Australian Property Investor

On this episode of Property Investory we speak with Andrew David Courtney, founder of Plenitude Wealth. Coming from a place of poverty, Courtney knew he wanted a different life for his family. After studying a Masters of Commerce, he discovered that even his peers had a huge missing piece in their financial knowledge: property. Filling this gap as a mortgage broker, buyers agent and licenced financial advisor, all in one, Courtney now is equipped to help everyone get finance fit ! But his story isn’t quite that simple. His journey spans countries and takes us from the basketball court to the boadroom, from tents to terminals. All in the name of financial freedom.

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We’re back with Zach Hristo, the 27-year-old South-Australian investor boasting an impressive portfolio of $3.7M. 4 strong properties to his name, and a 3-year plan to double his net worth, Hristo is a man on a mission. Dominating the Adelaide marketplace, he inspires fellow listeners in their 20s (and older!) to save correctly, complete subdivisions and slowly transform one success to four. 

Plus, he reveals some of his biggest challenges, sharing an anecdote about tenants that ran out on a property!

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From an avid podcast-listener to the star of his very own episode, Zach Hristo is a South-Australia based investor who has made an impressive $3.7M by the age of 27. Buying his first property at only 21, Hristo has been on a mission ever since. Sharing invaluable advice on building strong saving habits to selecting strong investment properties with his secret criteria, Hristo’s advice is the perfect breath of fresh air for our young listeners. 

And, he reveals his own love for property investment podcasts, sharing the importance of selecting real role models in a social media landscape, criticising ‘successful’, motivational speakers hiding behind smokes and mirrors.

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Welcome back to our discussion with the remarkable Jhuntte Lopez, a HR professional at Samsung, and Moses Nuakeya, a technical product owner.

Embark on an intriguing journey with them, from the initial acquisition of their first properties to the remarkable table of securing 10 properties before venturing into the diverse landscape of Dubai. Their narrative traverses significant life transitions, revealing the motivations driving their purchases. As the story unfolds, gain insights into realizing the Australian dream of homeownership. Be inspired by their daring venture into property investment, and glean valuable lessons — from astutely leveraging cash flow to adeptly navigating challenges with agents and tradespeople.

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Seeking to expand their professional horizons beyond the perceived limitations that Australia offered, they decided to embark on a new and exciting chapter by immersing themselves in the culturally rich environment of Dubai. 

In this episode, Jhunette Lopez and Moses Nayakey take us on an exhilarating journey, sharing their backgrounds from Lopez’s upbringing in the Philippines to Nayakey growing up in Kenya. Both raised with strong work ethics and family values, they have always been driven individuals in areas of their lives. Their drive and determination led them to transition from Australia to the vibrant and diverse landscape of Dubai, where they explore and compare culture differences, work environments, and decision-making processes between the UAE and Australia.

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Chi Lam is a family man who arrived in Australia as a refugee from Vietnam as a child in the 1980s. In his early years he overcame obstacles like you wouldn’t believe, and is now the director and founder of his own company as well as the primary caregiver for his two daughters.

In this episode he shares all about his childhood and adolescence and explains how they helped to form the man he is today. From five-day-long boat trips and pirates to learning a new language and moving all around Sydney, Lam’s life has been nothing short of an adventure— and he’s only just getting started.

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Brendan Shine is a buyer’s agent and investment consultant. His love for property has allowed him to help others acquire wealth through investing with his consultancy and buyers’ agency, Strategic Property Acquisitions. After realising he would never earn a sufficient income for himself working as a baker, Shine jumped into the world of property investment where he has now purchased six houses, four duplexes, two blocks of units and one boarding house.

Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear how Shine was inspired to get into property by his boss at the bakery, how he and his wife managed to purchase 15 properties and his worst investing moments and what he learnt from it that could ultimately inspire you along your journey!

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Fouhy is the founder of Future Proof Property Advisory and an ICU nurse who took her life from the Irish countryside and transplanted herself into Home and Away— or so she thought! In this episode she shares her incredible journey of working various jobs as a teenager and traveling the world before settling in Australia, soon discovering the reality of working in remote hospitals in the outback. Despite being thrown in the deep end, she developed the skills and resilience necessary to succeed both personally and professionally, helping her to achieve the Australian dream.

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If grit and determination could be personified, they would come in the form of Braydon Birch. The construction worker, buyer’s advocate, and co-director of Hirch Property Group could easily have skated through life and watched opportunities fly by, but he grabbed every one he could— and then some. Growing up disadvantaged instilled a strong sense of determination in him to overcome the obstacles he faced and achieve success, motivating him to create a better life for himself and break the cycle of poverty.

In this episode he divulges all about his younger years growing up in Melbourne’s east, where skate parks and shopping centre car parks took precedence over school. However, he caught himself from slipping into a downward spiral, and explains just how he did so to become the company founder and property investor he is today.

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We’re back with Jackson Millan, the founder of Aureus Financial and author of 2 bestselling books on achieving financial freedom. It’s all about numbers this episode! Millan shares the 4 core parts of business, the 3 aspects of his business philosophy and his $200k passive income goal. Of course, there are words too. Sharing his wisdom, Millan cautions against the most common mistakes that block success.

Plus, he reveals his own personal goals to write 100 books before he dies! With his 3rd one coming out just next year, he might not be too far off…

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It’s a tale as old as time: rags to riches! Boasting 15 years of experience in the wealth and business strategy space, Millan is an expert on achieving financial freedom. Indeed, he did it by the age of just 34! An inspiration to listeners of any financial background, Millan uncovers the secret to creating a 20-year roadmap, documenting goals between 5-10 years and reverse-engineering it into a single income target. 

And, he reveals the rocky journey to success. From failing grades and a briefly unsuccessful ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ moment that resulted in his firing, Millan shows the reward for perseverance and competence. 

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to be successful in the army? Have you ever wished you had the discipline to save for that deposit you’ve been looking to secure? Investor Timothy Brown and his story about growing up and entering the army can help. Learn how he realised what his ideal career path was and the places it took him along the way in this episode of Property Investory.

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Paul Maaskant has always been an active individual since youth, and that’s led him to develop his $10 million property portfolio in only 5 years. Find out in this episode all about how he got to where he is today and how he ‘built’ the success he has today. Drawing interest in building his own house from a young age, learn how Maaskant achieved this dream and more on Property Investory.

