Rhys Rogers: Doing Your Due Diligence Before You Make an Offer. How the Before You Bid Platform Makes Your Life Easier

Do you want to learn how doing proper due diligence before bidding can help you negotiate better terms, make informed decisions and get closer to your dream property?Welcome to the Australian Property Investment Podcast. In each episode, we ask a guest expert to share their key insights for aspiring investors to make confident property choices.In this week's episode, Rhys Rogers, co-founder and CEO of Before You Bid, shares his extensive knowledge of property reports that can save you both time and money in your search for your perfect house.He also talks about the mechanics before you bid, the two questions around reports that Rhys always gets, why he thinks it's complete insanity not to get a strata report, how building and pest inspection differ from state to state, and so much more.If you're an investor who wants to learn how professional reports can help you ensure you're making a smart investment and avoiding costly surprises, then listen to this episode!Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro01:39 - Rhys 3Ps (Personal, Professional and Property Journey)05:00 - Bidding Mechanisms06:38 - Strata Reports09:14 - Building and Pest Report12:11 - Can You Trust an Inspector's Report?14:23 - The Report that will Obtain an Offer17:05 - Who's Overseeing the Clients' Due Diligence?19:18 - DIY Model vs. Team Effort19:49 - Consumer Cashback Model23:20 - Strata Reports in New South Wales28:18 - Litmus Test in the Market32:32 - Final Messages33:21 - OutroAbout Our Host:Aaron-Christie David is the founder of Atelier Wealth and a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years. With over 10 years in financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.Connect with Aaron:Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/ Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid  Follow Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-christie-david-a7482a21/ Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKdm2ssEHel1kyQLAHGvNPQConnect with Rhys:Follow Rhys on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhys-rogers-b7772038/ Visit Before You Bid’s website: https://www.beforeyoubid.com.au/ Follow Before You Bid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beforeyoubid/ Follow Before You Bid on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforeyoubid/ Follow Before You Bid on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/before-you-bid-pty-ltd/ About Aaron:Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.Connect with Aaron:Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/   Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavidFollow Aaron on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au