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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.
Episodes
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Geoff McGuinness is a reformed master procrastinator. As someone who loved the idea of investing but equally feared the idea of debt, he made some decisions (and paid the price of waiting) that only took him further backwards in his attempt to move forward.
Despite these setbacks (which he explains in the podcast), he’s found the inner strength and resolve - and knowledge - to make some incredible decisions. Now with four properties under his belt and more than $1.5 million in healthy and leveraged debt, Geoff shares his experiences in this insightful conversation.
My favourite quote from Geoff in this interview is “surround yourself with legends and you can’t go wrong.”
Enjoy this episode!
1:15 - Being told he wasn’t ready to invest
2:15 - Dealing with a fear of debt
7:15 - Buying poor performing properties and the cost of waiting
20:30 - Talking real estate with family and friends
27:30 - The power of coaching (being wisely held back at times)
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 May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Kristen and David started investing when they had three children under five years of age. They’ve ridden many highs and lows - from holding property that had appreciated very little, to having the same properties explode in value and rental yields. And they have a cracking story on how they saved $15,000 per year simply by renegotiating their interest rate with their bank. The moral of this episode is to hold your real estate, no matter how “boring” it might be at times.
Enjoy this episode!
1:35 - We knew nothing about investing
5:15 - Buying properties is the fun part
9:17 - Setting expectations on property managers
19:45 - We’ve had some highs and some real lows too
27:35 - Being proactive with paperwork
28:45 - Renegotiating loans to save money
30:45 - Saving $15k in interest
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 May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Louise Carr has been in real estate for 28 years! Having purchased 3 properties by the time she was 26, you would think it would be all financial smooth sailing from there, right? Of course not! On this episode, Lou shares the wild ride of property investing, from her time in property management, growing up on a farm (which the bank repossessed), buying at the top of the market in areas that didn’t perform, and the role of wealth when it comes to raising children.
You’ll definitely notice Lou’s dog wanted to be a part of the episode, and found a way to be included! Persevere though, Lou’s wisdom is incredible.
Enjoy this episode!
1:35 - Working in property management and seeing some wild things!
5:05 - Having her safety net pulled away due to the repossession of her parents farm
7:15 - Making the mistake of listening to the mainstream media
21:10 - Whether to buy property for your children or not
23:02 - Friends who grew up with money vs those who didn’t
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 Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Shay Whitton has been involved in real estate ever since she was a child. Growing up around serial renovators, property has forever been in Shay’s blood. As a co-founder of Positive Real Estate, Shay shares her experiences not so much in property investing, but in the decision to create a life where success is defined, family is prioritised, and business is consciously created in order to help people achieve their goals.
Enjoy this episode!
3:15 - Growing up in a family of serial renovators
8:35 - Living in 32 houses by the age of 32
14:45 - Hanging out with people you love to learn from
21:05 - Having a high value on personal growth
22:53 - Communication is imperfect
25:45 - Defining what success looks like
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 Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Rob King has invested in many types of asset classes across different locations for nearly two decades. From “vanilla” investments to a boarding house, Rob has accumulated a serious variety of experiences over his journey so far.
Despite some “vanilla” in his portfolio, we discuss just how important the vanilla investments can be in creating wealth, and why “boring” is often good when it comes to wealth creation.
Enjoy this episode!
2:35 - Owning a boarding house
5:31 - My entrepreneurial tenant
11:15 - The complexity of some deals
15:15 - Having the courage to enter the market
18:25 - Reflecting on results of portfolio
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 Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Andrew Bui has amassed a portfolio of six properties over his investing adventure, which puts him in the top 0.08% of Australians. How has he done it, and what has he learnt through the entire experience?
From mitigating risk to following your gut instincts, Andrew shares the ups and downs of 15 + years as a property investor.
Enjoy this episode!
6:35 - The power of having a team around you
8:15 - Buying two properties before joining Positive Real Estate
10:30 - Losing job during settlement process
17:45 - Realising that my superannuation wasn’t going to be enough
19:35 - You have to enjoy what you’re doing
24:15 - The joy of owning cashflow positive real estate
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 Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Lila Ghani is our Head of Contracts at Positive Real Estate. On this episode she shares her wealth of knowledge she has gathered with a background in legal as well as a love of real estate. It sounds like nothing could go wrong - right? But in this conversation, Lila shares the valuable lessons she’s gathered over many years.
From a Supreme Court case that lasted seven years after the GFC, to the rookie errors that even the most experienced investors can make, Lila openly shares her wisdom on contracts, developments and lessons all investors need to be aware of.
Enjoy this episode!
2:11 - Making rookie errors (even when you’re experienced)
6:10 - What to look for in a contract
9:35 - Normal problems vs abnormal problems in real estate
11:05 - When life gets in the way of settlement
14:45 - Awkward neighbourly relationships (and potential for property value to be impacted)
19:30 - Challenges during the GFC
25:45 - Bouncing back from a seven-year Supreme Court case
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 Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Michael Mangano has been saving for real estate since he was 10 years of age. Having bought his first piece of property at just 20 years of age, it was a strategy that worked! But he never got ahead of himself, even renting whilst owning four investment properties.
On this episode Michael shares his stories, his challenges, and his victories of making some tough, yet incredibly powerful decisions to accumulate wealth, create cashflow and be on the path to financial freedom.
Enjoy this episode!
3:30 - Sharing his most recent experience with termites!
8:30 - Living frugally whilst accumulating wealth
14:31 - Saving since I was 10
18:15 - Buying real estate in the GFC and COVID
29:30 - Knowing when it’s OK to upgrade your lifestyle
33:15 - Reflecting on the “ones that got away”
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 Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Ananda Perera has a portfolio of eight properties worth in excess of $6.6 million. On this episode, Ananda explains how he did it. From the belief systems he had to remove (around fear), to the importance of letting people in (his six star team), and to recognising that he had been investing without a clear strategy to begin with.
Ananda’s success story spans dozens of countries. He is married with two children, and shares his emigration story as well as the challenges of losing his job as a result of the mining downturn years ago.
An inspiring story, and one that we hope you enjoy!
We chat about -
3:30 - Investing in property without guidelines
8:45 - My first investment property
11:25 - I want to grow financially with my family
13:30 - Dealing with the struggling of losing my job
15:05 - The power of knowledge in investing
16:00 - Eight properties in the portfolio
26:30 - The importance of having a team
33:05 - How to achieve your goals - focus, patience and persistence
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 Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Felicity Pryor is being bold and creating an airbnb cashflow machine on her farm in Inverell.
Having invested in real estate from a young age, Felicity shares her big lessons and her thought process when it comes to setting up an airbnb cashflow machine.
If you’re feeling hesitant about taking the first step, or wanting a confidence booster to know you are on the right track, you’ll love this conversation with Felicity!
We discuss -
2:00 - Farm life in NSW
3:15 - Building AirBnB accommodation on the farm
8:45 - Growing up in Yamba
13:15 - Researching to find a niche in the market
18:30 - Gambling versus risk
24:15 - Making sacrifices to invest
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