Property Investor Tales

Building Wealth through Hard Work and Discipline

Welcome to Property Investor Tales, Stories From The Front Yard, where I talk to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name is Tabitha Bright and I'm head of Coaching and Advising here at Positive Real Estate, where we help people build wealth through property. 

 

My guest today is Liam Monk - he started investing at 18 years old And he's already had phenomenal results. I'm going to talk you through this young investor’s journey so far. This is an exciting episode, because it shows what you can achieve when you start early - and that it’s never too late to start at any time.  

 

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:19 Opportunity and Hard Work

04:33 Starting Early and Building Wealth

31:28 Work Ethic and Saving Habits

 

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I love hearing people's property investor tales so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at  propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au

You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au

 

The Business of Short-Term Rentals

Welcome to Property Investor Tales, Stories from the Front Yard, where I get to speak to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name is Megan Wolfenden and I'm one of the advisors here at Positive Real Estate, where we help people build wealth through property. With over 8 ,000 clients across Australia and New Zealand, there are some incredible stories to tell. which hopefully make your investing journey a little bit easier and will inspire you along the way.

 

Tanya Rinas shares her journey into short-term rentals, property investing, and the lessons she's learned along the way. From starting with a small deposit to managing successful short-term rentals, Tanya's story is one of determination, creativity, and solution-oriented thinking.

 

Once you’ve listened to this episode, I’d love it if you hit the subscribe button so you get notified every time a new episode drops. 

 

I love hearing people's property investor tales so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at  propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au 

 

You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au

Property Manager Relationships

Welcome to Property Investor Tales stories from the front yard, where I get to speak to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name is Megan Wolfenden, and I'm one of the advisors here at Positive Real Estate, where we help people build wealth through property with over 8000 clients across Australia and New Zealand. There are some incredible stories to tell, which hopefully make your investing journey that little bit easier and will inspire you along the way. 

 

In this episode of Property Investor Tales, Tabitha Bright interviews Stephen and Sandrina from the R&W Plus Property Management team. They discuss the importance of having a successful relationship with your property manager and the do’s and don'ts for landlords. They also talk about the challenges property managers face when owners get too involved with tenants and the impact of emotional attachment on investment properties. The conversation highlights the need for clear communication, documentation, and trust between landlords and property managers. They also emphasise the importance of running investment properties like a business and making informed decisions based on market conditions.

 

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction

03:44 Dos and Don'ts for Landlords

06:02 Avoiding Emotional Attachment

09:54 Trust in Property Managers

23:31 Importance of Insurance

29:05 Running Your Investment Property Like a Business

 

Once you’ve listened to this episode, I’d love it if you hit the subscribe button so you get notified every time a new episode drops. 

 

I love hearing people's property investor tales so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at  propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au 

 

You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au

The Importance of Professional Education

Welcome to Property Investor Tales stories from the front yard, where I get to speak to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name is Megan Wolfenden, and I'm one of the advisors here at Positive Real Estate, where we help people build wealth through property with over 8000 clients across Australia and New Zealand. There are some incredible stories to tell, which hopefully make your investing journey that little bit easier and will inspire you along the way. 

 

My guest today is the fabulous Elena Zaitseva and we discussed going deep into your education, having a team around you that are experts in their field and the importance of working to a budget to meet your property goals. Enjoy this conversation with Elena.

 

Summary

• Immigrant's journey to Australia, property investing, and education. 0:00
• Buying and selling properties, with a focus on location and professional advice. 7:13
• Budgeting, saving, and investing with an experienced property investor. 12:38

Highlight Clip - (20:20 - 20:34) I Would Highly…. 

 

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I love hearing people's property investor tales so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at  propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au 

 

You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au

From First Home Buyer to Four Investments

Hello and Welcome to Property Investor Tales - Stories from the Front Yard. James Evenden with you and I am a Property Consultant here at Positive Real Estate, where we help people build wealth through property.

My guest today is Michelle.

Michelle has run an incredible business, is a business and marketing strategist, a martial arts enthusiast, and an incredibly successful property investor. And that’s just the beginning!

 

On this episode we talk investing, business and life, and what Michelle has learnt along the way. 

 

We discuss - 

 

7:52 - Learning how to deploy your money (and don’t listen to the media!)

 

17:41 - Dealing with COVID stress (and changing financial behaviours)

 

24:51 - The joy of having your first investment tenanted

 

34:54 - The wisdom of 50 … and designing your life!

 

Enjoy this conversation with Michelle. 

 

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I love hearing people's property investor tales so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at  propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au 

 

You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au

Why Structure and Planning is Key

Hello and welcome to property investor tales stories from the front yard where I get to speak to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name is Megan Wolfenden, and I'm one of the advisors here at Positive Real Estate, where we help people build wealth through property. With over 8000 clients across Australia and New Zealand, there are some incredible stories to tell, which hopefully make your investing journey a little bit easier and will inspire you along the way.

 

My guest today is the fabulous  Juan Ramuno and we discuss his arrival in Australia backpacking with $5,000 to his name within six years, him and his wife buying their own home. A few years later, they were able to release equity and buy two investment properties. One talks about the importance of getting educated and putting the time in to learn and stay organised. Enjoy this conversation with one.

