Geared For Growth Property Investing Podcast

Mike catches up with Jo Natoli, property management specialist and founder of The Rental Specialist, to find out how you can make sure your property manager is the right one for you and what to do if you’re not getting the most out of their service. In this episode, Jo shares with Mike the myriad of activities that, when done well, differentiate a good Property Manager from a dud. They talk through topics such as depreciation schedules, transferring an asset from a principle place of residence to an investment property, valuations and capital gains.

Mike teams up with Scott Aggett, expert property negotiator and Managing Director of property firm, Hello Haus, to chat through arguably the most important aspect of the property transaction, the art of negotiating. Mike and Scott discuss the importance of understanding the market and how to know when to walk away from a purchase. They also cover off the approach Scott takes to choosing the right agent and chat about the current market conditions and the likelihood of the market changing in the buyer’s favour.

Mike teams up with Narelle Glynn, Buyer’s Advocate and Agent and founder of HUNTER Advocates based in Melbourne. Today’s conversation focusses on the common pitfalls that investors make when investing in residential real estate and how to avoid them.

In this conversation, Mish not only shares with Mike her amazing story, but also provides a comprehensive blueprint for how she rebuilt her family’s wealth through investing in commercial property. She carefully explains the differences between residential and commercial property, looking closely at the valuation methodology for commercial assets, and how it’s possible to add value on many fronts.

Mike is joined by Michelle Tucker and Linda Johnson, Co-Directors of  Spring Buyer’s Agency and Spring Property Management, to discuss the value proposition of working with a Buyer’s Agent in navigating the residential property market. Linda and Michelle explain the value that a Buyer’s Agent can bring to the residential sales process, particularly as it relates to off-market transactions.

Mike is joined by Thom Richards, experienced real estate agent and Co-Founder of Proptech darling, Managed App. With his property app recently surpassing $1Bn in real estate transactions, Richard sits down today to talk about the newly emerging Proptech sector and how it can benefit investors, property managers and tenants alike.

Mike catches up once again with Property Strategist Jay Anderson to discuss his tips, tricks and strategies for buying a property at auction. As a qualified Property Investment Adviser and Buyer’s Agent, Jay has bid on his share of properties, both for himself and on behalf of his clients. He knows first-hand the challenges buyers face and he’s here to share his top tips to help dampen the nerves and put you on the front foot.

Mike is joined once again by Cate Bakos, Buyer’s Agent, Qualified Property Investment Advisor, President of the Real Estate Buyer’s Agents Association of Australia, and Podcast Co-Host of The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor. As a passionate property investor and dedicated advocate for property investors, Cate spends her days helping her clients find the right properties for their needs, assessing the market, negotiating and auction bidding, amongst many other property related matters.

Mike is joined once again by Ben Plohl, Principal Buyer’s Agent and Founder of BFP Property Buyers. In this episode Mike and Ben look specifically at the different stages of growing your portfolio and using property to serve an investors’ actual end goal. Ben questions some traditional long term plans that may serve a passive investment strategy, and advocates for a more active role that is reviewed regularly.

Mike is joined by Jim Vass, Accountant & Financial planner of accounting firm ATB Chartered Accountants & Business Mentors to discuss in more detail the financial and accounting elements to building a property portfolio. Jim explains why negative gearing and investing for tax reduction is not always as clever as it seems.

How do you know when to hire an expert? Is it a good investment or are you better off saving your money? These are some of the questions Mike puts to Business Coach and Growth Advisor Sam Dean in Episode 26 of the Property Investing Journey bonus series. As Director of BlueprintHQ and host of The Business Habitat podcast, Sam’s no stranger to working with experts, whether it’s accountants, tax professionals or the myriad of other specialists involved in the business and investment world. In this episode, Sam shares her own experience of engaging MCG Quantity Surveyors to complete her own depreciation schedules and reinstatement cost reports on her family home, and the benefits that she derived from the exercise.

Mike is joined once again by Buyer’s Advocate, Lisa Parker, to talk through the risks and rewards of buying property off the plan. Lisa shares clear examples of factors investors need to be aware of, and where the process can come unstuck. She shares her experiences of helping clients avoid costly mistakes by guiding them in the right direction and explains the impact valuation fluctuations can have on the end result.

Founder of KnowHow Property Finance and author of Get Invested and The Freedom Formula, Bushy walks the talk. With 12 properties under his belt, he is passionate about helping people live their lives “by design, not default”. He has helped over 1700 time-poor professionals invest over $600 million in property and he shares some of his experience with Mike in this episode. Bushy explains the importance of getting clear on how we want to live, and then structuring an investment portfolio to deliver the necessary cashflow.

Ian Ugarte is not your average investor. With a background in the plumbing trade, a Diploma in Building and a Bachelor of Education, Ian is passionate about making an impact on the housing affordability crisis in Australia. In this week’s episode, Mike chats with Ian about his unique approach to property investing and how his vision for adaptable housing is creating a win-win scenario for investors and tenants alike.

Mike is joined by IT specialist turned property entrepreneur, Ashish Malhotra, who shares his journey from purchasing an $8000 block in India in 2008, to building his own portfolio and helping his clients do the same across Australia. As Director of Auswide Buyers Agency, Ashish helps first home buyers and investors alike, buy property in growth areas around Australia. He is passionate about helping others find their financial freedom by focusing on cashflow positive properties and property education.

Mike is joined by Lachlan Vidler, Director of Atlas Property Group and co-author of ‘A Military Guide to Property Investing’, to discuss the benefits of diversifying your property portfolio and why it’s important to look further afield than your local area. Mike and Lachlan focus their discussion on the need for diversification in property investing and review the myriad of ways in which a healthy investment portfolio can be achieved.

Mike catches up with Tim Garth and Dan Osborne, to shed some light on entity structuring and how to best go about determining the optimal structure for your property purchase. In this episode, Tim and Dan bring their down-to-earth commentary to a complex topic and set into layman’s terms how to choose the best structure for your property purchase. Mike drives the conversation through a multitude of common queries, covering off tax minimisation, negative gearing, risk mitigation, self-managed Super funds.

Mike is joined once again by Kent Lardner, Director of SuburbTrends and Founder of 3Comps Pty Ltd. Kent’s background in Market Research and Data Analytics makes him the go-to person to talk all things demographics, and in this episode Kent and Mike delve deep into the primary drivers of market demand and how understanding these will help inform your property investments.

Mike is joined once again by Brendan Clark, Principal Buyer’s Agent and Founder of The Property Curator, to discuss the finer details of yields and property investing cashflow. Brendan shares his view that property investing should be treated like any business. Regardless of the size of the investment, both income and expenses need to be analysed and understood in order to gain a clear picture of the true cashflow position.

Episode 17 of the Property Investing Journey brings us Part 2 of the two part episode with Simon Pressley on selecting the best growth locations. This conversation focusses on what investors should be doing when they’re looking to invest, and examines some common misconceptions when it comes to buying more expensive properties and investing in the local market. Wrapping up the two part series with Simon, this podcast is not to be missed by anyone with an appetite for better property returns.