Success leaves clues, and over my 50 years in the property investment game, I’ve noticed some patterns. Whether you’re climbing the ladder in real estate or just trying to create a more financially secure future, there are key lessons that successful people live by. They’re not complicated, but they are powerful. Let’s dive into five…
What is standing between you and property investing success? It could be YOU! Maybe you’re too biased to be a successful property investor. What do I mean by that? Well…did you know that as property investors we can sometimes be our own worst enemy? It’s not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we…
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In today’s podcast, Aaron Christie-David and I delve into the intricacies of successful property investment, emphasising the importance of mindset, financial education, and strategic planning. We discuss the current property cycle, the role of strategic mortgage brokers, and how to improve your borrowing capacity while managing your cash flow. Takeaways The property market is entering…
What if I told you the single biggest threat—or opportunity—for your wealth creation journey could be something you never saw coming? In the early 1980s—long before there was a TV show by the same name—economist Dr. Don Stammer taught me to always watch out for the “X Factor.” These are the wild cards of the…
In the world of investing, there’s no shortage of noise—everyone from the new band of “property experts” on the internet to your neighbours has an opinion on where the market is heading or the next big opportunity. But if you’re serious about building lasting wealth through property, it’s often better to tune out the noise…
If you’re thinking about diversifying your property portfolio or are looking for a market where there is a good investment opportunity, you’ll want to think about becoming a borderless investor. But the trick is how do you avoid the hidden mistakes while ensuring you don’t miss out on any golden opportunities of buying property in…
Australia is in the grip of a housing crisis — and if you’re hoping our new government will be the solution, I hate to break it to you… They might just make things worse. While Labor’s fresh election win was met with plenty of optimism, especially around their promise to tackle housing affordability, when you…
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate there has been a notable shift in focus towards neighbourhood when home owners have been making their buying decisions. And investors should similarly focus on selecting the right neighbourhood as this trend transcends mere aesthetic appeal or status symbols; it delves into the more profound aspects of socio-economic…
Australia is undergoing rapid population growth but the way we’re planning for it (or rather, not planning for it) is setting us up for failure. We’re adding hundreds of thousands of new residents every year, mostly through migration. But our governments are still managing housing, infrastructure, and population growth in separate silos. There’s no overarching…
Negotiating is a part of living; we do it all the time. When you walk down a crowded street you negotiate the path you take. A couple negotiates their relationship before and during the marriage. Although you may not realise what’s happening, for example, you take out the garbage tonight and I will do the…