Summary

• Immigrating to Australia, saving for a home, and investing in property. 0:00
• Property investment and financial planning. 4:41.
• Property investment and financial planning. 9:53
• Property investing, teamwork, and cash flow management. 14:44
• Property investing in Australia with a successful couple. 19:43

Highlight Clip - (19:45 - 20:04) once you have….

 

Once you’ve listened to this episode, I’d love it if you hit the subscribe button so you get notified every time a new episode drops. 

 

I love hearing people's property investor tales so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at  propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au 

 

You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au

How to Successfully Airbnb

Hello and welcome to property investor tales stories from the front yard where I get to speak to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name is Tabitha Bright, and I'm the head of coaching here at Positive Real Estate where we help people build wealth through property. With over 8000 clients across Australia and New Zealand, there are some incredible stories to tell, which hopefully make your investing journey that little bit easier.

 

So my guest today is one of our fabulous coaches Megan Wolfenden. And she specialised in Airbnb hosting, so she has made some incredible cash flow via two of her properties being Airbnb, and she's just added another one to her portfolio of short term stays. So Megan is going to take us through everything that you need to know to successfully create fabulous cash flow for your portfolio by Airbnb. Enjoy this conversation with Megan.

Summary

• Airbnb investing and cash flow management. 0:00
• Airbnb investment strategies and property selection. 3:26
• Setting up short-term rental properties in Australia. 9:25
• Airbnb hosting tips and regulations. 16:23
• Airbnb investing strategies and tips. 22:17

Once you’ve listened to this episode, I’d love it if you hit the subscribe button so you get notified every time a new episode drops. 

 

I love hearing people's property investor tales so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at  propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au 

 

You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au

Start Sooner, Not Later

Hello and welcome to property investor tales stories from the front yard, where I get to speak to property investors from all around Australia about their property investing journey. My name is Louise car and I'm one of the senior coaches here at positive real estate. But we help people build wealth through property with over 8000 clients across Australia, New Zealand. There's some incredible stories to tell, which will hopefully make your investing journey that little bit easier and will inspire you along the way. 

 

My guest today is Kylie Duncan-Tiver and we discussed three of the biggest lessons: being single, making financial decisions and navigating the world of property investing. from being self employed as a  travel agent, to navigating through that finance through COVID as well. She has learnt some  valuable lessons with us all. And I hope you enjoy this conversation with Kylie.

Summary

• Property investing, financial decisions, and career journey. 0:00
• Real estate investing and financial stability. 2:51
• Investment journey, lessons learned, and organization tips. 8:29
• Property investment and mentorship. 15:21
• Real estate investing and financial growth. 22:03

Once you’ve listened to this episode, I’d love it if you hit the subscribe button so you get notified every time a new episode drops. 

 

I love hearing people's property investor tales so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at  propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au 

You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au

 

Tab’s Life Lessons

PIT EP 85 - Tab’s Life Lessons - Show Notes

 

Instead of inviting a guest along for this episode Tabitha has a raw, but important conversation about why investing in property, and yourself is so critical for your future.   

Tab shares her personal journey, lessons learned and how it’s important to have some financial stability behind you. It’s great to set goals as we do as part of our Coaching and Mentoring program here at Positive Real Estate and it’s equally important to focus some of those goals on the unknowns.

 

This personal episode contains some profanity as well as discussions around themes of terminal illness and losing loved ones. So, if there are any triggers for you, please feel free to skip this episode.

 

Highlight Clip - (32:35 - 32:55) - Life happens…

Summary

• Property investing and seeking help. 0:03
• Wills, debt, and financial planning after a spouse's death. 4:26
• Investing, self-development, and personal growth. 10:10
• Investing for financial security and peace of mind. 14:37
• Coping with illness and loss. 21:33
• Prioritising health, wealth, and relationships. 26:42
• Investing in property and personal growth. 31:16

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I love hearing people's property investor tales, so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at  propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au 

You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au

People's Choice: Why Quality Properties Are Worth Stretching the Budget

Hello and welcome to Property Investor Tales: Stories from the Front Yard, where I get to talk to the property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name is Tabitha Bright, and I'm the Head of Coaching here at Positive Real Estate, where we help people build wealth through property.  With over 8000 clients across Australia and New Zealand, there are some incredible stories to tell, which hopefully make your investing journey that little bit easier and will inspire you along the way. 

This ‘People’s Choice’ episode is back by popular demand as one of our highest rating episodes of 2023.  It’s also very on-topic, with previous interest rate rises in Australia which have thankfully steadied recently.

Today, my guest is our fabulous Chief Financial Officer here at Positive Real Estate, Lynne Sampson. Today we discuss being an Accountant in the Channel Islands in the UK, how buying the best that you can stretch to has served Lynne and her husband so well, and why apartments are actually an incredibly lucrative investment. So enjoy this conversation with Lynne.

Intro Clip - ( 12:32 - 13:12 ) To be fair….

Highlight Clip - ( 22:49 - 23:18 ) as i say ….

Once you’ve listened to this episode, I’d love it if you hit the subscribe button so you get notified every time a new episode drops. 

I love hearing people's property investor tales so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at  propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au 

You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au