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Ever wanted to buy properties which spit out 10% yield….. NET?? Or perhaps wondered how to find opportunity in a market that has flipped upside down? Or maybe you’ve always wondered about how to invest overseas? Well, listen up… Because all the answers you seek are right here.  Today, you are in for a treat as we talk to Lindsay Stewart, who specialises in helping Aussies to invest in the USA. We’ll talk about why you might want to invest in the US…The similarities and differences between the American and Australian markets…Four core strategies you could use in buying real estate...And loads more! We’ll also help you look for the key economic drivers that will help you make better decisions in real estate investing.  Tune in to another engaging and insightful episode that’s sure to interest all kinds of property investors! See you on the inside!   In this episode, we cover: Lindsay’s property investing journey [06:51] The amazing dichotomy of the city of Detroit [09:48] The United States has a broad spectrum of property classes [11:21] Detroit’s Growth Cycle: Their rise and fall over the years [13:17] Buying real estate using manufactured growth strategies [15:21] If you can’t get 10% net, you’re in the wrong area [18:39] Risks involved in investing in recessive markets (versus boom markets) [20:01] Rental markets in the Midwest areas are strong [21:27] The BRRR Strategy and other approaches in buying real estate properties [25:27] Rental yields are dependent on supply and demand, not property costs [31:19] How can there be so many vacant, non-livable properties in some areas? [32:39] The state of the U.S. and how it’s affecting property markets [38:59] How to navigate the U.S. property market as an Aussie [47:12] Nearly 30% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck [51:12] Get mentored by Lindsay Stewart in property investment [53:45] Lindsay’s purpose and success being anchored on choices [54:50]   Links from the show: Star Dynamic (https://www.stardynamic.com.au/) Zillow Real Estate & Rental Marketplace (https://www.zillow.com)    About Lindsay Lindsay Stewart is the founder and director of Star Dynamic Property Investments, a company that’s dedicated to helping Australians invest properties and get great high cash-flowing investments in the US property market. Starting out as an Import and Vehicle Logistics Manager of GM Holden in Port Melbourne, he has then discovered the vast potential of the property market in the US.   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com/au/)   Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.as.me/discoverycall) If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you truly believe that the only good properties are those near train stations?   Even If you've never invested in property before, I'm sure you've heard property pundits make that remark when talking about good capital growth.   But…    That belief doesn’t necessarily hold water.   You see, the ability to move from one place to another and the time it takes to make that move DOES affect people’s decisions in choosing where to live...   But the key to making wise investment decisions is to understand not just what the current transport infrastructure is, but also what the future looks like…   And how that will change the dynamics of a certain location.   Today marks the second part of our ‘Hunting Hotspots’ miniseries.   We’ll talk about how the transport infrastructure drives market growth… The three phases of growth in relation to transport infrastructure… How to mitigate risks and downsides in property investment... And so much more!   See you on the inside!   In this episode, we cover: What is transport infrastructure and what fallacy is revolving around it? [07:10] Transport infrastructure issues in big cities [8:23] Why traffic infrastructure is one of the biggest drivers of growth [09:18] Connectivity plays a huge role in an area’s growth [10:12] There is no ‘one-size-fits-all solution’ in transport infrastructure [14:09] Understanding the growth phases and knowing when to invest [15:08] There are always upsides and downsides in transport infrastructure projects [19:00] Overview of the next episode [25:24]   Links from the show: Check out the first episode in this series: Before the Hotspot: Finding Locations Primed for Growth (link) Download our free resource on “How to Identify Real Estate Hotspots” (link)   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com/au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that websites are actually just “digital real estate” and you can invest in them much like you invest in “analog real estate”? Today, we’re going to give you a crash course on “offline” and “online” real estate. We’ll discuss and dissect the similarities and differences between them... how to apply the Holy Trinity principle to a different asset class... the true definition of success and fulfillment... and heaps more!   We’ll help you view the digital space from a whole new perspective and give you advice on deciding which one will best offer the business freedom you’re looking for. See you on the inside!   In this episode, we cover: Jaryd’s entrepreneurial journey from travel blogging to selling online businesses [06:25] Similarities and differences between online and offline real estate [14:35] Why you should never manage your own offline property [16:31] The Holy Trinity principle and growth in an online real estate asset [21:16] The difference in the management style of online and offline real estate [26:40] Metrics from a yield and cash flow perspective in digital brokerage [28:34] Manufacturing growth by increasing revenue [31:40] The disadvantage of buying, holding, and flipping online real estate [34:53] Financing in buying online businesses [36:26] Jaryd’s motivation for staying in the online business world [40:11] Diversification is a great business strategy to reduce risks [43:00] The definition of ‘success’ and motivation [46:28] A piece of advice for aspiring online business owners [51:08]   Links from the show: Buying Online Businesses Website (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com) Buying Online Businesses Podcast (https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/podcast/)  Think Like A CEO podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-like-a-ceo-with-gary-keller-jay-papasan/id1469980054) The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan (https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776)   About Jaryd Krause Jaryd is an online business mentor & entrepreneur who helps people buy online businesses and websites and ultimately quit their job so they can have more business freedom. The knowledge and experience that he has gathered over the years are what catapulted him into becoming the successful entrepreneur that he is today. He also hosts his own show aptly named the ‘Buying Online Businesses Podcast’. Follow Jaryd on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JarydKrause1 Subscribe to him on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ3g6G2USlnq7EgnUsajTBw Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com/au/)   Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you seen the news lately? It all sounds horrible, with bearish markets, dying economies, the virus... It seems like the world is coming to an end! But that’s not really the case. If you find yourself gritting your teeth over the chilling news of increasing unemployment rates or the ‘crashing’ property market, then this episode is made just for you. Today, we’ll talk about consumer and business confidence indices… Tiptoeing around stock market volatility... Busting the myths about the property market predictions… And heaps more! We’ll also help you make more informed decisions and how to better take care of yourself financially, spiritually and metaphysically during these times. Sit back, relax, put your prospecting hats on, and tune in to another jam-packed, engaging episode now!   In this episode, we cover: What happened in Q2?! [07:52] The economy and the fiscal cliff [09:21] Mortgage holiday extensions and unemployment stimulus packages [11:27] Why consumer and business confidence index levels are going up [14:43] How Australia managed to maintain the triple-A credit rating [17:42] Is the unemployment rate really going to skyrocket? [19:16] Be cautious of the stock market volatility [21:12] The curious case of Hertz’s Rent-A-Car [22:14] Property market temp check: Is it actually crashing? [24:15] Drivers behind the population shift [27:55] The property market is remaining strong despite speculations [29:11] Market drivers: low stock, property buoyancy, and the ‘first-time buyer’ scheme [32:57] The market is exhibiting overt signs of health right now [34:51] Adapting and surviving in the new normal spiritually and metaphysically [36:26] Links from the show: The Secret Life of Real Estate Banking by Philip J. Anderson (https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Life-Real-Estate-Banking/dp/0856832634) Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron (https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Excellence-Building-Fittest-Athletes/dp/1619617285) Email us & share your thoughts on the show! ([email protected])  Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com/au/)   Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.as.me/discoverycall) If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to make a (positive) dent in the world?   Join our chat with Michael Lane from Success Resources where he shares his entrepreneurial journey, incredible insights on investing in businesses & challenging perspectives, and creating a strong vision that can keep you motivated even further down the line.   