Tune in with Michael Xia, who says it’s not where you buy, but how you buy. Check out the strategy that enabled Xia to build a $4 million portfolio by the age of 31, what you can do to minimise your risk with your next investment property and the questions you should really be asking about potential investments!

Also uncover why you may need to change your perspective when considering the right properties to buy, why property investing should be a safe, rewarding experience – not a money-draining nightmare! – and why you need to focus on your limiting resource to get ahead, whether that be equity or servicing.

In this episode, here’s what you’ll learn:

00:44

Was there anything holding Michael Xia back from investing in property initially.

04:39

How did Xia get that relationship built in order to understand how important it is to be a mentor and also structure his properties on the right way.

07:15

What is the best advice Xia had ever received.

13:34

Xia shares some useful tips on breaking down his strategy.

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17:40

Xia also share his success making habits that’s been contributing towards his success.

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19:23

What book Xia recommends for you to learn from.

Show Notes and Credits:

Thanks a million for checking out this episode! Below are the websites and other tidbits that were mentioned in today’s podcast with Michael Xia. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll respond right away!

Show Notes:

* Mortgage Channel

* Michael Xia Facebook

* Slight Edge audiobook\

* Michael Xia LinkedIn

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At the age of 22, Darryl Simms dove head-first into the property investment world with no idea what to expect. After a fire burned down half of his first property and troubles arose with his insurance company, things didn’t seem to be going well for Simms at all on the investment side. However 25 years later, Simms is now the founder of Latte Property and his day-to-day life is filled with client enquiries and ongoing investment plans.

Tune into this episode and find out how Simms did a full 180 with his first investment property, what inspired him to get into property investment at such a young age and how he plans on continuing his road to success.

In this episode, here’s what you’ll learn:

01:32

Simms gives us a short introduction of what his job is, sharing his story growing up in the countryside and how drought shifted his career paths.

06:13

Working with Holden, Simms expresses how he moved into the property investment industry and how working three jobs – Simms finally saved enough to buy his first property.

12:20

How Simms’ passion for property taught him countless lessons that made investments easier for him.

13:37

Simms’ shares how a property caught on fire – leading up into issues with the insurance company.

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15:47

Why you should be careful in buying property insurance, as Simms’ shares some skills he gained from renovation and how through these experiences led to the development of his business.

Show Notes and Credits:

Thanks a million for checking out this episode! Below are the websites and other tidbits that were mentioned in today’s podcast with Darryl Simms. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll respond right away!

Show Notes:

Property Investment Quick Start Guide

* Pros and Cons of Buying Off The Plan

* 9 Reasons To Avoid CBD Apartments

* Latte Property

* Darryl Simms LinkedIn

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This episode was produced by Alex Cooper with narrations and interviews conducted by Tyrone Shum.

Darryl Simms was 22 when he dove head-first into the property investment world with no idea what to expect. After a fire burned down half of his first property and troubles arose with his insurance company, things didn't seem to be going well for Simms at all on the investment side. However 25 years later, Simms is now the founder of Latte Property and his day-to-day life is filled with client enquiries and ongoing investment plans.

Tune into this episode and find out how Simms did a full 180 with his first investment property, what inspired him to get into property investment at such a young age and how he plans on continuing his road to success.

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With host of Real Estate Talk, Kevin Turner, you’ll discover how a fruitful career in radio broadcasting and a passion for property led to the creation of his successful real estate podcast and learn how you can buy, hold and review your way to a better property portfolio in 2018!

Accidentally stumbling into real estate on holiday in the Sunshine Coast, Turner will share how skills learned from past jobs can translate to a new career, how the property market has changed over the years and why it’s always important to stick to a strategy.

In this episode, here’s what you’ll learn:

00:58

What does Kevin Turner actually do in any given day.

04:45

Where did Kevin grow up. He shares how the real estate industry evolved and how his past experiences provided him important skills he uses today.

13:50

Turner’s journey on how he became a property investor and how he grew his property portfolio.

16:53

Turner’s helpful advice to younger investors who are looking to get into the market.

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18:33

Turner believes that while he’s made mistakes, those mistakes have a wealth of experience on their own.

Show Notes and Credits:

Thanks a million for checking out this episode! Below are the websites and other tidbits that were mentioned in today’s podcast with Kevin Turner. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll respond right away!

Show Notes:

* Turner podcast / website

* Kevin Turner Facebook

* Kevin Turner Twitter

* Kevin Turner LinkedIn

Do You Have A Question or Have A Story To Share?

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As IT professional Ko Ko Naing shares his journey from Burma to Australia and how he made the shift from renter to property investor, we will follow his story from a steep compensation amount of $900 to an a-ha moment on increasing rental yield!

Uncover the mobile developer’s views on good debt and bad debt, how he migrated to Australia with only $10,000 in hand and unable to buy a home, what led him to build his portfolio of six investment properties and why it’s essential to get to know the market you’re investing in.

In this episode, here’s what you’ll learn:

01:40

Ko Ko shares his daily activities as a software developer, explaining how he balances work during the day and property during the night.

