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  • 747 using a parental guarantee to get a better investment property at 23

    20:09||Season 7
    At 23, Dan* bought his first property as an investment with a combination of hard work, strategy and support from his parents. In today's episode Dan joins Rachelle to share the steps he took to do that, touching on:๐Ÿ‘‰ the early money habits he established after reading The Barefoot Investor at 15๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ his saving and investing journey and how he saved that deposit๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ seeing a mortgage broker and deciding whether to buy to live in vs buy to invest๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ asking his parents for a parental guarantee to buy a better asset๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ the type of property, purchase price and location he bought๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป why he used a BA๐Ÿ‘‰ the challenges he faced๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ and his tip for anyone wanting to get into the market*Name changed for privacyHave a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcastWe're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auRachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/We hate email spam so we donโ€™t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.

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  • 746 is it too late to buy? BA red flags, Victoriaโ€™s hot market + more

    41:04||Season 7
    John and Rachelle answer your questions!๐Ÿ‘‰ renovate home or buy an investment first?๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ what type of valuation should I get?๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ what to ask a buyers agent before you commit๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ is it a good idea to buy an investment property with cash?๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ best structure to buy a working farm๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป have I missed the boat to buy my first IP?๐Ÿ‘‰ whatโ€™s happening in Melbourne property market sub 1M๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ how much do you need to buy an IP?๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ how has the FHB scheme affected markets?๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ how to buy second IP without cash๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ paying off loans, selling and exit strategiesHave a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcastWe're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auRachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/We hate email spam so we donโ€™t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.
  • 745 backlash over boom bust episode, 90% no LMI lending, trust lending crackdown + more

    46:30||Season 7
    John and Rachelle unpack the latest lender policy shifts, UBankโ€™s new 90% no-LMI offering plus listener feedback they received on a recent episode that sparked backlash. Glen James also drops in for a discussion around rentvesting.๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Macquarie bank pulls out of trust and company lending๐Ÿ‘‰ Ubank offers 90% loans with no LMI๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ discussing feedback on the boom bust property cycle episode๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ Glen, Rach and John debate the rentvesting strategyThe boom bust property cycle episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/61ldDLT57VZCRSKaJ55J8i?si=5a4d2331b87b4ac5Have a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcastWe're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auRachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/We hate email spam so we donโ€™t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.
  • 744 buying in the right location for capital growth with Luke Metcalfe

    35:29||Season 7
    In this episode John & Rachelle chat with Luke Metcalfe, founder of property data insights platform Microburbs, about the data points that matter when researching where to buy. They talk about:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ what Microburbs actually does & who it's for๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป the most influential data point for choosing a location๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ the post-covid shift to regions & satellite cities๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ what to check first when researching a suburb๐Ÿ‘‰ what gentrification really means for growth๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ public housing thresholds and it's impact on capital growth๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ top 3 mistakes investors make when choosing location๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ supply & demand as the core drivers of growth๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป how the Microburbs platform is improving๐Ÿ‘‰ where Luke would invest right nowCheck out Microburbs here: https://www.microburbs.com.au/Have a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcastWe're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auRachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/We hate email spam so we donโ€™t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.
  • 743 turning home equity into your first investment (clarity call with John Pidgeon)

    37:50||Season 7
    In this live clarity call, John chats with long-time listeners Kristyn and Brenton, two teachers from the Central Coast, who are thinking of using equity from their home to invest in property. If you're a first time investor today's episode is packed with actionable tips! John talks to them about:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ assessing their risk profiles and money mindset๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ using home equity wisely๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป debt recycling explained๐Ÿ‘‰ setting clear investment goals๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ balancing lifestyle with financial growth๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ borrowing capacity vs what you can handle๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ finding the right property price point๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ yield, cash flow & capital growth trade-offs๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป outsourcing vs DIY property search๐Ÿ‘‰ next-step action plan & mindset for investorsNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auGrab John's book Sort Your Property Out & Get Invested: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storeRachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/We hate email spam so we donโ€™t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.
  • 742 how Meg built a 3-property portfolio worth $2.5M by 25

    37:50||Season 7
    In this anonymous listener story, โ€œMegโ€ shares how she went from living at home and saving hard for her first deposit to building a $2.5M property portfolio by 25. She talks about:๐Ÿ‘‰ buying her first place at 22 on the Gold Coast๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ leveraging equity to buy again in Perth and the Central Coast (instead of saving cash)๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ managing risk, buffers and surprise expenses๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ splitting costs and mortgages in a relationship๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ and her advice for first-time buyers in todayโ€™s marketMeg was initially going to buy a 1 bed in Sydney for $570k but instead bought a 2 bed 2.5 bath on the Gold Coast for $600k. The unit in Sydney is now valued at $600k.Have a question for John and Rachelle? Connect with Rachelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellekroon_money/ or post in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m3.podcastWe're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auRachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/We hate email spam so we donโ€™t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.
  • 741 partners who invest & manage money separately (David & Louise's story)

    38:46||Season 7
    In today's episode John interviews David and Louise* who manage their money and property investing separately. They talk about:๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป their individual risk appetites๐Ÿ‘‰ why they've chosen to keep things separate๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ getting a BFA (binding financial agreement)๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ the properties they have between them๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ how they navigate shared expenses๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ planning for retirement๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป and their tips for listeners*Names changed for privacyWe're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisispropertyNeed clarity on your property situation? Book a clarity call with John Pidgeon: https://www.solverewealth.com.auRachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/We hate email spam so we donโ€™t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.