in the portfolio. In property, quite often Cash Flow is king especially in rising interest rate environments, so listen closely! Today the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon and the Silver Dog Jimmy Ibrahim are back to teach you a few definitions and case studies you need to acquaint yourselves with to succeed in your journey. This is a vital pat of building any portfolio, so pay attention and listen to the shark himself. Chapters: What are Manufactured Cashflow deals - [01:30] Less property to get more cash flow Focusing on strategies Diversification Duplexes - [05:10] Why wouldn't it be in your portfolio Individuals Pros & cons Facturing into future numbers If you’re looking to do it yourself 2 Unit blocks and six packs - [12:00] Problem with maintenance and budget Forcing value with reno’s Capital intensive Run your numbers, don’t get caught - [16:40] Renovating for yield - [19:00] Jimmy’s case study It’s not complex Where do Sammy & Jimmy see value - [24:30] Secondary dwellings / granny flats - [25:28] Example on what can happen Careful on location Remember why you build or own this item Here’s how you get it right Can you rent a house with a granny build in development - [28:00] The deals APS does - [30:51] Jimmy’s property example Additions The numbers The purpose What you need to understand - [35:00] How can you build an exceptional portfolio Commercial property - [38:00] Understanding the numbers on commercial property There is and isn't security Know how exposed you are Liam case study Top tips to finish - [46:10] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Short, Sharp n sweet chunks of delicious property investment knowledge coming from the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon in today's episode! Some incredible bits of info you can add to your investment tool kit. Bite #1: How do we at APS value a property - [00:41] Bonus Bite: Numbers don't lie Bite #2: Rateable land value - [02:20] Bite #3: How do you assess If a deal is right for you - [03:02] Bite #4: How much does it cost to work with APS - [03:43] Bonus Bite: For first-time buyers - Special offer Bite #5: Rising tide lifts all boats - [05:43] Bite #6: Court costs to evict a tenant - [07:15] Bite #7: Buying a property with low rent - [08:29] The whole bite wrap-up - [09:43] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Coming in hot from overseas it's Q&A#5 and boy do we have some questions just as delicious as paella. Today the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon and Silver dog Jimmy Ibrahim tackle some pretty hard-hitting topics around personal reflection as a property investor, how much cash do you realistically need to begin investing in metro areas, the legalities of property with tenants and a curiosity as to why 'Anon' won't reveal themselves... We answer these questions every month so if you've got burning questions for the Bullshark and dog it's time to send them into [email protected] Question from Anonymous Smith - [03:30] Be honest with yourself - [06:00] When the bank val is short of what you expected - [08:20] The Asply refinance - [10:00] How does APS determine whether a deal is right for someone - [12:00] Understand the way it works - [16:20] Mikey C comes in with a pregnant case study - [18:10] How much money do I need to start my journey - [22:10] Feeling generous to the first time investors - [27:50] A rising tide lifts all boats - [31:00] - WW Is it expensive to remove a tenant - [32:15] Reflection of yourself as a property investor - [35:20] What does it always come down to - [36:50] Does your serviceability allow it - [39:20] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

It's that time of the week to get your frenzy feed of property knowledge delivered by the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon himself. Some hard hitting facts in today's episode that you can apply to your property portfolio right now! Don't wait around for the herd to step in, learn how to invest in the current environment that you're in! Pay attention to the facts! Ears at the ready! Volume up! Let's go! Bite #1: Build costs never go down - [00:42] Bonus Bite: About top-end custom building Franzy Bite: How can builders go under Bite #2: Inflation devalues debt - [03:43] Bite #3: Inflation is a good thing for property investors - [04:27] Bite #4: Interest rates affect supply and demand - [04:42] Bite #5: People who are affected the most - [05:53] Bite #6: Interest rates aren't the be all end all - [07:01] Bite #7: Look for the opportunity in the environment presented to you - [07:57] Bite #8: Not letting the noise get into your head - [08:53] Bonus Bite: Generally the best buying windows in history If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