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Ludwina Dautovic is the founder of The Room Xchange. She has pursued multiple career paths including working in nightclubs, TV production, podcasting and founding numerous businesses. Recently, she has taken on a business with a focus of solving Australia’s housing crisis.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore the incredible twists and turns of her storied life, taking her from country NSW to New York City. Plus, how she’s managed to be her own boss for nearly thirty years!  

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Meet David Woo, a chartered accountant in private practice specialising in accounting and tax, in particular advising on property-related matters in regards to tax, and successful property investor. Born and raised in Hong Kong, he came from a middle-class family before moving to Australia, where he made the switch in his career from science to accounting, completing a Master of Commerce. After university, he applied for a job at the firm Richard A. Bobb and got the role and eventually became a partner of the firm.

In this episode of Property Investory, find out why their accounting firm focuses on property and why David Woo thinks property is so powerful and what it can do for your life. Also, we will be delving into his surprising first property where the house he was demolishing had to be taken away on a truck, his journey of property investments after that, from one in Queensland to another in NSW, his worst investing moment and much, much more!

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Alex Jeloudev is many things— a dedicated social worker, husband, and now property investor as well. Keep an eye on his name as it’s one you’ll soon be hearing a lot of! Jeloudev has already made his mark on the disability and senior social work areas, and is keen to load up his plate with more of what brings him happiness. 

Next on his list is fulfilling his dream of entering the property investment world. In this episode Jeloudev shares why he put it off for so long, and how putting himself in his clients’ shoes— along with one other big change— gave him the push he needed to get going. Despite some stumbles along the way, the path led him to a particular buyer’s agent who took him under his wing and helped him to fly high.

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Jim Malamatinas grew up in a family living paycheck to paycheck, and as such, learned the value of hard work from an early age. Now as CEO of A-Game property, Malamatinas helps clients buy and develop their dream homes as he did so himself, and applies that hard work and resilience every day. Find out how he went from taking the bins out at a fish and chips shop to running his own buyers advocacy and property development agency. 

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Welcome back to our discussion with the remarkable Laurence Demousselle, who not only successfully navigates the fast-paced world of advertising, but she also runs a consulting property development business, One Level Up, alongside her partner.

In this episode, we delve deep into Demousselle’s initial property venture, a venture that was more than just a financial investment – it was a test of resilience, strategic decision-making, and sheer determination to overcome obstacles. Brace yourself for an immersive experience as we witness the incredible metamorphosis of Demousselle’s mindset. Through the highs and lows of her property journey, Laurence has not only weathered the storms but emerged strong, more confident, and with a profound appreciation for the tough decisions that defined her path. Get ready for a riveting exploration filled with insights, inspiration, and a rollercoaster of emotions as we unravel the layers of Laurence Demousselle’s enthralling property journey.

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If you’re in search of a narrative steeped in the vicissitudes of life, marked by profound self-discovery and peppered with thrilling adventures, then Laurence Demousselle’s story is the story for you. 

In this captivating episode, Demousselle takes us on an exhilarating global journey, recounting her upbringing and educational pursuits in France, her ventures in the United Kingdom where she worked in a local bar, and her role as a timeshare exchanger in the United States. Having now made Australia her home, she has broadened her horizons, immersing herself in the world of advertising and co-running the thriving property consulting business, One Level Up, with her partner. Join us as we explore the diverse chapters of Demousselle’s life, from intentional adventures to impactful contributions in the dynamic realms of business and property development.

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With over 27 years in business under his belt and a team of over 70 people across Australia, Sam Khalil is no stranger to the secrets of achieving property investing success.  The managing director and founding member of the DPN Group of companies, delves into his colourful experiences from being born in Sudan and growing up in Australia to later on starting businesses. Between property development, financial planning, and more, there isn’t much he hasn’t tried!

In this episode, armed with a wealth of business knowledge, he gives insight about a particular path he nearly took, why financial literacy is paramount, and why haggling isn’t always worth it in the end.

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Craig Malvern is the licensee at Linder Group, a family business started by his sister Kimberly and her husband Jason. Malvern’s background is in both real estate sales and hospitality, which have lent themselves well to the work he does today.

While he used to be a close relative of the Penrith Panther, he now shows his pride for his area in another fashion— but with the same qualities underpinning it. In this episode he shares what it’s like to be in property management, the importance of community and being outside, and the lessons he’s learnt along the way— both professional and personal.

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We’re back with Coposit’s founder and CEO Chris Ferris. Eager to share his advice, Ferris discloses his top secret strategy to buying first-homes. And, he reveals ideas on how to navigate rising interest rates. Having turned four properties into 40, Ferris is more than experienced enough to give this advice! 

Passionate about the Great Australian Dream—buying and owning your own home—Ferris is determined to use Coposit to keep the dream alive. Sharing the goals and aim of his company, Ferris reveals the hard but fruitful journey that he undertook to create his own, successful company.

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Coposit: a company that deals with deposits and helps make buying a property that much easier. Join its co-founder and CEO Chris Ferris in this episode, as he shares his journey from the child of hardworking immigrants to a successful entrepreneur. Selling 20-30 homes a year at 7-figure rates, Ferris is on the hustle!

Teaching invaluable strategies such as the concept of ‘optioning’ and equipping listeners with the tools to navigate the complicated and expensive current market, Ferris is the perfect person to listen to for those of us trying to get our own house. And, he shares some silly anecdotes from school in his youth. Don’t be fooled: stay in school kids!

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Welcome back to our discussion with the remarkable Nick Hague, who currently works as the Business Development Manager for Punters Finance. 

In this episode, Hague takes you on a thrilling roller coaster ride through the unpredictable terrain of his property development journey. Get ready for a journey defined by tenacity and determination, from overcoming a staggering $100,000 setback on one of his properties to navigating the tumultuous challenges of 2020—bushries, the relentless grip of COVID-19, and market uncertainties. Hague’s remarkable ability to transform adversity into triumph is nothing short of extraordinary, and he unveils the secrets behind his unparalleled achievement. As he shares his incredible journey, Hague imparts insightful advice and knowledge that can benefit individuals, whether they;ve just entered the property world or have been a part of it for years.