03:12

Growing up in Thailand, Ko Ko came to Australia in 2003 – balancing two jobs he shares how he began having an interest in property.

13:09

Purchasing his own home in 2012, he shares buying his first investment at Ballarat.

15:22

Ko Ko expresses the worst investing moment he experienced as he shares with us where he found the properties he bought and why he bought those properties.

Show Notes and Credits:

Thanks a million for checking out this episode! Below are the websites and other tidbits that were mentioned in today’s podcast with Ko Ko Naing If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll respond right away!

Show Notes:

Ballarat

Logan

Crestmead

Propertychat Forum

API Magazine

Michael Xia (Mortgage Broker)

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Koko Naing is an IT professional. He shares his journey from Burma to Australia and how he made the shift from renter to property investor, we will follow his story from a steep compensation amount of $900 to an a-ha moment on increasing rental yield!

Uncover the mobile developer's views on good debt and bad debt, how he migrated to Australia with only $10,000 in hand and unable to buy a home, what led him to build his portfolio of six investment properties and why it's essential to get to know the market you're investing in.

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Head of buyer’s agency Oasis Properties, Gavin McPherson shares his secrets to success and a healthy work/life balance, McPherson will divulge his journey from living on a pig farm to his bumpy ride in a developer’s shoes to discovering the importance of cash flow.

Having accumulated 40+ properties throughout his journey, McPherson reveals all of the tricks of the buyer’s agent trade. Now at 42 years old, he uncovers why you should never ditch your job as your primary source of income – even if you are a successful investor – and why you should always be mindful of the present on your path towards wealth.

In this episode, here’s what you’ll learn:

02:37

Gavin McPherson’s shares his daily schedules and activities.

11:49

Where did McPherson grow up and his personal story. He shares his biking, his being an triathlete and moving.

18:17

How McPherson began his property investment journey.

23:24

How McPherson’s parents influenced  him to strive so hard in sport, and in his property investing.

30:01

Gavin McPherson shares a very important lesson and looking back in hindsight he wants us not to make the same mistake.

Show Notes and Credits:

Thanks a million for checking out this episode! Below are the websites and other tidbits that were mentioned in today’s podcast with Gavin McPherson. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll respond right away!

Show Notes:

* Oasis Property Website

* Gavin McPherson Facebook

* Value Investing in Property

* Gavin McPherson LinkedIn

Do You Have A Question or Have A Story To Share?

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While Alice and Justin Hagen had no prior knowledge of property investment before their interests grew, they strived to make up for their lack of experience by thoroughly researching the best ways to invest and the step-by-step process to long term gains. Realising that subdivision was the best strategy for them, the couple took on their first project in 2006 and since then, has growth their investment portfolio to over $4.5 Million.

In this episode, find out how the Hagens have managed to use the subdivision strategy successfully in all their property investments while simultaneously, managing their own real estate business. The couple also share with us the best advice they’d ever received and how they plan on growing their portfolio.

In this episode, here’s what you’ll learn:

01:29

The Hagens explain why property investing is about taking risks and the importance of well thought out strategies and planning.

05:15

The couple shares some books they read that assisted them on their property journey as they recall purchasing their first property in 2006.

11:43

Struggling for approval from the council, the Hagens claim that the most draining element of subdivision development is the costs and the importance of cash flow.

14:36

They claim that the overall costs of everything has increased overtime, where researching your lot is key to a successful property.

18:20

The Hagens share their first subdivision project – gaining a large amount of profit – stating that using the buy and hold strategy during the early stages of your portfolio building, where selling was a for a reason not for quick gains.

21:07

They share their future plans in developing a long term development as they reflect on books they gain insight on when making decisions for their properties.

Show Notes and Credits:

Thanks a million for checking out this episode! Below are the websites and other tidbits that were mentioned in today’s podcast with Alice and Justin Hagen. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll respond right away!

Show Notes:

Calibre Real Estate 

* Justin Hagen LinkedIn

* Alice Hagen LinkeIn

Good to Great by Jim Collins

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Richest Man in Babylon

Do You Have A Question or Have A Story To Share?

I would love to hear from you, please send your questions to: propertyinvestory.com/contact

Mentionable Quote

This episode was produced by Alex Cooper with narrations and interviews conducted by Tyrone Shum.

Alice and Justin Hagen had no prior knowledge of property investment before their interests grew, they strived to make up for their lack of experience by thoroughly researching the best ways to invest and the step-by-step process to long term gains. Realising that subdivision was the best strategy for them, the couple took on their first project in 2006 and since then, has growth their investment portfolio to over $4.5 Million. In this episode, find out how the Hagens have managed to use the subdivision strategy successfully in all their property investments while simultaneously, managing their own real estate business. The couple also share with us the best advice they'd ever received and how they plan on growing their portfolio.

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Darren Standish always had a passion for learning. He was the first person in his family to enter university. Having gained interest in property investment, Standish was quick to buy his first property, going "over the top" and subdividing the land into 10 separate units, just before the GFC.

In this podcast, discover how Standish was able to overcome the devastation of the GFC, his strategy to minimising mistakes when taking on development projects, and how he used his experiences to build the foundations of his advisory business; Property Prosperity.

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