Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

A buyer’s agent is one of the most integral elements when looking to buy a new property. We have heard both good and bad experiences on the show when it comes to investors using buyer’s agents, but how do you know if you have found the right one? In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Chris McMullen has told us why he spent more time looking for his buyer's agent, than what he did looking for his most recent property, why he educated himself through seminars, this show and getting out into the field to be able to determine the good from the bad. The long-time listener explains why this show “was a bit of a turning point” for his investment journey and how he utilises other guest’s personal stories, experiences and mistakes as research towards buying his own properties. Chris also shares what he would have said to himself a year ago with what he knows now, as well as where he hopes to be in a years-time. Tune in to hear about: Why it’s okay to be a “pain in the ass” toward your buyer’s agent T

Director of strategy and technolofy for Salesforce Jonathan Miranda sits down with Phil in San Francisco to discuss artificial intelligence and what it means for investors. The two look at how AI will change the dynamic between investors and professionals when buying property, how the buying experience will change, as well as the impact it will have on the average person’s daily life.  Jonathan explains what artificial intelligence really is, how it is changing the way in which people buy real estate, and how it will make investors more productive as well as how banks will collect personal information to provide better service. You will also find out: How AI will change human experiences Why the changes AI will bring should be embraced and not feared The importance of the transparent use of data How AI personally saved his life RELATED ARTICLES FOR READING Gold Coast benefits from mining boom Quality stock hard to find in Melbourne Sydney property has its 'best years ahead' 6 ways to increase your yield

Tune in to the latest episode of Property Showcase, the podcast with the inside track on the products and businesses that will help turbocharge your portfolio, maximise returns and make your overall investment experience seamless and stress-free! Award winning business, Propertyology, helps clients with professional guidance in respect to their market research buyer's agency, investment strategies and finance. The Propertyology experts hold skills in numerous fields, assisting their clients to build a sustainable investment property portfolio.  In this episode of Property Showcase, Simon Pressley joins host Phil to discuss his thoughts on the 2018 market, including metro versus regional areas, how regional areas will eventually perform the same roles as capital cities, as well as his thoughts on houses and units, and which one performs better in the long run. In this episode, hear from Simon about: What investors should be looking for in 2018 The questions to ask when looking at a property  Increasing infras

As an investor wired into the media you would have no doubt heard of Bernard Salt’s comments around the need for Gen Y-ers to stop eating smashed avocado should they ever want to be able to save for a property. Although taken out of context, the comments caused a wave of responses both at home and abroad about the affordability of Australian property, how a generation of investors will never crack the market and that a property bubble exists in Australia – and that it’s about to burst. In this special episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, we hear first-hand from Bernard Salt from The Demographics Group on the realities of investing in Australian property, where you should be channelling your dollars, whether there is a bubble (and if it's going to burst) and how our markets will develop in the future. Bernard also shares his insights on the red flags all investors should be aware of when investing in property as well as the key economic and social change data you should be using to help establish tre

You’ve found a great property that you’ve secured under market value, one that shows all the fundamentals for delivering sustainable growth over time, offers upsides for renovation or development potential, and on paper, should deliver a healthy yield. But you can’t find someone to rent it…. We hear it all the time on the Smart Property Investment Show. So, what do you do? Well, it’s time to look at how you’re managing the property – and whether you might need some professional help. Self-management works for many property investors. If you’ve got the time, skills, aptitude and are geographically close (and willing to get calls in the middle of the night to fix a broken pipe!), you can manage your properties yourself – for very good effect. However, many property investors turn to property managers to support them – supporting all aspects of their property management in return for sharing some of rent, which can range from 4-15 percent, depending on where you are located across Australia, and the services off

Get a greater insight into Phil’s portfolio as he’s joined with business partner Alex Whitlock and accountant Michael Johnson, who work behind the scenes to manage the heavy lifting on the portfolio. Michael discusses the day-to-day operations of the portfolio that he controls, as well as the impact property managers have had in steering the portfolio into success. They reminisce on their portfolio over the years, including what their greatest successes have been and what they would have done differently. You will also find out: The importance of keeping an eye on cash flow The reasons behind each purpose The importance of goal-setting   Suburbs mentioned in this episode: Sydney Queensland Brisbane Petrie Melbourne Kallangur Lawnton Sunshine Coast Penrith St Mary’s Mount Druitt South Bank Cambridge ParkSeven Hills  Mount Kuring-gai Related articles of interest: What keeps investors up at night and which professionals do they turn to? Four simple steps to begin your property development journey 

