![[PODACAST] 40 property investment lessons I learned in the last 4 decades](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/MY-podcast-647-40_Property_Investment-MY-270x200.jpg)
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Let me ask you a question… with the benefit of hindsight and knowing what you know now, if you had the opportunity to do so, would you have bought an investment property 40 years ago? I bet your answer would be yes, realising that the median property price…
Here are 12 great vitamins for the mind from two great masters: Jim Rohn and Brian Tracy… 1. “I remember saying to my mentor, ‘If I had more money, I would have a better plan.’ He quickly responded, ‘I would suggest that if you had a better plan, you would have more money.’ You see,…
We all know that money can’t buy happiness. If you’re unhappy before you make a lot of money then extra cash isn’t going to suddenly change your outlook on life. I have written in the past about people who win the Lotto and the fact that many of them end up losing their fortune. They’re…
![[PODCAST] 5 ways I’m going to ensure my property investments outperform this property cycle](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MY-podcast-642--270x200.jpg)
In today’s show I’d like to remind you of some of the foundational principles I use to grow my wealth. I’ll discuss things that “always worked” rather than things that are working now. Now to be clear… this is very different from most of what you hear in the news, which basically focuses on short-term investment…
![[PODCAST] From Research to Results: The Formula Behind Metropole’s Best Property Deals with Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MY-podcast-Property_money_wealth-BW-270x200.jpg)
In this episode, Brett Warren and I discuss the intricacies of property investment, focusing on the importance of strategic planning, understanding investment-grade properties, and the role of buyer’s agents. We delve into the seven-stranded approach to property investment, share case studies of successful purchases, and provide insights into navigating off-market opportunities. The conversation emphasizes the…
One of the hardest aspects of property investing isn’t locating the perfect property or securing a good loan. It’s something deceptively simple but challenging: having a sound strategic plan and then sticking to your plan. In an era of social media and reality TV, it’s easy to be tempted by flashy short-term gains, but here’s…
![[PODCAST] An Investor’s Guide to Rental Reforms: The Tide Turns To Tenants with Leanne Jopson](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MY-podcast-651-Rental_Market_Update-LJ-270x200.jpg)
If you’re like many property investors, you’ve had more than your share of frustrations over the last couple of years, including the increased cost of maintaining your property with rising interest rates and mortgage costs, council rates, insurance and ever-changing legislative environment that seems to be favouring tenants more and more. Today I’m joined by…
![[PODACST] How The Wealthy Stay Ahead: The Habits That Build Fortunes, with Brett Warren](https://cdn.propertyupdate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MY-podcast-Property_money_wealth-BW1-1-270x200.jpg)
If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to climb the ladder of wealth with ease while others feel stuck in the rat race despite earning a decent living, today’s show is for you. In this show, Brett Warren and I discuss the habits that shape success and the mindset required to achieve financial freedom….
Every year the media bombards us with headlines about the property market and the economy – some sensational, others overly optimistic or downright terrifying. As property investors and homeowners, it’s easy to get swept up in the noise. But now that we’re into a new year let’s look back and unpack some of the myths,…
When we are young, we think we know it all. We have our whole lives ahead of us, and the exuberance and energy to go after what we want. But our 20s can also be a time of great insecurity. We are hungry and ambitious but lack the experience to know how to calculate risk…
