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315 | How A Paper Round Paved The Way To A Passive Income – Chat with Brendan

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Today we kick off the first episode of our Summer Series – that is, we’re showcasing REAL LIFE MONEY TRANSFORMATIONS!

And there’s no better place to start than with Brendan Deith, who took humble beginnings as a paperboy to ignite money habits that would go onto pave the way to a passive income for life!!

And Brendan’s journey has indeed been an endless ripple effect – from learning good money management early (thanks to his paper round & his parents sound money management conversations around the kitchen table) right through to the ULTIMATE OUTCOME – Financial Contribution.

There’s a few tweaks and tips along the way too… so strap yourselves in folks ‘cos you’re in for a feel-good episode with solid takeaways that you can go ahead and implement in your own life too!

Psst… just wait to you get to the part about “The Classroom Economy” – it’s game-changing!

 

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What We Cover…

  • 05:38 – Brendan’s Backstory
  • 08:30 – The Drum set that kickstarted healthy money habits…
  • 09:57 – What was his parents’ “extra” jar?
  • 11:09 – The award saver account (paper round money)
  • 12:18 – What was Brendan’s original budgeting system?
  • 14:27 – The first property
  • 16:17 – How did having a buffer help with the mindset?
  • 17:48 – BEFORE Money SMARTS…
  • 18:58 – AFTER Money SMARTS…
  • 24:26 – The Ripple Effect of spending habits
  • 26:22 – What does Brendan most enjoy about Delayed Gratification?
  • 27:44 – How & When did he discover Money SMARTS, anyway?
  • 29:44 – Unique Ways to get your essential spending down…
  • 30:38 – How does Brendan navigate provisions?
  • 31:34 – Why has he NEVER done the 7-day float?
  • 32:13 – Using a credit card for everyday spending (Who should & Who absolutely should NOT?)
  • 33:32 – Is Brendan’s wife equally on board?
  • 24:17 – The Best Advice They Ever Got!
  • 35:17 – What are they doing with the trapped surplus?
  • 35:37 – What’s their Passive Income target?
  • 37:33 – Getting Property Investment Advice and getting an answer to this question: “How many properties do we actually need?”
  • 39:41 – How does he feel about getting into debt?
  • 41:09 – The first investment property…
  • 43:75 – The Two Journeys You’ll Almost Always Take To Reach Financial Peace
  • 45:04 – Brendan’s “Classroom Economy” that teaches kids about money…
  • 50:42 – Money SMARTS Hack
  • 52:53 – Brendan’s Question for us… Do you plan for an increase material (and labour) cost for renovations

 

Note: There are more real-life investor stories like this in our Summer Series! Make sure you check them all out here.

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314 | The Millennial Movement: How It’s Shifting Property Demand – Chat with Simon Kuestenmacher

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Did you know there’s a “Millennial Movement” currently happening? What if we told you this is shifting the property type set for high demand? What if we told you it might not be what you think it is?!

Folks, we’re about to dive inside the mind of an expert Demographer – someone who studies the changing structure of human populations and how this is going to play out in the future. And someone we’re VERY excited to have on!

Today’s guest is Simon Kuestenmacher – Co-Founder of and Director of Research at The Demographics Group!

Yes, The Demographics Group is, of course, headed by Managing Director Bernard Salt, one of Australia’s most sought-after social commentators…. and Simon not only works alongside him, he is himself a rising star in the world of demography – particularly when it comes to data animation and interpretation.

Even better, he has a rare talent of explaining these insights in a way that’s both super engaging (you’ll soon see!) so we can ALL understand and benefit from. He holds degrees in geography from leading universities in both Berlin and Melbourne and has also worked for several years as a business consultant with KPMG Australia. Basically, he absolutely knows his stuff!

Key Message Before You Listen…. As you likely know already – Australia’s population has a HUGE flow on effect to the demand (and hence the price) of property. At the end of the day, “population” is really “people”… and people, of course, live in and set the demand for properties… So when someone tells you little-known insights about who these people are and what they’re up to – i.e. key demographic trends, consumer insights and cultural changes – if you’re someone who’s interested in INVESTING in property… well, it’s extremely wise to pay attention.

You’ll get huge value out of this ep, folks!

Tune in now to hear what’s coming next for Australian Property!

 

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Here’s What We Cover..

  • Demographics 101 – What’s the #1 you must know when it comes to understanding demographics data?
  • What’s The Millennial Movement that’s shifting property demand?
  • The property type set to boom this decade…
  • The New COVID-norm analysis – what does it mean for property?
  • Are City Properties A Thing Of The Past?
  • Will the shift to regional locations be PERMANENT?
  • Who are the type of people who DISLIKE working from home?
  • What country or location most compares to Australia?
  • Where does Australia fit in the global landscape?
  • Why is the fastest growing economy not always the best economy?
  • Property Through The Generations – What It Says About Future Demand
  • What are “Launch Pad Suburbs”?
  • The major difference between Australian and European countries
  • Will immigration levels pick back up?
  • How many international students become permanent residents here?
  • The 1954 Melbourne map…
  • Which Australian capital city spends the most on wrist watches?! (And what does this tell us?)
  • What are the key trends that shape the way we live?
  • Upcoming Trends Property Investors Need To Be Aware of

 

 

 

 

313 | Investing Since 1967: How This Legend Outperformed The Marketplace By A Whopping 7.1%! – Chat with Jock Bing

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Want to hear a property masterclass from one of the best of the best in the industry?! And what if we told you this guest has not only been investing since 1967… but also OUTPERFORMED the marketplace by a whopping 7.1% during this time?

