Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Investor MJ Anthony returns to talk about the key things he uses property managers for to manage his 12 properties. Tune in as he and host Phil Tarrant discuss the essential things to observe when appointing a new property manager, how to find and keep the perfect property manager, as well as how to not be a difficult landlord yourself. You'll hear all of this and more, in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show!

MJ Anthony has high hopes for his financial future. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, he reveals the investment strategy he hopes will grow his portfolio from 12 to 100 properties and secure him half a million in income each year. Tune in as he discusses the benefits of investing regionally, why buying cheaper-end properties helped quickly expand his portfolio, how he’s pigeon-pairing property to balance his assets, as well as his thoughts on what he’s doing well and what he could be doing better over the long term. 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 City - http://bit.ly/2t430yZ Springfield - http://bit.ly/2uS5Asx Brookwater - http://bit.ly/2xpFq1S Nowra - http://bit.ly/2whEnRG Wellington - http://bit.ly/2vv8ns6 Dubbo - http://bit.ly/2xFEoyl Orange - http://bit.ly/2whcUj2 RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: Why this investor started avoiding off-the-plan investment properties – ht

Changes to mortgage lending have made it difficult for many to secure funding for property, but in this bonus episode, John Pidgeon explains how thorough market research and a team of professionals have kept him on track to achieve success. John, who runs his own advisory business, discusses his experience buying and selling in different markets, how aligning himself with a mentor helped steer his journey in the right direction, and how striking a healthy balance of cash flow and capital growth has enabled his portfolio security in the face of a downturn. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Horsham - http://bit.ly/2gndPqo Mount Druitt - http://bit.ly/2tUCRT0 Tregear - http://bit.ly/2gsQg38 Bidwill - http://bit.ly/2vwmmC4 Blacktown - http://bit.ly/2u1OnQk Penrith - http://bit.ly/2xqBCg7 Adelaide - http://bit.ly/2t1p14z Brisbane - http://bit.ly/2t430yZ Sydney - http://bit.ly/2rjsNSF RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: Mc

Following the acquisition of its last property purchase, the Smart Property Investment team has moved on to even bigger and better things – and in this episode, buyer’s agent Steve Waters returns to share an update on the portfolio and tell us what’s next for the team. Tune in as he and host Phil Tarrant open the books and reveal all – from acquisition costs, to “boring” assets, risk mitigation, cash flow management and yearly income, as well as the inside scoop on a new property that could take the team’s investment strategy to the next level. You’ll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *St Marys - http://bit.ly/2xLwIdA *Mount Druitt - http://bit.ly/2tUCRT0 *Wollongong - http://bit.ly/2wHUwSV *Hornsby - http://bit.ly/2uc4n1f *Cambridge Park - http://bit.ly/2wgfhEa *Logan - http://bit.ly/2t4gMlv *Springfield - http://bit.ly/2uS5Asx *Glenroy - http://bit.ly/2iGiDM1 *Melbourne - http://bit.ly/2sSXIIZ *Port Kembla - http://

The team from Propertyology go above and beyond the services of a buyer’s agency, analysing data and crunching the numbers necessary for identifying prime real estate markets for their clients. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, managing director Simon Pressley uses his intel to give listeners the inside track on current market conditions as well as a forecast for what’s to come. You’ll also hear why buyers should “take the blinkers off” to more effectively find property, Simon's advice for do-it-yourself investors, as well as his checklist for what investors should consider when looking to regional towns for their next investment. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this bonus episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Orange - http://bit.ly/2whcUj2 *Hobart - http://bit.ly/2wapL8a *Perth - http://bit.ly/2swmwpU *Darwin - http://bit.ly/2wadksU *Armidale - http://bit.ly/2xF4mlw *Melbourne - http://bit.ly/2sSXIIZ *Sydney - http://bit

No matter who they are, everyone wants a place to call their own. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, the Property Twins, Sana and Mona, reveal how living in low socio-economic conditions pushed them to succeed in the world of property and secure the strong financial foundation they had always dreamed of. Tune in as they explain how buying cheaper-end properties enabled them to quickly expand their portfolio and more effectively manage their cash flow, how their love of property inspired their careers in mortgage broking, as well as how their working experience enabled them to navigate changes to mortgage lending and position their portfolio for future success. You'll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Sydney - http://bit.ly/2rjsNSF *Blacktown - http://bit.ly/2u1OnQk *Parramatta - http://bit.ly/2tqp9dW *Penrith - http://bit.ly/2xqBCg7 RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Home values maintain upward trend:

BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith returns to discuss potential red flags in pest and building inspections and the ways in which investors can tackle these issues head-on. Tune in as he and host Phil Tarrant discuss the steps investors can take to identify, avoid and manage property concerns, as well as highlight the importance of asking questions and getting quotes to ensure they’re on the right track for investment success. Tune in now to hear all of this and more, in this bonus episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *5 buying fails to avoid through a buyer’s agent - http://bit.ly/2i86G1s *The difference between renovating for selling and renting - http://bit.ly/2vK0Qqf *A five-point guide to building a multi-property portfolio - http://bit.ly/2wRfo7H *First home buyers returning as investors leave housing market - http://bit.ly/2vFdIiT FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us or leaving a review on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment

