The Exact Steps To Buy Property #1 As A Tradie

📞 Book a Free Strategy Call with Joel → https://calendly.com/joel-tomii/client-meetingThere's a lot of noise around the property market right now — global economics, rising costs, scary headlines. But just like COVID, the tradies who kept their foot on the pedal came out ahead. In this episode, Joel and Brodie break down the exact 7-step process to buy your first investment property in 2026 — no fluff, no jargon, just a straight-up playbook built for those on the tools.🔨 Why tradies need to watch this:You're earning good coin on the tools but not sure how to make it work for you — this episode maps out the entire process from zero to settledFind out why waiting to save a 20% deposit could cost you $50K–$100K in missed growthLearn exactly which professionals you need in your corner (and how to spot the dodgy ones)Understand why capital growth — not rental yield — should be your #1 focus on your first IPDiscover how to research locations properly so you don't sink your hard-earned into a dud suburbGet the inside run on negotiation tactics, including how to tell when an agent is bluffing about another buyerKnow what to look for in a property manager so your investment doesn't bleed cash from day oneTimestamps0:00 – Welcome to The Property Tradies Podcast – Episode 11:00 – What we're tackling today: buying your first IP in 20263:00 – Step 1: Getting Your Finances In Check — deposits, borrowing power & speaking to a mortgage broker4:42 – What affects your borrowing capacity (income, debt, car loans, sports betting)5:49 – How to find the right mortgage broker for investing (not just any broker)9:37 – Step 2: Getting Pre-Approval & why agents won't take you seriously without it10:11 – Step 3: Strategy & Assembling Your Team — capital growth vs cashflow explained13:26 – Step 4: The Hunt — how to research locations Australia-wide & which data tools to use15:17 – Why investing in your own backyard is likely a mistake32:01 – Step 5: Due Diligence — flood zones, social housing, easements, covenants & more35:27 – Step 6: Negotiation — comparable analysis, settlement terms, finance & building/pest clauses35:27 – Step 7: Settlement — final inspection, engaging a property manager & getting tenanted35:27 – Men's Finance Questions — equity, timing the market & where to invest at $550K–$600K45:57 – Rapid Fire Round48:30 – Outro