Aspiring entrepreneur or not, you would greatly benefit from tuning in! In this episode, we cover: What is Success Resources and what do they offer? [04:52] Michael’s decision to buy into the business & his learnings [08:10] Content marketing efforts in creating a successful business [10:52] The role failure played throughout his business journey [15:26] Don’t think that you need to own 100% of ever deal - with good reason [17:24] As property investors, learn from people doing it on a massive scale [20:57] Continually challenge your perspectives & get mentors [22:20]  Harmony, not balance - family life and business [23:46]  Creating a strong vision that continuously pulls you forward [25:51]  The mission to create an ROI of happiness as your legacy [29:12] Should you diversify your asset profile, or stay in your lane? [32:19] Property investing is a great way to build wealth over time [34:40] How do you know when it’s the right time to enter another venture? [38:11] The best advice for an aspiring entrepreneur [40:43] Links from the show: Success Resource Australia (https://success-resources.com.au/) About Michael Michael Lane is a successful entrepreneur who has built a global business, helping entrepreneurs become successful by learning from successful entrepreneurs talking about success. His company is now the world's largest seminar provider in the business and entrepreneurship space.  Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com/au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Thanks for tuning in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you could locate a potential hotspot before it becomes one, then ride the curve upward when it does? Today, we’re marking the start of a series on hotspots - locating them, the pros and cons, and more. We also give a brief insight on the investors’ optimum buying window, what happens when hotspots become ‘too hot’, and the 10 core drivers to assess an area’s potential. There’s much to learn, so if that sounds exciting, head on over to the episode and tune in!  In this episode, we cover: What is a ‘hotspot’ and how can you tell you’re in one? [08:41] Pros and cons of Investing in a place that’s already a hotspot [11:49] What happens when hotspots become ‘too hot’ [14:01] The investors’ optimum buying window [16:21]  A tale of two cities: Darwin vs. Sydney markets [18:30] Timing your entry point into the market is crucial for growth & yield [21:53] A general discussion on finding hotspots [26:29] An overview of the 10 Core Drivers or categories to locating hotspots [28:53]   Links From The Show: Send in your feedback - we’d love to hear from you! ([email protected])    Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.as.me/discoverycall)    If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is ‘success’ a measure of fulfillment, or is it also the other way around? Today, we have a chat with Geoff Jowett about finding one’s purpose, the pillars that should motivate anyone’s drive, steps to building resilience and a pathway to fulfillment, and so much more. So, if you think you’ve lost your passion and regularly compare yourself with others, this is an episode to get you back up and motivated.   In this episode, we cover: Geoff’s journey from hitting rock bottom to rebuilding his life [06:10] Success is a feeling, not a number. [09:38] Advice for people who feel limited and lacking [10:58] Don’t get stuck with the ‘disease of more’ and external validation [12:47] Determine your core purpose and what drives you [15:44] The Three Pillars: Hobbies, Purpose, and Love [17:14] Practical steps to building resilience & a pathway to fulfillment [20:50] Living modestly and being open to change [25:00] Most common characteristics of high-performance individuals [27:11] What makes real estate a beautiful business [33:02] Leaving a legacy by being a good person [36:16] Practical advice in getting a sense of fulfillment in life & business [40:56]   About Geoff Geoff Jowett is the co-founder of both Bodytrim and Vision Personal Training Studios (Vision PT), each dedicated to transforming people's lives through health and fitness. He has received the Australian Personal Trainer of the Year Award and is a motivational speaker and a real estate coach who has helped CEOs and Real Estate businessmen achieve success.   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com/au/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.as.me/discoverycall)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from this show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever heard about ‘Fractal Economics’? If not, now’s the perfect time to get started. Join us as we talk about what it is, how it can hugely benefit property investors, and its contribution to speeding up the window for cash flow and growth. We also cover why debt is actually an asset and other important related insights.   In this episode, we cover: Fractal economics as the universal law for powering portfolio growth [11:10] Understanding asset allocation [15:38] Fractals and what they have to do with property investing [20:02] The distinction between economics and fractal economics [23:12] Applying fractal economics to become self-similar at scale [24:29]  Speeding up the ‘time window’ for cash flow growth [31:27]  Why most people don’t use fractal economics [35:39] Different factors that contribute to faster growth & success [37:29] Debt is an asset, but you need a good mindset to manage it well [43:37] Closing thoughts on fractal economics [47:51] Links From The Show: Download the Fractal Economics graphic (LINK) Geek out on the fractal Mandelbrot Set (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQFwzyFsElA) Read ‘The Debt Millionaire’ by George Antone (https://www.amazon.com.au/Debt-Millionaire-people-never-wealth-ebook/dp/B01FTY5YSE) Read Chapter 5 of Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Join The Real Estate Entrepreneurs Handbook (Module 2) training (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity/) Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.as.me/discoverycall)  If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, all it takes to break free from your corporate job is to get inspired by someone who’s done it. Today, Henry Vila shares his 5-year property entrepreneurship story, the three key areas to help drive your learning journey, insights into building rooming houses as a strategy for better cashflow and growth, and heaps more. Whether you’re starting to invest or looking for advanced strategies, this episode is for you!   In this episode, we cover: Henry’s journey from Venezuela to Australia [07:30] Making the jump from being a ‘corporate slave’ to a property entrepreneur [11:37] How his self-belief and perception of risk affected the transition [17:37] The impact of Tony Robbins’ business mastery events [23:40] The 3 key areas to drive your learning journey [28:24] Rooming houses is not for beginners in property investing [32:43] The move from simply buying houses to property development [36:29] The benefits of rooming houses [39:25] Financing and classification of rooming houses [41:24] Yields you can expect from rooming houses [48:14]  Why building rooming houses isn’t as popular as you’d expect [49:37]    About Henry Henry Vila is the Managing Director of property developer, Stone Horizon. His personal and entrepreneurial journey is an inspiration to others ready to make the change. A proponent of building rooming houses, Henry seeks to teach more people about this advanced strategy to enable them to keep chasing their freedom.   Visit Stone Horizon (http://www.stonehorizon.com.au/)   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.as.me/discoverycall)  If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discipline is key to getting anything you want in life. Find out how to think and make better decisions as we talk about the different levels of discipline, how to apply it to real estate investing, how desire can inspire or corrupt discipline, and tactics to achieve the outcome you want. Start working on a disciplined life by tuning in to today’s episode!   In this episode, we cover: Why do we need to talk about discipline? [06:34] The role of discipline in life and success [08:14] Your environment affects how you develop discipline [12:08] Discipline is the highest of all values [15:52] Reach success by having the discipline to commit to what you’re doing [17:09] What discipline is and what it isn’t [21:57]  Discipline affects all facets of your life [25:35] Applying discipline in property investing [30:33] External accountability can be both good and bad [36:50]  Your discipline needs to be attached to the right desire [39:00] Discipline without purpose doesn’t serve a function [43:31] The simple reason 90% of property investors fail [46:55] Tactics for cultivating the practice of discipline [48:51] Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.as.me/discoverycall) If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you could own bits and pieces of real estate, rather than the whole thing? What if you could use those bits to diversify your portfolio to achieve better results, whilst securing it against bricks and mortar? Well, you can. Today, Bricklet’s CEO, Darren Younger, shares everything about Bricklets, its contribution to opening more investment opportunities, its long-term viability, and more.   