Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Investor Scott Monk has had quite an eventful life, jumping out of university into a short-lived stint as a real estate agent, then a 5 property portfolio by the age of 22 - but then he had to sell them all. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Scott explains why this had to happen. Speaking to host Alex Whitlock, Scott goes into how he started out as an property investor and recounts his first property purchases and how easy it was for him to secure finance back in the day. He also explores the moment that caused him to sell his entire portfolio despite being told by a former boss to always hold onto property, and goes through the extensive process of how he subdivided his most recent investment, as well as what he plans to do in the next stage of his investment journey.

  In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant talks with Simon Pressley, head of research at Propertyology, about the top five positives of the property market that are happening right now. Simon explains why property investors need to balance negative and positive mindsets when investing, what influences come together to make up the jigsaw puzzle that is the property market, as well as exploring the negative gearing debate. He also explains exactly what it means that the upcoming budget is expected to be in surplus for the first time in a decade, the fundamentals that property investors need to understand and why things are never as good as they seem, and yet, why things are never as bad as they seem.

Investor Jeremy Iannuzzelli is soon to sell several of the properties in his portfolio and plans to use the equity to buy in the Sydney market. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment show he explains to host Phil Tarrant why. Jeremy explains why this year is the "year of the JV", reveals the tactics that he plans to deploy to take advantage of the opportunities that he sees in the current market, and shares the areas that he is wanting to buy. With Brisbane being home to the properties that he plans to part with, he unpacks his thoughts on the Brisbane property market, discusses living in the same duplex as his tenants, and analyses the pros and cons of investing in a joint venture. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if y

Have you been waiting to hear your question on the Smart Property Investment Show? In this episode, Rethink Investing's Scott O'Neil joins host Phil Tarrant to answer your questions. Listen now as he and host Phil Tarrant discuss everything from how the royal commission changes will impact both brokers and investors, why you should pay for good advice, and the best way to generate a large passive income through property, and more. They also explore the addition of commercial property investment to your residential portfolio, whether a changing government means you need to change your strategy, and why right now is a great time to invest in property. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, e

Faced with the desire for a career with greater independence, Brady Yoshia was able to get into property full-time as a buyer's agent. In this episode of Quit the 9-to-5 with Ben Handler, Brady shares how, with Ben's training, she has been able to achieve that goal, start making money, and begin building a strong team around her. Having experience in both sales and as a buyer's agent, Brady explains the similarities and differences between the two roles and the additional layer of support that they are able to offer their clients as buyer's agents. She discusses how Belle Property is embracing the changing property environment, while Ben explores the possibility of the Australian market shifting more towards a US-model and why now is a great time to become a buyer's agent given the changing property sector.

Finance broker and investor Aaron Christie-David believes the year ahead will present some fantastic opportunities for investors, but it's about being selective about which opportunities you jump at, and making yourself a better borrower in the eyes of the bank. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Aaron joins host Phil Tarrant to address how the royal commission has impacted the property sector, as well as also addressing the little talked about positives that came out of the recommendations for both brokers and investors. He reveals the traps that many investors fall into surrounding their financial serviceability, his plans for his personal portfolio in the year ahead, and his advice for those who are investing without professional advice. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about w

Allie and Oliver purchased their first investment property six years ago at under-market value and transformed what they refer to as an "ugly duckling" into a sound investment. With a growing portfolio and a passion for renovations, the pair now admit to being "addicted" to property investment. In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, they join host Phil Tarrant to reflect on their journey, revealing what got them started, how their strategy has changed over the years, and why they are now sent on a renovate-and-hold strategy. They will share how they split the tasks required to keep their portfolio thriving, why their next property purchase will be different to what they have done so far, and Allie discusses her past life as a professional ballerina. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions a

In this special episode of the Smart Property Investment Show recorded live on site at the Institute of Public Accountants, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the IPA's Tony Greco, general manager of technical policy, to discuss the "what if's" of the upcoming election and aftermath of the royal commission. Tony discusses the potential shift away from negative gearing, changes to capital gains tax, and how investors can be best prepared for any changes which should arise. He reveals how the budget will be influenced by the upcoming federal election, how changes to the "rent-a-room" industry may alter your tax obligations, and what the ramifications could be of trying to avoid your obligations. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you

As the accountant for the Smart Property Investment Show portfolio, Phil's personal portfolio, and as an avid investor himself for the past 20 years, Munzurul Khan believes that consumer perception can greatly impact the fundamentals of the Australian property market, and that investors can utilise this to get great property deals. Munzurul joins host Phil Tarrant to explain the four must-have fundamentals when looking for an addition to your portfolio, the indicators to watch out for that suggest the bottom of the Sydney market cycle and why he is choosing not to buy in Brisbane. Placing a strong focus on property fundamentals, Munzurul will explain why he is still looking at investing in the Sydney market, why property history is so important, and the one thing he would have done differently in the early days of his investment journey. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on s

Having purchased his first investment property in 2010, investor Sze Chuah has had a busy nine years. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Sze joins host Phil Tarrant to reflect on his investment journey and to reveal how he did it. Listen Now Sze explains his decisions around how he structured his portfolio ownership across himself, his wife, an entity and within a SMSF, discusses how he manages his portfolio, and shares where he has been investing - and why Western Australia is next on his investment plan. He also shares his views on bargain hunting for property, unpacks his investment strategy, and explains the importance of planning and structure when growing your portfolio. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or

Brisbane could one day be set to follow in the boom seen previously in Sydney and Melbourne, but when is the right time to enter into the Brisbane property market, and will it be worth it in the long run? Brisbane-born Melinda Jennison takes a deep dive into the market to reveal all. She shares her thoughts on what types of dwellings will see the greatest growth, the pockets that are outperforming the rest and the tell-tale signs that you might be bidding at auction against a buyer's agent. With an upcoming university set to alter the demographic of Brisbane, Melinda explains how this may impact property values, the feasibility of development in the capital city area and the one strategy that she believes will never lead to wealth creation. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today