We've got an exciting episode for all of you data nerds out there! Today, the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon has got his strategic lieutenant big Luke Teeuwsen to discuss 'how interest rates and inflation affect house prices'. This episode couldn't be more timely as we're two days out from the next inflation data pack! Tune in to see how the Australian Property Scout team unpacks the current market, the high-interest rate environment and what to expect over the coming months and beyond to discover where the opportunities are. If you've got a couple of neigh-sayers in your circle or simply want to prove a point then this episode is the one to share. Recap - [00:35] Luke kept his job - [01:17] Let's dive into inflation - [03:00] Build prices never go down - [05:23] A reactionary measure - [09:10] Here's what happens in high inflation periods - [10:35] Interest rates affect house prices - [13:25] Understand high interest rate environment competition - [15:07] Sammy how do interest rates affect your portfolio - [18:03] A market never holds its peak - [20:16] Interest rates affect affordability - 20:54] In a good way or a bad way - [23:35] But what is the opportunity?! - [25:22] Is now an opportunity to buy? - [27:46] Here's the golden stamp of approval - [30:16] Would you take this offer - [32:03] There will always be people who deter you - [35:28] Jimmy's on the chopping block potentially - [38:59] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Sharp, quick & hard chunks of knowledge coming to you today in Shark Bites #4 Is Cash-Flow dead!? This was was a reality check for some but a great lesson for most from the Bull Shark himself Sammy Gordon. Pay attention, sit down, notebooks out and start learning! Those new to Shark Bites - [00:07] Bite #1: Is Cash-flow dead - [00:31] Bite #2: You may have a strong yield - [01:09] Bite #3: We are at a peak - [01:37] Bite #4: Don't forgo a great deal for a couple of grand negative - [02"04] Bonus Bite: Remember what B&B are in the portfolio for Bite #5: High interest rate environments - [03:44] Bite #6: Opportunity costs on missing great deals - [04:57] Bite #7: Looking at the big picture - [06:02] Bite #8: Block out the mainstream media - [06:57] Bite #9: Sitting on the sidelines - [07:57] Bonus Bite: Look for opportunistic markets - [09:36] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Hope you're ready for what is one of the most trending topics circulating property right now, 'is cash-flow dead'... stick around cause the bull shark Sammy Gordon is vicious today and he's here to lay down some facts for all you sheep out there. Sam & Jimmy are going to blow you away with some hard-hitting case studies and scenarios on what is really going on in the market along with some prime examples of how understanding the past can greatly help you navigate the future. If you're missing your leg because Sammy has bit too hard with the facts or you simply want to talk to us about this episode because you want to be a better investor, then send in your questions to [email protected] Is cashflow gone & dead - [00:50] Can you still get positively geared B&B properties - [02:55] Depends on the deal - [04:40] Primary objective Sammy can't stress enough - [08:40] Opportunity cost - [10:13] Case Study - people following the heard The follow-up deals in mind Here's something that'll blow your mind - [15:41] Don't be this dumb What are people psychologically thinking right now - [18:18] Be realistic with interest rates Here's a client case study for you - [21:03] It's a good investment - [23:10] But would you rather this deal... - [25:06] Block this $#!% out - [27:04] Let's distinguish the property we're buying - [28:52] Here are some simple numbers for you - [30:20] Funny how things circle back - [32:00] Explain why all markets are not the same - [35:34] We give back - [37:40] Nailed it again - [38:45] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

You're in deep water now with the Bull Shark himself Sammy Gordon, ready to deliver your bite-sized pieces of this week's Scouting Australia Podcast episode 'Bread & Butter Deals' If this episode doesn't get your in gear then you may as well sleep with the fish and become fodder for the shark himself. Pay attention, headphones on, and take note! Bite #1: What is a bread & butter deal - [00:35] Bite #2: Strong growth location - [01:09] Bite #3: Discount on the way in - [01:40] Bite #4: Decent Yield - [02:20] Bite #5: Right property type, right location - [03:50] Bite #6: Jimmy is a slow learner - [04:42] Bite #7: Don't leave your profits in the deal - [04:52] Bite #8: Don't Be afraid of capital gains tax - [06:30] The whole bite sign off - [08:54] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

We're in the shark den's studio once again and the silver wolf Jimmy Ibrahim & Bull Shark Sammy Gordon are here to deliver a pretty sweet bit of Australian Property Scout knowledge about 'Bread & Butter' deals! A 3 part series we will be breaking down for all you keen investors out there. To say you're going to get tremendous value out of this episode would be a severe understatement. If you want to learn how intelligently invest then this is the episode for you. All first-time buyers entering the market, savvy investors, and business owners we want to hear what you think about this episode. Give the people what they want - [01:20] Bread & Butter n Bucklava - [02:50] The B&B deals - [05:00] The foundations & pillars What are B&B The leverage on B&B - [08:00] Understanding your compounding portfolio Riding the growth wave - [12:00] Pitching your market correctly Exit strategy Liam casestudy - [13:50] Comparison study - [15:00] Right property in the wrong market Why picking the right property is so important Right price & margins Right location Countercyclical thinking - [19:00] Why established markets - [21:00] Understand what cheap means Jimmy's in with an example - [23:30] Sammy explains to us growth cycles - [25:10] What else could I have done with my money - [27:30] Difference between a passive investor & an advanced investor - [28:15] The never sell wives tale - [29:10] Let's myth bust capital gains tax - [29:50] Tax exemptions Cost of doing business At which point does cashflow deals become important - [33:12] - Would you rather How to play the game to win - [35:00] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