In this episode, we cover: What is a Bricklet and how do you own one? [05:36] The background and fuel that sparked the idea of fragmented properties [06:46] How Bricklet works and its advantage over fractional investing [10:57] Investing opportunities through Brickletized properties [15:34] Earn money by selling a Bricklet of your home [17:30] Brickletizing bigger and commercial properties [18:51] Take inspiration from innovation [24:45] Is there a downside to buying Bricklets? [26:06] Why Bricklets could be priced differently from property values [28:09] The disparity between true value and property values of Bricklets [30:07]  Bricklets open the door for investing in million-dollar commercial assets [32:40]  Capturing property history through Blockchain technology [34:20] The long-term viability of the buying and selling of Bricklets [37:17] Improving credibility to attract more investors [38:15] Links from the Show: The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham (https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269) For property ownership in affordable fragments, check out Bricklet (https://bricklet.com.au/)  About Darren Darren Younger is the CEO of Bricklet, a disruptive property tech innovation company in Australia. He’s in charge of launching their platform so more Australians can enjoy the opportunities to invest in property and diversify their property investments. Bricklet allows people to own portions of a title by breaking up a property into smaller parts. Their idea changes the way people think about property investing and opens the possibility for more people to invest.   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery)    If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of people have probably never heard of psychographics and how it works hand-in-hand with demographics to go beyond the numbers, to paint a picture of WHY things and people move the way they do.  We take a look at what psychographics is, why it’s useful, and how you can leverage Psychographics to identify strong locations to invest, make your tenants happier and turn you into a better decision-maker.  See you on the inside!   In this episode, we cover: The etymology of demography & psychography and their differences [07:07] Emotions, not statistics, drive human behaviour [10:06] Is Psychographics more important than Demographics? [13:38] Gentrification contributes more to property price growth [17:11] A healthy economy is dictated by the speed money moves around [22:47] Mindset (confidence) dictates the health of the national economy [26:38] Look at both statistics and how people feel [29:52]  Gauge how people want to live [34:53] Pay attention to what people want - they’re not just statistics [40:43]  Find out the “why” when people move to an area [44:03] Language in the media drives sentiment [47:09] Psychographics is a marketing skill [51:43]   Links from the Show: Trading Economics Consumer Confidence (https://tradingeconomics.com/australia/consumer-confidence) Trading Economics Business Confidence (https://tradingeconomics.com/australia/business-confidence) Trading Economics Unemployment Rate (https://tradingeconomics.com/australia/unemployment-rate) Google Alerts (https://www.google.com.au/alerts)   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Membership (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/jointhecommunity/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property - Goose McGrath (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery)  If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The phrase “making money” often gets a bad rap for its unethical connotation. Today, we’re looking at it in a positive light. Join our conversation with Caspar Roxburgh, author of the Binge Thinking Podcast. Full of tips on having a good mindset on life, advice on earning & spending ethically as millennials, and acting on your goals, this episode is not one to miss. Tune in and get the advice you need to start living better.   In this episode, we cover: Approaching the dichotomy of age and time (without knowing the future) [07:30] Fear leads to avoidance of long-term thinking [11:52] Get real to combat the negative narrative we’ve been conditioned to believe [14:35] You can make money ethically [18:02] Recognise the game you’re living in [23:05] Being ethical isn’t about giving away all your money [23:39] Making the decision to invest and work with buyer agents [25:24] Measuring success and thinking long-term [30:26] Climate change as a key factor in finding the right property [32:55] Tips to develop your mindset and stay consistent [35:26] Develop a conscious, aware, self-examined life [38:23] Finding inspiration in family, work, and philosophy [40:47] Acting on your goals & vision as the endpoint of property investing [42:18]   Links from the show: Good to Great by Jim Collins (https://www.jimcollins.com/article_topics/articles/good-to-great.html)   About Our Guest: Caspar Roxburgh is a scientist, researcher, app developer, storyteller, podcast author, and world music DJ. A deep thinker, Caspar possesses a unique perspective on millennial psychology based on what he does and what he’s been doing the past few years. He is currently a Research & Storytelling Director, which involves designing, managing, and reporting on scientific research for governments, NGOs and the private industry. He also works on producing photography, prose, film, audio and overarching communications strategies for programs that are changing the world.   You can reach out to Caspar on the Binge Thinking Podcast or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Listen to their latest episode featuring TIL’s co-host, Gabi Billing (https://bingethinkingpodcast.com/episodes/61-property-investment) Listen to one of their first episodes with Goose McGrath about music festivals (https://bingethinkingpodcast.com/episodes/2017/4/4/episode-7-goose-mcgrath) Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au)  The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) If you need help, hit us up at Dashdot Buyers Agents (https://dashdot.info/application)    If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vacancy rates matter in property investing, but it’s often overlooked and undervalued. Join us today as we engage in a scintillating conversation on vacancy rates. We go through buyer psychology, future growth indicators, the impact of the Coronavirus, and more. How well do you understand this misunderstood metric? Tune in to learn more.   In this episode, we cover: The disparity in vacancy rates tell us about supply and demand  [07:40] A 3% vacancy rate is good, but 1% is a crisis [10:09] Vacancy rates determine whether it’s a landlord’s or renter’s market [14:06] Population is not the sole factor affecting demand [18:21] Lower returns lead to property devaluation [24:52] Banks class areas based on their risk profile [27:37]  Vacancy rates as an indicator of capital growth [29:42] Indicators to look for that shows supply is reaching an equilibrium [36:46] The role of the government in managing vacancy rates [41:14] Psychographics: People’s desire dictate where they spend [48:16] Invest in an area based on what it is becoming [50:26] Increase your value proposition to retain customers [51:10] snippet Tenant retention is a good selling point [57:38] Periods of vacancy is part of the long-term game [1:00:26]   Links from the Show SQM Research on Vacancies (sqmresearch.com.au/vacancy)   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au)  The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) If you need help, hit us up at Dashdot Buyers Agents (https://dashdot.info/application)  If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real estate investing goes beyond borders. For today’s episode, we’re going to look at the New Zealand property market. Together with Hadley Nightingale, we go over location selection, building a team, strategies that work wherever you are, and plenty more. Investing in New Zealand could be your next property deal. Find out more by tuning in!   In this episode, we cover: Maize farming and his real estate journey [06:54] Going back to real estate after attending a Robert Kiyosaki event [18:43] Leaving the ‘Drama Triangle’ to show up and do the work [21:08] Turning a mouldy house into a rent-by-room goldmine [23:33] The advantage of getting unemotional, objective opinions [28:59] Shifting from apartment blocks to investing in duplexes [30:12] Why he focuses on cash flow and not growth [32:16] Purchasing properties they can add value to [34:20] No expected property boom despite removal of loan to value restrictions [35:24] There are buying opportunities but the economy is uncertain [38:08] Advice for people looking to buy properties right now [39:25] Three reasons Australians invest in New Zealand [40:25] Comparing NZ and AU: net cash flow and property management rates [42:07] Preparing for the global demand for chicken [45:32] Always work with the right team and get solid advice [47:07] snippet   Links from the show: The Drama Triangle (https://karpmandramatriangle.com/dt_article_only.html)   About Our Guest: Hadley Nightingale is a specialist property buyer from New Zealand. He has worked in the agriculture industry and spent 8 years working in the transport and mining industries in Australia before moving back to New Zealand.    You can contact Hadley on Facebook. Email Hadley at [email protected]   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au)  The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) If you need help, hit us up at Dashdot Buyers Agents (https://dashdot.info/application)    If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overlooking something simple could lead to you making irreparable mistakes to your portfolio and real estate journey. In this episode, we talk about reverse engineering your financial goals. We dig into the strategies you need to deploy, the 4 framework points for defining your goal, what levers to pull, and other neat tips. Start thinking differently and operate more powerfully. Tune in now!   