That’s right… today’s guest is one of the LEGENDS in property investing – one of the first EVER Buyers Agents in the country, in fact – and all of the properties he’s purchased for his clients have been scrutinised over a 47-Year Review… and their growth performance EXCEEDED the entire marketplace!

So how did he do it?! And, crucially, where and what properties did he buy to get such a phenomenal return on investment?!

Introducing Jock Bing, Executive Director and CEO of Portfolio Property Management Services – a property investment, buyers advocacy and management firm that Jock founded back in 1967!! Yes, he is one of the trailblazers who invested in property WAAY before it was ever a “thing”… and guided others to do the same; getting them a ripper of a return in the process!

With over fifty years of in-the-trenches experiences, Jock has an enormous amount of wisdom to share… and we feel very fortunate to speak with someone who doesn’t just have longevity in the game, but is one the great pioneers and thought leaders in the property investment industry!

Fun Fact: Jock has actually been one of Ben’s personal mentors throughout his own investment journey… and we’ve been trying to convince Jock to come on to The Couch for some time 🤣… ‘cos the insights this man has is Nothing But Pure Gold.

Boy, oh boy, oh boy… strap yourselves in for a Property Investment Masterclass, folks… you’re about to have your mind blown!

Also – if you wanted to get more information on our Start & Build course, you can get the Limited-Time Discount on Start & Build here. (Discount ends on 22/11/20)

 

Stuff Mentioned…

 

Here’s What We Cover…

  • Who is Jock Bing?!
  • What was the property market like back in 1967?
  • How did he come up of the idea of investing in property?
  • Who lent money to property investors in the beginning?
  • How much were properties back then?
  • How did he get people to invest in property when it wasn’t really “a thing” yet?
  • What did this process look like?
  • Why did he NOT go for the new properties?
  • What suburbs were they buying in and why?!
  • The Why and How of attracting university students
  • What does Jock see happening to the future of the property marketv?
  • What does “investing in an apartment” really mean?
  • Why did Jock say NO to Spruikers?
  • The Sydney and Melbourne Market shift…
  • The rationale behind investing in existing properties…
  • What was the appeal of artisan/workers cottages?
  • How do you attract a higher quality tenant in a suburb that’s in the process of gentrification?
  • The FOUR Things You Need To Consider In An Investment Property
  • When did it pivot from 60 – 66% deposits with solicitors to 80% funding with banks and then using existing equity to get 105%?
  • How did the introduction Capital Gains Tax affect property investors?
  • Why did he take the long term approach to property investing?
  • How many properties was he purchasing for each client?
  • What would Jock do differently? Would he do anything differently?
  • The implications of investing in property on main roads and compromised areas…
  • … Did someone say “NSW reform to Stamp Duty”?!

 

 

 

311 | The Dummies Guide To Strata Properties & Body Corporates – Chat with Amanda Farmer

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What is Strata? And what are your obligations if you are considering investing in, or have already purchased, strata properties?

In this episode we’re going down the rabbit hole of Strata and Body Corporates/ Owner Corporations! Basically, it’s a “101” on The Do’s and Don’ts and Practical Tips for Strata Management… and, while this can be quite a complex topic, we have the perfect guest to explain everything you need to know… without the confusion or legal jargon getting in the way!

Today’s guest is clearly someone who knows her subject well…. Joining us is Amanda Farmer from Your Strata Property! Amanda is a specialist strata lawyer with over 16 years’ experience in strata and community living. As a Fellow and Council Member of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers, she is a recognised strata expert.

This episode is a MUST for anyone who is thinking about investing in an apartment or townhouse that shares common areas… those of which are managed by a body corporate!!

Listen now to get “The Dummies Guide” to Strata Properties & Body Corporates!

 

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309 | The Top 5 Money Derailers in Relationships And How To Overcome Them – Chat with Joanne Wilson

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Did you know that one of the main reasons relationships breakdown is actually due to… Money??!

Yep. Finance places a lot of pressure on couples, and indeed families… so is it possible to build wealth AND maintain a wholesome and happy relationship with your significant other? Further to that, folks… how exactly can we get “on the same page” with our partners when it comes to money WITHOUT it ending in an argument neither of us really want to have?

Well, this is where today’s episode comes in… joining us is Joanne Wilson, The Relationship Rejuvenator and author of Renovate Your Relationship – All The DIY Tools For Your Most Important Project. Jo is a neuropsychotherapist and relationship expert with over 10 years’ experience helping individuals and couples improve their lives and relationships. And, as you can imagine, she’s definitely seen her fair share of couples struggling over money matters!

In fact, Jo’s picked up on The Top 5 Money Derailers in Relationships – including the “3 Corrosive C’s” that’ll destroy any committed couple! And she’s here to tell us exactly how couples can overcome these and instead look forward to a financially rewarding future… together!

So… what’s happening at the coalface of the consult room??

Strap yourselves in folks, ‘cos we’re about to have the hard conversation almost all of us need to hear!

 

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