What happens when you combine a passion for property, a background in law and a trailblazing drive to create a one-of-a-kind property experience in Australia’s fastest-growing corridors? 🏠📈⚖️ The answer is Armstrong Real Estate! Folks, in this episode, we sit down with Megan Rovers, co-founder of Armstrong Real Estate, who has built this real estate empire from the ground up since 2012. Tune in to hear: The business values and personal finance lessons she learned gr...

In today’s bonus snippet, Bryce and Ben revisit a classic topic: investment stock vs. investment grade. This is in response to a question from a listener asking if the insights from Episode 8 (recorded all the way back in April 2015!), still hold up in today’s market. Spoiler alert: they do! 🎙️ Bryce and Ben break down the evergreen principles behind these concepts, emphasizing that while the market may evolve, the fundamentals of property investment remain timeless. Listen to...

The first property investor narrative was about “mom and pop” investors: middle-income earners with one investment property who passively manage it in the background. In today’s episode, we’re introducing the Property Investor 2.0 narrative... Small Business Owners. There are seven critical reasons; can you guess them? Managing A___ like a Business Income G_____ Strategic P_____ R___ Management & C____ Planning Understanding & Managing L...

In today’s bonus snippet, Bryce and Ben talk all things wealth. 💰 Do you know what type of “rich” you are? Discover how understanding your current financial position can help you move forward with confidence, and why true wealth is measured in time, not money. Listen to the full episode here: Episode 335 | The Four Types of Wealth Now that you know a little bit more about the different types of wealth, it’s a great time to conduct a health check on your financial wellbei...

🔮 We’re back with our mid-year property market outlook! 🔮 As we approach the end of 2024, staying informed is more important than ever. That’s why we’re diving deep into the latest figures to provide you with a comprehensive analysis of the key trends driving the “markets within markets.” So, where is the property market headed as we close out the year? Here’s what we cover: 2024 Market Predictions: What We Got Right and Wrong Defying the O...

In today’s bonus snippet, we dive into some of the dumb things even smart people do with their money 🤔💸 Join us as we explore some of the most common financial mistakes and learn how to avoid them. Tune in for some laughs, self-reflection, and valuable insights on how to smarten up your money habits. For more tips on making better financial decisions, listen to the full episode here: Episode 72 | Dumb Things People Do with Their Money! LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >...

What should property investors focus on as we prepare for Australia’s next population growth wave? Class division: We rarely think about it in Australia, but could it become our reality as the gap to enter the property market continues to widen? To help us unpack this and more, we’re welcoming back Mark McCrindle (who last appeared on the podcast in Ep 185), the social analyst and demographer expert who coined the newest demographic: Generation Alpha! Mark’s passion in ...

In this week’s bonus snippet, we delve into a question from listener Laura, who wants to know what the best way is for assessing the value of her investment property. Should she rely on a real estate agent's sales appraisal or opt for a proper bank valuation? Join us as we explore the nuances of each approach and discover why the purpose of your valuation—whether it's for portfolio building or something else—can influence which method to choose. For more tips on how to make inf...

“I have a phobia of working 9-5 'til I die.” - Harley Giddings There’s a common belief among the younger generation today that the dream of property ownership is well and truly out of reach. Today’s special guest, however, is a 24-year-old passionate property investor who is inspiring both the existing AND upcoming generation of investors through his Instagram account which documents his learnings, failures and insights on his ride to financial freedom. Please welcome, a memb...

Welcome to the fifth RBA Rate Release of 2024 with Ben Kingsley and Evan Lucas! Here's a sneak peek into what our hosts cover in today's episode: 📺 RBA’s Cash Rate Decision: Find out all about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest cash rate decision, as announced at 2.30pm (AEST) today! 📈 Australia’s Rising Inflation: Annual inflation in Australia is up to 3.8%, but still within the long-term trend. Property prices are mixed, with Sydney's growth slowing and Perth and Adelaid...

Investing in Short-Term Rentals: Why and how much does it really cost to succeed? In this week’s episode, we welcome back Hayley Mitchell, an award-winning full licensed Real Estate Agent who has worked across ALL facets of Property Management since 1999, including owning her own businesses! She has won several prestigious awards, including REIV’s Property Manager of the Year twice, and has been named Elite Agents top 50 Industry Influencers in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2022. Aft...

In today’s bonus snippet, Paul Clitheroe (renowned finance expert, author, advocate of financial literacy, and chair of Money magazine) dives into the MOST common question he gets: What’s the "magic pill" to wealth? 🤔💊 Discover his answer to this...as well as his candid thoughts on property investment and the principles that lead to long-term financial stability. For more financial wisdom from the “Money” Man himself, tune in to the full episode here: Episode 200 | Paul Clitheroe –...

Trevor is seeking a “Tree Change”: To escape out of the city with his family. What are the implications of turning his Principal Place of Residence into an investment property to do so? Meanwhile, Emma’s got a duplex under a single title. She lives in one unit and has rented the other; is she eligible for Capital Gains Tax exemption? Clinton wants to know what's the best loan to attach his offset account to: An interest-only or Principal and Interest loan? Folks, today’...

