Geared For Growth Property Investing Podcast

As Managing Director of Propertyology and 3-time Australia’s Buyer’s Agent of the year, Simon is well versed in the property economics of Australian capital cities and each of 177 regional cities and towns. In this podcast Simon tackles the arguably meatier topic of what NOT to do when looking to invest in property. With straight to the point conversation and a clearly articulated list of Don’ts, this podcast is critical listening for anybody with an interest in property investment.

Mike talks to property research specialist and data analyst, Kent Lardner, about the key metrics he looks to when analysing market dynamics. With a background in data analytics and real estate, Kent is perfectly positioned to outline the key criteria he considers when identifying the property metrics within specific suburbs and regions. As founder of 3Comps Pty Limited, Kent’s comprehensive knowledge is demonstrated in the multitude of Suburbs Trends reports.

Mike is joined once again by property market research guru and one of Australia’s leading market analysts, John Lindeman. In this podcast Mike and John drill down on the importance of understanding the fundamental metrics and how they can be used to advantage in property investing. To counter the overwhelm, John lays out the strategic approach he applies to market research and provides the listener with real world examples of what to look for when considering where and what to buy.

Mike is joined by Buyer’s Agent Franscesca Greene (Cesca for short), to explore the merits of developing strong relationships with sales agents, and how doing so can benefit your property journey. There is a long history of perceived mistrust and scepticism when it comes to buying property and dealing with real estate agents. Deemed a necessary evil, many buyers tell stories of being misled is their quest for home ownership or property investment. According to Cesca it doesn’t have to be this way.

Mike turns his attention to the financial element of property investment and gets the inside track with Mortgage Broker, Nick Koutsos, Managing Director of BestLend. Mike and Nick talk through the fundamentals of bank lending and Nick shares his insights into how to best meet the standard banking parameters. Nick explains in clear terms the parameters around Lendor’s Mortgage Insurance, serviceability and Loan-to-value ratios and what you really need to understand when it comes to borrowing.

Mike is joined by Steve Palise, Property Investor and Author of “Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply”. As an experienced buyer’s agent, Steve has worked with thousands of clients to source and purchase quality commercial property investments across the country. Far from being the domain of only the big end of town, Steve believes that commercial property investing is well and truly attainable for the average punter, and in fact provides a more immediate path to strong cashflow.

Mike is joined by Julie Crockett, CEO and Founder of Australian Property Investment Solutions and experienced Buyer’s Agent, to talk about the importance of having a plan when it comes to investing in property. Julie explains in clear terms the steps she believes to be important in creating and following a profitable investment plan.

Mike speaks with Drew Evans, Director of Caifu Property, on his philosophy of finding opportunities for himself and his clients that are under market value, and the potential to add value by completing small developments. Recognising that there are many ways to make money through property, Drew talks through some of the ways investors can manufacture equity and what to look out for in going down the development path.

Buyers’ Advocate Lisa Parker shares her top five tips on how to spot a spruiker, and avoiding the pitfalls of making hasty or pressured decisions when it comes to building a property portfolio. From the enticement of the “one day only” specials at investment seminars, to the appeal of brand new property developments, Lisa provides direct examples of what to look out for, and the possible ramifications of ignoring the red flags.

Mike wraps up the four part series on What should you buy?, talking to Darren Venter, Director at The Investor’s Agency, to discuss the merits of yield vs growth and whether investors should target one over the other. Darren likens the yield vs growth equation to a Toolbox, where the box is the equity and cash is the key which unlocks it. Mike and Darren explain in simple terms the balance that’s required when weighing up the two drivers.

Mike turns his attention to the age old question of house vs unit. He’s joined in this episode by Matt Sharp, Buyers Agent on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Matt’s in-depth knowledge is brought to the fore in this clear and frank discussion about the relative merits of each style of investment. While there may not be a one size fits all solution, this episode highlights the various scenarios and the reasons behind each investment.

In part 2 of the four part series on What should you buy? Mike is joined by James Rankin, property advisor with Elephant Advisory in Melbourne. Here Mike and James delve into the ongoing debate – should you buy a bright shiny new property or are you better off investing in one that’s already established? Drawing on years of combined experience, Mike and James talk us though the pros and cons of buying in a new development compared to an already established property.

This episode of the Property Investing Journey, Mike is joined by Veronica Morgan, Principal of Good Deeds Property Buyers and Co-Host of Real Estate podcast, The Elephant in the Room. Kicking off a four part series on “What should you buy”, Mike and Veronica chat about the multitude of property clichés and whether there’s any truth to them. Mike and Veronica dispel the myths behind these clichés, noting that these sayings tend to oversimplify the property process in what is oftentimes a complex market.

Mike is joined by David Johnston, founder of Property Planning Australia, to discuss the importance of creating and following an investment plan when it comes to buying property. In this episode, Mike and David explore the main criteria involved in setting a property strategy, including income goals, asset quality and mortgage structures. This podcast is required listening for anyone looking to build on their property portfolio in a way which maximizes their investment, and sets them up for future success.

Mike follows up his first episode on the property investing journey with this podcast exploring the equity question, speaking with industry guru Chris Bates from Wealthful. In this podcast Mike and Chris talk through the pros and cons of buying investment property with equity and how, with the right strategy in place, homeowners can dramatically reduce risk and ensure there’s a buffer for life’s inevitable surprises.

We're going to look from the beginning at how to save for a deposit or how to use equity to purchase an investment property through two common questions like houses versus units. How do you do research on certain areas all the way through to protecting your assets and settling down and becoming financially free. Starting off with episode one. We're looking at how to save for a deposit. So top tips to save for a deposit in record time. So we've got a special guest from Newcastle Financial Planning Group Tom Momsen, who you may have heard on the longest series of the Geared for Growth property investing podcast.

Enjoy this bonus tax time podcast from our very own Managing Director, Mike Mortlock as he provides our listeners with 4 hot tips on how to maximise your tax deductions this upcoming tax time.

Mike interviews a commercial property guru, buyers agent, published author and principal for Palise Property & Suburbanite, Steve Palise. He shared some information around the key differences between residential and commercial, the risks involved, he talks about how to spot good growth markets and the key difference between doing the research around commercial compared to a residential property.

We're taking a take a deep dive into a new real estate platform. Rate The Rental with Trevor White. It's a platform for renters across Australia to share their thoughts on properties and their experience with the dwelling and the people involved. It's designed to take the guess work out of providing renters with the information they need to make informed decisions about where they choose to live, based on real reviews. 

We're chatting with Todd Sloan, a sales agent, author and host of the Pizza and Property Podcast. We chat to Todd about what he's learned interviewing some of the best and brightest in property, his insights for how sales agents manipulate buyers into doing what they want. Todd has a lot of experience in flipping and renovating an investment as well. So we ask questions about everything that he's done there, his best advice and a bit of a rundown on the Adelaide market where he's based.