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How side hustle paid off my mortatge at 35 What if you could build a business from scratch, sell it for $700,000, and be mortgage-free...all within 18 months? What if the thing that changed your financial life forever started with a single phone call you almost ignored? Todd is joined by Shaun Craike, founder of The Buyers Co., who did something most people only talk about, built a business from scratch, sold it for $700,000, and paid off his home. All in 18 months. In this episode, Shaun pulls...

What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia? It's time to find out! We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor. Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia. 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the li...

Interest Rate Rise! 0.25% Borrowing change… what does this mean for us? What happens when the Reserve Bank keeps raising interest rates before it even knows if the last rise worked? General manager, mortgage broker and financial planner, Max Phelps, joins Todd to break down the RBA's latest rate rise and why the data lag between policy decisions and real world impact means we could already be in overcorrection territory. They unpack how borrowing power has quietly collapsed over the past few years, what that means for Sydney's property market, an...

We Break Down 6 Suburbs in Geelong On the Ground Is Geelong really the property goldmine everyone says it is or does it depend entirely on where you buy? In this episode, Dawn Fouhy of Future Proof Property and Todd Sloan hit the streets of Geelong for a raw, unfiltered ground level tour across six suburbs. Dawn breaks down why suburb wide data can be dangerously misleading, revealing the stark contrasts between established pockets and fringe developments, high growth potential and high risk headaches, and where savvy investors are finding...

What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia? It's time to find out! We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor. Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia. 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below...

Accountant Explains CGT & Negative Gearing Cut Could Affect Our Wealth Does Australia's May budget spell the end of tax perks for property investors, or is the panic overblown? With the 2025 federal budget just around the corner, Todd sits down with Jeremy Iannuzzelli to cut through the noise on two of the most talked about proposed changes: negative gearing caps and capital gains tax discount reductions. They break down exactly what's on the table, the real numbers behind the headlines, and why the sky almost certainly isn't falling even if...

Australia's Trapped! We modelled 3 Scenarios How War Could Crash Property What if the thing that destroys your portfolio isn't the war itself...but what the war triggers? Todd Sloan and Senior Data Analyst, Junge Ma from InvestorKit, dig into five of history's biggest global conflicts to find out what actually happened to Australian property prices, inflation, and interest rates each time. The answer might surprise you: it's rarely the bombs that move the market. Using a purpose built scenario model, Todd and Junge walk through...

What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia? It's time to find out! We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor. Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia. 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us...

Before Buying Property With Friends You Must Watch! Buying property with friends or family sounds smart...but the reality can be complicated. Morgan Bushell and Todd Sloan explore why these arrangements can create financial and emotional challenges if goals aren't aligned. They dive into real life examples, banking pitfalls, and strategies like family trusts that can make partnerships smoother. They also discuss parental involvement, exit strategies, and the fine line between emotional and business decisions when co-owning property. By the end, listeners will understand the...

What strategy makes the most profit? What does it actually take to turn a tired, asbestos-riddled property into a profitable investment? And when do the numbers just not add up? Todd Sloan walks through a property in Geelong with three experts, Rob Flux, Oliver Jackson, and Hayden Warren and three very different strategies. Oliver unpacks why a cosmetic reno blows out from $50,000 to over $165,000 once re-stumping, asbestos removal, and rewiring are factored in. Rob runs his Rapid Elimination Method across the single site and the combined double block before...

What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia? It's time to find out! We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor. Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia. 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us...

Don't Buy this in Tasmania 2026! Detailed Property breakdown What looks like a great property deal online can sometimes hide serious red flags. In this episode, Todd Sloan is joined by Simon Loo as they review a real property submission from listener Lynne Higgs to determine whether it's a smart long term investment or one to walk away from. As Simon breaks down the listing, he highlights several factors many buyers miss when evaluating a property remotely, from surrounding infrastructure and shared access to potential renovation cover ups and land...

Ballarat Property Wheres demand dead in 2026 on the Ground! What if you could spot the difference between a cash flow goldmine and a money pit just by walking through the front door? In this episode, Todd Sloan and Ballarat based buyer's advocate Oliver Cheung hit the ground running across some of Ballarat's most contrasting suburbs, from the leafy, owner-occupied streets through to the patchwork pockets and the rough edges of the area. They attend live auctions, inspect properties ranging from tired renovator's delights to freshly tarted up period homes...

What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia? It's time to find out! We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor. Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia. 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below...

Giant Melbourne Property Tax you've probably Never herd of... Are new, largely hidden taxes quietly killing property development in Melbourne before a single brick is laid? In this episode, Todd Sloan sits down with Rob Flux from Property Developer Network to unpack the taxes many developers didn't see coming but are already feeling. From rezoning surprises to looming cost blowouts, Rob explains why even experienced developers are being caught off guard. They explore how these changes could reshape where, what, and if developers build at...

7 Ways to Start Investing Today with $70k Most Australians think $70,000 isn't enough to enter the property market anymore. Today, Todd sits down with Rohit Gehlot, Director of InvestorAid, to challenge that belief, breaking down how strategic investors can still make moves, whether as an owner-occupier or investor. They explore low-deposit strategies, government schemes, renovation plays, granny flats, and even relocatable homes, showing that the opportunity isn't gone, it just requires smarter planning. The episode unpacks what banks look for, how to stretch borrowing power, and why understanding your structure...

What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia? It's time to find out! We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor. Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia. 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from...

Fast $100K Equity uplift for just $9K What if adding a single wall could increase your property's value by six figures? In this episode, Todd Sloan sits down with Oliver Cheung, Founder and Director of Insighto, to discuss a simple yet powerful strategy property investors can use to add value: creating an extra bedroom by adding walls. Rather than taking on expensive renovations like kitchens or bathrooms, this approach focuses on identifying properties where a small layout change can significantly improve both value and rental appeal. <...

Starting at 40 How to build a $4,000,000 Portfolio Many Australians feel like they've "missed the boat" when it comes to property investment once they hit their 40s. In this episode, Todd Sloan and Steve Ash tackle those fears, showing that it's never too late to start and that strategic planning can still deliver significant results. Using a case study of Jenny and Dave, a couple in their early 40s, they explore how to use equity wisely, manage debt, and diversify investments across states to build a $4 million portfolio. They also...

What's happening in property investing news this week in Australia? It's time to find out! We remove all the fluff to bring a neatly packaged news show, designed to keep you on the ball as an Australian Property Investor. Let's see what's making property news headlines this week in Australia. 🍕🏠 We want to hear your investor story! So if you've experienced something that you know other investors can learn a thing or two from, click the link below and let us...