There’s a science behind pest and building inspections, says BuildingPro founder Andrew Mackie-Smith, and in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, he reveals the top 10 things every investor should check to ensure their new property is the real deal. Andrew gives listeners a rundown on the specifics of these inspections, the steps investors can take to successfully inspect a property for themselves, and he explains why undertaking these checks will help safeguard buyers against purchasing a money pit. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! For a FREE copy of Andrew’s book, Building Success: Why Property Investors Need Building Inspections, send a question through to the SPI team by emailing editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au today! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Brisbane - http://bit.ly/2t430yZ *Springfield - http://bit.ly/2uS5Asx RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *$1m property sales hit record high - http://bit.ly/2vvFMVT *

In just seven years, this investor went from one property to 28 – but what’s the secret to his success? In this bonus episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Scott O’Neill returns to reveal the five-step plan that helped turbocharge his portfolio and secure him $300,000 in income each year. Tune in as he explains the importance of breaking down the numbers, how building relationships with agents is key to getting the best deals, why the smart property investor will treat their portfolio like a business and much, much more! To hear about Scott’s five-step plan, tune in now to this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Capital gains slow down while capital city dwellings go up - bit.ly/2tXasvV *‘Critical’ Sydney headlines affordability slump, latest figures show - bit.ly/2w3JjsV *Don’t blame high prices on housing shortfall - bit.ly/2vcvwT1 *What’s the rate tipping point to stop investors? - bit.ly/2f2JLU0 FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by

Scott O’Neill said he didn’t like the look of his future, so he changed it. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, the Sydney-based engineer explains how determination and a dedication to his craft enabled him to cultivate a 28-strong property portfolio that yields him in excess of $740,000 in rent each year. Tune in as Scott explores the diversity of his portfolio, how he’s “buying his time back” through property investment, as well as how he’s effectively managing his assets to secure $300,000 in income each year. You’ll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Sutherland - http://bit.ly/2uR37RI *Port Macquarie - http://bit.ly/2tVuo2g *Maroubra - http://bit.ly/2f4Ui0S RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Capital gains slow down while capital city dwellings go up - http://bit.ly/2tXasvV *‘Critical’ Sydney headlines affordability slump, latest figures show - http://bit.ly/2w3JjsV *Don’t blame high prices on housin

John Martinovic returns to the Smart Property Investment studio to reveal how being “stung” by property managers for poor, over-priced services taught him to find more effective ways to manage his portfolio.   In this bonus episode, he explains how he partially self-manages his assets, how investors can identify good property managers, as well as the process behind building teams in each state to manage the upkeep of his properties.  You’ll hear all of this and more, in this bonus episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST:  *Don’t blame high prices on housing shortfall - http://bit.ly/2vcvwT1 *
Why were 1 million properties vacant on census night? - http://bit.ly/2vciwwE 
*Sydney property buyers want expert opinions on development decisions - http://bit.ly/2tYyZ7V 
 *What’s the rate tipping point to stop investors? - http://bit.ly/2f2JLU0 FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show) and by liking and follo

According to his wife, John Martinovic has turned property investing into a major hobby – but there’s also a more serious side to his wealth-creation efforts. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, John explains why he’s “pedantic” about his property portfolio, but why keeping on top of his finances now will not only safeguard the future of his children, but enable he and his wife to be debt-free by 45. Tune in as he and host Phil Tarrant explore the diversity of his portfolio – from a small unit in Kingsgrove, to NRAS assets, to off-the-plan apartments and the positives and negatives of each, as well as reflect on what he’d do differently if he had his time again. 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: *Kingsgrove - http://bit.ly/2udIz25 *Hurstville - http://bit.ly/2tXJhVU *Melbourne - http://bit.ly/2sSXIIZ *Sydney - http://bit.ly/2rjsNSF RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Don’t blame high price

It’s been a “long time between drinks”, but the Smart Property Investment team is back in the game having recently secured their latest investment property. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant and buyer’s agent Steve Waters give listeners a rundown on the settlement of their Queensland-based property and explain how the under market value premises will enable the team to move on to a more sophisticated investment strategy over the long term. You’ll also hear insight into pest and building inspections, the team’s top tips for finding the right marketplace for investment, as well as how listeners can skilfully identify growth opportunities within their portfolio to increase its value. 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: *Logan - http://bit.ly/2t4gMlv *Springwood - http://bit.ly/2vzCWgI *Woodridge - http://bit.ly/2tsqY74 *Kingston - http://bit.ly/2eGskIO *Mount Druitt - http:/

