Investor stories

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Hotspots 03 OCT 2017

An investor talks about investing in NRAS properties

John Martinovic and his wife started their property investment journey together in their mid-30s and they have since...
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Hotspots 02 OCT 2017

A four-step guide to property styling

While many investors consider having their investment property styled by professionals to increase its value, there are...
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Hotspots 29 SEP 2017

A message for disheartened property investors: ‘Everything moves in cycles’

After more than a year since he was able to build a six-property portfolio, Julian Lancey found himself hitting a...
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Hotspots 29 SEP 2017

How this investor found the best areas in Sydney

After years of investing in properties, Julian Lancey found himself unable to secure financing for his next purchase....
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Hotspots 28 SEP 2017

What did this investor do when growing his portfolio was ‘impossible’?

Back in February 2016, Julian Lancey was living life on the edge—holding and self-managing a six-property portfolio...
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Hotspots 27 SEP 2017

An easy three-point checklist for finding good properties

Most property investors find their own ways to identify a good investment—for Jazz Sidana, who has been in the...
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Hotspots 26 SEP 2017

How this investor is dealing with serviceability to build a $5 million portfolio

Since starting his property investment journey around a decade ago, Jazz Sidana has purchased properties that he can...
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Hotspots 26 SEP 2017

A property investment success story: How this migrant found home in Australia

Jazz Sidana moved to Melbourne from north India 12 years ago, starting his property investment journey shortly after...
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Hotspots 25 SEP 2017

The factors to consider when adding granny flats to existing properties

Many people in the business of creating wealth through property often build granny flats on their existing real estate...
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Hotspots 25 SEP 2017

How a good financial team can add value to your property portfolio

Like many property investors, Jazz Sidana believes in the value added by a good financial team who understands his...
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Our Portfolio 22 SEP 2017

Are you doing a good job as a property investor?

Diligence and accountability are two of the simple yet most important values in property investment, and many of those...
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Our Portfolio 20 SEP 2017

How this property investor grew his portfolio

For the past six years, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant has worked hard with his financial team to continue...
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Hotspots 19 SEP 2017

Tips for investing in house and land packages

House and land packages are often one type of investment that property investors find too complicated to explore, but...
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Our Portfolio 19 SEP 2017

How time can resolve matters naturally in property investment

Property investors often have a hard time formulating strategies that would work best for achieving their specific...
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Our Portfolio 19 SEP 2017

This property investor breaks down his expenses for holding 12 properties in six years

Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant has been an avid property investor for the past six years, holding an...
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Our Portfolio 18 SEP 2017

How property investors can measure the performance of their portfolio

Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant, an avid investor, has recently settled on a block of properties as his new...
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Hotspots 15 SEP 2017

What makes a good tenant?

As a property investor, choosing which tenants to accommodate in your properties is one of the most important steps to...
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Hotspots 14 SEP 2017

‘Are you a problem client?’: Building good relationships with property professionals

Smart property investors know that establishing good relationships with property professionals is an important part of...
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Hotspots 13 SEP 2017

On finding good property managers: ‘Follow the person, not the brand’

MJ Anthony has always believed in the value that is added by good and reliable property managers throughout his 13-year...
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Hotspots 12 SEP 2017

Is it safe to have all your property investments in one town?

For many property investors, it takes time and a lot of research to find the best areas to invest in, so they tend to...
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Hotspots 12 SEP 2017

3 things to look for when investing in regional towns

MJ Anthony has successfully built a 12-property portfolio in a span of 13 years, and one the strategies he used to...
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Hotspots 12 SEP 2017

How good property management helps this investor achieve his big goals

While many property investors credit using sophisticated strategies for their prosperity, MJ Anthony believes that good...
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Hotspots 11 SEP 2017

Find out the mindset of this property investor who aims to build a ‘100-property portfolio’

Property investor MJ Anthony has worked hard to build an impressive 12-property portfolio, but he plans to grow it to...
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Hotspots 11 SEP 2017

100 properties and $500,000 income: Why this property investor sticks to his ‘big goals’

It took MJ Anthony 13 years to build an impressive 12-property portfolio worth $2.7 million, and he plans to dedicate...
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Our Portfolio 11 SEP 2017

‘There’s nothing wrong with negative cash flow’

Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant has spent roughly six years building an impressive $6.15 million-property...
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