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The Double Shot
by James & Alex Fitzgerald
WHO ARE WE? ”Cousins, Real Estate Investors, Educators, Podcasts and one‘s even an Author!” Cousins Alex and James Fitzgerald, hosts of The Double Shot Podcast, are under 35yr property professionals who’ve collectively transacted over $500M of real estate and are investors themselves. Each week they digest the key headlines relevant to business and investing with a lean toward the millennial perspective and a focus on how Australians can most affectively use real estate as their key investment strategy. They also both work for Custodian, a company founded by CEO and Author John Fitzgerald (Yes! they are related) – who also wrote best seller “7 Steps to Wealth”. At Custodian, we have been helping Australians from all walks of life on how to utilise their equity and savings and the power of compound growth, to secure their financial future, and repay their mortgage much faster in the process. Custodian was founded by author of best seller “7 Steps to Wealth”, to help thousands apply th
Episodes
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Quickshots Q&A #203
- Is there a way to turn equity into cash flow? I've worked really hard to build up a little portfolio but the rent barely covers the mortgage repayments. How does one escape the asset rich cash poor trap? - Why should we only be paying interest only on a home loan for an investment property? - I...
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Good Jeans
James and Mitch discuss: - Cotality July figures - Double deal of the week ($620m and $3.5bn) - Holiday homes - Buy/Sell and Stat Fact Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their...
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Quickshots Q&A #202
- If you have equity in your current house. What sort of income would you need to be on currently to be able to buy a second house with the equity? - As first home buyer investment do i have to pay stamp duty ? - What is your position on family trusts? Get in touch [email protected] |...
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Noise Complaint
James and Mitch discuss: - STAT FACT to start the show - Westfield sells half of Chermside, sum greater than the whole in Carlingford? - Construction prices up but slowing - Buy/Sell Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They...
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Quickshots Q&A #201
- If I only earn an average income, is it still realistic to build a property portfolio? - Can I still get the First Home Owner Grant if I plan to rent the place out later? - Can I still invest if I have no idea about the property market? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All...
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Punctuality Crown
Alex, James and Mitch discuss: - Retirement trends - NSW fast track house approvals - Home values to income ratios around Australia - Deal of the Week, Buy/Sell and Stat Fact Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not...
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Quickshots Q&A #200
- Can I still invest in property if I’m self-employed? - How many properties do I need to retire comfortably on rental income? - What kind of tenants do you usually get in house and land packages? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and opinions discussed are that of…
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Bieber Fever
Alex and James discuss: - ChatGPT telltale signs - Highest earners - Who is borrowing money today? - Land, apartment and townhouse supply levels - Commercial property rents and whether it’s a good investment - Buy/Sell, Stat Fact Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and...
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Quickshots Q&A #199
- Rural NSW/towns 1 hour from Canberra - good or bad investment ? - After this weeks RBA announcement can you see a 1% drop coming within 12 months? - Are there any tax changes worth us being aware of going into the new tax year? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and...
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"Shock" Decision
Mitch and James discuss: - RBA announcement - 1st anniversary of the housing accord - how did it go? - Mitch's favourite deal of the week so far - Buy/Sell and Stat Fact Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not…
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Quickshots Q&A #198
- Does buying with mates actually work or is that risky? - Do I need an accountant or can I just figure it out as I go? - What’s the biggest mistake athletes make when it comes to money? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts....
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EOFY Special
James and Mitch discuss: - TV consumer data - Show bag nostalgia - EOFY property market recap - New disclosure laws in QLD - Top 5 sales of the year - Buy/Sell and Stat Fact (land tax and stamp duty collections) Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and opinions…
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Quickshots Q&A #197
- Do you think the Queensland government's shared equity initiative is worth doing? - Is the Adelaide market still a worthwhile investment? - What’s better - one expensive investment property or two cheaper ones? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] All views…
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What Are the Other 16 Million Doing?
Alex, Mitch & James discuss: - Melbourne winters - Most popular exercise and how it factors into investment decisions - Deal of the week (is the sum of parts bigger than the whole?) - Population figures out for 2024 - Buy/Sell (First Home Owner Grants, LA Lakers sale and land lease for under 55s)...
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Quickshots Q&A #196
- Is being taxed on unrealised capital gains a real thing? - Is it better to pay off my investment property faster or use that money to buy another one? - What do banks look at when deciding if I can borrow for an investment property? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All…
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Super S on the Pencil Case
Mitch and James discuss: - Undersupply from trade availability and what can be done. - May housing data and vacancy rates. - Biggest unit sale in QLD and who got the better deal? - Buy/Sell - Fitzy's listings Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and opinions discussed…
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Quickshots Q&A #195
- What’s the difference between positive and negative gearing, and which one’s better for me? - How do I know if a house and land package is a good investment? - Do I need to already own my own home before I can buy an investment property? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] |...
