330 | Top 10 FOMO Mistakes Investors Make!

By The Property Couch March 18, 2021 in Podcast

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FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is certainly here in this hot property market, folks!

Let’s be real… the “Great Australian BBQ Topic” is officially on steroids right now — a combination of low interest rates, rising property prices and lack of supply in the market is seeing all sorts of people jump in on “the property party” they perceive everyone else is enjoying.

So, we want to be direct with you… there are NO excuses to purchase property because of FOMO! The reality is you should NEVER make huge financial decisions on a whim or forget to “Look Before You Leap”.

A hot market — like the one we’re currently experiencing — is the perfect storm for property buyers to make mistakes and land themselves in hot water by stretching themselves too far, act without thinking, fall into the “herd” mentality or disregard that FOMO is paradise for Spruikers!!

As a follow on to our 3-part mini-series on how to win in a HOT property market, today we’re tackling the Top 10 FOMO mistakes property investors make… because we DON’T want to see you getting burnt out there or Realising Too Late that you fell into the trap of Irrational Exuberance!!

So, strap yourselves in folks… ‘cos we’re about to give you some TOUGH LOVE!

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What’s Covered In The Episode….

02:12 – How can you WIN our Start & Build online course?
07:57 – How Bryce’s heckle to Ben ended in a property investment lesson… (LOL)
09:57 – Mistake #1: You buy__ because you __ __ __ !
10:30 – The Perfect Storm for FOMO…
11:23 – A question to ask yourself to rein in FOMO…
11:54 – “I went to buy a loaf of bread and came back with a property!” (yep… real life story!)
14:02 – Why market movement doesn’t mean you should buy property…
15:10 – “CBAD”!
16:07 – Key FOMO difference for investors and owner-occupiers
16:28 – Ben’s Two Controversial Tips for Owner-Occupiers!
20:00 – Mistake # 2: You buy because you want to get __ __ !
20:26 – Why is FOMO a paradise for Property Spruikers?
22:10 – Beware of The Stock List!
23:26 – Why we DON’T like the word “Rich”!
24:15 – The Fundamental Principle to work out if YOU are the product!
25:13 – Understanding the enemy…
26:34 – How to identify “The Millionaire Next Door”
27:17 – Mistake #3: You __ __ __
31:16 – The 30,000-foot view…
31:57 – The two most-common situations we model…
33:51 – Mistake #4: You __ the wrong __!
34:13 – Why you need to be cautious of “flipping” in a hot market…
35:24 – Understanding investment-grade locations…
36:00 – Why a character property could actually be the WRONG property for you…!
37:09 – Mistake #5: You __ __ want to __ on __ !
40:52 – Mistake #6: You __ without a __ __ __ __
41:27 – Why can you borrow more as a rentvestor?
42:20 – Considerations if you’re chasing higher-yielding properties
44:02 – Mistake #7: You underestimate what it takes to __ __ a __ __
44:47 – Mistake #8: You’re too __ or too __
46:17 – Classic examples that lead to a poor-performing property
48:27 – Mistake #9: Your __ is disconnected from __ __

50:20 – Are you paying too much?
53:50 – Mistake #10: You Buy __ Because You Think __ __ __ Changed!!

329 | From Sports Star To Successful Investor – Chat with Tom Symonds

By The Property Couch March 11, 2021 in Podcast

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Here to help to hit your passive income goals and explain exactly how this sports star became a successful investor is NRL champion (and TPC Listener!), Tom Symonds!

Yep. Tom Symonds is a 10-year professional footy player (Roosters, anyone!?!) and, although retired from the game, Tom’s currently the Players Operations Manager with Rugby League Players Association. From 2009-2012, Tom played for the Sydney Roosters; from 2013-2016 for Manly Sea Eagles and from 2016-2018 for Huddersfield Giants!!

In other words – Tom is a Pro Athlete turned Pro Investor!!!

… And he has TWO Big Tips he wants to share with you that’ll seriously move the dial on how you create a passive income for life!!