In this episode, we cover: The 4 key parts to reverse engineering your financial freedom [04:53] Start with the end in mind [05:40] The ‘Financially Independent Retire Early’ (F.I.R.E.) Movement [07:20]  Defining your bare minimum (freedom versus luxury) [09:50] Think of what your future self wants and superimpose into the future [11:23] Real estate is still a safer choice for the long-run [12:52] Aim for cash flow growth [13:52] Trick to computing how many properties to buy [17:00] The Apex Regression: What other levers can you pull? [19:09] Maximizing the yield on your portfolio [21:22] Optimization leads to getting more with less [23:44] Create the right ecosystem to get the right results [24:47] The point is to understand what you’re trying to achieve [26:30]   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au)  The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) If you need help, hit us up at Dashdot Buyers Agents (https://dashdot.info/application)  If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real estate goes through cycles. When you’re in the industry, you should be here for the long term. Wiseberry Heritage’s Darin Butcher is with us today for a conversation on life as a sales agent, practicing high performance leadership, setting 25-year goal plans and so much more. Get inspired to keep moving forward in your real estate journey as you learn from this impactful episode.   In this episode, we cover: Leadership affects how great your people will (and can) be [10:44] The start of Darin’s real estate journey & portfolio [13:48] Changing to a positive cash flow strategy [17:15]  Growing and mentoring others to become leaders [21:01] Biggest lessons on leadership and running a business [24:31] Stay ahead of the game by investing in personal development [25:45] High-performance tips & the 25-year plan [26:38] Avoid trial and error and get a mentor [28:48] Navigating the real estate market at present times [31:43] Buy the value proposition that’s in line with your strategy [38:04] The Central Coast market after the Coronavirus [39:43] Stamp duty and New South Wales property prices [44:12] Make ‘true money’ by looking long-term [46:04] Take the opportunity when you see it [50:12]   Links from the show: Black Belt of The Mind by Dr. Fred Grosse (https://www.drfredgrosse.com/shop/)    About Our Guest: Darin Butcher is from Wiseberry Heritage, a real estate agency on the Central Coast of New South Wales in Australia. He is a sought-after real estate professional in the country as well as an entrepreneur, investor, and developer. You can contact Darin at his mobile number 414-920-949 or on his Facebook. Wiseberry Heritage Real Estate (https://wiseberry.com.au/)   Connect With Us: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au)  The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) If you need help, hit us up at Dashdot Buyers Agents (https://dashdot.info/application)    If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becoming a real estate entrepreneur sounds like a dream, but it’s important to know what you’re getting yourself into before jumping in. Today, we talk about the difference between property investors and real estate entrepreneurs and also identify the 10 key elements that will help you map out your journey. This episode aims to give you a different perspective on real estate entrepreneurship, while giving you the tools to start or move forward.    In this episode, we cover: The Entrepreneur’s mindset combines vision, passion, and grit [05:50] Think for yourself and don’t rely on just any data that’s out there [09:37] First Element: A mission statement is like your North Star [15:51] Second Element: Start with your vision of the future [20:36] Third Element: Your principles and values [23:50] Fourth Element: Have a business plan [27:51]  Fifth Element: Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) [35:13] Sixth Element: Get the right team on your bus [37:05] Seventh Element: Leadership your team to the championships [43:21] Eight Element: Get more opportunities through marketing [47:09] Ninth Element: Innovation is the cornerstone of any success [53:50] Tenth Element: Know your numbers and make them work [56:26]   Links from the show: Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com)   Connect with us: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au)  The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  If you need help, hit us up at Dashdot Buyers Agents (https://dashdot.info/application)  Send us your thoughts and feedback ([email protected])   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property investing is not without its own stresses. You have to think about increasing cash flow, mitigating risk, and managing your properties overall. Today, we have Mark Trowell from Yabonza. He and I go through the strategies in property management, how to optimize your portfolio, and some insights on how to navigate this space following the impact of the Coronavirus. Take in these massively valuable insights on property investing by tuning in now!   In this episode, we cover: The Start of Yabonza: Combining property and technology [03:47] Automating processes to benefit tenants & landlords [06:07] 2 Vectors of Entrepreneurial Leadership: Visionary and Integrator [09:55] Mark’s driving force for Yabonza’s vision [11:11] Communication and transparency are paramount in any stressful event [16:49]  Property investing is a long-term game [19:52] Negativity in the media is on overload [23:53] Building a low-risk portfolio: Yield, capital growth, and diversification [26:01] Supply, demand, and affordability affect property prices [31:33] Regional areas are stronger than capital cities [34:48] Property investing is not about chasing discounts [38:07] How can landlords increase their cash flow (and reduce risk)? [40:12] Advice for those looking to invest in properties [46:40] Understand your why to know the next step in investing [49:45]   Links from the show: Get 3 months Free Property Management at Yabonza (https://info.yabonza.com/dashdot) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com)   About Our Guest: Mark Trowell is the CEO of Yabonza, the fastest growing and most disruptive property management company in Australia. He worked on real estate technology at Macquarie Bank where they find efficiencies to provide a great experience for their clients. From there, he took the leap to start Yabonza.   Connect with us: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au)  The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  If you need help, hit us up at Dashdot Buyers Agents (https://dashdot.info/application)    If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Get Rich” schemes are risky, but unlocking a life of freedom, choice, and abundance is 100% possible. Find out if you’ve created a safe, robust, profitable, and repeatable portfolio in this episode! We cover some interesting facts learned from following three principles, which we’re breaking down today.  Strap in and learn how to play the long game and achieve low risk, high return success.    In this episode, we cover: The 2 types of people in the market [06:43] The three states of the market [07:52] Real estate opportunities in a buyer’s market [10:07] Stick to your core investing strategy (what to take advantage of) [15:37] The property market isn’t a quick, “get rich” scheme [19:26] The First Principle: Focus on net-positive cash flow [22:31] segmented snippets? The Second Principle: High growth and choosing the right area [31:33] The Third Principle: Have multiple exit strategies (or add value) [37:11] ‘The Holy Trinity’ is a set of principles, not tactics [40:17]   Links from the show: Get 3 months Free Property Management at Yabonza (https://yabonza.com/) Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com)   Connect with us: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au)  The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  If you need help, hit us up at Dashdot Buyers Agents ( https://dashdot.info/application)   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au)  The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) If you need help, hit us up at Dashdot Buyers Agents ( https://dashdot.info/application)  For easy to read, independent information on the best places to invest in, check out Hotspotting (https://www.hotspotting.com.au/)   News headlines are misleading and dishonest at times, so it’s hard to weed out the actual data on the ground. Without understanding the fundamentals, it’s easy to fall with the herd. Today, Terry Ryder of Hotspotting teaches us how to invest confidently in any economic environment. We unpack a ton of insights about buying properties, locating hotspots, and other valuable information. Look past the headlines and take your property investing to the next step by tuning in now!    Episode Highlights: News headlines are misleading and at times, dishonest [05:48] Fact-based journalism replaced by clickbait, sensational negativity [08:42] Real estate is resilient despite what media says [11:38] Mortgage freezes are not as prevalent [14:57] The simple formula for deciding where to buy properties [20:08] The strong elements of finding a property hotspot [24:47]  Looking at regional areas vs. capital areas [27:08] Infrastructure spending is the clue to finding future hotspots [34:07] A-grade doesn’t mean expensive: Blue chip or blue collar?  [38:27] How Adelaide became the new ‘Silicon Valley of Australia’ [41:44] Will a decentralized workforce drive the decentralized growth of cities? [44:41] Cash flow vs. capital growth in building a property portfolio [47:49] The herd mentality is bad for property investment [51:00] You have to spend money to make money [52:29] Fundamentals of Real Estate don’t change regardless of election outcome [57:54]   About Our Guest: Terry Ryder is one of Australia’s most respected property commentators. Having been in the industry for 35 years, he brings extremely deep insights into how to invest safely in our property market. He’s been successful at looking at facts to identify the best markets to invest in the country regardless of whatever price point or strategy you have.   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au) The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Check out our episode with Ben Slater (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/podcast-ep04-the-universal-laws-that-govern-success-and-fulfilment-feat-ben-slater/) Get your FREE copy of The Seed of Life / 6 Pillars Exercise (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/podcast-ep21-the-6-pillars-reset-your-life-every-90-days) Ideas without action are completely pointless. Entrepreneurs and business owners want to make sure they’re creating measurable pathways to reach their dreams. Today’s episode is all about The Seed of Life/Six Pillars Exercise, a way to analyse yourself in six significant areas of life to make sure you’re systematically moving towards your goals. Prepare to take a deep dive and find out if you’re still focused or if something’s gotten in your path. See you on the inside! Episode Highlights: The 6 Pillars exercise in business [11:19] How the exercise works [15:07] Analysing your mindset and intellect [18:31] How is your social life? [22:58] Rating your career [35:17] Evaluating your family and relationships [40:07] Assessing your health [48:17] Checking your financial standing [53:37] What the total score means [58:44] The purpose of doing this exercise [1:01:10] If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au)  The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Check out our episode with Ben Slater (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/podcast-ep04-the-universal-laws-that-govern-success-and-fulfilment-feat-ben-slater/) Get your FREE copy of The Seed of Life / 6 Pillars Exercise (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/podcast-ep21-the-6-pillars-reset-your-life-every-90-days)   Ideas without action are completely pointless. Entrepreneurs and business owners want to make sure they’re creating measurable pathways to reach their dreams. Today’s episode is all about The Seed of Life/Six Pillars Exercise, a way to analyse yourself in six significant areas of life to make sure you’re systematically moving towards your goals.  Prepare to take a deep dive and find out if you’re still focused or if something’s gotten in your path. See you on the inside!   Episode Highlights: The 6 Pillars exercise in business [11:19] How the exercise works [15:07] Analysing your mindset and intellect [18:31] How is your social life? [22:58] Rating your career [35:17] Evaluating your family and relationships [40:07] Assessing your health [48:17] Checking your financial standing [53:37] What the total score means [58:44] The purpose of doing this exercise [1:01:10]   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au) The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Ripehouse Advisory Website (http://www.ripehouseadvisory.com.au) With the world economy seemingly going under in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, lots of everyday investors are having a tougher time knowing which properties to invest in. Today, we’re joined by Jacob Field, Founder & CEO of Ripehouse Advisory. We cover topics such as changes in the Australian property market, the “swarm intelligence” psyche, and their findings from the COVID-19 vs. Australian Property report. There’s a lot to unpack in this episode but everything we speak about is truly valuable, especially in the world today. If you are an investor and need a push in the right direction, you’ve come to the right place. Episode Highlights: How Jacob got started with property investing [05:40] Is change a good thing when it comes to property investing? [11:33] Metrics in building a good property portfolio [14:54] How can I find out if a place is good for property investing? [21:25] Researching the effects of Coronavirus in the Australian property market [26:26] Cause or Effect: Does “swarm intelligence” dictate which areas are better? [37:04] Findings within the “COVID-19 vs. Australian Property” report [42:35] Looking into areas that are stable for investing in [50:03] Population growth will (probably) soon be out of the equation for investing [51:53] Well-insulated markets are having 5-7% softening in prices [01:01:35] The future of Australian property markets & advice for everyday investors [01:05:40] About Our Guest: Jacob Field is the Founder and CEO of Ripehouse Advisory. He’s been successfully investing in property since he was a teenager and now owns properties across Australia. In 2011, his passion for property led him to develop the Ripehouse Platform for analysing suburbs and locating spots within them so that interstate investors could acquire a local's understanding. Initially a tool that Jacob used in his own research, it was later refined and redesigned for use by other investors and has evolved to be the incredible tool it is today. If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au)  The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/)  Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)  [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com)  Ripehouse Advisory Website (http://www.ripehouseadvisory.com.au)    With the world economy seemingly going under in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, lots of everyday investors are having a tougher time knowing which properties to invest in. Today, we’re joined by Jacob Field, Founder & CEO of Ripehouse Advisory. We cover topics such as changes in the Australian property market, the “swarm intelligence” psyche, and their findings from the COVID-19 vs. Australian Property report. There’s a lot to unpack in this episode but everything we speak about is truly valuable, especially in the world today. If you are an investor and need a push in the right direction, you’ve come to the right place.    Episode Highlights: How Jacob got started with property investing [05:40] Is change a good thing when it comes to property investing? [11:33] Metrics in building a good property portfolio [14:54] How can I find out if a place is good for property investing? [21:25] Researching the effects of Coronavirus in the Australian property market [26:26] Cause or Effect: Does “swarm intelligence” dictate which areas are better? [37:04] Findings within the “COVID-19 vs. Australian Property” report [42:35] Looking into areas that are stable for investing in [50:03] Population growth will (probably) soon be out of the equation for investing [51:53] Well-insulated markets are having 5-7% softening in prices [01:01:35] The future of Australian property markets & advice for everyday investors [01:05:40]    About Our Guest: Jacob Field is the Founder and CEO of Ripehouse Advisory. He’s been successfully investing in property since he was a teenager and now owns properties across Australia. In 2011, his passion for property led him to develop the Ripehouse Platform for analysing suburbs and locating spots within them so that interstate investors could acquire a local's understanding. Initially a tool that Jacob used in his own research, it was later refined and redesigned for use by other investors and has evolved to be the incredible tool it is today.   If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au) The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) Fun fact: 97% of businesses fail. Of course, that doesn’t mean yours should be part of this metric. Successful investors & entrepreneurs have quite a number of things in common, whether it be their passion for business, their willingness to take calculated risks, being confident in their capabilities or having good management skills. We cover all that (and more) in this episode so stick around! The 8 Traits of Successful Investors and Entrepreneurs: Having shared passion [04:49] The will to take calculated risks where most do not. [10:16] Flexibility: Nothing is linear! [19:13] Resilience - the capacity to bounce back from difficulty [24:23] Having self-confidence & believing in your capacity for success [29:51] Good management skills & being a team player [33:50] Have financial management skills - and no, you don’t have to have a degree. [40:20] GRIT. [42:55] If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au) The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) The world is changing everyday, and with the current pandemic affecting almost every industry - including property investment - lots of people are either panicking, unsure of what to do next, or just worried overall. In today’s episode, we discuss questions like, “How will unemployment affect my property”, and, “Are we going to see hyperinflation?”