I’m often asked what I would do differently if I could live my investing journey all over again. I’ve certainly made my fair share of mistakes along the way and paid huge “learning fees” because of them. However, instead of being defeated, I learned from each error and moved forward a little bit wiser. If…
I am about to shatter your very understanding of happiness. For some listeners, this may be discomforting; for others, this may be a revelation. In my chat with international best-selling author Tom Corley today, we will explain why wealthy people are happier. Now, I know they say money can’t buy happiness, but please bear with…
We all want to be financially secure. And many of us are prepared to put in the hard work to make it a reality. However many people seem to encounter roadblock after roadblock on their path to financial freedom and the main issue is often their own bad habits. But it’s never too late to…
Have you considered getting involved in property investment even though you’re still relatively young? Want to avoid the minefield that causes around 50% of those who get started in property investment to sell up? A number of years ago Finder.com.au interviewed me for my thoughts on this topic, and one of the things we discussed…
Are you a coffee lover? I remember taking a trip to Brazil and on one of the tours we took a drive through the coffee plantation, the tour guide said ‘this is where espresso originated’. Little did he know that on the tour was a couple from Italy, who had a few words of argument…
In Australia, homeownership has long been a marker of success—a milestone that signified stability, adulthood, and financial security. But in recent years, we’ve seen younger generations delaying the purchase of their first home, and in some cases, forgoing it altogether. While it’s tempting to point the finger at affordability issues alone, there’s a deeper story…
In today’s show, we answer one of the questions on almost every property investor’s mind: “How long does it take for my investment property to cover its costs?” We all know property investment is a long-term game, but it’s easy to get frustrated when you’re pouring money into your investment and not seeing immediate returns….
Today is another of our popular question-and-answer shows. It’s the replay of a recent webinar where Ken Raiss, Brett Warren, and I answered a wide range of questions asked by the participants. Today’s show covers strategies and considerations for building a strong property portfolio amidst economic challenges. Whether you’re looking to invest in Melbourne’s promising…
With the prospect of a rate cut looming, many investors and homeowners are eagerly watching how the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will move, and what the potential impact could be on house prices. As we know, interest rates are a key lever in the broader economic environment, and when they shift, so do property…
It’s a long-standing argument, isn’t it? Is it better to invest in regional Australia or in a big capital city? Only this morning I listened to a podcast where one so-called “expert” mentioned a raft of regional towns that outperformed the Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane property market over the last decade, and I’m sure statistically…