This episode is an absolute “MUST” if you’re in the sporting world… BUT it’s not just for our sporting folks…

… Tom has some great insights into goal-setting (yep!), how to take your ego our of property investing AND – the delayed gratification piece – how to navigate the temptation of “Spend it all now” versus “Save some for later”!!

Plus, there’s something about “The Wage Myth” and professional athletes that might need clearing up too…

Tune in now to hear how this Sports Star became a SUCCESSFUL Investor (and the ups and downs along the way!)…

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Here’s some of the stuff we cover…

03:32 – 130 New Victoria Tenancy Law Update!
05:50 – Why you should talk about your own mistakes first…
08:38 – How do you get your kids to listen to you!?!
10:34 – The FOMO.
11:01 – Meet Tom Symonds
12:16 – The money backstory…
13:30 – Money messages from parents!
14:32 – Where did his love for property come from?
16:57 – Can you fast track delayed gratification?
17:54 – Trial and Error with property!
19:16 – When you’re priced out of capital cities…
20:39 – The Buyer Decision Quadrantv – what are people compromising on?
23:11 – What was he earning when he first started?
23:24 – What are the incomes of NRL players and The Wage Myth…
24:54 – The property story!
26:45 – The property “presentations” in sports clubs…
29:10 – How did he course-correct property mistakes?
32:46 – Remember this if you are seeking professional advice…
35:30 – Tom’s TOP TWO TIPS!
39:28 – Little-know insights about Exiting the game
40:39 – What would Tom do differently in his property journey?
41:52 – The importance of influencers and mentors in your life…
43:02 – What do the next 5 – 10 years look like for Tom?
44:28 – Goal-setting hacks!!
46:30 – How important is PLANNING in your property investment process?
50:41 – The Three Key Takeaways from the episode!
51:50 – Did you know this about travel pillows!?!
52:58 – What’s Making Property News?
53:26 – How is the current property market in comparison to the peak of 2017?
55:13 – What does the RBA think about the rise in property prices?
56:38 – How long with this market cycle last?
57:27 – CoreLogic’s Home Value Index Results!

327 | Winning A HOT Property Market (Part 3) – The Step-By-Step Process!

By The Property Couch February 25, 2021 in Hot Market Tips, Podcast

The final part of our mini-series: “The Step-By-Step Process To Win In A HOT Property Market” has landed!

Just in case you missed it…

LAST TWO WEEKS ON THE PROPERTY COUCH..

Episode 326 was all about The SEARCH for the property and The DUE-DILIGENCE around the search and the finance (lending) for that property!
Episode 325 was about GETTING STARTED! Nailing the brief, how to get your FINANCE ready,

And this week is all about…..

MAKING AN IRRESISTABLE OFFER!

Doesn’t matter if it’s an offer prior to auction, post auction or even a ZOOM auction…

We’ll be sharing practical, real-life and tested tips and tactics on setting your offer limit, the tone of voice to use, replies to common agent feedback, body language and more!

And of course…. What happens after the offer gets accepted?! If you think that you’ve signed on the dotted line and that’s it, you couldn’t be more wrong.

It’s not over until the keys to the property are in your hands and you can officially walk in without being considered a “trespasser” ….

We’ll be unpacking the mistakes, the last minute paperwork, the forgotten things and the follow-ups that a diligent buyer needs to do after signing the contract because let’s face it…. You’ve done so well to secure a property, you DO NOT want to stuff up the final leg.

