Smart Property Investment Podcast Network

Back by popular demand, this week’s podcast guest Stephanie Brennan reveals if she’s on track to acquire a massive portfolio before she hits the big 3-0, and the team sort through the noise to work out whether Generation Y can really have it all. Stephanie talks to the team about how her investment strategy has developed and evolved since she last appeared on the show and what she’s doing to reach her goals more quickly. In this episode we also cover everything from DIY renovations versus employing the professionals, to the challenges Millennials are facing getting onto the property ladder. Are they a bunch of whingers, or do they have it tough? All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

In this special episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, we finally answer the listener questions which have been flooding in. The team has an inbox full of property investment questions from keen listeners, so this week the team and special guest Rich Harvey tackle everything from off-the-plan risks, to identifying the best real estate agents to sell your property. Plus, Phil reveals more about how he got started in property investment and how he secured four properties in four months. The team also answers listener questions about buying the wrong property, getting back on track, creating equity and the financial backing you need to get started. All this and so much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

In this podcast, a property investor shares the story of how he bounced back from a redundancy and seven months of unemployment to build an impressive property portfolio. Glenn Newbery joins host Phil Tarrant to discuss what forced him to change his investment strategy, the difficulties of building a portfolio while doing contract work and how he’ll make his $3.5 million portfolio debt free. Glenn also reveals where he’d purchase right now if he was given $50,000. All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au http://twitter.com/philliptarrant

Getting divorced can be a serious hit to your personal finances – so in this podcast we hear from an investor who used it as a catalyst to build wealth and achieve financial freedom. Lisa Indge, a property manager, found herself with three children, staring down the barrel of separation, unable to afford to buy a sufficiently sized property in her desired location. So she turned to renting and began investing. Here she reveals to The Smart Property Investment Show why, despite being a property manager, she doesn’t manage her own properties, how she negotiates rent increases and what she looks for in investments, both within and outside of her self-managed super fund. All this and much much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

In this week’s episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant reveals how the team turned a house deemed ‘uninhabitable’ by the banks into a property goldmine and rapidly built a portfolio loaded with equity. The team also explains how they’ll get a $470,000 cash injection and what you can do to get a better valuation. Also in this episode Phil comes clean on whether he’s kept his promise to take action and add to his portfolio! All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

In this week’s episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, buyer’s agent and property investor Paul Glossop reveals the secrets to buying under market value and why relationships are everything in the property industry. The Smart Property Investment Show host Phil Tarrant sets out to “put Paul out of a job”, tapping into all of the things property investors should be doing, and could be doing for themselves. Paul also chats to @philliptarrant about the next big hotspots, the importance of understanding your investment objectives, and how to avoid the biggest mistake investors make. All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

In this week’s episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, property management expert and investor Lisa Indge reveals the key to identifying quality long-term tenants to keep your cash flow steady. Also in this episode, Lisa, director of property management company Let’s Rent, chats to host @philliptarrant about the importance of background checks, why pet owners can make great tenants, when to be lenient in the leasing process, and what to do when it all goes wrong. All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

In this week's episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, buyer's agent, property investor and negotiation expert Robert Skeen reveals the top tricks and tactics you can employ to find and secure the best investment properties at the lowest price. Robert, who has been buying property for over 16 years also discusses how you can get more information from cagey agents and properly understand the "fair value" of a property. All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

In this week’s episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, mortgage industry veteran and money expert Lisa Montgomery chats to host and property investor Phil Tarrant about how you can get more bang for your buck when you borrow and build your portfolio more quickly. This episode also reveals how you can find out if your mortgage rates have slipped out of the competitive band and the best tactics for negotiating on your rates. All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

In this week’s episode, The Smart Property Investment Show’s host Phil Tarrant reveals how he went on a property buying spree, while still managing to build a responsible and sustainable portfolio. Phil also answers regular listeners’ questions about how he’s built a portfolio worth more than $5.1 million, with almost $2 million worth of equity while also building a business and growing his family. This week’s episode gives an inside-world view of a real property portfolio and gives the true story of how we built it from scratch. All this and much much more on The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

In this week's episode of The Smart Property Investment Show 33-year-old investor Andrew Third gives a no-nonsense insight into the reality of investing in property while raising a young family. Andrew talks to host Phillip Tarrant and managing editor Vivienne Kelly about hitting serviceability walls when facing parental leave, the realities of buying off-the-plan and how he's tackling the unknowns that come with investing in property. Andrew also has some pretty simple advice for would-be investors who are wasting precious time. All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