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After dedicating the majority of his life to running a highly successful plumbing business, Nick Hague has set aside the toolbox and has recently shifted his sole focus to the thrilling and dynamic realm of property development. 

In this episode, Hague takes us on a thrilling journey through his property development endeavours, starting with a collaborative effort on their initial property venture with a tradesman friend. His trajectory has led him to ascend to the role of Business Development Manager at Punters Finance, illustrating how his journey serves as a testament to both experience and an unbridled passion for helping others, propelling him to new heights in his professional pursuits.

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Dean Parker is the founder and managing director of full-service property company Your Style Homes. Also a licensed Real Estate Agent and fully-qualified IT analyst, Parker worked in the corporate world for the beginning stages of his career life for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. But something didn’t feel right. For all the work he did as an employee he had nothing to show for it. At rock-bottom, he was ready to change his life…through the vehicle of property. 

On this episode we’ll follow Parker’s journey navigating his desire for a better life with the real, everyday challenges he’s had to face over time. Listen to his transformation from beginner investor to entrepreneur and full-time developer with over 450 property transactions totalling over $160 million in value, including renovations, new property developments and a portfolio of investment properties. The best thing? Hear how with the right tools by your side, it’s possible for you to transform too. 

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Sunhoc Khou is a property developer and founder of HWD Homes. After studying for six years and establishing a career in accounting, Khou took an interest in property investment. With his brother by his side, he experimented in different types of property investment and landed on property development. 

In this episode, we’ll hear the details of Khou’s property development journey, including a repulsive renovation. As well as this, discover how to balance a full-time job with property development, the key to making at least $250,000 per deal and the dangers of having too much on your plate.

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Rob Flux is a property developer, educator, and mentor as well as founder of Australia’s largest property network group Property Developer Network. His personal and professional journeys have intertwined throughout the years, starting from purchasing his family home from his parents as a teenager to starting his thriving network groupthrough a conversation with friends sharing their property experiences

In this episode of our 'Investor vs. Developer' series, Flux follows up on our previous conversation with more effective mindset-building tips. He now lays down a bite-sized and S.M.A.R.T. process that will practically sharpen your strategy and help one overcome a seemingly formidable task of debunking personal limiting beliefs one step at a time. Plus, he gives timeless advice on using a reward system that works!

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From Silicon Valley to Australia's real estate industry, LongViewExecutive Chair Evan Thornley has always had a good sense of where he wants to make a positive and lasting impact. With an extensive property investing career in Australia for over 30 years, he now posits the principle of the '1% of 100' and reveals how home buyers can make better returns on their property investment without the hassle that come with being a landlord. 

Plus, he dives deeper into the implications of this reality on the country's property investing space, and underscores how the value of the land comes into play in driving house prices in a predominantly capital-growth-oriented market.

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We’re back with the founder of Buyers Collective Agency, Jack Freestone. The image of both experience and success, he gives listeners tons of important advice: the value of a strong portfolio, the importance of non-traditional renting like Airbnb, tips to navigate the market and more! Plus, he highlights the importance of persevering despite failure.

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Founder of Buyers Collective AgencyJack Freestone is an inspiration. Running away to a share house due to the difficulty of his own home (which was struggling with divorce) at the young age of 17, Freestone reveals his unlikely journey of hardwork from nothing to a stellar portfolio and his very own company!

Plus, he shares how his holidaying in South-East Asia led to his very own cafe!

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Ben Everingham is the founder of buyers agency Pumped on Property, based on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. He tried his hand in nearly every industry possible until the age of 23, when he picked up a book and knew exactly where his life and career were headed. 

Join us on this episode of Property Investory where we learn about both Everingham the family man and Everingham the investor. He shares the moment in primary school when he learnt about property prices, a story about an unusual uni pool party, and the horror investment story so crazy that detectives needed to get involved. Grab your popcorn for this episode— but don't worry about finding a seat, you’d just be on the edge of it anyway!

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Chatting to Margaret Lomas - author of eight bestselling property investing books and mentor to thousands of people around Australia - we’ll discover how she protects her clients from spruikers, how her education in training and development set her on the path to property investing and how radio advertising turned into a lucrative business prospect. 

Learn more about how Lomas became one of Australia’s leading property experts and her journey to success - just click play!

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Karen Young is the founder and director of Brisbane buyers agency Property Zest, and host of property podcast Everyday Property Investing. Along with a wealth of knowledge about property, she also has a collection of awards: Property Zest has won Buyer’s Agent of the Year at the REIQ Excellence Awards, and Young has been finalist in the Sunshine Coast Business Woman of the Year and QLD Telstra Business Women’s Awards.

Join us on this episode of Property Investory where you’ll hear her experience of begrudgingly entering the property market in her 30s, and how her perspective changed so drastically that she developed her own property mantra! You’ll also learn what she sees as the key to investing and how you need a combination of those keys to unlock your property goals, and the unique style her business applies to help clients open those doors— both metaphorical andphysical!

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Cate Bakos has had her fair share of ups and downs throughout her property investment journey. But what sets her apart is her ability to quickly analyse, break down, and learn from these erroneous decisions.

As a recipient of Sterling Publishing’s ‘high commendation’, a finalist for Telstra’s Business Woman of the Year, and a National Winner of the Buyer’s Agent of the Year, Bakos has proved the worth of these critical lessons.

In this podcast Cate Bakos and host Tyrone Shum will discuss the lessons learnt throughout her journey, and how you can use her experiences to improve your own portfolio choices.

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On this episode of Property Investory we hear from Cam McLellan, the strategic director and founding member of Property Firm OpenCorp. He outlines in detail how he created a six-figure annual income from his personal portfolio, allowing him to retire at the age of 36. He reveals the most important priority for property investment: balancing risk and highlights the step-by-step process to protect your loan capability. Plus, we learn from McLellan’s personal and business relationships of the importance of creativity and why critics will always exist regardless of your success.

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Anthony Spagnolo is not only the principal of property advisory business Agenzia Property, he is also a qualified accountant, licensed real estate agent, builder and mortgage broker and is an active property investor and developer. 

Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear how Spagnolo made the jump from accountancy to the property and development space and how he continues to gain valuable experience, as well as adding to his skillset by diving into a variety of projects.