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Mitch The Majority
Alex, Mitch and James discuss: - GDP & what it means - Most Valuable business in Australia - Luxury Home Sales - Storage Explosion Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or...
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Quickshots Q&A #194
- I’m now 60 years old and wonder if it would still be possible to get an interest only loan? - I read that labour are thinking of introducing restrictions on negative gearing - is that true and what impact will it have? - I’m looking at an investment property in South East Queensland. I…
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Sponsored By...
Mitch and James discuss: - What wouldn't you buy online? - Rich 250 unpacked. - REA being investigated. - House and rent values data for May. - Buy/Sell. - Stat Fact. Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse...
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Quickshots Q&A #193
- Why is it beneficial to pay principal and interest off your place of residence as quick as possible? - Is Victoria the best place to invest in property right now? - Our 3 loans are coming off interest only in 2026 - do you think we should refinance to interest only or swap to principal and...
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Philantrophy
James and Mitch discuss: - Mitch MC duties. - Phone apps and worst habits? - Golden visas - what are they and do we like them? - Property taxes state by state compared. - Deal of the week - Rosehill race track. - Buy/Sell Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and…
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Quickshots Q&A #192
- How do you make land profitable? - I’m cash-poor but asset-rich — how can I secure my next investment? - I’m a single mother and recently changed jobs, but I still need an additional $20,000 in income to buy. How can I increase my borrowing capacity? Get in touch [email protected] |...
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Sorry About Them
Alex, James and Mitch discuss: - The Shape debate continues... - Average household size - where does Australia land in top 20? - Wage data and RBA rate decision. - Migrant data - how many Australians are born overseas and what is the significance of that data? - Buy/Sell. Get in touch...
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Quickshots Q&A #191
- What's your view on fixing rates - should we do it now? - Is the housing construction shortfall going to be impacted with rising immigration rates? - Is it feasible to build a 4 bedroom shared home with self contained rooms (kitchen, living and bedroom in each room) Get in touch…
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Commitment Issues
James and Mitch discuss: - Mothers Day. - Man vs Gorilla. - Tariffs embargo. - Rentvesting boom? - Household spending data - what does it tell us? - Castle Group $119m purchase in Austral - we unpack the deal. - Buy/Sell. - Stat fact - when does the average property investor sell? Get in touch...
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Quickshots Q&A #190
- I’ve been told I have a borrowing capacity of $400,000 due to a $70,000 HECS debt. I also have $80,000 cash to put down — what should I do? - How many investors own three or more investment properties? - Would you buy an apartment today if you don’t have enough to purchase a house? Get in touch...
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The Oracle's Finale
James and Alex discuss: - Alex new house - buying and selling experience. - Election result. - Corelogic April data - 4 months of in, what do we know. - Stockland, Australia's biggest developer, interesting quarter result insights. - Warren Buffett last shareholder meeting - how does the legend...
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Quickshots Q&A #189
- I am already 47 years old has 1 investment property. Annual income of $140000. With the current interest rates do you think I still have the chance to add another investment property? - Do your experts allow for Land Tax costs (per states) in your/our strategy? As land values are only…
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On The Soap Box
Mitch and James discuss: - Weekend happenings. - Feedback. - Government tax collections up - how much tax does the average Aussie pay? - Vacancy rate data out - what does it mean? - Melbourne auction clearance data interesting. - Buy/Sell. - Who am I? Get in touch [email protected] |...
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Quickshots Q&A #188
- Is it better to do interest only or P&I (principal and interest) for investments? - What is your opinion about investing in real estate with an SMSF (self managed super fund) ? Is it worth it considering the costs associated with SMSF + LRBA (Limited recourse borrowing arrangements)? - Why is…
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Under Pressure
James and Mitch discuss: - Easter recap. - Mitch descending on Melbourne. - Unemployment rate and impact. - Building commencements and what it means. - Population – where will 3.6 million people be going? - Buy/Sell. - Who am I? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and...
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Quickshots Q&A #187
- Is it better hold in super and salary sacrifice to avoid Capital Gains Tax? - I have one child still in daycare, cost of daycare is means tested. Is there a way to get investment properties without the income from that investment going against your income? - Whats the best way to purchase...
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Not a Phone in Sight…
James and Mitch discuss: - The weekend that was: Masters, Adelaide tourism, election promises… - First home buyer incentives – election 101. - Interstate migration numbers out. - The Oracle has spoken. - Buy/Sell - Who am I? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and...
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Quickshots Q&A #186
- What incentives are there for landlords to invest in solar panels? - If we stop full time work and stop paying any tax, does the depreciation schedule still help give you cash flow? - What has changed in the last 2 years for you to be bullish on Melbourne? Get in touch [email protected] |...
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That’s 2 of 3 This Year
James and Mitch discuss: - Aussie butchers win bronze! - Mitch allowed 2nd of 3 golf chats for 2025. - Trump’s tariffs. - Household spending data. - Housing approval data. - What does it all mean for interest rates? - Buy/Sell - Who am I? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All...
