What’s stopping you from building real wealth? In this episode, I sit down with Damien Walker, my right-hand man and fellow numbers nerd, to unpack the latest RBA rate cut and what it really means for investors, homebuyers, and anyone wanting to grow their portfolio. We answer questions straight from our listeners, from the myths around 10-year interest-only loans to the silent damage credit cards and car leases are doing to your borrowing power. We dive into the psychology of money, rentvesting, choosing the right buyer’s agent, and why self-employed Aussies are missing out. It’s honest, it’s practical, and it might just be the wake-up call you need. If you’re ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and start taking action, this one’s for you.

Key Moments:
00:20 RBA rate cut: what it means for you
02:20 Borrowing capacity explained 
07:00 Why most investors regret not buying more
12:52 The mindset shift: income-producing vs. depreciating assets
20:06 Outgrowing your broker
24:45 The magic number for financial wellbeing
28:10 1 in 10 Aussies are now millionaires
33:42 Rentvesting reality & long-term affordability concerns
39:00 Should you trust your super fund?
43:00 Why more investors are turning to self-managed super
46:00 How to structure your income for smarter investing
50:11 Are you really running a business or just self-employed?

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About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

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