. We also discuss what areas are most affected, if property prices are going to crash or boom, and what metrics to watch out for to have a recession-proof property portfolio. This episode is a bit above an hour, but it’s full of insights and information you would benefit from knowing. Episode Highlights: A discussion on unemployment [06:42] How will rising unemployment affect my property? [11:10] Today’s economy and the 1990’s recession [23:40] Will the property market crash in the midst of unemployment woes? [29:05] Access to money is a bigger indicator of market status than GDP & unemployment [32:21] Inflation & Hyperinflation [35:06] Is global digital currency just around the corner? [38:34] Printing more money does not always result in inflation [47:44] What happens if the dollar value declines and fluctuates? [49:49] Metrics property owners & buyers can look into to prepare for the future [58:05] What properties are experiencing rental declines and which are thriving? [1:03:24] What should we do now? [1:06:11] If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au) The Investor Lab on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) 10 Tips to Combat Uncertainty and Overwhelm – FREE Resource The Road Less Stupid - Keith J. Cunningham (https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269) Real wealth starts from the inside. In today’s environment, we need to focus on a sense of wellness and our ability to think clearly, strategically, and tactically, and that starts from having a lot more calm and certainty in your life. Today’s episode is all about the tools you can use to overcome that overwhelming feeling of uncertainty. We talk about how to create a routine, different health, wellness, and mindfulness tactics for better productivity, how to adjust with working and living in the same space, and how to focus on using your time now to accelerate your position and prepare for the future. Whether you’re into properties or just wellness in general, this episode was made with you in mind. Sound bites & sound advice: Overwhelm and anxiety are a byproduct of uncertainty. [09:00] Create routines, plan your days to the minute, and stick to it. [11:32] Mental resilience starts with mental health. [14:54] Start a home exercise challenge. [16:13] Focus on your diet and your health. [21:00] Create a daily reading goal. [24:36] If you’re working from home, create a clear distinction for work times & spaces. [26:07] Don’t overload yourself with things in an attempt to fill a void. [28:32] Start a daily journal - it only takes 5 minutes! [31:06] Set aside a dedicated “thinking time” each day. [35:08] Create action lists but DON’T take them all on simultaneously. [37:39] If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resource Links: The Investor Lab Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au) The Investor Lab Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/) Dashdot Buyers Agents Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/) [FREE BOOK] Limitless: The Renegade’s Guide to Building Wealth Through Property (https://www.renegadespropertybook.com) The industry is going through a market shift, and it’s understandable that you may have plenty of questions or concerns. In this episode, we cover questions like, what happens when property prices go down, what if I can’t find tenants (or if I have them but they can’t pay), what happens if I lose my job, and many more. We also touch on how to elevate your thinking, help you move fluently in the industry and succeed long-term. Whether you’re thinking about investing, have already started, or well further along, this episode will be incredibly valuable for you! Sound bites & sound advice: Don’t panic when you first purchase a property! [05:30] What do you do if property prices go down? [07:04] Learn to surf the waves and think long-term [09:08] How can you secure tenants? [10:00] The right purchase will be valuable if you ever lose your job [11:22] What if you’re ready to invest or purchase a property? [13:15] There will be plenty of opportunities to come… so be ready! [14:40] If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast with others you know will benefit from the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The current SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic is a world-altering issue. Aside from the obvious morbidity and mortality, the fear pandemic seems out of proportion to the infectious pandemic. Consequently, there has already been a severe impact on the share market, shop fronts, consumer expenditure as well as the social ramifications resulting from isolation. Now more than ever people need a critical analysis of the financial effects of the global crisis, and they need a sense of community in this time of forced solitude. This episode will satisfy both of these requirements. How? Through a webinar inviting discussions about the current state of affairs and the impact it has on property portfolios, and by creating a digital connection between people. Goose and Gabi field questions from concerned current and prospective investors on the coronavirus crisis and seek to divert thought to building towards a future we want to live in because the world isn’t ending. It is not the apocalypse. We will get through this. What we are experiencing now has happened before and it is temporary. Join The Investor Lab as they first address self-care before opening up the floor to you, the listeners, for a Q&A. They provide an assessment of the current market as it stands, and where they see it heading, and the things that we can do to support each other and the community during this time. Key Points: The role of social media in the fear pandemic Looking beyond health to the global financial impact of Coronavirus Taking care of your physical and mental health first and foremost Looking at the situation as a positive call to action Taking stock of what is really important in your life right now How COVID-19 is like pressing a big reset button Dealing with tenants being unable to meet rental payments for some time Building strong relationships and extending care and consideration in a time of need The reality that we probably are already in a recession, and does that matter? Maslow’s hierarchy - a theory of human motivation. Levelling up in this global crisis It’s not possible to pick the bottom of the market in real estate Links: The Investor Lab Facebook group Email us directly: [email protected] Dashdot Buyers Agents Website See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here at The Investor Lab, we are always spruiking property, both residential and commercial, as investment opportunities. But what about looking at the business of building itself? Who better to chat to than a successful builder come entrepreneur who has built high-end homes and a high-yield business. Further to this, she has consciously decided to cap yearly profits in order to maximise her enjoyment from her builds and thus her life which is perfectly aligned with our outlook on wealth-building here at The Investor Lab. Rebeka Morgan is the co-founder of BuildHer Collective - an organisation focussed on building women builders to empower them to renovate their forever home, renovate for profit, and build from scratch. They also offer courses and mentorship, take building a step further with their Inner Circle where they train people up on developing for profit, and deliver informative, entertaining parcels of building know-how via their weekly podcast, Building with BuildHer. Rebeka’s building passion started from a very early age but became a profession in her early 20’s where she turned a residential house into a high-yield rental return rooming house in Berwick. Her success has continued throughout her career including most recently where her last 6 BuildHer projects have broken suburb sale records. Join Rebeka and Goose as they chat about equity versus cashflow, strategically capitalising in lucrative areas, avoiding the banks for finance, and the female experience in the male-dominated building industry. Key Points: Picking your building depending on how long your cash will be tied up for Prioritising equity capture vs cashflow strategies The dependence of capital on the suburb your project lies in Equity funding vs standard property finance via the banks The different development lending options available Defining your unique value proposition and creating a “one-off” property that sells high What inspired Rebeka to start BuildHer Collective Why BuildHer Collective helps women only The disparity between males and females in the real estate industry generally Why women are suited to project management The benefits of a Mastermind group There’s no one “right” strategy: it’s about understanding where you are and setting realistic goals Identifying your weaknesses and back-fill with sourced talent Links: BuildHer Collective website Building with BuildHer podcast The Investor Lab Facebook group Email us directly: [email protected] Dashdot Buyers Agents Website End Quote: “If you can get your kids out the door with their shoes on and their lunches and on-time to school, you can project manage a build” ― RebekaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March madness is well and truly upon us: stock shortages, Coronavirus, rates cuts, and property price surge. This creates turbulence in the investment market resulting in both misfortune and opportunity for wealth. Separate to the direct effect these events have on the market is the psychological impact - the emotional human reaction - which often far surpasses the expected logical outcome. Predicting this response and acting on those predictions for the purposes of creating wealth in the midst of hysteria is very difficult to the point that it creates volatile decision making - not unlike #toiletpapercrisis. The Investor Lab duo Goose and Gabi have raided aisle 5 and are flush with metaphorical toilet paper to wipe away the unwanted filth in today’s investor’s market leaving you with a clean path to wealth. Key Points: First home buyer scheme impact Massive stock shortages in Australian broadacre farming The effect that the coronavirus is having on the marketplace worldwide How the RBA cash rate decrease has affected the economy Just as markets change, so should tactics and strategies The importance, now more than ever, of being an informed investor Building your growth and your wealth according to the “seasons” Making your move when everyone else is fearful The type of property that makes for a good purchase in times like this Links: Books: “The Intelligent Investor - The Definitive Book on Value Investing” by Benjamin Graham NEWLY RELEASED BOOK from Dashdot: “Limitless - The Renegades Guide to Building Wealth Through Property” Limited time offer: first 100 buyers get the book for free (just pay shipping) The Investor Lab Facebook group Email us directly: [email protected] Dashdot Buyers Agents Website End Quote: “If you plant your seeds in the wrong garden, or don’t tend to them in the right way, they will not sprout, and you’ll find yourself with a baron patch of dirt” ― GooseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone needs a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (or BHAG) - a term coined by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras in their classic business book, ‘Built to Last’. These are not your ordinary business goals - these are meant to seem unattainable. They are meant to scare you and push your limits. The journey may seem fraught with peril but the destination occupies a high-ranking spot on your bucket list. But we’ve heard this before: “Set a goal and achieve it!”