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Quickshots Q&A #185
- I’ve been looking at purchasing a dual occupancy (1 x 2 bedroom & 1 x 3 bedroom house on a block of land). The bank’s valuation came in under the purchase price — should I drop the property? - With The Gabba being demolished — will that have a negative impact on property values in the area?…
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Scale Analytics
James and Mitch discuss: - Brisbane Olympics. - Recent study from big firm… - QLD valuer general figures out. - AVID buying AV Jennings. - House prices in March. - Buy/Sell. - Who am I? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts....
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Not An Exact Science
Mitch and James back this week to discuss: -Election / budget week is inescapable. - Mitch's doppelganger. - Overseas migration struggling to be contained. - Budget takeaway – Help to Buy. - Mortgage stress numbers from RBA. - Buy/Sell. - Who am I? Get in touch [email protected] |...
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Quickshots Q&A #184
- Are there ways that you can get more growth in your property than the overall market? - Is the land (location) more important or a new build ? - Can you explain how we get a tax benefit if our properties are positive cash flow? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and...
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I’ll Take Your Word For It
James Mitch discuss: - Post-Alfred check in. - Melbourne went off on the weekend. - WA Election round up. - Dutton pushing for WFH – what impact does it have on property? - 5 years on from Covid – property landscape before and after. - Trump’s tariffs – what do they mean and impact? - Buy/Sell -...
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Australia’s Urban Evolution with Simon Kuestenmacher
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has disrupted our regular programming, so we’re bringing you a timely and insightful conversation between James and a special guest. This week, The Demographics Group’s Simon Kuestenmacher unpacks the key trends shaping Australia’s cities, workforce, and population. We...
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Quickshots Q&A #183
- Interest rates are still high - can we expect it to be reduced to 4% by the end of 2025? - All of the properties near me are starting price 1.6 million, how can we afford this as an investment? - What’s the best strategy to pay off home loan on PPOR? Send us your questions: [email protected] |...
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Can We Call Them That?
James and Mitch discuss: - Tropical Cyclone Alfred - NRL in Las Vegas: Is it worth the effort? - New South Wales’ new rezoning laws: Westfield is quick to capitalise! - CoreLogic data insights and the latest property trends - Alex shares an interesting article on the 15% foreign resident capital...
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Moving On Very Quickly
James and Mitch discuss: - Surfboard vs. bike sales?! - The top six hobbies in your thirties - Queensland waiving stamp duty for first-home buyers - New South Wales rezoning laws—good news for landowners (sort of) - Buy/Sell - Who Am I? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All...
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The Success Mindset with NRL’s Joe Stimson
This week, we’re doing something a little different. James is joined by Joe Stimson, a professional rugby league player with over 100 NRL games under his belt, including stints with the Melbourne Storm, one of Australia’s most successful sporting organizations. Beyond his achievements on the…
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Quickshots Q&A #182
- Do you take into consideration factors such as vacancy, maintenance and property manager fee's with the properties when calculating cash flow? - What are your thoughts on NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) investment properties? The yields look great on face value. - What property...
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Down, Down, Down
James and Mitch discuss: - Where can you get the best coffee in Australia? - RBA cuts rates (!) - HECS debts being excluded from borrowing calculations. - Insurer bashing – are they taking the mickey? - Buy/Sell - Who am I? Get in touch [email protected] | [email protected] All views and...
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Quickshots Q&A #181
- At the moment I can purchase a small block of land with a terrace house on it. Am I better to wait and purchase a bigger block with a traditional house on it? - Do you think the outcome of this years election will have a different impact on property markets depending on who gets in? - Can you...
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East Brisbane Shoe Stealer
James and Mitch discuss: - Superbowl recap including half time show. - Mitch and James questionable footwear decisions. - How much do you need for retirement / financial independence? - Australia’s most expensive home sale record broken! - Discretionary spending data and what it means for next...
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WHO ARE WE? ”Cousins, Real Estate Investors, Educators, Podcasts and one‘s even an Author!” Cousins Alex and James Fitzgerald, hosts of The Double Shot Podcast, are under 35yr property professionals who’ve collectively transacted over $500M of real estate and are investors themselves. Each week they digest the key headlines relevant to business and investing with a lean toward the millennial perspective and a focus on how Australians can most affectively use real estate as their key investment strategy. They also both work for Custodian, a company founded by CEO and Author John Fitzgerald (Yes! they are related) – who also wrote best seller “7 Steps to Wealth”. At Custodian, we have been helping Australians from all walks of life on how to utilise their equity and savings and the power of compound growth, to secure their financial future, and repay their mortgage much faster in the process. Custodian was founded by author of best seller “7 Steps to Wealth”, to help thousands apply th
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