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Property Investory is a podcast bringing you the latest stories, life experiences and case studies from Australia’s most innovative people. Your host Tyrone Shum will begin to explore the daily lives, influences, and worst and best moments of his guests. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced investor, this podcast will bring you the latest stories, strategies, and case studies from Australia’s most innovative property experts such as Jan Somers, Steve McKnight, Cherie Barber, Margaret Lomas, John L Fitzgerald, Jane Slack-Smith, Chris Gray, John Lindeman and many others. Your host Tyrone Shum will begin to explore the daily lives, influences, and worst and best property investing moments of his guests. Then in a future podcast, you’ll be led step-by-step through each property investors’ unique strategy to success. Tune in at home or on the go via iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or through https://propertyinvestory.com/podcasts/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the 1990s to Now: Frank Raiti’s Exciting Property Journey
Frank Raiti started property investing from a very young age, and has seen nothing but success both personally and in his professional capacity as a buyers’ agent advocate. Raiti tells us everything you need to know about investing and the endurance of the property market.In this episode, we throw it back to the '80s and '90s. With no bike helmets and less parental supervision, the world was an oyster for young Raiti. He tells us about growing up in Sydney and the influences around him that started his extensive investment history. With a background in finance, Raiti expresses the importance of prudent investment in this can’t miss episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:3126/10/2023
Rob Flux: His Secret Sauce to Wealth Creation & Financial Freedom
Rob Flux is a property developer, educator, and mentor as well as founder of Australia’s largest property network group Property Developer Network. His personal and professional journeys have intertwined throughout the years, starting from purchasing his family home from his parents as a teenager to starting his thriving network group through a conversation with friends sharing their property experiences.In this episode of our 'Investor vs. Developer' series, Flux sets the record straight and defines 'financial freedom' versus 'wealth creation'. With over 20 years of investing and an extensive knowledge in property development, he outlines the four fundamental high-level reasons to buy property and emphasises the importance of having a clear vision while focusing on one strategy at a time. Plus, he shares his lucrative 'secret sauce' to wealth creation that can lead anyone to financial freedom! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44:3223/10/2023
Melissa Fisher & the Million-Dollar Deal No One Else Believed In
We’re back with Melissa Fisher, founder of Property Inc. Her life motto: Back yourself no matter what. From having a small gardening supplies business to building a full-fledged property development company, she proves that for some people, further education is not the end-all, be-all. Sometimes, it is about going out and experiencing things for yourself. In a thrilling story of how she turned a row of rundown, grimy shops nobody else wanted into a saleable lot, she reveals the power of self-belief and investing in your own success. Plus, hear her about some of the challenges involving overengineering and COVID to learn some of the lessons she wishes to impart! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:0819/10/2023
Melissa Fisher: From Concrete to Property Developments
Where you start is not always where you end. From a humble gardening supplies business to a property development tycoon, Property Inc, Founder Melissa Fisher is a perfect example of what determination and passion can do for one's success. In this episode, she takes us on a colourful journey from New Zealand to Australia. From feuds with the bank over forklifts to rundown shops and a million-dollar deal, Fisher shares her lowest lows and highest highs. Indeed, what may seem like just a $5,000 forklift was actually the catalyst that propelled her to success in her riveting property journey. Discover how her unwavering belief in herself helped her turn her life around through investing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:0116/10/2023
Accounting Manager Turns $20M Into $100 Million at 23
John Russell is the Head of Sales & Marketing at JAM Group, and an inspiration for more reasons than one. After conquering several health battles in his young life, he dusted himself off and sprung into action, running a $200,000 daily cash flow at just 23 years old. From there, he realised his passion for property and grabbed it with both hands, not wasting one second in pursuing his dream.In this episode we’ll hear about his childhood and growing up in Brisbane, where he then studied accounting at university. He delves into his time at a well-known trampoline company and the prestigious graduate program that helped him realise his true calling. We’ll also find out about the one night that changed everything for him, and led him to where he is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46:3705/10/2023
How Ricky Phoon Went From 0 Property Developments to $140M in 8 Years
Ricky Phoon is a daring developer and runs Melbourne-based company BEKL. With a depth of experience in finance, negotiation, development management and acquisitions, Phoon’s experience has been instrumental in the delivery of a number of complex and high-end luxury projects, including a $25 million luxury mansion in Toorak, a $40 million luxury apartment in Hawthorn and the management of a $70 million lifestyle hotel development in Carlton.Join us on this episode as we discuss how 2020 slapped him in the face, but he has invigorating plans to get him back on his feet— the social butterfly isn’t going to let a pandemic keep his business from taking flight! We’ll talk about his laser-sharp focus on the student accommodation market and his determined plans to get it to snap back. We also delve into his entrepreneurial family’s life in Hong Kong, where the property market is a rapid roller-coaster but occasionally lets you off to do some shopping... followed by some more shopping. Plus, hear how one of his early businesses bubbled over as he took off like a shot before learning to walk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47:4602/10/2023
John Foong: Never Sitting on Cash & Always Maximising Investments
In this episode, we’re back with the remarkable John Foong, the chief revenue officer of Domain. With over 20 years of investing experience and a noteworthy diverse portfolio, he unboxes his own time-proven strategy, how two Cairns properties paid for all his business school expenses, and the secret of how he went from zero to 10 in the first decade of his investing journey!Plus, hear about a practical yet timeless advice he unpacks that would separate the 'great' from the 'good' in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:4528/09/2023
John Foong: Investing at Age 18 to Succeeding in Google & Domain
With more than two decades under his belt and a stellar investing repertoire both here and oversees, the chief revenue officer of Australia's leading property marketplace Domain, John Foong, sets the stage and gives us a glimpse into his property journey.In this episode, he takes us on a picturesque trip all over the world— from London, to Ireland, to the U.S.A. and, of course, to Australia. Plus, he reveals the Google job that opened doors for him, his family's investing practices, and what exactly his granny said that had him start investing at 18 years old! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29:5725/09/2023
Thomas Corley: Forge Rich Habits Today Towards Property Success
We're back with Thomas Corley, the best-selling author of 'Rich Habits' and self-confessed 'brain expert'. Alongside sharing the discoveries he has unearthed in his years of investigating rich habits, he unpacks his distinctive property experience, explains the physiological aspect of forging habits, and unwraps how applying the habits of the wealthy inevitably boosted him towards success in business and investments. In addition, he unveils his research-backed opinions on what he thinks are the best and the worst kinds of investments, and reveals an effective strategy he implemented to get himself out of a huge rut in his career! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40:1921/09/2023
Thomas Corley: A Brain Expert Unpacks the Power of Rich Habits
Tangibly experiencing the stark difference of living both in wealth and in poverty from a young age, Thomas Corley weighs in on the advantages of being financially well-off and takes us on a deep-dive on how developing rich habits can impact the trajectory of your life towards success.In this episode, equipped with key insights on the power of habits, this best-selling author, motivational global speaker, and property investor gives us a front row seat to the behind-the-scenes practices of the rich. Plus, he reveals the story of a night in 2004 that inevitably led him to the path of becoming a 'brain expert'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:3818/09/2023
Bringing Back Housing Affordability with Ian Ugarte
Joining us on this episode of Property Investory is Ian Ugarte, co-founder of Small is the New Big. After establishing a good career in plumbing and later becoming a teacher at TAFE NSW, life changing events motivated him to become a full-time property investor. We’ll follow along his property investment journey and explore his worst experience - being in a vicious cycle of negative gearing. We will also hear about his best experience - sitting in a positive cash flow seminar, which he now attributes to his success. As well as this, we’ll delve into HI-RES, the strategy that Ugarte used to build his own portfolio. Discover Ugarte’s ‘why’ for property investment, the passion behind it and much more on this episode of Property Investory! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
56:4114/09/2023
From Broke Single Mum to Real Estate Millionaire: How Dymphna Boholt Turned Her Last $40,000 Into Millions.
Dymphna Boholt is quite an amazing woman. Founder of the “I love realestate” community, she runs real estate education courses for up-coming investors. She also owns a few of her own real estate businesses that she manages on the side. However she wasn't always on top of the world as she is now. Join us as we follow Dymphna on her life journey as she describes the highest and lowest points in her life that shaped her into who she is today. She explains how she went from being a single mum who lost everything in a messy divorce, to completely replacing her 60 hour work week income with a passive real estate salary instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:00:2211/09/2023
Property Development Pros and Cons with Dominique Grubisa
Joining us in today’s Property Investory podcast is founder of the D.G. Institute, Dominique Grubisa. Working not only as a practicing lawyer with an asset credit licence and migration licence under her belt, Grubisa also works as a property investor and developer. In this episode we’ll be taking it right back to the beginning as we discuss Grubisa’s journey as a Law Student, her dedication to becoming a barrister and how a spontaneous apartment purchase kick started her property investing career. Following this, Grubisa will share more into the investing ups and downs she experienced, specifically during the global financial crisis. She’ll also go into detail on how she moved forward from her rock bottom moment and how she’s utilising the D.G. Institute to prevent others from making the same property investing and developing mistakes on their property journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:01:4607/09/2023
How Belinda Smith Made $40,000 in Only One Day
Belinda Smith is the director of Renovate and Real Estate, a company that has the goal to help people reach financial independence through property investing and renovations. Growing up, Smith saw a disparity between herself and her peers, so financial security was a big goal for her. Combine this goal with her love for creativity, and renovating properties was a natural career for her.In this episode, Smith will share the risky details of being a police officer in the 80s’. As well as this, she will delve into her passion for renovations and the story of how she made $40,000 in only one day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42:5604/09/2023
Richard Williams — What's His Deal With $100,000 Granny Flats?!
We're back with Richard Williams, the founder of Brickport and the impressive property developer and expert buyer's agent with a literal explosive background.With eye-opening experiences in the property game, he dives deeper into the story of his toughest property project yet, eagerly explains why education on property development is an absolute must, and spills the mindset shift that eventually thrusted him to success. Plus, he shares what exactly he thinks of $100,000 granny flats! (Hint: It's going to be a good one. Seriously!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:5428/08/2023
Richard Williams: From Explosives Expert to Developer Extraordinaire
With admirable determination and commendable background, stalwart Brickport Founder Richard Williams holds nothing back and bares all the ins-and-outs of his investing journey so far.In this episode, this property developer and buyer's agent extraordinaire takes us on an edge-of-your-seat trip from his explosive days—literally!—in the Air Force to the story of how he was hit with a gut-wrenching $60,000 cost in one of his property projects. Plus, he reveals exactly why he isn't easily fazed by disheartening and even nail-biting, budget-blowing situations in the property game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35:3428/08/2023
How To Go From Flipping 1 Property to 16 With Vivienne Halliday
Vivienne Halliday is a passionate property developer. With 16 renovations under her belt, there’s not much she hasn't seen during a reno. In this episode she bestows us with her wisdom, as we follow her journey from growing up in New Zealand, to escaping the high interest rates that almost sent her broke. We hear about the predicaments she’s found herself in over the years, like accidentally renting a property to a biker gang, as well as her tips and tricks to picking a property that will give you at least a 10% turn over. All that and more on this episode of property Investory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
51:1324/08/2023
How A Property Search Can Build A $6 Million Portfolio
Julian Khursigara is director of the buyers agency Search Party Property, which focuses on cities on the east coast of Australia. He dabbled in accounting and tourism before discovering his calling in property, and has never looked back. Along with being a passionate buyers agent, he’s a kind hearted soul who spends his spare time volunteering at Lifeline, donating plasma, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.In this episode we’ll hear about his journey to property investing while working for some huge companies in several different industries, how his first investment purchase at 30 years old was a high rise apartment building which came with a lot of ups and downs, and how his 20 years of experience in the industry means his property portfolio will only get bigger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:03:0421/08/2023
Jill McIntyre: Filling in the Gap and Evading the Trap of Burnout
Jill McIntyre is a life and business success coach at Whisper My Name Pty Ltd and Beyond Success. Based in Melbourne with many local, interstate, and international clients, she empowers people from all walks of life to achieve their goals and make the most of all life has to offer. In today's Mindset Monday episode, she draws the curtains open to what 'the gap' is and how it impacts our individual journeys. As a phenomenal success and inspiration to anyone hoping to achieve their own personal goals in life and in business, she gives us a deep dive on how you can fill in this 'gap' in your property investing path, while also highlighting a practical way of avoiding burnout and the benefits of keeping a journal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:0217/08/2023
Rob Flux: Maximising Property Profits Through Creative Strategies
Rob Flux is a property developer, educator, and mentor as well as founder of Australia’s largest property network group Property Developer Network. His personal and professional journeys have intertwined throughout the years, starting from purchasing his family home from his parents as a teenager to starting Property Developer Network through a conversation with friends sharing their property experiences.In this episode he continues explaining his seven strategies for maximising profits in property development. By explaining joint ventures, vendor finance, option contracts, and more, he highlights the significance of formal legal documentation. Plus, he touches on the role of private loans in funding development projects and discusses how these strategies can be tailored to match the strengths and weaknesses of parties involved in the deals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:1614/08/2023
Get Past Your Fear and Simplify Your Strategy with Lianna Pan
Lianna Pan is the successful Property Investor, Entrepreneur and retired Actuary who made a profit of $100,000 on her first property purchase in her first year of investing. Since then she has gone on to build a successful portfolio that is generating a six-figure passive income each year, as well as co-founding a successful business ‘Freedom Property Investors’, whose aim is to support a community of Investors in their journey to financial freedom. In this episode, Pan, whose incredible research and analytical skills have enabled her to build an impressive portfolio holding over 26 properties so far, explains how she set and met her goal to retire her parents comfortably, retired from her own corporate career early to help people achieve their financial freedom, and she shares the simple trick to buying property right, giving you the tools to do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:03:1407/08/2023
From Psychology to Property
Justin Zhu realised at a young age that working until retirement age didn’t suit him, so he went about a way around it. As a former psychologist turned property developer, he’s now using property as a hedge against inflation. In this episode he details the strange story of The Runner, how he found the community for him, and all about the power of mindset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:3903/08/2023
Levelling Up with Justin Zhu
Justin Zhu is always geared up for a good game, or a good chat about property. As the founder of GG Loans, he’s blended his passions and makes the most out of every moment with his laidback attitude and friendly approach.Hailing from Campsie in Sydney’s southwest, Zhu has had his fair share of experiences as both a psychologist and a property investor. He shares the pivotal moments that led him to where he is today, how gaming isn’t so different from property investing, and how he uses his expertise to help others achieve their dreams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:3331/07/2023
How Gilbert Melgar Turned a Property's Value From $515K to $2M
We’re back with Gilbert Melgar, founder of SuburbsFinder. Moving from the Philippines to Australia, this data analytics specialist has harnessed the power of data in his property journey. He delves into the story of an encounter that first piqued his interest in investing, the driving force behind his determination to succeed in property development, and how a $515,000 purchase he made became a property valued at $2 million. Plus, hear about the story of when he gave a property seller a bold ultimatum that led him to his biggest development project so far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29:2327/07/2023
Gilbert Melgar: From Data Analytics to Savvy Property Investing
I’m Tyrone Shum and in this episode we’re speaking with the founder of SuburbsFinder, Gilbert Melgar. With 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics, he is no stranger to the relevance and power of data. In this episode, he takes us on a journey from the Philippines to Australia filled with stories of the ups-and-downs he faced right after university, when he moved here, and when the property bug bit him in 2016. Discover how the determination of one man from a Third World country turned his life around with property investing in the Land Down Under! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:2624/07/2023
Mike Day: Addressing the Undersupply Situation in Sydney
Mike Day, the Managing Director at Apexx Developments, has set his sights on the azure waters of Sydney. With a focus on developments for wealthy Sydney downsizers, he shares just what sets his properties apart from the others. Plus, he explains where his calmness comes from, how to save money as a developer, and why he’d have some stern words to say to his 20-something self! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35:4020/07/2023
Mike Day on Fire and Ice (And Property Development)
Mike Day is the Canadian-born Sydneysider who heads Apexx Developments— with a double X for the X-factor he always provides. As Managing Director and Chief-Fireplace-Putter-Innerer, he brings a sophisticated and opulent edge to his developments not often seen in the harbourside city. In this episode he breaks the ice by explaining all about ice hockey, one of the many sports he grew up loving and playing. While he’s now on the other side of the world, his passion for sports hasn’t wavered, though it does look a little different! After trying his hand at renovation, managing restaurants, and taking care of $50 million portfolios, he’s now focused on meditation, manifestation, and shiny blue new things— all while maintaining his passion for sustainability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:4617/07/2023
Joe Rossi on the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Property and Data
We’re back with Joe Rossi, the National Sales Manager for National Property Group. As a property data systems and software specialist, he has a wealth of knowledge to share from the good stories to the not-so-good. With a passion about developing training programs to help property professionals gain insights into their business and investment decisions, he shares the story about the method he used to get a small company snapping at the heels of the industry giants, the history behind the companies he’s worked in, and the introduction of pricing information to the market.Plus, find out how well-versed he is in doing his due diligence and in knowing the top tips and tricks when it comes to navigating the property industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33:5413/07/2023
Joe Rossi on Stories From Selling a $142K Property To Diving in Data
After buying his first property at 21 and starting a business at just 22 years old, National Sales Manager for National Property Group Joe Rossi has had a front row seat to the changes in the property industry over the decades. In fact, with over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry and a wealth of knowledge in property data systems and software, he is as involved today as ever even though his days may look a little different now than they used to. In this episode, he opens about the ups-and-downs of selling and purchasing both property and businesses, the changes he has witnessed between microfiche and ChatGPT, and just exactly why he is so fond of his area of Sydney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:0811/07/2023
Rob Flux: 7 Ways to Profit from the Property Development Process
Rob Flux is a property developer, educator, and mentor as well as founder of Australia’s largest property network group Property Developer Network. His personal and professional journeys have intertwined throughout the years, starting from purchasing his family home from his parents as a teenager to starting Property Developer Network through a conversation with friends sharing their property experiences.In this episode of the series, Investor vs. Developer, Flux unveils his insights on how to control property rather than owning it. With a selection of approaches anyone can take towards their goal of financial freedom, he doesn't shy away from revealing the primary benefit of property development over property investing. Plus, he opens the box containing the juicy details of the 7 different ways to profit from the development process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:1706/07/2023
Jill McIntyre on Top-Notch Tips & A Killer Property Game Plan
Jill McIntyre is a life and business success coach at Whisper My Name Pty Ltd and Beyond Success. Based in Melbourne with many local, interstate, and international clients, she empowers people from all walks of life to achieve their goals and make the most of all life has to offer. Teaching people lessons on overcoming mental barriers to purchasing property, McIntyre has made herself a booming success in property and in coaching others. In today's episode, she shares top-notch tips to keep your mind in check. With her trusty planner in hand, she details the importance of always knowing what your game plan is—even if the method becomes a little messy along the way. Plus, she opens the curtains wide and reveals the 'why' and 'how' of practicing gratitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:3503/07/2023
Laura Nasr Unveils It's Not Just Because of Financial Freedom
We’re back with the director of Christian Bel Real Estate and the lifelong property fan who turned her childhood hobby into a fulfilling career, Laura Nasr. In this episode, she shares the importance of buying under the right structure for you and her unconventional mentors who may not even realise their impact. Discover how, with her real estate expertise and her husband’s career as a builder, she keeps adding to her repertoire of property success. Plus, hear about the other big motivator—aside from financial freedom—on why she has dedicated her life to the pursuit of property and why and how she bought a boat with a beer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20:5429/06/2023
How Laura Nasr Dealt with a $221,000 Property Nightmare
Growing up in the Blacktown region and surrounded by the smell of new homes, Christian Bel Real Estate Director Laura Nasr was hooked on property from the very beginning. Along with her family and her jewellery line Milo and Mila, her life is all property all the time. It's no wonder how she’s accomplished so much as an investor and renovator for more than 12 years now.In this episode, the self-confessed property-obsessed agent tells the story of how she kindled the flames with the real estate brochures of the time, how if it weren’t for her passion for real estate, she might not have completed high school at all, and how she dealt with a nightmare situation of her first investment, a $221,000 property, catching on fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22:0726/06/2023
Sam Khalil and How He Navigated a Hard $20,000 Property Lesson
We're back with the managing director and founding member of the DPN Group of companies, Sam Khalil. In this episode, as a successful property investor, he unveils how everything he does is tied together and always aligned with his humanist values. On the same note, he also highlights the importance of desire and why his goal was to create designer financial services with his clients. Plus, discover the gripping stories of how he made nearly $400,000 more on a property than the developer said he would and of how, in an effort to save $20,000, he ultimately lost out on a property that doubled in value in two years! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:2722/06/2023
Upgrade Your Lifestyle, Live Like A Millionaire. How To Retire By 31.
Accountant and property investor Chris Gray speaks with us about how he retired by 31 and upgraded his lifestyle. Originally a London courier, his life changed the day he came to Australia on a backpacking holiday in his teens, where the Australian lifestyle filled with sun, sand, and surf inspired him to go from teen to mega-successful entrepreneur.In this episode you’ll learn about Gray’s inventive first steps into property, how he built his work into a $15 million portfolio, and how he broke the mould and started playing life by his own rules. It’s an episode you don't want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:05:4215/06/2023
How To Incorporate Your Experience In Another Industry Into Your Property Investing Journey With James Paver
James Paver is a very successful property developer and managing director of development, investment and services firm, Avenor. He established his company in 2016 and has been gradually growing his business and helping deliver projects in partnership with their investors. Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear about his experiences traveling across Europe, the incredible story of how he juggled serving in the army and also university, how he was able to land a highly sought after job straight after university, a current project that he is working on with a client, how he started his own business, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:3312/06/2023
Jill McIntyre: How Rubber Bands and Freezers Help in Your Property Journey
Jill McIntyre is a life and business success coach at Whisper My Name Pty Ltd and Beyond Success. Based in Melbourne with many local, interstate, and international clients, she empowers people from all walks of life to achieve their goals and make the most of all life has to offer.In this episode she takes a look at dramatically dropping developments, the importance of being prepared in any market— especially a volatile one—, and finding the confidence you need to follow through with your strategy. She also delves into how we can work on our conscious states with one handy little item we all have somewhere in the house, and shares why she’s so glad modern freezers don’t need to be manually defrosted! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:1208/06/2023
Simon Loo on Paying $380,000 for a $470,000 Property