Phil Tarrant welcomes Momentum Media’s managing editors of wealth, Aleks Vickovich, and mortgages,  James Mitchell, to talk politics, power poverty, rebalancing mortgage books and interest rates.  On this episode, they explore the issues property investors are facing from major banks and government, their recommendations on how to overcome them. They also discuss how rising interest rates are affecting the market, and where they expect to see rates in the future. You will also hear about: Recent policies by the major banks hurting the property market Current monetary policies Why there is a disparity in rates FOLLOW US Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.a

Husband and wife team Brendon and Courtney join Phil to share how they made the transition from buying somewhere just to live in to becoming so well versed in the market, they need to sometimes tone down the property talk before they pick a fight with their friends or each other.   Courtney explains how her negotiation skills and her drive to educate herself has enabled the success of their portfolio, while Brendon discusses how his government job has helped with bank loans.   We also hear about what they have learned through each property they bought and how it has impacted each purchase. You will also find out: • What happens when you rely on a bad mortgage broker • Why an investment couple needs a “pusher” • How they balance their different views   FOLLOW US Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you he

"If you don't put in the hard work you won't gain the reward,” says Hong Kong immigrant William Leung, as he comes on the Smart Property Investment Show to discuss how he took his experiences of immigrating to Australia back in 1988, and how he took that experience to drive it into his portfolio today.   William explains the Hong Kong and Chinese mindsets on investing and debt, the importance of a finely tuned spreadsheet and the importance of goal setting and cycles.   You will also find out: • Why you should be conscious of the past • How to treat investing as a side business • The importance of loving numbers    FOLLOW US Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.c

Despite having only two properties under his belt, investor Jack Henderson lives and breathes property investment. With a total property value of $2.5 million within his grasp, this young investor is making strides made strides compared to leaving high school in year 10. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil is joined by investor Jack Henderson, as well as Right Property Group’s Victor Kumar and Steve Waters to discuss Jack’s journey from being starting a career in construction and earth moving to building up a portfolio. Jack reveals to the team how he saved his money through construction work, the sacrifices he made along the way, and what happened the first time he purchase a property. You will also find out: • The gentrification of a suburb • Buying before content • What your list of priorities should be for a new property Suburbs mentioned in this episode: Newcastle - bit.ly/2z0v903 Sydney - bit.ly/2rjsNSF Granville - bit.ly/2gCH2BU Coogee - bit.ly/2sWQWl8 Maroubra - bit.ly/2f4

The Smart Property Investment team has finally revealed the location of its recent purchase, and it’s an intriguing one. Buyers agent Steve Waters returns to give the inside word on Smart Property Investment's recent buy... and reveals the benefits buying in bulk can have on our portfolio. Tune in as Steve and Smart Property Investment Show host Phil Tarrant open the books on the portfolio once again discuss the rationale, strategy and goals with this latest purchase. You’ll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! Suburbs mentioned in this podcast: Kingston - bit.ly/2eGskIO Queensland - bit.ly/2wzJuOT Brisbane - bit.ly/2wzJuOT Western Sydney - bit.ly/2wzJuOT Sydney - bit.ly/2wzJuOT Penrith - bit.ly/2xqBCg7 Melbourne - bit.ly/2wzJuOT Wollongong - bit.ly/2wHUwSV Petrie - bit.ly/2gOphMK Strathpine - bit.ly/2zgJcuw Lawnton - bit.ly/2ywHoAt Cambridge Park - bit.ly/2wgfhEa Kirribilli - bit.ly/2tHW8s4 Related articles of interest: Keeping a finger on the pulse of y

After listening to other investors come to her for their financing needs, investor Jacqui Zielinski learned from their experiences and started her own investment journey. Here’s what she picked up along the way. Jacqui discusses the lessons she learned from associating with other property investors, the risks and challenges she faced building her portfolio and how she balances self employment and her investment portfolio. You will also find out: • The impact of educating yourself • Finding a balance between work life and investing • Ways to improve your current portfolio Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Brisbane - bit.ly/2wzJuOT Sydney - bit.ly/2wzJuOT Wagga Wagga - bit.ly/2gjwo2K Lake Albert -bit.ly/2xHPFO4 Mount Druitt - bit.ly/2tUCRT0 Macquarie Fields - bit.ly/2gIzhHm Campbelltown - bit.ly/2zr8ZBt St Marys - bit.ly/2xLwIdA Logan Central - bit.ly/2t4gMlv Slacks Creek - bit.ly/2gb7fDV Woodridge - bit.

