Property Podcast

Pulkit Gupta is the Managing Director of Consulting by PK. From a young age, Gupta was determined to have a career in investment banking. After 10+ years in the field, he made the brave decision to change careers and jump into property investment. Using skills and experiences from his time as an investment banker, Gupta developed data methods which assist him to safely invest in properties. He and his wife now own nine residential and two commercial properties. Today, he is using these data methods to help others achieve their property investment goals. In this episode, we hear about Gupta’s upbringing and why he wanted a high paying career, why he invested in his first property and the investment property that taught him a valuable lesson.

Phillip King has $30 million worth of reasons he’s the Sutherland Shire’s king of commercial real estate. Aftera 30+ year career at IBM Australia, where he was one of the first mobile phone owners and worked with computers as big as living rooms, he thought it was time for retirement. He was wrong.Harnessing three decades of commercial investment thanks to his childhood chats with his Uncle Joe, King realised his calling and jumped at the chance. Now with 53 commercial properties of his own and a database of 350 clients, he’s living the career of his dreams.In this episode King delves into what it was like to grow up in God’s country, where his childhood revolved around sport and definitely not around writing books! The author of Engines of Wealth: Commercial Retail Shops describes how and why he got involved in commercial property investing, and why residential property just wasn’t the fit for him. Plus, millennials rejoice: we hear how you can have your avocado

Oliver Jackson is a property buyer’s agent so he will help his clients on valuing properties and also getting it for a good price. He and his wife started a business called Living Property in order to not only help buy but give advice to clients on how to rejuvenate their property. Jackson started off working in construction but eventually made the transition to property and quickly became immersed in that world. Join us as we find out more about Oliver Jackson and how he become a property buyer’s agent. We talk about some of the advice he would give to first time renovators and what you need to look out for, and also avoid, when you are hiring people to come and work on your property. You’ll also hear about some of his fantastic travel stories and much more, all on this episode of Property Investory!

Monika Tu is one of Australia’s newest reality TV stars, but that doesn’t mean her success is only just starting! She’s been a mainstay in the luxury Australian property market for decades— and even before then, her larger than life personality and both people and marketing skills have helped her up her sales game continually for most of her life.In this episode, the founder of Black Diamondz Property Concierge and reality realtor star on Luxe Listings Sydney opens up on her fast-paced and exciting lifestyle. She certainly sells luxury, and while she lives what she sells today, it wasn’t always the case. She shares her experiences growing up in southwestern China, the university degree she holds that you may not expect, and the business she used to run that you likely remember well— if you have a ‘Laser’ sharp memory!

Mish Daniel is the founder of Revolve Commercial. From a young age, she had faced unimaginable hardships. However, that only pushed her to create a better life for herself. After living in South Africa until she was in her 40s, she made a brave choice and moved to Australia. When Daniel first came to Australia, she was unable to invest into residential properties. However, this was a blessing in disguise. Using her business knowledge and commercial investment experience from South Africa, Daniel was able to tap into the Australian commercial property market and build a successful business.In this episode, we hear stories about Daniel’s time in South Africa, childhood figures that influenced her to go into property investment and much more!

With an impressive background as a rifleman in the Australian Defence Force and a police officer in Queensland, Abel Property Buyers Founder Mark Abel had only set himself up for success when he entered the property space in 2017. Not one to shy away from a challenge, ever since he purchased his very first property for $80,000, he has taken on a role in the property investing space that he hopes will also positively impact other property investors. Now armed with a firm resolve and keen sense of purpose, he shares his journey, and reveals the considerable power of equity and the advantages of letting a property's location do the heavy lifting for you.

Leanne Pilkington wears many hats— she is the CEO of the franchise organisation Laing and Simmons, current president of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales, sits on board of the Real Estate Institute of Australia, and the co-founder of a networking group called Real Women in Real Estate.Join us on this episode of Property Investory where we learn about Pilkington’s childhood growing up in the north of Sydney, how her parents inspired her to pursue a career in real estate, her various roles that led her to where she is today, and so much more!

Lachlan Vidler is the director of Atlas Property Group and is an active investor. After completing his business degree he joined the Royal Australian Navy, serving for six years. During this time he also completed his masters in finance and decided to delve into management consulting, working with some huge global names. It was this switch in professions that ultimately led Vidler to see investing as a full-time job. Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear how Vidler’s role as logistics warfare officer in the Navy, equipped him with the skills to rise in the world of property investing. You’ll learn how his unconventional childhood has shaped who he is today and given him the confidence to take on anything!

Liam Carmody is the acquisition manager of Palise Property. From a young age he loved to lead a busy life, playing multiple sports and excelling in school. This has carried through to his life today, where he is busy helping others achieve their property investment goals and raising his own family.In this episode, he will share how his background in engineering has aided his property investment career, proving that it is never too late to follow your passion! As well as this, learn the value of working with others, taking care of tenants and much more!