Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

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

Jack Chen says he’s investing in property to give himself the financial freedom to make decisions on his own terms. Here, the Sydney-based investor reveals the investment strategy that could allow him to retire today, as well as the drivers behind his wealth creation success. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Jack joins host Phil Tarrant and guest co-host Eric Brown to explain how he overcame his debt-adverse mindset to build a nine-strong property portfolio, the sacrifices he’s made to further his wealth creation efforts, and why he believes working with a team of professionals has been critical to achieving his goals. 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: *Marrickville - http://bit.ly/2toLEw4 *Logan - http://bit.ly/2t4gMlv *Zillmere - http://bit.ly/2s3Mgtp *Sydney - http://bit.ly/2rjsNSF *Brisbane - http://bit.ly/2t430yZ RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *What to expect when rentvesting -

Damian Collins from Momentum Wealth returns for this special episode of The Smart Property Investment Show to give listeners the inside track on current market conditions in Perth and what this means for the speculative property investor. Joining host Phil Tarrant, Damian explores the drivers of Perth’s economy, outlines current trends in the region and what’s being done to stimulate growth, and determines whether or not now is the right time for investors to enter the market, and what they can do to prepare themselves for the long haul. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this special episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! SUBURBS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: *Perth - http://bit.ly/2swmwpU RELATED ARTICLES OF INTEREST: *Is Perth property the answer for eastern state millennials? - http://bit.ly/2tzU58M *Yanchep and Two Rocks suburbs set for next Western Australia hotspot - http://bit.ly/2tUULVw *Perth property to benefit from $1.2bn boost to infrastructure - http://bit.ly/2rI7XwF *Qu

It's that time again! Listeners from across the country have sent their questions through to the Smart Property Investment team about everything from investment strategy, to finding the right team for their investment journey. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by the managing director of Momentum Wealth, Damian Collins, to discuss the perils of property procrastination, how investors can prepare themselves in the face of interest rate hikes, as well as their thoughts on insurance brands and how buyers can find the right products to suit their needs. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! Suburbs discussed in this episode: Sydney (http://bit.ly/2rjsNSF) Melbourne (http://bit.ly/2sSXIIZ) Perth (http://bit.ly/2swmwpU) Brisbane (http://bit.ly/2t430yZ) Adelaide (http://bit.ly/2t1p14z) Ascot Park (http://bit.ly/2rXNw2V) Albury (http://bit.ly/2rI4Pko) Wodonga (http://bit.ly/2sXavdp) Articles of intere

Cameron Pass says it was his passion for construction that spurred him to physically build out his investment portfolio, and that by doing so, he was able to identify – and benefit from – the "higher purpose" of each property. He joins host Phil Tarrant for this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show to outline his buy, build and hold strategy, explain how he’s built each property to earn him two incomes on a single title, as well as share his thoughts on how other builder-investors can benefit from this strategy and pay their debts off faster! Suburbs mentioned in this episode: Plumpton (http://bit.ly/2tA3xt0) Glendenning (http://bit.ly/2rXrptk) Oakhurst (http://bit.ly/2s1DMjd) Mount Druitt (http://bit.ly/2tUCRT0) Related articles of interest: An investor shares how he earns two incomes on a single property (http://bit.ly/2s1BFMe) Most affordable suburbs in capital cities revealed (http://bit.ly/2srgDKG) Housing affordability measures may not help Sydney buyers (http://bit.ly/2s1OXbz) Property industr

In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Brisbane-based couple Charles and Charlotte are in the studio to discuss the unusual money-saving technique that saves them $20,000 a year! They join host Phil Tarrant to explain why they’re future-proofing themselves through property investment, how their house sitting venture enables them to save more money for their growing portfolio, and why they believe property investment is possible for all millennials if they're willing to make the choice to put the hard yards in. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! 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@smartpropertyinvestm

In the current investment space, there’s been much rhetoric surrounding housing affordability and the ways in which the government will curb investor interest with changes to policy. In light of the government’s budget announcement, Washington Brown director Tyron Hyde joins host Phil Tarrant for this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show to shed light on the government’s latest changes to property depreciation, outline what will or will not impact property investors, as well as explain how they can ensure they’re in the clear on recent purchases prior to the budget’s official release. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more, in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! 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

In this special episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant shares an update on the team's investment portfolio and explains how they'll manufacture equity in their latest 'cosmetically challenged' property to increase its value. Joined by buyer’s agent Steve Waters from Right Property Group, the duo also give listeners a rundown on the stats within the portfolio, explain how they’ll make the portfolio cash neutral in future, as well as warn investors against taking shortcuts in the buying process to ensure a property is the real deal. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more, in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! 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, e

Kevin Sum says property investment is a lot like dating, but that by casting a wide net across various Australian property markets, investors can increase their chances of happiness by finding ‘the one’. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, he joins host Phil Tarrant to detail his cross-country investment journey, discuss his thoughts on emotional investment, what he looks for in the right property market and his advice to budding investors on how they too can begin their whirlwind romance with property. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! 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.

Chinese investor Eric Wu says the biggest mistake he’s made on his investment journey is not investing ambitiously enough. In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, he joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss the opportunities he’s found within the Australian property market, how he’s accumulated and managed his nine-strong portfolio, and his three-stage plan for how he’ll double his assets in under 10 years. Tune in now to hear all of this and much, much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show! 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.au for more insight! iTunes: apple.co/2tryShe Facebook: bit.ly/2rTJaom Twitter: bit.ly/2sSacBG LinkedIn: