Property Podcast

Owen Davis is the principal director of Leifield Real Estate who’s not only been self-employed in the industry for fifteen years but has a portfolio which he’s been growing since 1997. Specializing in property management and the like, we’ll delve into how a childhood surrounded by numbers sparked his interest in finance when it came to property, how built up his own mortgage broking and property management business and how his interest in the game of monopoly grew into an interest for investing and managing.Following this we’ll discuss how timing allowed Davis to sell his first home for $100 000 profit, why he decided to invest in Torrens Titled Duplexes and what he believes is the best advice when it comes to timing your purchases in the market. So what are you waiting for? Join us in this episode of Property Investory to learn all this about Owen Davis and much, much more.

Allen Chan is back on another episode of Property Investory this time to delve further into his strategy when it comes to investing with other people’s money and to talk about the personal habits, mentors and resources that’s helped him along the way. We’ll be talking about how to utilize government incentives, why adding value was one of his strategies to getting the most out of property and how he capitalized from his previous investments. Chan will also discuss what he looks for in a property whether it be in his own backyard or out of state, how he was able to purchase on property every year, what he tells his clients when it comes to trying to get into the property market, how portfolio structure can affect a lending outcome, why mentors were integral to his success, and much, much more! So what are you waiting for? Listen to the podcast to find out more about Allen Chan’s amazing journey.

Allen Chan, director from Zenerg Finance has been in the finance and property industry essentially since his university days. Utilising his parents equity as leverage so that he could get into the trading world, Chan has always been quite savvy with how to invest. For the most part this has led to wonderful investing outcomes, meaning that save for the time he almost lost it all by choosing to invest in options, Chan has been in more recent times, able to secure a new investment property every year. Join us in this episode of Property Investory to learn more about how Chan’s ben able to gain so much success, how he bounced back after investing in a riskier market, how his first job in one of the big four banks catalysed his break into the property world, and all the skills he’s learnt along the way that you could apply to your investing strategies too!

Karen Young from Everyday Property Investing, originally a nurse from Melbourne obsessed with the wonders of modern technology, realised at 32 that she needed to get her head in the game and began her own property journey - using spreadsheets and project management tools to help her get there!Young will reveal why the quality of a single property far exceeds the worth of dozens of unrefined investment properties and also discuss her hit online show, Everyday Property Investing, which serves to educate people about property investing with straightforward tips.Uncover her most important advice and how you can make significant wealth off your own family home now!

Anubhav Aggarwal has lived in Melbourne for 15 years, after studying engineering in India. Today, he balances a full time job, his own buyers agency business, and a growing investment portfolio. He has learned from some of the best in the business, and today shares the people and resources that really made a difference.In this episode of Property Investory, learn about his specific investment strategies, his future plans for portfolio growth, and the reason behind why he started this property journey.

Anubhav Aggarwal moved from India to Melbourne in 2004 to continue his Masters in engineering, and now balances his full-time job with running his own business and growing his investment portfolio. As a seasoned property investor and now a buyers agent, Aggarwal is following his passion for both engineering, and helping others to invest in property.Join us in this episode of Property Investory to learn the details of his childhood in India, how he started his investment journey in Australia, and making the jump from investing in shares to the ‘safe haven’ of long term property investment.

Michael Xia the founder of Mortgage Channel has a portfolio of over twenty properties thanks to his strict mindset and conservative approach when it comes to investing. Focused on helping his clients achieve the same success, we’ll learn about the strategies and processes Xia goes through when dealing with customers before delving into the nitty gritty details about how he got into property. We’ll learn about the interesting reasons why Xia doesn’t consider property a passion of his, the conservative rather than risk taking opportunities that have landed him success and why he prefers to the strategy of buying and holding rather than flipping and selling. Following this we’ll delve further into his personal story by talking about the property investors he met along the way, the mentors that inspired him, the ups & downs he’s had and much much more.

Andrew Bodnar is back in another episode of Property Investory, this time to continue talking about his investing journey and strategies, particularly in regards to developments. We’ll be delving into how Bodnar got acquainted with the builder who would later become his developing partner and how he knew when to start tackling bigger developments. Following this we’ll be talking about the numerous strategies Bodnar has when it comes to his properties particularly in regards to keeping a portfolio; the strategies that you need for co-ownership developments; and lastly the exit strategies Kingdom Developments use for development projects. Bodnar will also explain the mindset he has when it comes to success and remaining grateful and focused for everything he’s achieved so far. So join us in this episode of Property Investory as we continue the conversation with Andrew Bodnar to learn more about his life and property journey!

Andrew Bodnar from Kingdom Developments is an experienced investor and developer who has been in the property game since he was 18. Interested from earlier than that join us in exploring Bodnar’s journey as we discover how he got interested in property at a young age and the types of seminars and mentors he has which guided him to where he is now. We’ll also be looking at how he was able to purchase his first property one month after turning eighteen years old, why he decided to get a mortgage broking license, and how he’s built a portfolio with renovated, developed or commercial properties. Following this we’ll also delve a little into the investing mistake he made and how to avoid it. So join us in this episode of Property Investory to find out all this about Andrew Bodnar and much more.

