Mike is joined by Buyer’s Agent Franscesca Greene (Cesca for short), to explore the merits of developing strong relationships with sales agents, and how doing so can benefit your property journey. There is a long history of perceived mistrust and scepticism when it comes to buying property and dealing with real estate agents. Deemed a necessary evil, many buyers tell stories of being misled is their quest for home ownership or property investment. According to Cesca it doesn’t have to be this way.

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How to develop relationships with agents to your advantage with Cesca Greene - BONUS SERIES Ep.13

Mike turns his attention to the financial element of property investment and gets the inside track with Mortgage Broker, Nick Koutsos, Managing Director of BestLend. Mike and Nick talk through the fundamentals of bank lending and Nick shares his insights into how to best meet the standard banking parameters. Nick explains in clear terms the parameters around Lendor’s Mortgage Insurance, serviceability and Loan-to-value ratios and what you really need to understand when it comes to borrowing.

The financial hurdle of property investment with Nick Koutsos -BONUS SERIES Ep.12

Mike is joined by Steve Palise, Property Investor and Author of “Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply”. As an experienced buyer’s agent, Steve has worked with thousands of clients to source and purchase quality commercial property investments across the country. Far from being the domain of only the big end of town, Steve believes that commercial property investing is well and truly attainable for the average punter, and in fact provides a more immediate path to strong cashflow.

Demystifying Commercial Property Investing with Steve Palise - BONUS SERIES Ep.11

Mike is joined by Julie Crockett, CEO and Founder of Australian Property Investment Solutions and experienced Buyer’s Agent, to talk about the importance of having a plan when it comes to investing in property. Julie explains in clear terms the steps she believes to be important in creating and following a profitable investment plan.

Making a plan with Julie Crockett - BONUS SERIES Ep.10

Mike speaks with Drew Evans, Director of Caifu Property, on his philosophy of finding opportunities for himself and his clients that are under market value, and the potential to add value by completing small developments. Recognising that there are many ways to make money through property, Drew talks through some of the ways investors can manufacture equity and what to look out for in going down the development path.

Making money in property without continually growing your portfolio with Drew Evans - BONUS SERIES Ep.9

Buyers’ Advocate Lisa Parker shares her top five tips on how to spot a spruiker, and avoiding the pitfalls of making hasty or pressured decisions when it comes to building a property portfolio. From the enticement of the “one day only” specials at investment seminars, to the appeal of brand new property developments, Lisa provides direct examples of what to look out for, and the possible ramifications of ignoring the red flags.

How to spot a spruiker when buying with Lisa Parker - BONUS SERIES Ep.8

Mike wraps up the four part series on What should you buy?, talking to Darren Venter, Director at The Investor’s Agency, to discuss the merits of yield vs growth and whether investors should target one over the other. Darren likens the yield vs growth equation to a Toolbox, where the box is the equity and cash is the key which unlocks it. Mike and Darren explain in simple terms the balance that’s required when weighing up the two drivers.

What should you buy? (Part 4) Yield Vs Growth Vs Both with Darren Venter - BONUS SERIES Ep. 7

Mike turns his attention to the age old question of house vs unit. He’s joined in this episode by Matt Sharp, Buyers Agent on the Central Coast of New South Wales. Matt’s in-depth knowledge is brought to the fore in this clear and frank discussion about the relative merits of each style of investment. While there may not be a one size fits all solution, this episode highlights the various scenarios and the reasons behind each investment.

What should you buy? (Part 3) Houses Vs Units with Matt Sharp - BONUS SERIES Ep. 6

In part 2 of the four part series on What should you buy? Mike is joined by James Rankin, property advisor with Elephant Advisory in Melbourne. Here Mike and James delve into the ongoing debate – should you buy a bright shiny new property or are you better off investing in one that’s already established? Drawing on years of combined experience, Mike and James talk us though the pros and cons of buying in a new development compared to an already established property.

What should you buy? (Part 2) New Vs Old with James Rankin - BONUS SERIES Ep. 5

This episode of the Property Investing Journey, Mike is joined by Veronica Morgan, Principal of Good Deeds Property Buyers and Co-Host of Real Estate podcast, The Elephant in the Room. Kicking off a four part series on “What should you buy”, Mike and Veronica chat about the multitude of property clichés and whether there’s any truth to them. Mike and Veronica dispel the myths behind these clichés, noting that these sayings tend to oversimplify the property process in what is oftentimes a complex market.

What should you buy? (Part 1) Plus the worst house in the best street and other real estate cliché’s with Veronica Morgan - BONUS SERIES Ep.4

Mike is joined by David Johnston, founder of Property Planning Australia, to discuss the importance of creating and following an investment plan when it comes to buying property. In this episode, Mike and David explore the main criteria involved in setting a property strategy, including income goals, asset quality and mortgage structures. This podcast is required listening for anyone looking to build on their property portfolio in a way which maximizes their investment, and sets them up for future success.

Getting ahead with a property investment plan with David Johnston - BONUS SERIES Ep. 3

Mike follows up his first episode on the property investing journey with this podcast exploring the equity question, speaking with industry guru Chris Bates from Wealthful. In this podcast Mike and Chris talk through the pros and cons of buying investment property with equity and how, with the right strategy in place, homeowners can dramatically reduce risk and ensure there’s a buffer for life’s inevitable surprises.

Buying with equity with Chris Bates - BONUS SERIES Ep. 2

We're going to look from the beginning at how to save for a deposit or how to use equity to purchase an investment property through two common questions like houses versus units. How do you do research on certain areas all the way through to protecting your assets and settling down and becoming financially free. Starting off with episode one. We're looking at how to save for a deposit. So top tips to save for a deposit in record time. So we've got a special guest from Newcastle Financial Planning Group Tom Momsen, who you may have heard on the longest series of the Geared for Growth property investing podcast.

How to save for a deposit without eating two minute noodles with Tom Momsen - BONUS SERIES Ep. 1

Enjoy this bonus tax time podcast from our very own Managing Director, Mike Mortlock as he provides our listeners with 4 hot tips on how to maximise your tax deductions this upcoming tax time.

Episode 125 - BONUS Tax Time podcast: 4 tips to maximise your tax deductions this tax season with Mike Mortlock

Mike interviews a commercial property guru, buyers agent, published author and principal for Palise Property & Suburbanite, Steve Palise. He shared some information around the key differences between residential and commercial, the risks involved, he talks about how to spot good growth markets and the key difference between doing the research around commercial compared to a residential property.

Episode 124 - Interview with Steve Palise

Geared for Growth is designed to assist Australian property investors to achieve financial freedom. The aim is to grab as many experts within the property investing space as possible and really tease apart their strategy and how they assist property investors to achieve financial freedom whether directly as buyers agents, or as expert accountants, brokers, conveyancer, whatever. We'll endeavour to cut through the sales pitches and get down to the nuts and bolts.

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