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Peter Koulizos is a property professor with a program director in Master of Property at the University of Adelaide. Peter highly evaluates the current property market with his occupation, making him a mastery individual in this field. With the opportunity to speak to Peter in this episode, he shares with us the influence of his father’s career and the transformative development he has had in combining his interests in teaching and property, allowing him to become a property investment genius. Hop onto this episode to emerge yourself into his iconic journey!

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Mark Heritage is the director of Vista Group and Associates. After working for 10 years at a job that he lost passion for, he made the courageous decision to change careers. From there, he jumped into property investment, which is a vehicle that he uses strategically to make a profit.

In today’s episode, we’ll hear about Heritage’s life changing moments, such as contracting medically induced bacteria. As well as this, we’ll explore how bumping into an old friend at a high school reunion kicked off his career, the importance of asking questions and the strategy that has led him to success - option deals!

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Rob Flux is a property developer, educator, and mentor as well as founder of Australia’s largest property network group Property Developer Network. His personal and professional journeys have intertwined throughout the years, starting from purchasing his family home from his parents as a teenager to starting his thriving network groupthrough a conversation with friends sharing their property experiences.

In this episode of our 'Investor vs. Developer' series, Flux opens the gate to his 'success formula' for cultivating the mindset every property developer needs. With decades of remarkable property accomplishments, he delves into the nitty-gritty of the importance of developing skills, the power of putting in the effort, and the impact of micro actions. Plus, he unveils the big WHY for training our brain's reticular activating system!

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Welcome back to our discussion with the remarkable Phil Verdouw, who currently works as the company director and acquisitions lead at PV Properties.

In this episode, Verdouw extends a warm invitation to join him on an electrifying journey through the highs and lows of his enthralling venture in the world of property development. Prepare for a wild roller coaster ride, from the heart-pounding challenges of squeezing a mere $23,000 profit off of his property during the tumultuous days of COVID-19 to the triumphant moments of acquiring several properties valued at over $1 million. As Verdouw shares his remarkable journey, he generously imparts the priceless wisdom and knowledge he’s gleaned from influential mentors who have played pivotal roles in his path to success.

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After conquering the corporate world for over two decades, Phil Verdouw has recently embarked on an exhilarating new chapter in his career—a bold leap into the electrifying realm of property development. In just four short years, he’s transformed from a corporate titan into a visionary force within the dynamic world of property development. 

In this episode, Verdouw takes us on a thrilling journey, starting from his early days amidst the frost landscapes of Tasmania, where a young boy’s disinterest in traditional schooling led him to venture into a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship with his uncles’ company. His story continues on the sun-kissed shores of Queensland, where he honed his skills and established himself in the construction industry until he made an audacious leap into the corporate world.

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We’re back with the stellar Lakhwinder Singh, the director and buyers agent at Value buyers, which is a buyers agency based in Sydney. In this episode, Singh shares how a stranger’s kindness saves him from homelessness! Determined not to waste the warm favour, Singh reveals the hard-work and risks he had to undertake to reach success. Sharing his 3 rules to navigate the property market as well as revealing the best advice he’s ever heard, Singh provides invaluable help to listeners. Plus, he debunks rumours that success is just all luck!

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If you are looking for a truly unique story, look no further than Lakhwinder “Lucky” Singh! Though the tale may have a traditionally inspiring start—a Punjabi immigrant moves to Australia with nothing but $1800 and hopes for better opportunities—it certainly is fraught with twists and turns. Struggling to secure a working visa, this is the unlikely story of a hardworking baker turned property investor!

In this episode, he confesses the struggles he faced. Temporarily homeless, juggling multiple jobs and rising at 4am every morning to bake, “Lucky” Singh proves that his nickname is just a charming reiteration of his first name and in no way a reflection of his success story! Finally, hard-working and patient, the better opportunity Singh moved for finds him in the form of a surprising book he found at a gold coin donation event!

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We’re back with the extraordinary Richard Bharata, who spends his days as a project manager for one of NSW’s most iconic stadiums, Accor, and shifts gears to become a shrewd buyer’s agent at night. 

In this episode, we embark on an exhilarating journey with Bharata as he takes us through the rollercoaster ride of property investment. From the heart-pounding moment of buying his first property in the bustling city of Sydney in early 2021 to expanding his empire into the lucrative markets of Perth and Cairns, Bharata’s tale is a thrilling adventure of seizing opportunities and consequence challenges. And what is his secret weapon that has allowed him to attain such success? It’s the power of podcasts and digital resources, providing him with trust guides and strategies for this electrifying quest towards financial freedom.

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If you’ve been in search of an awe-inspiring life journey, filled with triumphs over countless challenges, and the transformation of an ordinary individual into a resoundingly successful and motivated personality, then look no further than Rihard Bharata’s incredible story. Born in the bustling city of Jakarta, Indonesia, and embarking on a journey to Australia without his parents at the tender age of 12-years-old, Bharata’s path to his current stature has been anything but ordinary. 

In this episode, Bharata guides us through the journey of how he transformed rejection into opportunity, turned laziness and harnessed it into unwavering determination, ultimately paving the way for him to become the high achiever he is today.

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We’re back with the best-selling co-author of 'Rich Habits, Poor Habits' and Metropole Property GroupFounder Michael Yardney. Well-equipped with more than five decades of investing, he explains the power of mindset, he value of having a team, and the foolproof rich habits that can be powerful allies in one's pursuit to property success. Plus, this phenomenal investor reveals how being a good (and more so, great!) negotiator is key to buying or selling property!

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Michael Yardney, founder of Metropole Property Group and voted as one of the 50 most influential thought leaders in Australia. With over 50 years of property investing experience, he eagerly imparts the wisdom he has gained along the way—from writing best-selling books to turning a $18,000 property to a multi-million investment!

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Frank Raiti started property investing from a very young age, and has seen nothing but success both personally and in his professional capacity as a buyers’ agent advocate. Raiti tells us everything you need to know about investing and the endurance of the property market.

In this episode, we throw it back to the '80s and '90s. With no bike helmets and less parental supervision, the world was an oyster for young Raiti. He tells us about growing up in Sydney and the influences around him that started his extensive investment history. With a background in finance, Raiti expresses the importance of prudent investment in this can’t miss episode!

