Investor stories

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Investor Strategy 12 NOV 2020

Why going regional worked for this first-time investor

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Grace Ormsby is joined by Miranda Brownlee, a "rentvestor"...
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Hotspots 30 DEC 2019

Investment tip: Maintaining good serviceability while self-employed

The tightening of the credit environment has presented challenges for investors looking to finance the growth of their...
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Hotspots 19 DEC 2019

What property investors can do when they hit the ‘serviceability wall’

After successfully accumulating six properties in over a year, investor Julian Lancey has “hit a wall”, unable to...
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Hotspots 18 DEC 2019

How this investor recovered after renting out to addicts

Several years and six properties later, investor Julian Lancey came face-to-face with one of the biggest landlord...
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Hotspots 02 DEC 2019

How to be ‘stress-free’ as a property investor

As complicated as property investment seems, investor William Leung reveals that one of the most effective ways to...
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Hotspots 02 DEC 2019

Investor stories: How millennials can succeed in the property market

At 18 and fresh from his first job, investor Jack Henderson was able to purchase his first property, followed closely...
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Hotspots 26 NOV 2019

Dealing with bad tenants: What a landlord did when he had a ‘junkie’ for a tenant

Renting out a property naturally has its share of risks, but what can you do if you find out that you have been...
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Hotspots 20 NOV 2019

Investor stories: How to find a good property manager

Several property investors consider a good team of professionals as one of the most important keys to success in wealth...
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Hotspots 06 JUN 2019

How statutory town planners can help property investment

It’s always handy to have a team of expert on hand as a property investor, and statutory town planners are no...
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Investor Strategy 05 JUN 2019

How two investors tripled their portfolio a year after their property blunder

Two investors share how they came off 10 per cent on their first ever investment before acquiring two new properties...
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Investor Strategy 04 JUN 2019

Why this off-the-plan property investment turned into a blunder

This property investment duo share why it was a mistake to acquire an off-plan apartment on a lazy Sunday ride without...
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Hotspots 31 MAY 2019

Investor stories: When is the right time to invest in the property market?

With some of the bigger property markets currently experiencing a downturn, should investors sit on their hands and...
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Hotspots 30 MAY 2019

Investor stories: Where to buy investment properties in Sydney?

Investor Chris Gray has successfully built a 14-property portfolio, focusing mainly on the ‘blue-chip, medium-price,...
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Hotspots 29 MAY 2019

Property management in 30 minutes: How this investor does it

Even with 14 properties in his portfolio, property investor Chris Gray only spends half an hour a month for property...
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Hotspots 28 MAY 2019

Low income not a hindrance to property investment: buyer’s agent

While property investment is often deemed a costly venture, this buyer’s agent said that aspiring investors can build...
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Investor Strategy 24 MAY 2019

Why investors should seek help from professionals instead of flying solo

Nobody wants to be stressed out by juggling multiple commitments, particularly for property investors with properties...
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Hotspots 24 MAY 2019

How this investor built a 9-property portfolio in 4 years

Investor Arjun Paliwal was only 22 years old when he started building his property portfolio. Now at 26, he holds nine...
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Hotspots 22 MAY 2019

The difference between residential and commercial property investment

Investor Arjun Paliwal considers the only commercial property in his nine-property portfolio as his second-most...
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Hotspots 21 MAY 2019

Investing overseas for the first time: How this investor will do it

After acquiring nine properties in four years, investor Arjun Paliwal decided to diversify his portfolio even further...
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Hotspots 20 MAY 2019

Investor stories: How properties in Sydney, Melbourne and Tasmania are performing today

Despite the current downturn in Sydney and Melbourne, capital city markets continue to be among the most sought-after...
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Hotspots 20 MAY 2019

How to bulk up a portfolio, from an investor with 30 properties

Investors looking to supersize their property portfolios might want to take up this advice from this investor with a...
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Hotspots 17 MAY 2019

Investor stories: How to continue investing in Sydney properties

Despite the current downturn in the Sydney property market, investor Chris Gray believes that the capital city...
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Hotspots 06 MAY 2019

Why property investor parents can be the best resource for first-time investors

Having parents who have succeeded in their property journey is a powerful asset for inexperienced investors. Here are...
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Hotspots 19 MAR 2019

Are busting housing markets a great time to invest?

Implementing resolution-focused investment strategies can lead to significant gains, according to a Sydney-based...
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Hotspots 27 FEB 2019

Investment tip: Simple strategies for success in ‘market of uncertainties’

Amid fluctuations across property markets, Keshab Chartered Accountant’s Munzurul Khan has identified steps to...
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