If a relationship can survive a renovation, it can survive anything – so says recently-engaged couple, Phoebe and Carl. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, the young investors outline the long-term process behind renovating their first property, as well as how they found the latest design trends at just a fraction of the cost. You’ll also hear how the millennial couple balances spending with saving in order to have their cake and eat it too, but why they’re in no rush to become big-time property millionaires. 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: *Logan - http://bit.ly/2t4gMlv *Kariong - http://bit.ly/2vkVPDU *Gosford - http://bit.ly/2uKvkKT *Hornsby - http://bit.ly/2uc4n1f *Castle Hill - http://bit.ly/2truAtX RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Housing market status for financial year 2016-17 revealed - http://bit.ly/2tzQTsE *Investors say lending restrictions are impacting on property plans

Quirin says his journey into the short-term rental market began when, as a frequent traveller, he identified an opportunity to monetise his absence by listing his property online. However, dealing directly with online platforms soon proved difficult when managing people's expectations, leading Quirin to co-found MadeComfy – an end-to-end service provider empowering property investors to maximise their returns by leveraging online platforms in the short-term rental space. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant and the team from MadeComfy give listeners insight into the key differences between short-term versus long-term rentals as well as how property investors can ensure they’re getting the most out of their 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: *Redfern - http://bit.ly/2t6IsGK *Manly - http://bit.ly/2t7t1we *Bondi - http://bit.ly/2t7cOHA *Darling Point - http://bit.l

Former Olympian Ed Fernon returns to the Smart Property Investment studio to give listeners the inside track on the ins and outs of property development. In this episode, Ed joins host Phil Tarrant to explain why property development is a long-term game that requires preparation, and why doing the necessary “grunt work” behind the scenes will benefit prospective property developers by enabling them a better understanding of their market – influencing not only their decisions during the construction phase, but the ultimate outcome of their development endeavours. You’ll hear all of this and more, in this bonus episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Parramatta - http://bit.ly/2tqp9dW *Coogee - http://bit.ly/2sWQWl8 *Little Bay - http://bit.ly/2tqtZaY *Redfern - http://bit.ly/2t6IsGK RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *3 steps for a painless renovation - http://bit.ly/2ssMVBx *How to avoid financial pains from rising interest rates - http://bit.ly/2smDEA1 *7 things property

Former Olympian Ed Fernon says that in a bacon and egg sandwich, he’s the pig – no matter the ambition, he’s committed to achieving his goals. In fact, Ed’s commitment to his craft has taken him on a whirlwind journey from a university dorm room, to the 2012 London Olympics and on to a successful career in property development. Joining host Phil Tarrant for this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Ed discusses his transition from sports to property and reveals how despite having no experience in development, his commitment and goal-setting psyche enabled him to make his aspirations a reality. 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: *Katoomba - http://bit.ly/2sXyXuV *Warners Bay - http://bit.ly/2sXz1e9 *Newtown - http://bit.ly/2sn8MPv RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Value on the rise across most of Australia - http://bit.ly/2tKAlCq *Property market eases in June quarter - http://bit.ly/2uN5Zft *2016

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 give you answers! Tune in as he and host Phil Tarrant discuss everything from mortgage lenders, to the ins and outs of first home owners' grants, to accountancy and money management platforms, and how you can better prepare yourself at tax time. You’ll hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *What the 2016 census reveals about property (http://bit.ly/2sZmXaJ) *Housing market to fall by 2020 (http://bit.ly/2s0CFRF) *Budget changes impact both buyers and sellers, says REIV (http://bit.ly/2sXvXzv) 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 o

Blake Roeleven says he’s learnt the hard way when it comes to renovating property – but working with “shonky” tradesmen and builders-gone-bust hasn’t turned this investor away from creating equity in his portfolio. In fact, Blake’s determination led him to manufacture nearly $100,000 in equity for one property in less than a month. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Blake joins host Phil Tarrant to explain why he's holding himself accountable for the overall success of his wealth-creation efforts, the steps he's taking to keep himself on track to achieve his goals, as well as his top tips on how investors can identify "shonky" tradesmen for themselves. 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: *Drummoyne (http://bit.ly/2rTEKCI) *Melbourne (http://bit.ly/2sSXIIZ) *Brisbane (http://bit.ly/2t430yZ) RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *How to avoid a bad builder (http://bit.ly/2s1lkHr) *Property rose

Following APRA’s move to cool Australia’s hot property market, property investors have begun experiencing an influx of changes to mortgage lending, as well as an increased difficulty in securing funding for their portfolios, as financial institutions move to operate within their new parameters. In this special episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant brings in top Aussie broker Ross Le Quesne to explain what these changes mean for investors and how they can protect themselves over the long term. Tune in as the duo outline the ways in which banks are reassessing debt and how investors can qualify for loans, the importance of effective cash flow management as a means of holding property, as well as Ross’s tips for investors on how they can survive these changes and stay on the road to success. You’ll hear all of this and more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! FOLLOW US: Did you like this episode? Show your support by rating us on iTunes (The Smart Property Investment Show