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Here’s What We Cover…

9:42 – The FOUR overarching themes to be in a position of making an offer in this seller’s market
10:31 – One thing that you DO NOT WANT TO COMPROMISE ON at all to get the property
13:43 – In a HOT Market, you may need to make THIS decision before you even inspect the property. But are you in the right headspace to do that?
15:47 – The due diligence that you can do on the property BEFORE the open day
16:49 – How quick should you really go if the property is the one?
18:34 – If 6 months comparables are considered “old data” in this market… how do you even set a price or work out your offer/stretch?
19:05 – The three price levels that you need to know when buying a property
22:10 – What questions can you ask a competing (but friendly) agent who lost that listing?
23:50 – Two professionals in your A-Team that needs to be on standby before you go to an open
25:00 – Critical, Important and Nice-To-Haves in a contract – Which ones are worth taking a risk for?
32:13 – Offer Prior to Auction – How to get one and be ready for it?
32:30 – Boardroom auction – Is it still common these days and what’s the mystery behind it?
36:13 – The real boss during an auction and what role you want to play to make sure you are in their favour?
37:34 – Zoom Auction – Getting the art of body language right! (Yes, even if it’s online!)
40:54 – Ben’s real-life story of losing the auction but still winning the property!
43:23 – Making an Informal vs Formal Offer in current market prices
43:51 – Top 3 questions to ask a RE Agent during an inspection to show that you’re in the game
44:50 – The NUMBER ONE question to ask yourself when it comes to setting a price..
45:47 – Your script to the real estate agent >> “I’m not asking what they’re offering, of course you’re not going to disclose that to me. But ultimately what I am saying here are two things. One, if you ______”
48:32 – The CONDITIONS that you should include in a seller’s market to give you an added advantage 😉
50:15 – The Competitive Tension of NOT being Conservative vs Legitimate.
50:50 – Having THIS productive conversation with your broker and how to explain the nature of a hot market to them
52:26 – The exact questions you should ask your investment savvy broker and understanding the pros and cons of the different buying ranges
54:53 – When is it alright for you to jump up the risk spectrum?
56:55 – THIS is not an escape clause. Don’t dance with the devil thinking you can use it.
58:09 – Tips on taking away the vendor’s pain
1:00:57 – Settlement – how to make sure it does not fall over?
1:00:57 – Bryce’s (or rather Adit’s) Apple Lifehack!
1:08:23 – Ben’s What’s Making Property News on times when the Property Market went “crazy”

326 | How To Win In A HOT Property Market (Part 2) – The Step-By-Step Process!

By The Property Couch February 18, 2021 in Hot Market Tips, Podcast

Part 2 of “The Step-By-Step Process To Win In A HOT Property Market” is HERE…

… and today’s episode is all about two things:

The SEARCH for the property…
The DUE-DILLEGENCE around the search and the finance (lending) for that property!

Folks, as we mentioned last week in Part 1 of this 3-part mini-series… we are in a HOT property market – listings are TIGHT.

Properties are selling in the blink of an eye.

And pretty much every major and secondary market across the country is SMOKIN’…

… so if you’re a property buyer playing in “The Big Wave”, it’s vital you educate yourself so you stay in front of the curb (while NOT getting swept up in FOMO) – this way, you can ultimately enjoy the ride and, yep, the fruits of your smart efforts!

We’ll be unpacking quite a bit in this episode, and you’ll be getting plenty of tips on how to conduct your search to find an investment-grade property (incl. what WE personally and professionally do and look for!)… and let you in on “The Top 3 Deal Does” and “Top 3 Deal Breakers” in a HOT property market… as well as how to be due-diligent with your finances, ESPECIALLY in a market that is moving at a rapid pace.

Remember – stay informed, don’t do anything irrational right now… and ONLY IF you’re in a position to “push play”, move quickly but SMARTLY.

… What a ride we’re in!

P.S. – Part 1 was all about the backdrop of how we got to this HOT property market, how to get your PREP work done and figuring out your brief… this ep’s getting into the nitty gritty of the property and lending story!!

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Here’s What We Cover…

The difference between On Market, Off Market and Advanced Listings!
The Investment Property Search Plan 🙂
How to conduct your asset selection
The Top 3 Deal Doers!
The Top 3 Deal Breakers!
What attributes do you need to look for in an investment property?
What “feeling” should the property evoke?
Why SHOULDN’T you be fearful of agents knowing your upper limit (in a hot market)?
Tips for dealing with real estate agents
How did we purchase a property when we were the 2^nd highest price offer!?!
What research sites can you use – and what should you look for in each?
Questions to ask a Property Manager to help you with your search…
… Watch out for FOMO!
How to do your Due-Diligence with the property?
How to do your Due-Diligence with your finance?
What is happening in the lending space during a HOT property market?
How can you fast-track your home loan application?
Settlement mistakes in a HOT market
Red flags certain properties and when to walk away
The relationship between % LVR and the type of property to buy
How many properties are going to auction this weekend!?!