Simon Loo is the founder and director of buyers agency House Finder, and is a buyer’s agent himself. His property portfolio is now worth over $11 million, with $6 million in equity, affording him the ultimate goal of financial freedom. He has a wealth of knowledge to share about property investment in general, with a current focus on southeast Queensland and southwest Western Australia.In this episode of 'Invest Like A Pro' we’re in Kelmscott, south east of Perth, where he found a bargain deal for his client. Seemingly the last property in the area for under $400,000, they snatched it up— after doing the necessary due diligence, which is different on the west coast than the east. He explains how it differs, what a reticulation system is, and the non-monetary difference between a $150 repair and a $30,000 one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33:0005/06/2023
Childcare Centres and Cash Flow Positive With Dan Lazar
We’re back with HeroX’s Dan Lazar. In this episode we dive into his property development journey in Australia, from townhouses to childcare centres and beyond. He shares his views on inflation and the cost of construction, the benefits of meditation, and explains all about what ‘trust level zero’ is and why you should implement it in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:4301/06/2023
From Tennis Court to Real Estate Success: Dan Lazar's Journey
Dan Lazar is the co-founder and CEO of HeroX, a property development firm in Melbourne. Originally hailing from Romania, Lazar first planned on becoming a professional tennis player, but when that didn’t pan out, he realised property— and Australia— was where he wanted to be.In this episode Lazar describes his childhood growing up in Eastern Europe, where he became the vice national tennis champion of Romania. He takes us on a journey across oceans and tennis courts, detailing how he met his mentor-to-be when he didn’t even realise who he was, the decision his parents made that turned out to be for the best, and the pitch that eventually landed him on Shark Tank Romania. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:2729/05/2023
Lesley Smith - Subdivision of Land Generates $60,000 in Profit
Lesley Smith is a property developer and finance officer living in the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Before Smith grew roots in Queensland, she was raised in Southampton, England. In this episode, we follow her life story from the streets of Southampton, through to her college education and finally to the life changing decision to move to Australia. Our listeners will hear how different the property world is in Australia compared to England, while also learning about Smith's first property investment. We also find out how she made a large profit on a development by seeing potential where other people wouldn't dare to. All that and more on this episode of Property Investory! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:5825/05/2023
Proof That It Is Never Too Late To Start Your Property Journey With Henry Ledingham
Henry Ledingham is the founder and development manager of +Ethos. His company helps their clients with residential property development. Ledingham had worked in the commercial construction industry for 10 years and is now using the skills he learned there in the property development space and helping build successful portfolios for his clients. Come with us as we learn about the property journey of Henry Ledingham, we delve into the unique situation that he and his wife found themselves in, we discuss his time working in the commercial construction industry, we learn about why it took him some time to start his property journey, we find out about his transition from commercial into property development, and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:02:1322/05/2023
Raymond Hempstead on Karma Investments, Cash Flow, and Keeping Money
We’re back with One Contract Property’s Raymond Hempstead. In this episode he explains how he’s lived a life similar to that of a classic ‘90s one hit wonder by knocking things down and getting back up again, along with the tour of a historical icon that didn’t go quite the way he planned. Plus, find out the reason he sold his wife’s beloved car, and why financial advisors shouldn’t be your go-to for property advice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:5818/05/2023
Raymond Hempstead: A 20-Year-Long Journey to Property Investing Success
If you were to look for an incredible inspirational story of how one man overcame a mountain of obstacles, you would find Raymond Hempstead's journey at the top of the list. Growing up in Queanbeyan then eventually settling down in Sydney, Hempstead didn't wait until he was 57 to become a success. This successful property investor and managing director of 'One Contract Property' took life by the horns and made every minute of it count.In this episode, he unfolds the horrifying account of how his life was changed in an instant over 20 years ago, the little albeit determined steps he took after, and how he came out stronger on the other side. Plus, he shares how a simple advice that started as an offhand suggestion ultimately changed the course of his life and eventually brought him to a place of property investing success today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:4415/05/2023
The Stormy Case of the $580K Rockingham Property with Simon Loo
Simon Loo is the founder and director of buyers agency House Finder, and is a buyer’s agent himself. His property portfolio is now worth over $11 million, with $6 million in equity, affording him the ultimate goal of financial freedom. He has a wealth of knowledge to share about property investment in general, with a current focus on southeast Queensland and southwest Western Australia.In this episode of 'Invest Like A Pro', we discover how Loo always finds a way to sail through the perfect storm and emerge on sandy shores in the inevitable albeit seasonal doom and gloom that occurs in the property market. With a proven track record of success, he has constantly shown himself resilient with bulletproof properties he and his clients choose over the years. However, this time, he divulges the story of how he and his client washed up in Rockingham, WA—where there was $100,000 to be made in less than 2 months—and how they still came out stronger in the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:0211/05/2023
Braydon Birch on Being The Person The Younger You Needed
We’re back with Braydon Birch, co-director of Hirch Property. In this episode we dive deeper into his property investment journey and how he not only got his foot in the door, but kicked it down and claimed it as his own. In describing the importance of having long-term goals, growing your income, and the importance of discipline and consistency, he shows how his journey isn’t just for him— it’s also for everybody who comes from a disadvantaged background. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18:5808/05/2023
Flip Your Properties Into Luxurious Returns with Orane Swan
Orane Swan is the managing director of Bos Developments and Orane Property and Lifestyles Pty Ltd. She also owns her own commercial property, and has a venue called Meetings@Milton. Swan is highly experienced in sales and marketing, as well as finance broking. Despite having difficulties in school, especially as English was her second language, the successful investor always had a strong work ethic where her skills in sales and marketing ultimately led her to start her property investing journey. In this episode of Property Investory you will hear how the single mother of four ultimately increased her wealth through investing in property and developments, how her upbringing in Mauritius motivated her to work hard for herself and her children and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01:02:5801/05/2023
How to Make a $3.5M Portfolio‘ Step 1: Cancel That Open Home— It’s Mine!’
We’re back with Dawn Fouhy, the founder of Future Proof Property Advisory who’s as passionate about property as she is her career in nursing. In this episode she details her portfolio that stretches from coast to coast and is built on a foundation of bricks, mortar, and positively geared properties. Between her partner and herself, they’ve amassed skills that have enabled them to purchase four properties in a year, continually rent properties out before they even settle, and build a portfolio with over $1 million in equity in their first year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:1427/04/2023
Alan Castorina - Unfinished Brisbane Development Turns Into a Myriad of Money
Alan Castorina is somewhat a jack of all trades. Starting off his professional career as a pilot, he flew all over Australia. He then moved to a sugar mill, and then operating machinery. Eventually he found his way to property development, and once he started he couldn't stop. He built his business from the ground up and managed to buy 10 properties in six years.Join us as he talks about his first property that he bought in Lakemba, and how he continued to build his legacy from there. We also dive into his childhood, and what growing up in a small town like Ingham was like. All that and more on this episode of property investory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
55:4520/04/2023
Simon Loo On How to Gain 30% Equity in Just Months
Simon Loo is the founder and director of buyers agency House Finder, and is a buyer’s agent himself. His property portfolio is now worth over $11 million, with $6 million in equity, affording him the ultimate goal of financial freedom. He has a wealth of knowledge to share about property investment in general, and while his main focus is on southeast Queensland, he also ventures further afield.Buying in Brisbane is one of Loo’s specialties, and this case study is no exception. In this episode he reveals all about his client’s fourth property, where they were looking for passive income— and may have just hit the jackpot. It goes to show that ‘cookie cutter’ isn’t inherently negative, and may even be a positive when it comes to property investment. Plus, he shares where you can find one of Australia’s biggest growth areas, why interest rate dramas aren’t always what they seem, and why one area being $200,000 cheaper than the one next door shouldn’t put anybody off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23:1417/04/2023