Smart Property Investment Show host Phil Tarrant is joined by camera man turned investor Jason Byron to discuss how his portfolio grew from a country side home to $20 million development properties, and how growth corridors are his way to success. Tune in to find out how Jason implements his strategies when investing and developing, the steps he took towards building single to multiple dwellings, why he doesn’t buy anything from a 10K radius of the city and his tips to listeners wanting to get into property development. In this episode, you also find out: • How to determine if a strategy works • The effectiveness of the ‘JV Partner’ model • How to maximise your skill set Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Manly - bit.ly/2t7t1we Canberra - bit.ly/2wzJuOT Enmore - bit.ly/2gcIA5h Leichhardt - bit.ly/2zgvWa5 Brisbane - bit.ly/2wzJuOT Queensland - bit.ly/2wzJuOT Sydney - bit.ly/2wzJuOT Gold Coast - bit.ly/2wz

Accountant Munzurul Khan joins Smart Property Investment Show host Phil Tarrant to unpack the questions you need to ask your accountant to supercharge your investing... and the questions you’re probably also too embarrassed to ask. Tune in to find out which structure is best to buy in, how to understand your own circumstances and goals before buying a house, how the ownership of a property works when referring to names, the risks associated with having two names on a mortgage and title and which one is preferable to new home buyers. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! In this episode, you’ll find out: • The right balance of LVR • Ins and outs of diversification • The right time to invest into other asset clouds FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. I

Jillian Bullock shares her experiences as an investor with Smart Property Investment Show host Phil Tarrant, including buying off-the-plan apartments, dealing with property clubs, and excavating a piece of property history right on the show. In this episode, we explore the lessons Jillian learnt at a young age from her parents, her dreams of property development and the reasons why she began property investment. Jillian also reveals a piece of property history from 1858, showing how her husband’s family owned “all of Manly” for just 25 pounds. In this episode, we also learn how to balance finances between investing and her business, what happens when property clubs go wrong and how negative experiences only makes her determination stronger. All of this and much, much more! FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. I

Investor Eric Brown re-joins Smart Property Investment Show host Phil Tarrant to share his story as an investor, revealing the growth, challenges and risks he faced over the last two years,.. as well as the lessons he has learned through mistakes. Eric explains the power buying at the right price has had on his portfolio and how his career as a commercial builder has given him an advantage as an investor. He also reveals details about his newest venture of converting a warehouse into a family home, the issues he has to overcome and the challenges he expects to face in the future. You’ll also find out how to balance a high appetite for risk, tricks on how to stick to a budget and his advice to anyone looking down the path of development, that’d be great too. All of this and much, much more! FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitte

Julian Lancey re-joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the restrictions banks placed on investors that have made it “basically impossible” for Julian to grow his portfolio. The investor unveils the challenges he endured when renting out his investment to drug addicts, expresses the importance of landlord insurance and shares his insights on how you won’t make the same mistake. In this episode, you’ll also find out the challenges of the market dynamics Julian faced, how he tried to overcome the restrictions placed on him by renovations and refinancing and why he thinks “property is the best”. FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au f

In this episode, IT Developer and migrant Jazz Sidana joins host Phil Tarrant to share his journey on property investment after moving to Melbourne 12 years ago. “When I came, I barely had anything, so I think it's possible for everybody,” Jazz shares as he explains how his energy and motivation drove him towards success. The Melbourne based investor shares his insights on how he realised the opportunities around property investment, how he plans to reach his fundamental goal of “financial freedom”, his number one tip for new migrants in Australia, and the challenges and advantages he faced. In this episode you find out: • How to figure out an investment is good • How to add the most value to your portfolio • The differences between non-major lenders and major banks FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you h

Have you been waiting to hear your question on the podcast? In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, we bring in buyer’s agent Paul Glossop to answer your burning questions on key property trends, strategies and opportunities! Tune in as he and host Phil Tarrant discuss everything from depreciation, how to decide where to buy and which investment property is right for you, how to identify opportunities and how you can educate yourself about the interstate market. FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and 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, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insight! iTunes: apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: bit.ly/2sFIqV

Join Phillip Tarrant and Smart Property Investment's accountant Munzural Khan to get an in-depth understanding of our portfolio and how to avoid mistakes by getting the “simple things right”. In this episode, you’ll find out how we measure the success of our portfolio, the best ways to reach your retirement goal, and the many stages of successful property investment. You'll also learn about our investment return and plans for future growth. Not to be missed listening for any investor looking to build a multi-property portfolio!!! It's a warts and all, real life view inside a property portfolio that's delivering results -- and a few challenges along the way. FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and 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