When love and money mix, things can get messy especially if you're not prepared. In this episode, family lawyer and mediator Kate O’Grady joins Rachelle to unpack how to protect your property and finances in a relationship. They cover:

👉🏿 the best time to seek advice from a family lawyer

👉 what to document before moving in together

👉🏽 conversations that are good to have early in your relationship

👉🏾 who binding financial agreements may suit

👉🏿 why BFAs they aren't always airtight

👉🏽 what happens if you separate?

👉🏻 how the law treats short vs long relationships

👉 how much a BFA roughly costs

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In today's episode John and Rach chat with Brandon Rickman aka The Flip Genius about what it’s really like flipping houses in the US. With 25 years of experience and over 500 flips under his belt, Brandon breaks down how he finds deals, funds renovations, and builds wealth in a market that operates very differently to ours. They chat about:

👉🏾 how flipping works in the US (and why it’s more common)

👉🏿 the 3-step method: find, fund, flip

👉🏻 how 12–14% interest rates still make sense for flippers

👉 cash flow vs capital growth: which one Americans chase

👉🏼 what Aussie investors can learn from the US model

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In today's episode John and Rachelle break down the latest tenancy law changes across every Aussie state and territory. Staying across these updates is crucial, whether you're a tenant or landlord!

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We asked what you wanted to know and you delivered. John and Rachelle answer your questions:

👉🏾 why don’t some banks pass on rate cuts?

👉🏿 can you use 100% equity to purchase an investment?

👉🏻 are there still neutrally and positively geared properties in this market?

👉 how much growth is enough to consider selling a property?

👉🏼 apartment vs townhouse in Sydney for PPOR

👉🏽 regional locations to purchase an investment for $450-700k?

👉🏾 borrowing 100% for a new PPOR - good or bad?

👉🏿 should I prioritise short-term buying opportunities vs sticking to a long-term strategy

👉🏻 sellers agents - what are they and are they worth it?

👉 can self-funded retirees still get a mortgage?

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Eloise and Liam are rentvesting while living in Sydney and have built a $3 million+ property portfolio in just four years. In this episode, Eloise shares the practical steps they took to get started, build momentum and make strategic decisions along the way with the long term goal of financial freedom. From using her finance background to assess borrowing capacity and equity, to teaming up with a buyer’s agent and locking in fixed rates at the right time, she breaks down exactly how they did it, touching on:

👉🏽 saving and mindset from a young age

👉🏼 how working at a bank gave her a head start

👉🏾 buying two properties within two months

👉 the numbers behind their $280k equity release

👉🏿 why they held for 3 years and then bought again

👉🏽 the role of a broker and buyer’s agent in their success

👉🏼 lessons learned (and what they’d do differently)

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Thinking about building a new home or doing a knockdown rebuild? Rachelle chats with new home specialist Kerri-Ann Hooper from Carnelian Projects to unpack all the hidden costs, traps in building tenders and all the ways to avoid making costly mistakes. They cover:

👉🏾 why display home fittings often aren’t included

👉🏽 why you should be wary of builder discounts and gifts

👉🏿 what a building tender is and what to check

👉🏻 the difference between turnkey and non-turnkey builds

👉 red flags in knockdown rebuilds

👉🏼 the real cost to build in 2025

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What happens when one person’s keen to build wealth and the other just isn’t there yet? In this episode John and Rach unpack how couples can better understand each other’s financial mindset, and how to make progress without dragging anyone kicking and screaming. They talk about:

👉🏼 the importance of timing and delivery when talking about money goals

👉🏿 why shared end goals matter more than shared bank accounts

👉 practical ways to move forward when you're not financially aligned

👉🏽 how real couples have overcome financial friction

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Interest rates are dropping, but what does that actually mean for your repayments, your mental game, and your next property move? John and Rachelle unpack the physical and psychological impacts of a falling rate environment, what buyers need to know right now, and the smart (and risky) choices many Aussies are facing. They touch on:

👉🏽 how much repayments could drop with more cuts

👉🏿 the mental shift of feeling “richer” and its risks

👉 when it does make sense to sell an investment property

👉🏼 why some investors are holding tight (and why some aren’t)

👉🏽 how much your borrowing power may increase per rate cut

👉🏾 a warning about fixing your loan right now

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It’s EOFY, so we’re bringing you a value-packed episode to help investors prep for tax time and plan ahead. Rach is joined by Leah Hall from Lift Accounting to run through her top tax tips, common mistakes to avoid, and the smartest ways to reduce holding costs, boost deductions, and time your sales for maximum benefit. They touch on:

👉 top tax tips for property investors

👉🏽 how to reduce the real cost of holding property

👉🏼 the benefit of a depreciation schedule

👉🏾 PAYG variations, prepaying interest & timing sales

👉🏿 what to know before refinancing, redrawing or selling

👉🏻 structure chat: trust vs personal name vs SMSF

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Property expenses have gone up across the board from interest rates and insurance to council rates and land tax. In this episode, John and Rach share practical ways to manage the cost of holding property, whether you're feeling the pressure now or planning ahead. They cover smart lending strategies, cash flow management, and how to make sure your portfolio is working for you. Note: this episode was recorded before May rate reductions. They cover:

👉🏾 switching from principal & interest to interest-only repayments

👉🏿 using PAYG withholding adjustments to improve cash flow

👉🏻 using separate offset accounts to track property performance

👉 using equity or cash to build in a holding cost buffer

👉🏼 reviewing your portfolio to identify poor performers

👉🏽 understanding the trade-offs between growth and affordability

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