In today's bonus snippet, Bryce and Ben delve into timeless lessons from the classic board game Monopoly that are surprisingly relevant to real-life property investment. Lesson #1: Be patient 🕰️ Lesson #2: Expensive isn’t always better 💸 Lesson #3: Cash flow is key 💵 Now...can you guess what lesson #4 is? For a deeper dive, tune in to the full episode here: Episode 343 | “Pass Go & Collect $200” - 6 Property Lessons from Monopoly! LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE &...

In this episode, Ben is unpacking the world of property investment advice - through the lens of a Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA). To do so, we’ve bought an expert in this field...Joel Burton is a Qualified Property Investment Advisor who has crafted more than 850 personalised property plans for his clients. He has recommended thousands of investment property purchases, family home upgrades, downgrades, renovation plans, and even, in some cases, the advice to sell the proper...

Today’s bonus snippet is from a previous Q&A episode. Question #1: When Should I Buy My Next Property? 🤔 Brad wants to know how soon he should buy his next property after purchasing the first one. And is it better to opt for interest-only or principal and interest loans? Question #2: What Makes a Cash Flow Property? 💰 Stephen wants to know more about cash flow properties. What is it? How do you identify one? And what does it truly mean to have a cash flow positive prop...

After last week’s insightful episode with Noel Whittaker, we’re thrilled to continue with another stellar guest who helped to co-write the tax chapters of Noel’s latest book, “Wills, Death & Taxes Made Simple.” 💰📝 Please welcome back, Julia Hartman, THE #1 Property Tax Expert in Australia!! Julia is the Founder of BAN TACS, a cooperative of Accountants that has been helping thousands of Australians navigate the world of tax since 1992. Basically, she’s your ultimate tax guru!&n...

Today’s bonus snippet is from an episode with guest Turia Pitt, one of Australia’s most admired and widely recognised motivational speakers. Turia has written multiple best-selling books (including Happy, The Good Selfie, Unmasked and Everything to Live For), shared a stage with Tony Robbins, competed in the Ironman World Championships, sailed a boat around French Polynesia, and so much more. In this TPC Gold soundbite, Turia shares some of her favourite mindset tips, as well as how...

🎉 To kick off our new financial year, we are thrilled to welcome a bucket-list guest to the show! 🌟 This is a guest who truly needs to introduction... Noel Whittaker – international bestselling author, finance and investment expert, radio broadcaster, columnist, and public speaker. He reaches over 3M readers each week through his columns in pivotal Australian newspapers and is one of the country’s most successful authors with 20+ bestselling books achieving total worldwide sal...

In this TPC Gold soundbite, Bryce puts on his Buyer’s Agent cap and shares all he knows about how to negotiate when buying property. He also makes the bold claim that everything is negotiable when it comes to real estate...?! Get essential insights into how to handle auctions, why it’s useful to understand the vendor’s motivations, and more. Tune in so you too can start negotiating to win! If you're interested in the full episode, it’s here: Episode 93 | How to Negotiate to Win&nbsp...

When we started this podcast nearly a decade ago, we never imagined we’d reach this milestone... 🎉 🎉 🎉 Well folks, here we are celebrating our 500TH EPISODE!! 🎉🎉🎉A massive thank you to our incredible, go-getter community, we’re so proud and grateful to have built, and be part of, such an amazing group of people.To mark this huge milestone, we’ve invited a leader in his field – someone who helps others achieve their best.Please welcome one of the world’s best high-performance psychologis...

Today’s bonus snippet is from a previous episode where we answer listeners’ burning questions on property investing. Tune in to the full episode here: Episode 44 | Q&A – Building Cash Reserve Buffers, Buying at a Premium & Renovating for Profit In this TPC Gold soundbite, Bryce & Ben explore the dynamics of aggressive vs passive investing, as well as how to incorporate cash reserve buffers into your property investment plan! Discover why having a six-month cash rese...

To give you an inside look at the real workings of mortgage broking, we’ve brought in an incredible broker from our investment savvy team. Please welcome Brad Fraser! 🙌 We’re delving deep into the heart of this industry with two compelling real-life scenarios for first-time homebuyers and aspiring property investors. Plus, we unpack Brad’s money story, which follows him as he pivots from spending it all to becoming the financial guru he is today. Listen now! 😊 P.S. It’s our 500th ...

Welcome to the fourth RBA Rate Release of 2024 with Ben Kingsley and Evan Lucas! Here's a sneak peek into what our hosts cover in today's episode: 📺 RBA’s Cash Rate Decision: Find out all about the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision, as announced at 2.30pm (AEST) today! 📈 Australia's GDP Growth Woes: Australia’s economic growth has slowed significantly, with GDP growth hitting its lowest since the early '90s recession. But population growth is helping to keep the c...

In today's episode, we sit down with Chris Kohler, 9News' business, finance, and property reporter! 🎙️📈 As someone at the forefront of Australia's biggest economic headlines, we discuss the rise of the cashless society, investing in crypto and Chris' top advice to property investors. Tune in now! FREE STUFF MENTIONEDBEN NEEDS YOUR HELP! Here‘s what you can do to help property investors: NSW’s No-Grounds Evictions: Action 1 - Complete the consumer survey against the No Gr...