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Rob Flux is a property developer, educator, and mentor as well as founder of Australia’s largest property network group Property Developer Network. His personal and professional journeys have intertwined throughout the years, starting from purchasing his family home from his parents as a teenager to starting his thriving network groupthrough a conversation with friends sharing their property experiences.

In this episode of our 'Investor vs. Developer' series, Flux sets the record straight and defines 'financial freedom' versus 'wealth creation'. With over 20 years of investing and an extensive knowledge in property development, he outlines the four fundamental high-level reasons to buy property and emphasises the importance of having a clear vision while focusing on one strategy at a time. Plus, he shares his lucrative 'secret sauce' to wealth creation that can lead anyone to financial freedom!

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We’re back with Melissa Fisher, founder of Property Inc. Her life motto: Back yourself no matter what. From having a small gardening supplies business to building a full-fledged property development company, she proves that for some people, further education is not the end-all, be-all. Sometimes, it is about going out and experiencing things for yourself. In a thrilling story of how she turned a row of rundown, grimy shops nobody else wanted into a saleable lot, she reveals the power of self-belief and investing in your own success. 

Plus, hear her about some of the challenges involving overengineering and COVID to learn some of the lessons she wishes to impart!

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Where you start is not always where you end. From a humble gardening supplies business to a property development tycoon, Property Inc,Founder Melissa Fisher is a perfect example of what determination and passion can do for one's success.

In this episode, she takes us on a colourful journey from New Zealand to Australia. From feuds with the bank over forklifts to rundown shops and a million-dollar deal, Fisher shares her lowest lows and highest highs. Indeed, what may seem like just a $5,000 forklift was actually the catalyst that propelled her to success in her riveting property journey. Discover how her unwavering belief in herself helped her turn her life around through investing!

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John Russell is the Head of Sales & Marketing at JAM Group, and an inspiration for more reasons than one. After conquering several health battles in his young life, he dusted himself off and sprung into action, running a $200,000 daily cash flow at just 23 years old. From there, he realised his passion for property and grabbed it with both hands, not wasting one second in pursuing his dream.

In this episode we’ll hear about his childhood and growing up in Brisbane, where he then studied accounting at university. He delves into his time at a well-known trampoline company and the prestigious graduate program that helped him realise his true calling. We’ll also find out about the one night that changed everything for him, and led him to where he is today.

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Ricky Phoon is a daring developer and runs Melbourne-based company BEKL. With a depth of experience in finance, negotiation, development management and acquisitions, Phoon’s experience has been instrumental in the delivery of a number of complex and high-end luxury projects, including a $25 million luxury mansion in Toorak, a $40 million luxury apartment in Hawthorn and the management of a $70 million lifestyle hotel development in Carlton.

Join us on this episode as we discuss how 2020 slapped him in the face, but he has invigorating plans to get him back on his feet— the social butterfly isn’t going to let a pandemic keep his business from taking flight! We’ll talk about his laser-sharp focus on the student accommodation market and his determined plans to get it to snap back. We also delve into his entrepreneurial family’s life in Hong Kong, where the property market is a rapid roller-coaster but occasionally lets you off to do some shopping... followed by some more shopping. Plus, hear how one of his early businesses bubbled over as he took off like a shot before learning to walk!

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In this episode, we’re back with the remarkable John Foong, the chief revenue officer of Domain. With over 20 years of investing experience and a noteworthy diverse portfolio, he unboxes his own time-proven strategy, how two Cairns properties paid for all his business school expenses, and the secret of how he went from zero to 10 in the first decade of his investing journey!

Plus, hear about a practical yet timeless advice he unpacks that would separate the 'great'from the 'good' in life.

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With more than two decades under his belt and a stellar investing repertoire both here and oversees, the chief revenue officer of Australia's leading property marketplace Domain,John Foong, sets the stage and gives us a glimpse into his property journey.

In this episode, he takes us on a picturesque trip all over the world— from London, to Ireland, to the U.S.A. and, of course, to Australia. Plus, he reveals the Google job that opened doors for him, his family's investing practices, and whatexactly his granny said that had him start investing at 18 years old!

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We're back with Thomas Corley, the best-selling author of 'Rich Habits' and self-confessed 'brain expert'. Alongside sharing the discoveries he has unearthed in his years of investigating rich habits, he unpacks his distinctive property experience, explains the physiological aspect of forging habits, and unwraps how applying the habits of the wealthy inevitably boosted him towards success in business and investments. 

In addition, he unveils his research-backed opinions on what he thinks are the best and the worst kinds of investments, and reveals an effective strategy he implemented to get himself out of a huge rut in his career!

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Tangibly experiencing the stark difference of living both in wealth and in poverty from a young age, Thomas Corley weighs in on the advantages of being financially well-off and takes us on a deep-dive on how developing rich habits can impact the trajectory of your life towards success.

In this episode, equipped with key insights on the power of habits, this best-selling author, motivational global speaker, and property investor gives us a front row seat to the behind-the-scenes practices of the rich. Plus, he reveals the story of a night in 2004 that inevitably led him to the path of becoming a 'brain expert'!

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Joining us on this episode of Property Investory is Ian Ugarte, co-founder of Small is the New Big. After establishing a good career in plumbing and later becoming a teacher at TAFE NSW, life changing events motivated him to become a full-time property investor. 

We’ll follow along his property investment journey and explore his worst experience - being in a vicious cycle of negative gearing. We will also hear about his best experience - sitting in a positive cash flow seminar, which he now attributes to his success. As well as this, we’ll delve into HI-RES, the strategy that Ugarte used to build his own portfolio. Discover Ugarte’s ‘why’ for property investment, the passion behind it and much more on this episode of Property Investory!

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Dymphna Boholt is quite an amazing woman. Founder of the “I love realestate” community, she runs real estate education courses for up-coming investors. She also owns a few of her own real estate businesses that she manages on the side. 

However she wasn't always on top of the world as she is now. Join us as we follow Dymphna on her life journey as she describes the highest and lowest points in her life that shaped her into who she is today. She explains how she went from being a single mum who lost everything in a messy divorce, to completely replacing her 60 hour work week income with a passive real estate salary instead.

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Joining us in today’s Property Investory podcast is founder of the D.G. Institute, Dominique Grubisa. Working not only as a practicing lawyer with an asset credit licence and migration licence under her belt, Grubisa also works as a property investor and developer. 

