First Time Property Investor

In the first episode of our new Investor Confessions series, Pete shares the real stories behind his eight-property journey—the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons he learned the hard way.From selling a Perth property too early and missing out on hundreds of thousands in growth, to the hidden costs of self-managing tenants and sitting on the fence when opportunities appeared, this is an honest look at what property investing actually feels like behind the numbers.Connect with us → https://linktr.ee/ftpi.pod00:22 Question 104:06 Question 205:16 Question 310:08 Question 413:48 Question 516:52 Question 618:36 Question 721:15 Question 8

Thinking about using a buyer’s agent but unsure if it’s actually worth it? In this episode, the team answers 12 common questions first-time investors ask, covering a range of topics from off-market deals and hidden commissions, to fees, red flags, hotspots, and whether buyer’s agents really improve long-term outcomes.Learn how good buyer’s agents structure their process, where investors often get stuck in analysis paralysis, and what questions you should be asking before signing with anyone.Connect with us → https://linktr.ee/ftpi.pod00:27 Question 103:41 Question 206:33 Question 311:58 Question 415:30 Question 519:12 Question 623:55 Question 726:42 Question 829:19 Question 933:40 Question 1035:25 Question 1139:17 Question 12

Originally prepared for clients, this presentation breaks down what’s actually changing in Budget 2026, what isn’t, who is protected, and what different types of property investors should be thinking about now.As a mortgage broker and Qualified Property Investment Advisor, my goal here is to cut through the clickbait and explain what actually matters.Inside, I cover:Negative gearing changesCGT changesTrust structure impactsDebt recyclingThe 6 investor profiles [and which you fall into]Key dates and action pointsVideo Presentation with Slideshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCYmflLwhCEDownload the full slide deck + bonus resources:https://hackmortgages.myflodesk.com/budget...Bonus resources:Post Budget Pack for current property investorsPost Budget Pack for future property investors

If you think owning an investment property means you can do whatever you want with it, this episode might surprise you.The team breaks down 12 common landlord assumptions that regularly catch first-time investors off guard, from ending leases and increasing rent, to pets, renovations, repairs, and tenant rights.Learn what landlords legally can’t do, where investors often get themselves into trouble by accident, and how to avoid costly mistakes while still protecting your investment in this quick-fire, practical episode for anyone preparing to buy their first investment property or currently navigating life as a landlord.Want to connect with us? ➜ https://linktr.ee/ftpi.pod