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The most common question I've been asked since interest rates began to rise in 2022 is whether I should buy an investment property now or wait until everything feels normal again. In this video, we attempt to shed some light on this question.

Over the last 7 years, I've spoken with thousands of successful investors, and while there is no silver bullet to achieve financial freedom there are certain ideas that can consistently transform our lives over the next 15 years. In this podcast, Simon and I share our visions, plans and thoughts on our personal journeys to financial peace.

We can be so hard on ourselves as investors. We often feel like we could've started earlier or done more. Unfortunately beating ourselves up and living in the past doesn't help us as investors. This video shares some of the biggest lessons we've learnt from talking with more than 4000 investors over the last 7 years.

There are so many different strategies that property investors have used over the last 100 years in Australia to accumulate wealth and create financial freedom. In this video, we discuss a range of strategies that have been used by successful property investors over the last century.

In this short video, Taylor walks you through exactly how she saved over $100,000 before her 25th birthday. We know it's not easy to save that first deposit but it's possible.

Why are we so focused on investing in Brisbane?  -House prices in Brisbane have increased by an average of 9.7% per annum for the last 46 years (total return divided by 46 years). Homely - Brisbane won the 2032 Olympic Games. Between 1997 and 2003 house prices in Sydney increased 97% off the back of the 2000 Olympic Games. Core Logic - The Australia Financial Review recently published an article forecasting house prices to potentially double in Brisbane between 2022 and the 2032 Olympic Games.  - Westpac has forecast the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games could produce at least $17 billion of economic and social benefits for Australia. Further, the event could create 130,000 direct jobs, between 2022 and 2032.  - According to Propertyology and Phil Anderson house prices could grow between 30% to 50% in a number of Australian locations in the next 5 years. Brisbane’s population is predicted to soar to over 5 million people within the next 25 years. ABS.  - Between 2021 and 2022 more Australians moved to South East QLD than to Sydney or Melbourne. ABS.  - 75% of Australia’s population and job growth is predicted to occur in South East QLD, Sydney, and Melbourne over the next 20 years. Michael Matusik.  - Brisbane is chronically undersupplied from a rental perspective. Vacancy rates are now at record lows in Brisbane. SQM - According to Core Logic rental returns in Brisbane are expected to increase by more than $100 per week between 2022 and 2023.  - Australia's employment rate in 2022 was at its lowest point in 50 years. ABS  - The Australian Government has committed to more than $218 billion in infrastructure projects between 2022 and the end of 2025. Propertyology

What's your plan to achieve financial freedom? 6 years ago Simon was a university student in debt. Today he owns his home on the Sunshine Coast and 3 other investment properties. Take a listen as Simon and his wife Tay share their story.

There are two parts to retiring at an early age. Saving. Investing. Saving is super simple. All you need to do is pay yourself first. Investing is also super simple. Pick an asset class that you enjoy, learn everything you can and consistently take calculated action. DISCLAIMER No Legal, Financial & Taxation Advice The Listener acknowledges and agrees that: • Any information provided by us is provided as general information and for general information purposes only; • We have not taken the Listeners’ personal and financial circumstances into account when providing information; • We must not and have not provided legal, financial or taxation advice to the Listener; • The information provided must be verified by the Listener prior to the Listener acting or relying on the information by an independent professional advisor including a legal, financial, taxation advisor and the Listener’s accountant; • The information may not be suitable or applicable to the Listener’s individual circumstances; We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence as defined by section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and we are not authorised to provide financial services to the Listener, and we have not provided financial services to the Listener.

Thank you for all of the incredible questions over the last month on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. In this podcast, we answer 15 of the most important questions we've been asked lately. We talk about our personal plans for the future, the current market and a number of important questions that all investors should be asking themselves in 2023. DISCLAIMER No Legal, Financial & Taxation Advice The Listener acknowledges and agrees that: • Any information provided by us is provided as general information and for general information purposes only; • We have not taken the Listeners’ personal and financial circumstances into account when providing information; • We must not and have not provided legal, financial or taxation advice to the Listener; • The information provided must be verified by the Listener prior to the Listener acting or relying on the information by an independent professional advisor including a legal, financial, taxation advisor and the Listener’s accountant; • The information may not be suitable or applicable to the Listener’s individual circumstances; We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence as defined by section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and we are not authorised to provide financial services to the Listener, and we have not provided financial services to the Listener.