We're back in the ocean ready to give you Shark Bites #2 a delicious sharp rundown on what we covered in this week's Monday episode. There were some pretty meaty topics in this week's Q&A and Sammy is here to give it to you straight in 11 minutes. If you took value, please send it to someone else you think may take great value from it. If you are loving the podcast or have questions for us, we want to hear from you! Bite #1 - How to reduce LVR [00:40] Bonus Bite Bite #2 - How often did Sam need to Sell - [01:57] Bonus Bite Bite #3 - Low entry Hous & Lands or direct purchase - [04:00] Bite #4 - The trifecta of idiocy - [06:40] - No money to be made in 300K properties... - You shouldn't buy regional... - Don't do renovations... The whole bite - [10:29] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

We are live once again and Jimmy's got a bone to pick with the Bull Shark himself Sammy Gordon about his part-time replacement and some golden questions sent in by YOU, the audience. There are some absolute ripper questions in here that tackle pressing issues affecting the property market today and some 'real talk' on how Sammy feels towards a certain style of property. Keep the questions coming in guys we love this segment of the show and we want more! A Big thank you - [01:00] New Scouting Australia Podcast record! Ignatius & Nacho Libre Paying down debt Interest rates Why you want to be 'interest' only Sammy's knowledge bomb - [05:55] Low doc lending - [07:45] Bite out of the banks Colin's question for Sammy's portfolio - [09:01] Did you sell How did you hold How did you win? Intelligent investing When a market goes on a full run -[14:35] When do you sell - [16:10] Big Luke B - there is one thing you've gotta remember - [17:55] The truth behind off the plan Overinflated prices Understanding the environment you put yourself in What would we lean towards Jimmy shocks us with Wise Words - [25:20] Sammy's hot tip questions for you to ask about H&L - [26:00] Jacob B we need more info! - [28:40] Ester-Louise #1- The trifecta of idiocy - [38:45] Only purchase in capital cities Look at the facts Ester point #2 - only purchase in capital cities Look at the metro vs regional facts in data Ester-Loise #3 - Renovators are a waste of time - [41:30] How to actually make it with renovators Why you want multiple strategies to execute - [45:15] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Join Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon as he dissects this week's chat with APS strategist and property economist Luke Teeuwsen as they unpacked a deep discussion on "Interest Rates vs Inflation." Chomped down into 7 bite sized pieces for the ep, we hope you enjoy the content as always. If you took value please send it on to someone else you think may take great value from this. If you are loving the podcast or have questions for us, we want to hear from you! What is shark bites with Sammy - [00:05] - Blinkers - The 4 title battle Bite #1 What are interest rates? - [01:40] Bite #2 What is inflation? - [03:48] - What does it do? Bite #3 Holding cash doesn't make sense - [05:10] Bite #4 Why do they use interest rates to curb inflation - How long will we be in this scenario for? Bite #5 Affordability Bite #6 Small window in a long-term play Bite #7 Where is the opportunity in the market? If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

On today's ep Sammy Gordon has invited Australian Property Scouts' very own property economist Luke Teeuwsen into the studio. Luke will be sharing some wisdom around the current media buzzwords of today being "Interest Rates vs Inflation". Sammy and Luke dive straight into everything you need to know about these two hot topics in the media today and how they play a part in your investment journey. If you are loving the podcast or have questions for us, we want to hear from you! Questions we've been getting - [00:15] -What's the media not telling you -What are the segments all about Who is Mr. Luke - [01:00] -The background -The strategy, investment properties, engineering Interest rates vs inflation - [04:00] - Who sets the rates and why? - What is inflation? Why holding cash doesn't make sense - [07:40] Why have interest rates increased so dramatically? - [10:30] - Why Covid is a factor - Inflation data Why your biggest expenses came into play Stimulating the economy - [13:10] Understanding demand - [15:00] - Driving costs of goods & services Why couldn't the RBA let inflation run to 2024 - [19:10] - Hyperinflation - Understanding the third percentage pie of Australians - So you think we're at the bottom of the market ... - [26:20] - Sammy's truck brake analogy The people who are going to be exposed - [30:00] -The fearful market How affordability is influenced by interest rates. - [34:35] The tale of two evils - [35:35] - A small window in a long-term play The Mainstream doom and gloom but here is the reality [39:30] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

