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548 what I would tell my 18-year-old self about building a property portfolio
33:10In today's episode John reflects on the decisions he made whilst building his property portfolio, including the things he felt he did right and the things he would've done differently if he had his time again. John shares 10 pieces of advice he would give his 18 year old self. What would you do again or differently in your own journey if you could go back in time?We hate email spam so we donโt 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.
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547 house sitting as a side hustle with Riley
25:35John is joined by Riley who's done amazingly well as a house sitter on the side! In this chat they touch on:๐๐ฝ how the house sitting arrangement works๐ the pros and cons of house sitting๐๐ฟ the savings Riley's been able to build๐๐พ the property investing he's done while he house sitsWe hate email spam so we donโt 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.546 turning a PPOR into an investment, equity or cash deposits, understanding auction reserves + more
32:41John and Emily answer your questions, including: ๐๐ฝ what are the pros and cons of flipping your PPOR into an investment? ๐๐ป using equity or a cash deposit for your next investment - which one? ๐๐ฟ should you keep cash in savings, or use it all as a deposit? ๐ what to do with 40 acres - hold or develop? ๐๐ฝ why are auction reserves higher than the quote price?We hate email spam so we donโt 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.545 should I buy an investment or owner occupier first?
32:57Should you buy a home to live in or an investment property first? This is such a common question and in today's episode John walks through what to consider using an example of buying in Adelaide and a case study based in Manly, NSW. John touches on:๐๐พ buying a house vs unit๐๐ฟ your short term lifestyle and financial goals๐๐ป your borrowing capacity๐ your risk profile๐๐ผ your mindset๐๐ฝ and Zoe and Tom's case studyWant to bounce your situation off John? Book a clarity call hereNeed a buyer's advocate? Check out Envisage PropertyWe hate email spam so we donโt 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.544 The Block 2023 unpacked
32:30This one's for fans of The Block! In today's episode Emily and John recap the wild results of the 2023 season 19 reno competition tv show The Block which was set in the Melbourne suburb of Hampton East.We hate email spam so we donโt 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.543 battle-axe block pros & cons, shared equity schemes, using cash vs equity + more
35:57In today's Q&A John and Emily discuss:๐๐พ the pros and cons of a battleaxe block๐๐ฟ using cash vs equity to purchase an investmentย property๐๐ป the 6 year capital gains tax ruleย ๐ considerations for buying a home using a shared equity scheme๐๐ผ and what you would do if you had a $200k deposit to buy in Melbourne!Check out episode 439 for John's 8 point property investing strategyLooking for a buyer's advocate to help you purchase your first or family home in Melbourne? Get in touch with Emily & her team hereLooking for a buyer's advocate to help you purchase your investment? Get in touch with John & his team hereWe hate email spam so we donโt 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.542 market cycles, housing affordability & success in business with Greg Paramor AO
37:53In today's episode John chats with Greg Paramor AO whose career spans over 45 years in the real estate and funds management industry, including starting multiple businesses. In this conversation John and Greg chat about:๐๐พ how Greg's career in real estate started๐๐ฟ reflections on market cycles๐๐ป the current market and the lack of housing affordability๐ the future of property transactions with the rise of tech๐๐ผ Greg's tips for doing well in business๐๐ฝ and a community organisation supporting vulnerable youthLearn more about BackTrack hereWe hate email spam so we donโt 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, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.