325 | The Step-By-Step Process To Win In A HOT Property Market – Part 1

By The Property Couch February 11, 2021 in Hot Market Tips, Podcast

There’s no doubt about it – the property market is HOT and it’s only getting HOTTER!

Mark our words, folks – we’re in a Seller’s Market right now – and we’re talking Right Across The Country – which means if you’re serious about entering the property market, there are some CRITICAL things you need to know and do in order to make sure your execution is successful and, here’s the biggie…NOT something you’re going to regret further down the track.

This is what we call “The Big Wave” – so today is the very first episode of our new miniseries that will walk you through the ENTIRE Step-By-Step process to buy in a HOT property market.

This is the proven technique WE are currently using as we guide our clients through a hot market – so, we’ll be walking you through…

How to organise your Buying Brief
How to prepare yourself BEFORE entering the market (the team you need, the deposit you need, LVR requirements, the planning process etc)
How to search for an investment grade property (what to look for, where to look for it, tips for handling real estate agents)
How to be due-diligent with your finances
How long it takes for banks to process your loan (especially in a hot market)
Red flags for certain properties and when to walk away
Negotiation and Buying Tips specifically for a hot market
How to work out the difference between Quality Assets vs FOMO
What to Do AFTER Your Purchase
…. pretty much everything property investors need to know as they enter a property market that’s heavily swayed in favour of the seller!

Like we said today is just Part 1 – so please start from the beginning, and tune into the next upcoming episodes to make sure you’re in a position to WIN – because now is NOT the time to be doing anything silly!

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The Buyers Decision Quadrant
Top Five Frameworks For Property Investors
Episode 324 | Property Market Outlook 2021 – Chat With Cameron Kusher Executive Manager of Economic Research at REA Group
PICA Webinar 2021 – Investment Property Lending
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00:15 — 10 MILLION DOWNLOADS!
08:19 — Our proposal stories (LOL.)
10:37 — What has pumped up this property market?
11:41 — What are we seeing NOW?
12:37 — The economic flow on effect from property (did you know this number?!)
14:05 — A true story of how quickly things can change!
15:20 — WHY is the property market so hot?!
16:58 — The first thing you need to do!
17:33 — The Big Wave :0
18:34 — The Buyers Decision Quadrant
19:24 — Quick tips to asses the quality of an asset
21:03 — The 80/20 Rule
22:05 — The “S” word that changes everything!
24:25 — What to do if you’re buying as an OWNER-OCCUPIER
25:49 — What to do if you’re buying as an INVESTOR
26:50 — Why most people fail…
28:17 — How do you work out how much you should spend on a property?
29:05 — Realistic historical capital growth to look for…
32:00 — The biggest killer 🙁
34:11 — The Three Things to focus on to identify what property YOU need to buy
35:09 — Why are you incentivised to cut corners in a hot market?
35:23 — What happened with one of the properties we bought last week?!
36:54 — The property investor mindset
37:37 — Why you should NOT “play it cool” right now!
40:11 — The five-step process to build wealth
41:25 — Three questions to ask yourself before you do ANTHING!
40:54 — HOW TO CLARIFY
40:33 — HOW TO EVALUATE
44:22 — HOW TO PLAN
45:50 — What happens when you buy a higher-priced asset?
47:23 — Capital growth asset OR balanced asset OR yield asset?
49:24 — HOW TO IMPLEMENT (WAAY more coming!)
49:45 — HOW TO MANAGE
54:47 — Who do you need on your team?
55:46 — What do you need to ask a Building & Pest Inspector in a HOT market?
57:51 — If you’re buying “subject to”, what do you need to keep in mind?
58:15 — What to do with a contract!

and…

1:04:26 — What else have we’ve got coming for you in this miniseries?!
1:05:05 — The latest property market stats (AKA proof it’s a hot market right now!!)

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MAKING AN IRRESISTABLE OFFER!

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