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…
There’s a lot we can learn from the late, great Nelson Mandela. He has left a lasting legacy of forgiveness and reconciliation. Lifehack has distilled is inspiration down to 10 life lessons from some of his great quotes: Never abandon hope or give up “The struggle is my life. I will continue fighting for freedom…
I was recently asked to distil my property investment philosophy into a few simple rules. Now that’s a big ask… Distil all the mistakes I’ve made and seen others make, as well as all the lessons I’ve learned and those of the many successes investors I’ve worked with into a view of simple rules. Anyway…here’s…
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…
In a world where change seems to be the only constant, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Technology evolves at lightning speed, economic trends shift unpredictably, and the media bombards us with stories of disruption. But here’s the thing: amid all this chaos, there are certain principles that never change. These timeless truths can anchor us,…
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…
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…
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…