In an environment where the biggest issue can be an overload of too much contradicting information, how do you figure out what is accurate advice?  When it comes to “hotspots”, everyone seems to have a different idea of where you should be investing.    In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group however, Steve and Victor reveal why they don’t believe in the so-called “hotspots” and how you can really figure out the best spots to invest. They discuss the importance of time on the ground before buying an investment property, why fundamentals need to come into your decision and the information that you must extract from the agent when meeting with them to discuss the purchase. With the term “off-market” regularly thrown around, they explain the difference between pre-market and off-market purchases, unpack the way to get the best price on a property and tackle the question of the week surrounding auctions in a softening market. To purchase Victor’s book discussed in this episode, SUPER CH

Having added more than $70,000 value to his cheapest investment and accumulated 18 properties in 18 years, property investor Grant Foley is well on his way to his goal of living comfortably from the income generated by his portfolio. Speaking with host Russel Stephenson, he shares why he believes that property investment is not just for those on exorbitant incomes, how the tightened lending economy shifted his investment plan and reveals how he chose a property manager,having shared his belief that not all property managers are created equal. Grant also discusses his role in the Property Investors Council of Australia, unpacking what they aim to achieve, and how you can help them get a seat at the table with policymakers about property policy and ultimately give investors a fair go. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you hav

In this special crossover episode between the Smart Property Investment Show and The Property Couch, host Phil Tarrant is joined by The Property Couch co-host Ben Kingsley and director of mortgages and co-investor on the Smart Property Investment property portfolio Alex Whitlock, to discuss the future of mortgage brokers and how changes to regulations in that sector could ultimately hurt your back pocket. They share their thoughts around the current market, discuss governments role in implementing the royal commission recommendations and explain how removing brokers from the borrowing equation is bad for everyone - the banks included! They also discuss the findings of the Consumer Access to Mortgages Report which shows huge support for the broking channel, and reveal how you can have your say on keeping choices open within the lending sector. The Consumer Access to Mortgages Report can be found HERE https://bit.ly/2SWigOd If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTu

Having previously appeared on the Smart Property Investment Show to reflect on his journey building his own property portfolio, Arjun Paliwal now joins hosts Ben Handler and Alex Whitlock on Quit the 9-to-5 to discuss his transition from investor to buyer’s agent and reveals how, only months after finishing Ben’s course, he is buying properties across the country for referral clients. Arjun shares how he was able to quit the 9 to 5 and how that transition was for him, talks through the process of helping his first client and explains why sometimes you should explain things to clients, even when they are obvious to you. Ben reveals the most difficult parts of being a buyer’s agent, the importance of social media as a marketing tool, while Arjun explores why the meaning of the word “retirement” has since shifted for him.

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Alex Whitlock is joined by Steve Waters who reveals how you can tell if a property is a great buy or a lemon. Steve discusses building a pest report and the importance of having a report completed by yourself, and how the upcoming election and the royal commission's final report could have a serious impact on the property market for all investors and not just those using brokers. With the current market receiving media scrutiny, Steve explains the role that the media plays in the property landscape, reveals where he is investing and why he is altering his approach in how he is investing in Adelaide. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Tim Neary is joined by Benjamin Plohl who discusses his investment journey and how he was able to invest in property at just 18 years old. Benjamin shares the details of each of the properties in his portfolio, explains why he has chosen to sell some that he has acquired over the years, and, as a buyer’s agent, reveals where he is buying for clients at the moment, as well as the metrics that he believes makes for a smart property investment. Having used a buyer’s agent himself, Benjamin also unpacks what he was looking for when choosing his buyer’s agent, the advice that he was given which has helped grow his portfolio, and the professionals that he believes all investors should have around them throughout their property journey. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn. If yo

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by investor and buyer’s agent Meredith O’Reilly who shares her advice to those looking at investing for the first time, and gives her pick for the Sydney suburb with reasonable prices and the potential for a good return Meredith reveals where she is buying property at the moment and discusses how the current media hype surrounding the falling market is in fact having a positive impact on the property market for those looking to invest. In light of the Opal Tower incident, Meredith also discusses off-the-plan property purchases, and why she believes sub-dividing shares is a good opportunity to get a good return on your investment. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you hav

Rethink Investing Rethink Investing specialises in building large self-sustaining property portfolios. Their strategy is based on what their founders Scott and Mina O’Neill used when investing in Property The were able to build a 28 strong property portfolio producing over $300,000 passive income per annum in just eight years. Many of their clients have bought over 10 properties, proving their higher cash flow strategy allows their investors to enter the top 0.068 of Australians. In this episode of Property Showcase, director of Rethink Investing Scott O’Neil joins host Tim Neary to share the best way for investors to create equity in a softening market. In this episode, hear from Scott about: - How they get clients a 66 per cent ROI in just six months - How you can invest in capital city property without outlying huge numbers - The commercial properties he believes should be avoided Propertyology Award-winning business, Propertyology, helps clients with professional guidance in respect to their market resear

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by musician turned property investor Matt Preston, who shares how he went from revoking his first $10,000 property investment to buy an amplifier to having over 10 properties in his portfolio. Matt explains the formula which he invests by, describes why he is excited about the current tumultuous property market, and answers why he still purchases property in Sydney at the peak of the most recent property cycle. Sharing that he has made some "crappy" investments, Matt also explains what makes a property a poor investment and why he believes that bad property purchases are still good for your overall property journey. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or