In this episode we’ll be taking it right back to the beginning as we discuss Grubisa’s journey as a Law Student, her dedication to becoming a barrister and how a spontaneous apartment purchase kick started her property investing career. Following this, Grubisa will share more into the investing ups and downs she experienced, specifically during the global financial crisis. She’ll also go into detail on how she moved forward from her rock bottom moment and how she’s utilising the D.G. Institute to prevent others from making the same property investing and developing mistakes on their property journey.

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Belinda Smith is the director of Renovate and Real Estate, a company that has the goal to help people reach financial independence through property investing and renovations. Growing up, Smith saw a disparity between herself and her peers, so financial security was a big goal for her. Combine this goal with her love for creativity, and renovating properties was a natural career for her.

In this episode, Smith will share the risky details of being a police officer in the 80s’. As well as this, she will delve into her passion for renovations and the story of how she made $40,000 in only one day!

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We're back with Richard Williams, the founder of Brickport and the impressive property developer and expert buyer's agentwith a literal explosivebackground.

With eye-opening experiences in the property game, he dives deeper into the story of his toughest property project yet, eagerly explains why education on property development is an absolute must, and spills the mindset shift that eventually thrusted him to success. Plus, he shares what exactly he thinks of $100,000 granny flats! (Hint: It's going to be a good one. Seriously!)

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With admirable determination and commendable background, stalwart BrickportFounder Richard Williams holds nothing back and bares all the ins-and-outs of his investing journey so far.

In this episode, this property developer and buyer's agent extraordinaire takes us on an edge-of-your-seat trip from his explosive days—literally!—in the Air Force to the story of how he was hit with a gut-wrenching $60,000 cost in one of his property projects. Plus, he reveals exactly whyhe isn't easily fazed by disheartening and even nail-biting, budget-blowing situations in the property game!

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Vivienne Halliday is a passionate property developer. With 16 renovations under her belt, there’s not much she hasn't seen during a reno. In this episode she bestows us with her wisdom, as we follow her journey from growing up in New Zealand, to escaping the high interest rates that almost sent her broke. 

We hear about the predicaments she’s found herself in over the years, like accidentally renting a property to a biker gang, as well as her tips and tricks to picking a property that will give you at least a 10% turn over. All that and more on this episode of property Investory.

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Julian Khursigara is director of the buyers agency Search Party Property, which focuses on cities on the east coast of Australia. He dabbled in accounting and tourism before discovering his calling in property, and has never looked back. Along with being a passionate buyers agent, he’s a kind hearted soul who spends his spare time volunteering at Lifeline, donating plasma, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

In this episode we’ll hear about his journey to property investing while working for some huge companies in several different industries, how his first investment purchase at 30 years old was a high rise apartment building which came with a lot of ups and downs, and how his 20 years of experience in the industry means his property portfolio will only get bigger!

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Jill McIntyre is a life and business success coach at Whisper My Name Pty Ltd and Beyond Success. Based in Melbourne with many local, interstate, and international clients, she empowers people from all walks of life to achieve their goals and make the most of all life has to offer. 

In today's Mindset Mondayepisode, she draws the curtains open to what 'the gap' is and how it impacts our individual journeys. As a phenomenal success and inspiration to anyone hoping to achieve their own personal goals in life and in business, she gives us a deep dive on how you can fill in this 'gap' in your property investing path, while also highlighting a practical way of avoiding burnout and the benefits of keeping a journal.

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Rob Flux is a property developer, educator, and mentor as well as founder of Australia’s largest property network group Property Developer Network. His personal and professional journeys have intertwined throughout the years, starting from purchasing his family home from his parents as a teenager to starting Property Developer Networkthrough a conversation with friends sharing their property experiences.

In this episode he continues explaining his seven strategies for maximising profits in property development. By explaining joint ventures, vendor finance, option contracts, and more, he highlights the significance of formal legal documentation. Plus, he touches on the role of private loans in funding development projects and discusses how these strategies can be tailored to match the strengths and weaknesses of parties involved in the deals.

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Jim Malamatinas grew up in a family living paycheck to paycheck, and as such, learned the value of hard work from an early age. Now as CEO of A-Game property, Malamatinas helps clients buy and develop their dream homes as he did so himself, and applies that hard work and resilience every day. Find out how he went from taking the bins out at a fish and chips shop to running his own buyers advocacy and property development agency.

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Lianna Pan is the successful Property Investor, Entrepreneur and retired Actuary who made a profit of $100,000 on her first property purchase in her first year of investing.  Since then she has gone on to build a successful portfolio that is generating a six-figure passive income each year, as well as co-founding a successful business ‘Freedom Property Investors’, whose aim is to support a community of Investors in their journey to financial freedom. 

In this episode, Pan, whose incredible research and analytical skills have enabled her to build an impressive portfolio holding over 26 properties so far, explains how she set and met her goal to retire her parents comfortably, retired from her own corporate career early to help people achieve their financial freedom, and she shares the simple trick to buying property right, giving you the tools to do the same.

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Justin Zhu realised at a young age that working until retirement age didn’t suit him, so he went about a way around it. As a former psychologist turned property developer, he’s now using property as a hedge against inflation. In this episode he details the strange story of The Runner, how he found the community for him, and all about the power of mindset.

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Justin Zhu is always geared up for a good game, or a good chat about property. As the founder of GG Loans, he’s blended his passions and makes the most out of every moment with his laidback attitude and friendly approach.

Hailing from Campsie in Sydney’s southwest, Zhu has had his fair share of experiences as both a psychologist and a property investor. He shares the pivotal moments that led him to where he is today, how gaming isn’t so different from property investing, and how he uses his expertise to help others achieve their dreams.

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We’re back with Gilbert Melgar, founder of SuburbsFinder. Moving from the Philippines to Australia, this data analytics specialist has harnessed the power of data in his property journey. He delves into the story of an encounter that first piqued his interest in investing, the driving force behind his determination to succeed in property development, and how a $515,000 purchase he made became a property valued at $2 million. 

Plus, hear about the story of when he gave a property seller a bold ultimatum that led him to his biggest development project so far!

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I’m Tyrone Shum and in this episode we’re speaking with the founder of SuburbsFinder, Gilbert Melgar. With 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics, he is no stranger to the relevance and power of data. 