. How is this vulgar-sounding acronym any different? BHAGs address life goals, not tick off your fridge to-do lists. The time-scale is a decade, not a week or a year. Tangible, material motivation is often incorrectly set as the goal as opposed to innovative, compelling, and exciting life changes. After debating whether “balmy” means hot or cold and admitting to stocking inferior quality “guest coffee”, Goose and Gabi team up to discuss BHAGs and the rules when it comes to setting them, goal setting in relationships, discipline and even share their 25-year BHAGs. Invest in your goals before investing in your wealth. Key Points: Tactics, strategy and vision - and not in that order Setting goals and the power of writing them down Introducing Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals (or BHAGs) courtesy of Jim Collins BHAGs are meant to be out of reach though still physically possible Answering the question: “What does your life look like in 10/20/30 years?” Getting excited about your goals and leveraging success from the excitement Remember: “What would you do if you didn’t have to work for money?” is an entirely different question from “What would you do if you had 1 million dollars?” Exploring goals in the context of relationships BHAGs are achieved in timescales measured in decades, not weeks or years Critical analyses and course-corrections are paramount: reassess daily/weekly Goose and Gabi’s 25-year plan Do not google “What’s a good BHAG?” - your goal is your own. Get uncomfortable now to achieve what you want later Links: Books: “Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies” - Jim Collins & Jerry Porras “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t” - Jim Collins “Loving What Is: Four Questions that can Change your Life” - Byron Katie Dashdot’s 25-year Goal Setting template: pdf download here The Investor Lab Facebook group Email us directly: [email protected] Dashdot Buyers Agents Website End Quote: “You can’t score a goal if you have no idea where the goalposts are” ― Goose “Until you are prepared to go within, you will go without” ― Yogi BhajanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The braver investors among us have fantasised about diversifying their portfolio to include not only residential investment cashflow but also commercial. However, making the step into the commercial investment property market can be a formidable one and one that must be well informed. For the average investor, this may not be possible due to the high deposits and commercial loan interest rates involved, as well as the knowledge gap between residential and commercial investing. Nonetheless, there exist tremendous opportunities to increase your investment portfolio cashflow if the informed investor expands into the commercial arena. Goose discuses the pros and cons of commercial investing, compared with residential, to get you started in this potentially lucrative investment avenue. Key Points: Commercial investing outperforms residential for rental yield and offers longer leases Issues with commercial investing include Uncertainty finding a good commercial property Higher required deposit Lending terms usually include a higher interest rate (reflecting higher risk) Longer wait time to secure a commercial loan Vacancy rates can be much longer than residential (industry and location dependent) Residential: investing in people Commercial: investing in the longevity of a business Impact of online shopping on the long-term viability of a commercial asset Tenants have a vested interest in maintaining the commercial property Residential investing is about equity, commercial is about cashflow Links: The Investor Lab Facebook group Email us directly: [email protected] Dashdot Buyers Agents Website End Quote: “If Your Only Tool Is a Hammer Then Every Problem Looks Like a Nail” ― Mark Twain (among others)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transformation and change can often be born out of adversity as many listeners, I’m sure, can attest to as well as our own Investor Lab host Goose. Learning life lessons in unexpected places can afford you great benefit .if the life lessons are in fact learnt Our guest today is Andrew Sparks, Goose’s co-business mastermind and the street-smart entrepreneur behind FitGro with an unlikely beginning. To summarise, Andrew dropped out of school at age 15 and pursued plumbing establishing his own business at age 20. After the obligatory first overseas trip was unexpectedly extended from 12 months to 10 years, Andrew found himself a successful drug dealer in Canada before the wisdom of Tony Robbins led to the realisation that he was not living his purpose. Then came an intense period of self-discovery, investment and education culminating in the foundation of the internationally successful fitness-sector business coaching company, FitGro. Listen as Goose and Andrew discuss improbable beginnings, adaptability, and Andrew’s unique outlook on business and investing. Key Points: Tony Robbins and the 6 human needs Avoid defining labels: “I’m an addict” disempowers the individual stifling change Invest in yourself: Andrew has spent over half a million dollars on personal development Never under-estimate the ability to be adaptable Benefiting from meditation Enlist a mentor and learn from their mistakes just as much as their wisdom Beginners: know what you want and recruit help to achieve it Links: Andrew Sparks’ Company (FitGro) and Instagram (@theandrewsparks) Books mentioned in the episode: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy The Magic of Thinking Big by David J Schwartz As A Man Thinketh by James Allan The Investor Lab Facebook group Email us directly: [email protected] Dashdot Buyers Agents Website End Quote: “It really just comes back to what people need. Sometimes someone needs a baseball bat and a kick to the head. This is what you said you wanted, just go and do it!” ― Andrew SparksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the single biggest determinant of success in any field? Resilience! This is the ability to adapt to adversity, accepting a delay to gratification to achieve your desired outcome, approaching challenges as opportunities. Goose and Gabi get philosophical in this episode and draw on the stoic teachings of Socrates to interpret emotional resilience in the context of real estate investing. They delve into a large-scale study undertaken in India where despite impoverishment, happiness levels are ostensibly high. The live Q&A explores both the personal lives and stories of the minds at the investor lab as well as specific investment advice to investors just like you. Learn how to perfect resilience and experience the flow-on effects in your life, both inside and outside of real estate. Key Points: First, second and third-order consequences: short-term pain for long-term gain Life, as a general rule, is out of your control The Happy India Study - 3 principles to happiness regardless of poverty or riches: Gratitude: pay attention to what you have, not what you lack Empathy: feel what another person is feeling Mindfulness: be present in the now and focus on the moment Socrates and emotional resilience: Blessings in disguise Excessive grieving over misfortune adds to your problem Accepting your place in the world and broaden your perspective Grief stands in the way of reason Things beyond our control are neither good nor bad, they just are Morning affirmations, daily planners and nightly journals Links: The Investor Lab Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/ Email us directly: [email protected] Dashdot Buyers Agents Website: https://www.dashdot.