The beautiful thing about investing in Australian real estate is we have been capturing data as a nation, which can help you make better decisions, for the last 50 years. Our approach to property investing is simple, we believe smart investors buy… Houses In quality metro markets (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne) or major regional markets (Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Wollongong, Newcastle). Close to the city or the beach. They also: - Buy quality, tenant-ready property, with the potential for long-term growth - Build cash flow neutral, or positively geared property portfolios - Understand when to buy and when to sell (timing). One of the major lessons we’ve learnt after reviewing the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane markets over the last 50 years is what not to buy. As a business, we try and avoid: - Houses located on main roads - Properties affected by flooding - Houses on low-quality streets - Houses directly next to a housing commission - Houses backing onto, opposite or too close to; cemeteries, schools, shops, industrial and train lines/train stations. If you're interested in learning more about our 2 PROPERTIES TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM STRATEGY please watch the video here...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIHEbQN1h0M&t=8s

After making almost every mistake I could as a property investor, I went back and looked at hundreds of years of history to learn how to invest better. After reviewing the past I realised achieving financial freedom is actually simple if you can follow the rules that successful real estate investors have followed for the last 200 years. This podcast shares a super simple strategy to achieve financial freedom. We hope you enjoy the simplicity of this idea.

If you are investing in your 1st or 2nd investment property then this is the video for you. In this one, Simon and I discuss some simple ideas based on our conversations with thousands of first and second-time investors over the last 7 years. Comment if you have some helpful ideas for new investors below.

In this video, we look at what Phil Anderson, Commonwealth Bank, SQM, Michael Matusik and Simon Pressley think is coming for the Australian property market in 2023. Each of these leading analysts has similar (and sometimes very different) points of view in regard to what's coming next. This could be an extremely helpful update if you're thinking about investing in real estate in 2023.

Today's video is all about what it takes to overcome your fears as an investor. Simon and I talk about our biggest fears and how we've continued to take action despite the royal banking commission, Covid 19 and the 10% crash in property prices in 2022. I now realise that to become a successful real estate investor we need to become comfortable with uncertainty, learn to live with fear and understand that we will need to take consistent action to create financial freedom over the longer term.

In today's video, I talk about how I created my plan as a property investor. I cover a bunch of the techniques I've used to create my property investment plan including creating a clear vision for my future, setting a passive income goal and reverse engineering my passive income goal into a series of simple steps. If you're looking to build a property portfolio with confidence and achieve financial freedom, then this is the video for you!

Buying an investment property can be extremely scary and overwhelming if it's your first or second time around. In today's video, we talk about making sure your next investment property is the right investment property and using history to make smarter investment decisions. Enjoy! And let me know what you thought!

Michael and his fiance Brittany have purchased two properties in two years here in Australia. Both coming from humble beginnings in the UK, they worked multiple jobs, day and night, for years to realise their dream of owning their home and purchasing an investment property. Now Michael and Britt own their home in Bondi Beach and investment property in the Brisbane market. In today's podcast, we talk through the tribulations and triumphs they experienced along this journey. What I love most is this is just the beginning for Michael and Britt. They are incredibly inspirational, so if you have similar goals, I recommend listening to this podcast!

House prices to decline by 20%. House prices to rise by 10%. CONFUSED YET? You should be. The media and the banks want you to be. It seems that every man and his dog have an opinion about the Australian real estate market and their predictions for 2023. In this video we look at what the Reserve Bank of Australia, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Core Logic, SQM Research, Herron Todd White, Simon Pressley and Phil Anderson have to say about what's coming next. Please take all of their thoughts, and data and predictions with a grain of salt, at the end of the day no one knows what's coming next. Personally, I like to buy quality property for a discount so I expect 2023 to be an exciting year for investors like me looking to hold the property long-term.

Becoming a millionaire through real estate is simple. All you need to do is buy and hold quality property long-term in great locations. In today's video, we talk about 3 simple ways to become a millionaire through investing in real estate.  

When I bought my first investment property at 24 I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. At the time there were only a handful of books you could read, today there are videos, podcasts, seminars, classes, courses and books everywhere. In this video, Simon and I walk you through a simple step-by-step guide to help you confidently buy your first investment property. We hope it helps you on your journey to financial freedom.