We have a very special guest and one of Australian Property Scout's most successful clients Nick Wilcox. Nick is the director of Blue Crane Capital and joins host Sammy Gordon in the studio for a never before heard property portfolio breakdown where we run through his journey as an investor and how he aggressively scaled his portfolio. In this exciting episode we can learn a lot from Nick's mistakes and successes through investing in residential and commercial property in both joint ventures and his own personal portfolio. One thing is very clear, you can't pay rent with Fish. Intro - [00:10] Who's Nick Business Banking Nick's Exposure to property When the Journey Started - [02:30] Property #1, the price guide Off the plan scaries Buyers Remorse The Proposal - [06:00] Property #2, the price guide Housing commission The Commercial story - [08:40] Are you smarter than a metal fabricator Payment in Fish The short-term pain for the long-term gain Bradbury - [11:45] Nick's realization of the importance of BA's His addiction to podcasts & intro to APS The funny thing - [13:40] The Bull Shark negotiation toweling Nick's strategic position in finance - [15:30] APS deals Understanding property types Understanding the data The APS standard winning again Things have almost doubled - [20:30] COVID kicked in The deals never stopped! The Covid trades debacle - [23:30] Structuring your portfolio - [25:30] WD-40 & BBQ sauce Infill developments Understanding QLD - [27:50] We're at 11 properties! - [29:30] What you can do in 2 years The Campervan tenant - [30:45] Buffers - [33:00] The New Years special deal The Family is growing To buy a car or to buy a property - [35:00] The position of the portfolio - [38:40] Understanding the value of Rentvesting vs PPOR in Sydney - [40:40] Nick explains the redlining factor Nick & Sam explains the math What's next in the portfolio - [44:25] SMSF The next steps - [45:30] Fixed rates coming off Refinancing The goal of the portfolio - [47:15] Consolidation When does selling come into the equation Would you buy off the plan again - [49:20] Would you have been able to do this by yourself - [50:00] Nick's wise words - [51:00] The rewind to astute lending - [55:38] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

Hold onto your hats because we're about to tackle one of the juiciest parts of Sammy Gordon's property investing portfolio like you have never heard before! In our first ever feature-length podcast episode, investors are truly going to see and hear what was the real turning point for Sam in his journey that led him to become one of Australia's leading property investors today. This episode is filled with heart-wrenching decisions including: Sam's first time selling a property, one of his biggest buys in property which set his portfolio for success and his love for a beautiful Australian country town. If you want proof of why Sam is the man he is today and understand why Australian Property Scout practices what it preaches then lock yourself in for what is the best episode yet! Wizardry Life Lessons - [1:00] What this episode is about - [2:30] -Sammy's biggest year yet -The recap Set the scene - [6:30] -Special forces -Relationships -The BA -The engagement fee -The truth Why was this bloke so bad - [17:50] Beginning of the Bull Shark - [19:00] Why should you run? Risk mitigation - [21:20] Roll with the punches - [23:50] APRA's serviceability wall - [26:00] Have you ever thought about selling - [27:40] If nothing changes, nothing changes - [31:00] -Losing profit because of inflation -Power of getting debt back Buying with one agent & selling with another - [32:00] The next deal - [37:00] -The negotiation -The sacrifice -Pressure situation Working in & out of trusts - [44:00] Was selling easy - [45:00] -Building envelope -The vision The deal and valuation on the deal - [49:00] Sammy's 'all in moment' - [52:00] The turning point - [56:00] -This is why the circle of influence exists The gold - [1:00:00] -The questions Sammy needed to figure out -layering strategies 3 year window of growth - [1:03:00] -The heatwave appeal -Just waiting for a mate The Italian job - [1:08:00] The negotiation story of the decade - [1:12:00] -Individual titling -Fire rated gyprock -The balls of steel MT Gambier BARGAINS - [1:19:10] Be Transparent - [1:23:00] Understand why your portfolio is specific to you - [1:27:00] The recap - [1:29:00] - the whole portfolio Jimmy's takeaway from Sammy - [1:37:00] Sammy's sign-off message to YOU - [1:39:00] If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369