In this episode, he takes us on a journey from the Philippines to Australia filled with stories of the ups-and-downs he faced right after university, when he moved here, and when the property bug bit him in 2016. Discover how the determination of one man from a Third World country turned his life around with property investing in the Land Down Under!

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Mike Day, the Managing Director at Apexx Developments, has set his sights on the azure waters of Sydney. With a focus on developments for wealthy Sydney downsizers, he shares just what sets his properties apart from the others. Plus, he explains where his calmness comes from, how to save money as a developer, and why he’d have some stern words to say to his 20-something self!

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Mike Day is the Canadian-born Sydneysider who heads Apexx Developments— with a double X for the X-factor he always provides. As Managing Director and Chief-Fireplace-Putter-Innerer, he brings a sophisticated and opulent edge to his developments not often seen in the harbourside city.

In this episode he breaks the ice by explaining all about ice hockey, one of the many sports he grew up loving and playing. While he’s now on the other side of the world, his passion for sports hasn’t wavered, though it does look a little different! After trying his hand at renovation, managing restaurants, and taking care of $50 million portfolios, he’s now focused on meditation, manifestation, and shiny blue new things— all while maintaining his passion for sustainability.

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We’re back with Joe Rossi, the National Sales Manager for National Property Group. As a property data systems and software specialist, he has a wealth of knowledge to share from the good stories to the not-so-good. With a passion about developing training programs to help property professionals gain insights into their business and investment decisions, he shares the story about the method he used to get a small company snapping at the heels of the industry giants, the history behind the companies he’s worked in, and the introduction of pricing information to the market.

Plus, find out how well-versed he is in doing his due diligence and in knowing the top tips and tricks when it comes to navigating the property industry.

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After buying his first property at 21 and starting a business at just 22 years old, National Sales Manager for National Property GroupJoe Rossi has had a front row seat to the changes in the property industry over the decades. In fact, with over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry and a wealth of knowledge in property data systems and software, he is as involved today as ever even though his days may look a little different now than they used to. 

In this episode, he opens about the ups-and-downs of selling and purchasing both property and businesses, the changes he has witnessed between microfiche and ChatGPT, and just exactly why he is so fond of his area of Sydney.

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Rob Flux is a property developer, educator, and mentor as well as founder of Australia’s largest property network group Property Developer Network. His personal and professional journeys have intertwined throughout the years, starting from purchasing his family home from his parents as a teenager to starting Property Developer Networkthrough a conversation with friends sharing their property experiences.

In this episode of the series, Investor vs. Developer, Flux unveils his insights on how to control property rather than owning it. With a selection of approaches anyone can take towards their goal of financial freedom, he doesn't shy away from revealing the primary benefit of property development over property investing. Plus, he opens the box containing the juicy details of the 7 different ways to profit from the development process.

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Jill McIntyre is a life and business success coach at Whisper My Name Pty Ltd and Beyond Success. Based in Melbourne with many local, interstate, and international clients, she empowers people from all walks of life to achieve their goals and make the most of all life has to offer. 

Teaching people lessons on overcoming mental barriers to purchasing property, McIntyre has made herself a booming success in property and in coaching others. In today's episode, she shares top-notch tips to keep your mind in check. With her trusty planner in hand, she details the importance of always knowing what your game plan is—even if the method becomes a little messy along the way. Plus, she opens the curtains wide and reveals the 'why' and 'how' of practicing gratitude.

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We’re back with the director of Christian Bel Real Estateand the lifelong property fan who turned her childhood hobby into a fulfilling career, Laura Nasr. In this episode, she shares the importance of buying under the right structure for you and her unconventional mentors who may not even realise their impact. Discover how, with her real estate expertise and her husband’s career as a builder, she keeps adding to her repertoire of property success.

Plus, hear about the other big motivator—aside from financial freedom—on why she has dedicated her life to the pursuit of property and why and howshe bought a boat with a beer!

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Growing up in the Blacktown region and surrounded by the smell of new homes, Christian Bel Real EstateDirector Laura Nasr was hooked on property from the very beginning. Along with her family and her jewellery line Milo and Mila, her life is all property all the time. It's no wonder how she’s accomplished so much as an investor and renovator for more than 12 years now.

In this episode, the self-confessed property-obsessed agent tells the story of how she kindled the flames with the real estate brochures of the time, how if it weren’t for her passion for real estate, she might not have completed high school at all, and how she dealt with a nightmare situation of her first investment, a $221,000 property, catching on fire!

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We're back with the managing director and founding member of the DPN Group of companies, Sam Khalil. In this episode, as a successful property investor, he unveils how everything he does is tied together and always aligned with his humanist values. On the same note, he also highlights the importance of desire and why his goal was to create designer financial services with his clients. 

Plus, discover the gripping stories of how he made nearly $400,000 more on a property than the developer said he would and of how, in an effort to save $20,000, he ultimately lost out on a property that doubled in value in two years!

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With over 27 years in business under his belt and a team of over 70 people across Australia, Sam Khalil is no stranger to the secrets of achieving property investing success.  The managing director and founding member of the DPN Group of companies, delves into his colourful experiences from being born in Sudan and growing up in Australia to later on starting businesses. Between property development, financial planning, and more, there isn’t much he hasn’t tried!

In this episode, armed with a wealth of business knowledge, he gives insight about a particular path he nearly took, why financial literacy is paramount, and why haggling isn’t always worth it in the end.

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Accountant and property investor Chris Gray speaks with us about how he retired by 31 and upgraded his lifestyle. Originally a London courier, his life changed the day he came to Australia on a backpacking holiday in his teens, where the Australian lifestyle filled with sun, sand, and surf inspired him to go from teen to mega-successful entrepreneur.

In this episode you’ll learn about Gray’s inventive first steps into property, how he built his work into a $15 million portfolio, and how he broke the mould and started playing life by his own rules. It’s an episode you don't want to miss.

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James Paver is a very successful property developer and managing director of development, investment and services firm, Avenor. He established his company in 2016 and has been gradually growing his business and helping deliver projects in partnership with their investors. 

Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear about his experiences traveling across Europe, the incredible story of how he juggled serving in the army and also university, how he was able to land a highly sought after job straight after university, a current project that he is working on with a client, how he started his own business, and much much more!

