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Stories from the Front Yard, where I get to speak to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. Hosted by the team at Positive Real Estate across Australia in 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.
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Monday Dec 12, 2022
Supporting your Children’s Investment Journey
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
PIT EP 55 - Show Notes- Supporting your Children's Investment Journey
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 Brighton, I'm the head of coaching here at positive real estate, where we get to help people build wealth through property. With over 8000 clients across Australia in New Zealand, there are some incredible stories to tell, which hopefully make your journey that little bit easier and will inspire you along the way.
My guest today is Deana Monk, and we discussed with her, her recent purchase, which has created over 100k in equity in 18 months, and how her son Liam has started investing in property at 18 years old and what that looks like.
Intro Clip - (12:01 - 13:02) - So he got his first job at….
Highlight Clip - (21:29 - 21:52) - So he’s got his Plan..
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

Monday Nov 28, 2022
Making Sacrifices Now for your Future Self
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Hello, and welcome to property investor tales Tales from the front yard when we get to speak with people across Australia about their property investing journey. My name is Vicki Hines and I'm one of the coaches of positive real estate, where I help people build wealth through property. I'm lucky enough to coach some amazing people with inspirational stories to tell.
Today I have the privilege of chatting with Hazelman Shoka, who together with his amazing wife Pfizer. I've been lucky enough to work with them for two and a half years. When they joined they were relatively fresh migrants from Singapore, and they were looking to invest right away. But they had one big challenge not knowing where to invest, and in their words how it worked. Having been told initially that they were unable to invest they have since gone on to acquire some awesome property. Enjoy this conversation between myself and Hazelman
Intro Clip - (5:18 - 5:50) : I think the only property we own…
Highlight Clip - (40.48 - 41.26) : There’s all these things that you’re putting aside …
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

Monday Nov 14, 2022
Day in the Life of a Property Manager
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
PIT EP 53 - Kaila Brooks' day in the life of a Property Manager
Intro - 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 in 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.
So my guest today is Kaila Brooks. This young lady takes us on a personal journey of the trials and tribulations of property managers in the day-to-day role of dealing with not only tenants but the owners and everything else in between. So join me and enjoy this conversation with Kaila
2:10 - “Yeah, so going the extra mile is something that we really love..”
26:57 - “What would you say to Kaila from that era… “
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

Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
From a Casual Job to Getting Financially Educated
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Hello and Welcome to property investor tales, stories from the front yard. My name is Hayley Beavis and I am a property consultant here at Positive Real Estate where we help people build wealth through property.
Today I am joined by Lee and Jing who have an amazing outlook on life. Born in China and made the move to New Zealand, then to Brisbane, Australia where they are living the good life.
They talk through the challenges of not being able to service a loan and how they picked themselves up, worked through challenges and got themselves into a great situation to move forward and purchase some fantastic properties. Some of these properties today are worth 2.5 times more than the original purchase price only 6 years ago.
12:40 - There is always opportunity for people ready for it
14:30 - Don’t talk to friends and family that aren’t investors, talk to people that have been there and done that
17:40 - How important it is to have a personal and property buffers
24:35 - Invest in yourself and take massive action. If you don’t change, nothing will change for you.
Enjoy this conversation with Lee and Jing.

Monday Oct 17, 2022
The Urban Property Investor’s personal investment journey
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
The Urban Property Investor’s personal investment journey
Sam Saggers offers some straight-talking, but sage advice to his future self on how to align your property investments with later life stages, future-proofing your lifestyle once you retire.
00:00 - “My story is a bit of a rich dad, poor dad story”
05:11 - “I knew I was going to become a property investor. I just didnt know when it would happen
08:27 “I had no comprehension that I’m buying something that i’m meant to live off when I’m 65 years of age”
10:51 “My first lesson was that numbers matter inside of real estate”

Monday Sep 19, 2022
Farm Boy to First Home Buyer
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Kevin is an Adelaide local who has lived a colorful life along his investment journey. With many ups and downs, meeting “cowboys” in the industry and coming out on top with a fantastic attitude.
Kevin's motto in life has been “Bite off more than you can chew and chew like hell” and he has certainly done just that. Kevin talks us through the importance of getting out of your comfort zone, finding like minded people, surrounding yourself with a good team and how things in your past can hold you back from achieving your goals.
This is a conversation not to be missed, enjoy this conversation with Kevin.
35:02 - Be prepared to get out of your comfort zone
40:16 - Surround yourself with a good team
41:57 - Do as much as you can, go as hard as possible - get rid of negative mindsets
45:24 - There’s no such thing as lack of opportunity
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

Monday Sep 05, 2022
First Home Buyer to Four Investments
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
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.
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

Monday Aug 22, 2022
First Investment To Retired in 10 Years
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Hello and Welcome to property investor tales, stories from the front yard. My name is Hayley Beavis and I am a property consultant here at Positive Real Estate where we help people build wealth through property.
My guest today is Andre.
Andre had a dream at 16 years old to own his own home mortgage free and have 4 investment properties.. Later in life, he smashed these goals and in just 10 short years retired on a canal near the beach!
Andre has been working with investment coaches and mentors at Positive Real Estate since 2010. In this episode he shares the highs and lows, the lessons learned, and what differences he’s found in doing real estate investing by himself versus working with a team.
We discuss -
4:52 - What Andre's goals were when he started investing in 2010.
13:46 - Lessons learned
20:07 - The mistakes he made along the way
20:54 - Retiring much sooner than he thought he could and how
Enjoy this conversation with Andre.
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

Monday Aug 08, 2022
From Beginner to Property Genie
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
On this episode I get interviewed about my property investor journey so far. James Evenden and Hayley Beavis ask all the big questions, and we discuss everything from investing during high interest rates, learning about the market, memorable deals - and not so memorable ones!.
And we’ve turned the tables for good reason - you’ll just have to listen to find out!
We chat about -
2:35 - The big announcement
16:35 - Book recommendations - The Magic of Thinking Big and Rich Dad Poor Dad
19:35 - Joining as a client of Positive Real Estate
26:30 - I’ve never lost in following the advice of Sam Saggers
30:15 - My most memorable investment
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

Monday Aug 01, 2022
4 Properties Before 30
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Joel and his fiance, Carla, have secured four properties - all by the age of 30.
How have they done it? What have been their ups and downs? What beliefs have guided these decisions? There’s been some hair-raising moments, and whilst the ending is happy - this conversation shares the bumps and loop-de-loops along the way.
Enjoy this conversation with Joel!
6:15 - Joel goes through his portfolio
15:10 - Choosing NOT to time the market
23:05 - Thinking he wasn’t ready when he actually was
32:30 - Advice he would give to young Joel
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