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who among us can truthfully say they haven’t been sold a lemon? Whether it is a car, a skincare range from that talkative exotic mall worker, or an inflated bid for your first property. We are all of us fallible and this is known to those less-than-reputable folk who seek to exploit it to their own benefit. In the world of real estate, they can take many forms and distinguishing those that are trustworthy from those that aren’t can be very difficult (from novice to expert). This scepticism breeds inactivity for fear of making a mistake or being taken for a ride. But don’t fret, The Investor Lab is here to add weapons to your arsenal to detect false prophets and cull your business circle to those who hold your best interests at heart. Learn from the mistakes of others, trust your instincts, invest in yourself via education, surround yourself with trusted advisors, and don’t lose faith in humanity. Leverage the experience of others to safely navigate the minefield that is real estate information repositories and strengthen your portfolio and investing strategy today. Key Points: Lack of integrity and how it is triggering Beware of spruikers: unwitting clients are their targets The origin of Dashdot Buyer’s Agency Deciphering truth from fact Trust your instincts and be aware of hidden agendas Failure is temporary and hindsight is 20:20 Abundance defeats scarcity Never lose faith in the human condition: innocent until proven guilty Links: The Investor Lab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/ Dashdot Buyers Agents Website: https://www.dashdot.com.au/ End Quote: “I want everyone in the world to be my best friend because I want love in this world” - Goose “Nothing is ever free - you either pay for it now or pay for it down the line” - GabiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legislation of tax depreciation is our topic for today. Does that make you want to switch this podcast off immediately? We wouldn’t blame you, but this is definitely a conversation you’ll want to stick around for. It’s no secret that not a lot of people get super excited about tax and depreciation, but if you take the time to get to know the facts, the benefits can be absolutely huge. There are a lot of misconceptions around what you can and can’t depreciate as a property investor, and on a recent live session within the Dashdot Facebook Group, Goose chats to Mike Mortlock to uncover just how fun tax can really be. It’s all well and good to get cashflow, and growth but what we’re here to talk about today is how to get even more out of everything that you’ve got. Mike Mortlock is the director and co-founder of MCG Quantity Surveyors. Mike describes himself as a “construction cost estimating accountant hybrid”, which is quite the mouthful of a title. More traditionally we can say that Mike is an industry leader in tax depreciation. He has worked as an expert depreciation consultant with a number of major firms such as McDonalds, CMC Markets, Deloitte, PwC and more. He has completed thousands of depreciation schedules for commercial and residential property and is in demand as a public speaker and property commentator having been featured in Australian Property Investor, Smart Property Investor, Property Observer, Sky Business and other print and radio publications. As a specialist in tax depreciation, Mike has a wealth of knowledge and a passion for maximising depreciation entitlements. Questions that we cover: What is depreciation What is a depreciation schedule? Is depreciation only worthwhile in new rather than older properties? Is it true that you can’t depreciate a house built before 1985? How does it work for renovations? What about renovations I didn’t do? What can I claim depreciation on? What is the difference between Prime Cost and Diminishing Value methods of Depreciation? And what does that mean? What is the difference between plant and equipment and the building write off allowance? How does having a TDS affect CGT? How does this help me at tax time? How much extra money can I get? Where To Find Mike: Website: Mcgqs.com.au Email: [email protected] Linkedin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For virgin property investors, the first step is often the hardest. The sheer volume of unsorted information at your fingertips and the conflicting advice it often harbours stuns the novice investor like a deer in headlights. Never-buy-new versus First Home Owner Grant; people end up immobilised with fear and confusion with a growing list of unanswered questions. Is this the right next step for me? What are my options? What are the alternatives? Should I invest or use the First Home Owner Grant? And what even is the First Home Owner Grant? Goose and Gabi return to shepherd their flock of investors safely to the greener pastures of property funding enlightenment, breaking it down into two pathways: investing without the First Home Owner Grant, or using the grant to build your investment strategy. Their compass? Budget. Key Points: Beginner investors can be overwhelmed by the glut of information available Investing with, or without the First Owner Grant and using your budget to decide Struggling to get a deposit? Accelerate through investing Got capital for a deposit? Leverage the benefits of the First Home Owner Grant Don’t chase the rebate, only to get stuck with a liability First Home Owner Grant alongside stamp duty concessions can save money New vs old properties Links: First Home Owner Grant scheme website: http://www.firsthome.gov.au/ The Investor Lab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/ Dashdot Buyers Agents Website: https://www.dashdot.com.au/ End quotes: “To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you’re going to better understand where you are now and so that the steps you take are always in the right direction.” Steven Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we talk about investing, we’re not just talking about real estate, shares, or business, we are talking about investing in life. Finance, spirituality, social life, family, health, education… there is a world outside of real estate waiting to be conquered. Like any goal, it is best approached with a system. Enter the four stages of investing in anything: dream, team, acquire, empire. Analyse your ambition with your investing custodians Goose and Gabi. Topics we cover: Avoid complacency by treating the new year as one of many times to reflect The fastest path to an outcome is often the most destructive - think holistically You are the average of the 5 closest people you surround yourself with - choose wisely Find people passionate about things you aren’t Look for your custodian to watch over your journey Take bold and decisive action - watch out for paralysis by analysis Show up - do the work Track your progress - the role of daily journaling with goal-led entries Stand on the shoulders of your accomplishments to reach further Links: Jay Abraham’s Book: The Sticking Point Solution - 9 Ways to Move Your Business from Stagnation to Stunning Growth In Tough Economic Times The Abraham Group (Jay Abraham on business education): https://www.abraham.com/ The Investor Lab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/ Dashdot Buyers Agents Website: https://www.dashdot.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining us on today’s episode is a close friend and mentor Ben Slater. At age 16, he witnessed his father - an entrepreneur - lose everything despite being an initially successful businessman. This destabilising event led to drug use and psychotic episodes. Ben then pursued mentorship highlighting the big questions no one had ever asked him and leading to paradigm shifts in his thinking. He successfully pursued an entrepreneurial pathway, despite his father’s experiences, with a mindset informed by his studies in business and life philosophy. Geographical freedom through the internet, success despite adversity, courageous decision-making, and staying true to your purpose are today’s talking points discussed in the context of Ben’s rich life and business experiences and his published literature. Topics we cover: Ben’s origin story Being happy today, but striving for more tomorrow How do you invest your time/energy/money and why? What is flow state and how is it achieved? The octave of life and how it all leads back to intimacy The seed of life Links: Ben’s First Book: The Business Owners Guide To Profit Buckminster Fuller Dancing Shiva The seed of life - Daily Accountability System by Ben Slater Book Ben is reading: Why I Write by George Orwell Ben’s Facebook page: https://business.facebook.com/BenSlatersSystems/ Ben’s Website: Leadflow.ai https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/ End quote: “Listen within yourself and look into the infinitude of Space and Time. There can be heard the songs of the Constellations, the voices of the Numbers, and the harmonies of the Spheres. “ ~ Hermes TrismegistusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you first decide you want to buy a property, what’s your process? Do you even have one or do you just start looking through realestate.com.au for something that’s within your budget? This is a very common pitfall that we’re here to discuss today on The Investor Lab. We’ve found that the vast majority of people start their property investment journey by looking at property, and although this may seem like a logical first step, we’re here to discuss why you need to delve deeper. In order to achieve a positive outcome in your investment journey, you have got to establish a process. It’s important to operate in a way that is in alignment with what you want to achieve. Luckily for you, we’re taking the guesswork out of what your process should look like and sharing ours with you. This is the exact process we follow with our clients and we know it works and we’ve broken it down into eight key steps. THE EIGHT STEPS WE COVER: Know your position and kill your ego A deep dive into your appetite for risk and your goals Research: Macro Research: Micro Research: Property Coming to a fair deal Acquire and Settle Now that you have a process, you can go again and repeat your success LINKS WE MENTIONED: Download our free guide as mentioned in this episode Join us on our Facebook group. This group is curated by the team at Dashdot Buyers Agents, a young and passionate group of people dedicated to helping everyday Australians build sustainable wealth through real estate. Follow us on Instagram or Linkedin. Or, chat with us directly about your investment journey, we'd love to hear from you: https://dashdot.as.me/discoverycall CTA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinvestorlab/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.