In this week's episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, a real-life investor reveals how her difficult childhood enabled her to create a multi-property portfolio by the age of just 27. Niusha Zumbo contacted The Smart Property Investment Show after hearing Jo Vadilo and Vivienne Kelly on the podcast discussing the lack of women on the show - and she wanted to share her story. Niusha reveals how working from the age of 12 set her up for success, even in difficult circumstances, and all the lessons she's learnt since investing in property from the age of 21. She also discusses if a wedding can undo your investment and savings goals and weighs in on whether fellow investors should be nervous in the wake of recent political and economic uncertainty. Should we keep calm and carry on? Or should we make alterations to our expectations, goals and strategies? All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.c

In this week’s episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, real estate identity, property investor and auctioneer Tom Panos reveals what investors are doing wrong, how you can outsmart other buyers and how to find and secure bargains, even in hot markets. Tom joins host Phil Tarrant for a frank discussion about when to walk away from a property, what goes wrong when investors blindly sign up for auctions and the formulas for working out how much you should pay for properties. All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au http://twitter.com/philliptarrant

Lauren and Lena are the first to admit that they had no idea what was going on when they bought their first few properties – but now they’re seasoned investors, $1.3 million in debt and ready to tell other investors how to juggle multiple properties, what errors they made with money and how to protect their portfolios from any speed bumps. After previously revealing to The Smart Property Investment Show the worst property investment decision they made, Lauren and Lena re-join Phil Tarrant to discuss how they’re tracking with their recent purchase, how they’ll get their next property and where they’ll buy. They also talk about the errors they’ve made along the way in building their $1.7 million portfolio and how they’re safeguarding their portfolio. All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

In this week's episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, one of Australia's most prominent real estate identities reveals how he built his property portfolio and what concerns him most about investors in today's market. Charles Tarbey speaks to Phil Tarrant about how his first purchase propelled his portfolio, how investors can make sure they're "there when the boom happens" and why some investors have missed out on massive capital gains. All this and much much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! This week's episode is sponsored by Defence Housing Australia. To find out more, call 133 DHA (133 342) or visit dha.gov.au/lookforward http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

Not all property doubles in value every seven to 10 years – something to which Michael Xia can testify to after buying a tiny studio apartment off-the-plan upon hearing about it at a poker game. So how has he turned this property lemon into portfolio worth over $4 million? Michael joins The Smart Property Investment Show to talk about how he recovered from his problematic property choices to build a 14-property portfolio. He also reveals to host Phil Tarrant his plans to get his passive property income up from $40,000 per annum to over $1 million. Michael and Phil also discuss how there are winners and losers in property investment and what you can do to make sure you come out on top. All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

Recently called up to join the Australian side in a three-Test tour against Sri Lanka, professional cricketer and property investor Stephen O’Keefe joins The Smart Property Investment Show to talk about how he secured 10 properties over four years. Stephen reveals how his “risky” property investment mentality works for him, even though he concedes many “people would advise against it”. He also talks to host Phil Tarrant about his biggest tenant headache, the hurdles he’s faced with bankrupt builders, the time a kitchen blew up in one of his properties and why the banks are more than happy to lend him more money. Join this elite sportsman as he talks to The Smart Property Investment Show about all this and much much more. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

In this week’s podcast The Smart Property Investment team reveal how we succeeded in rapidly acquiring properties, why we’ve slowed down recently, the mistakes we’ve made along the way, what opportunities we’ve missed out on and which one of our properties has doubled in value. We also divulge the portfolio’s loan-to-value ratio and our equity position. The show’s host Phil Tarrant is joined by his buyer’s agents, Victor Kumar and Steve Waters who talk candidly about the strategy behind the portfolio and Phil's risk appetite. Victor and Steve also answer questions about listeners’ portfolios and property goals. All this and much much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au

“Everything in my life is for sale except my husband and my kids”, says Jo Vadillo, a time-poor property investor who believes “it is all about the numbers”. Jo has built up an impressive amount of equity, while also running two businesses – but has come up against some significant roadblocks in terms of her serviceability and lending eligibility. She speaks to Phil Tarrant and Vivienne Kelly on The Smart Property Investment Show about the challenges of building wealth while being self-employed, why she’s looking at doing “savvy subdivisions” next and where her best-performing properties are located. All this and much much more on this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now. http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au https://twitter.com/philliptarrant

Michael Xia is an investor with 14 properties in his portfolio, but initially he wasn’t driven by a hefty retirement goal –he just wanted to quit the corporate job he hated and spend more time playing touch football. Now that he’s ditched corporate life (and is waiting for surgery for a football injury), he talks to Phillip Tarrant and The Smart Property Investment Show about his portfolio, what the recent changes to the cash rate and bank interest rates actually mean for real-life investors and some of the financial tips and tricks all property buyers should know. All this and much much more in this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show. Tune in now! http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au http://twitter.com/philliptarrant