Rich Harvey grew up on Sydney’s Northshore, and got a start to his portfolio fairly early. After building up to 14 properties, a bad deal with a dodgy developer left Harvey with next to nothing, forcing him to start again.Now, having started PropertyBuyer.com, Harvey works as a buyers agent to help other investors achieve the same level success as he has. Tune in to this episode of Property Investory to hear his heart wrenching story, how he got his foot on the property ladder, and the high’s and low’s of his journey so far.

Rod Pascoe, once IT student and professional swimmer, is now making comfortable profits from his many joint venture deals. Rod attributes his success to the skills and knowledge he has gained over the years through his love of reading and the mentors he has had. His successful investing strategy of buying, renovating and selling as quickly as possible, and his positive mindset in life have also greatly contributed to his prosperity.Tune in to this episode of Property Investory to learn about Rod’s property investing strategies, the positive mindset that keeps him going, and the personal habits that have contributed to his success.

Property investor and developer, Rod Pascoe started his career when he was just 21 years old. Rod’s first career choice was professional swimming, however, he soon realised that was not the right career choice for him, so he delved into real estate and the property investing world instead. With the help of his father, some common sense and his positive mindset, Rod became a successful property investor in no time.Join us in this episode of Property Investory where Rod shares both the best and worst moments of his property investment journey, how he started his journey in property investing,and why he settled on joint venturing as his core strategy to property investment.

Chris Gray, the founder of property business Your Empire, newspaper columnist, TV host and owner of a $15 Million portfolio has done it all. Starting with a simple interest in property and the mindset and passion to achieve his goals, Gray has done more than just build a life of wealth. From educating others in property to writing a book or letting his day take him wherever he likes, Chris Gray is well versed in the property sphere. Join us in this special Replay episode of Property Investory as we re-visit the ups & downs of Chris Gray’s property journey, starting from why he decided against formal tertiary education; how a series of interviews held by him led him to realise that wealth creation through property was the key to success; and why you can reward yourself with the luxury assets that many people often tell you to avoid. We’ll also delve a little into the projects he undertook to build up his multi-million portfolio, what happened when he almost lost it all, and much much more!

Tack Lee & Hoe Ping Lo are back in another episode of Property Investory to continue talking about their amazing property journey and how they managed to not only grow their portfolio but also start two businesses at the same time. They’ll be talking about the strategies they implore when it comes to sourcing and renovating properties, how they got into developments and the lessons they learnt along the way when it comes to the architectural design of properties. Tack Lee & Hoe Ping Lo will also delve into how they were able to revise their portfolio building strategies, how property has allowed them to start their own businesses and the personal habits, educational resources and mindsets they have when it comes to investing.

Tack Lee & Hoe Ping Lo have managed to grow their portfolio to include a staggering amount of 19 properties. However, doing so has been no easy feat, especially when juggling family, work, two businesses and the obstacles that property investing can throw your way!Join us in this episode of Property Investory as Tack Lee and Hoe Ping Lo delve into the story behind their meeting, how they fell into the property world and the mistakes that led to them owning a negatively geared portfolio. We’ll also learn from them how they managed to turn it all around, how they learnt the importance of education and much, much more!

Jane Slack-Smith, originally a miner from Dubbo, now owns a multi-million dollar property portfolio, and spends her time mentoring others on how to achieve the same. From winning Australian Mortgage Broker of the Year, and writing a best-selling book Your Property Success with Renovation, Slack-Smith’s career has been diverse and ulitmately widely successful.Tune in to this episode of Property Investory to hear how she started her portfolio at 31 years old, and how she grew it to this size it is today, as well as the resources she utilised to help her achieve it.

Mark Rolton has had a rollercoaster of successes and disappointments in his career, first as a builder and now as an entrepreneur and investor. Having built himself up from bankruptcy, Rolton has made millions through the use of property options, and is now teaching other everyday investors how to do the same.Join us in this episode of Property Investory to learn exactly how property options work, the three key elements to succeeding through options, and the best advice that Rolton could give to someone interested in getting started.

At 23 years of age, Mark Rolton faced over $400,000 of debt, a failing business, and had the ATO at his back. Now, the ex-builder from South Brisbane, has gone on to develop a property option business with an annual turnover of over $160 million.Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear the incredible story about how Rolton escaped this debt and grew his business exponentially through the magic of property options.

Rodney Holder, once a drummer in a heavy metal band, is now making a comfortable income from a range of neutral and positive cashflow property investments. After first purchasing in Canberra, Holder has entered a number of joint ventures, and grown his portfolio all around Australia. Holder has a unique strategy of moving into his investments to renovate in order to add value or increase rental income potential, before he moves on to the next investment.Tune in to this episode of Property Investory to learn exactly how Holder gets the most from his buy and hold properties, all the resources and mentors he’s utilised on the journey, as well as the best advice he wish he knew in the beginning.

James Dawson is back, joining us on this episode of Property Investory to delve further into his property journey to talk about the strategies, mindsets and resources he’s used so far. We’ll find out why he believes commercial investing is the way to go, personal examples of how these commercial properties have provided great cash returns and what he believes holds people back from investing. We’ll also be discussing the pros and cons of purchasing a property solely on the assumed capital growth that can occur and why positive cash flow might be a better type of return to look at. Following this, James Dawson will go into detail about the need for exit strategies, the importance of mindset and much much more! So join us in this episode to continue learning all about James Dawson’s journey and the tips and tricks he has to tell you!