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Jill McIntyre is a life and business success coach at Whisper My Name Pty Ltd and Beyond Success. Based in Melbourne with many local, interstate, and international clients, she empowers people from all walks of life to achieve their goals and make the most of all life has to offer.

In this episode she takes a look at dramatically dropping developments, the importance of being prepared in any market— especially a volatile one—, and finding the confidence you need to follow through with your strategy. She also delves into how we can work on our conscious states with one handy little item we all have somewhere in the house, and shares why she’s so glad modern freezers don’t need to be manually defrosted!

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Simon Loo is the founder and director of buyers agency House Finder, and is a buyer’s agent himself. His property portfolio is now worth over $11 million, with $6 million in equity, affording him the ultimate goal of financial freedom. He has a wealth of knowledge to share about property investment in general, with a current focus on southeast Queensland and southwest Western Australia.

In this episode of 'Invest Like A Pro' we’re in Kelmscott, south east of Perth, where he found a bargain deal for his client. Seemingly the last property in the area for under $400,000, they snatched it up— after doing the necessary due diligence, which is different on the west coast than the east. He explains how it differs, what a reticulation system is, and the non-monetary difference between a $150 repair and a $30,000 one.

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We’re back with HeroX’s Dan Lazar. In this episode we dive into his property development journey in Australia, from townhouses to childcare centres and beyond. He shares his views on inflation and the cost of construction, the benefits of meditation, and explains all about what ‘trust level zero’ is and why you should implement it in your life.

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Dan Lazar is the co-founder and CEO of HeroX, a property development firm in Melbourne. Originally hailing from Romania, Lazar first planned on becoming a professional tennis player, but when that didn’t pan out, he realised property— and Australia— was where he wanted to be.

In this episode Lazar describes his childhood growing up in Eastern Europe, where he became the vice national tennis champion of Romania. He takes us on a journey across oceans and tennis courts, detailing how he met his mentor-to-be when he didn’t even realise who he was, the decision his parents made that turned out to be for the best, and the pitch that eventually landed him on Shark Tank Romania.

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Lesley Smith is a property developer and finance officer living in the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Before Smith grew roots in Queensland, she was raised in Southampton, England. In this episode, we follow her life story from the streets of Southampton, through to her college education and finally to the life changing decision to move to Australia. 

Our listeners will hear how different the property world is in Australia compared to England, while also learning about Smith's first property investment. We also find out how she made a large profit on a development by seeing potential where other people wouldn't dare to.  All that and more on this episode of Property Investory!

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Henry Ledingham is the founder and development manager of +Ethos. His company helps their clients with residential property development. Ledingham had worked in the commercial construction industry for 10 years and is now using the skills he learned there in the property development space and helping build successful portfolios for his clients. 

Come with us as we learn about the property journey of Henry Ledingham, we delve into the unique situation that he and his wife found themselves in, we discuss his time working in the commercial construction industry, we learn about why it took him some time to start his property journey, we find out about his transition from commercial into property development, and much much more!

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We’re back with One Contract Property’s Raymond Hempstead. In this episode he explains how he’s lived a life similar to that of a classic ‘90s one hit wonder by knocking things down and getting back up again, along with the tour of a historical icon that didn’t go quite the way he planned. Plus, find out the reason he sold his wife’s beloved car, and why financial advisors shouldn’t be your go-to for property advice!

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If you were to look for an incredible inspirational story of how one man overcame a mountain of obstacles, you would find Raymond Hempstead's journey at the top of the list. Growing up in Queanbeyan then eventually settling down in Sydney, Hempstead didn't wait until he was 57 to become a success. This successful property investor and managing director of 'One Contract Property' took life by the horns and made every minute of it count.

In this episode, he unfolds the horrifying account of how his life was changed in an instant over 20 years ago, the little albeit determined steps he took after, and how he came out stronger on the other side. Plus, he shares how a simple advice that started as an offhand suggestion ultimately changed the course of his life and eventually brought him to a place of property investing success today.

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Simon Loo is the founder and director of buyers agency House Finder, and is a buyer’s agent himself. His property portfolio is now worth over $11 million, with $6 million in equity, affording him the ultimate goal of financial freedom. He has a wealth of knowledge to share about property investment in general, with a current focus on southeast Queensland and southwest Western Australia.

In this episode of 'Invest Like A Pro', we discover how Loo always finds a way to sail through the perfect storm and emerge on sandy shores in the inevitable albeit seasonal doom and gloom that occurs in the property market. With a proven track record of success, he has constantly shown himself resilient with bulletproof properties he and his clients choose over the years. However, this time, he divulges the story of how he and his client washed up in Rockingham, WA—where there was $100,000 to be made in less than 2 months—and how they still came out stronger in the end.

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We’re back with Braydon Birch, co-director of Hirch Property. In this episode we dive deeper into his property investment journey and how he not only got his foot in the door, but kicked it down and claimed it as his own. In describing the importance of having long-term goals, growing your income, and the importance of discipline and consistency, he shows how his journey isn’t just for him— it’s also for everybody who comes from a disadvantaged background.

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Orane Swan is the managing director of Bos Developments and Orane Property and Lifestyles Pty Ltd. She also owns her own commercial property, and has a venue called Meetings@Milton. Swan is highly experienced in sales and marketing, as well as finance broking. Despite having difficulties in school, especially as English was her second language, the successful investor always had a strong work ethic where her skills in sales and marketing ultimately led her to start her property investing journey. 

In this episode of Property Investory you will hear how the single mother of four ultimately increased her wealth through investing in property and developments, how her upbringing in Mauritius motivated her to work hard for herself and her children and much much more!

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If grit and determination could be personified, they would come in the form of Braydon Birch. The construction worker, buyer’s advocate, and co-director of Hirch Property Group could easily have skated through life and watched opportunities fly by, but he grabbed every one he could— and then some. Growing up disadvantaged instilled a strong sense of determination in him to overcome the obstacles he faced and achieve success, motivating him to create a better life for himself and break the cycle of poverty.

In this episode he divulges all about his younger years growing up in Melbourne’s east, where skate parks and shopping centre car parks took precedence over school. However, he caught himself from slipping into a downward spiral, and explains just how he did so to become the company founder and property investor he is today.

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