InvestorKit Podcast

Are high rental yields always a sign of great cash flow?

Understanding rental yields is crucial, but it's not as straightforward as it seems.

Let's equip you to analyse investments more holistically.

Here are three scenarios that will help your understanding of rental yields:

Scenario 1: Can a cheap property with high yields really be a good investment?

Scenario 2: How do different markets impact the overall cash flow of a pro...

It's not a secret that the cost of living in Australia has only been getting worse...

But is there still a way to continue your portfolio growth?

Or is investing in the property market impossible?

That’s exactly what we’ll be answering in today’s episode!

We’ll delve into topics such as:

- Are you better off waiting for better economic conditions?

- Are there still affordable locations in Australia showing growth potential?

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I'm sure you've heard of off the plan properties and why it's an investment you should never make...

But do you know why?

Well, today's episode is just what you've been waiting for!

We’re going to go into detail on why buying off the plan could be one of the worst investing decisions you could make.

- First, we'll tackle what the data says about the performance of off the plan properties.

- Second, the traps that salespeople d...

Having a firm but actionable understanding of how to approach financing commercial property, is key to building a portfolio in the world of commercial property...

But do you know where to start?

Well, today with the help of Jean-Pierre Gortan, Co-Founder of Simplicity Finance and Commercial Broker, we're going to answer all the questions you might have and more!

While helping you find out whether commercial property really is th...

There's been so much talk lately about an influx of migration that'll send property prices through the roof...

But how likely is this, and is it backed up by the data?

Because you'd be surprised at how migration has affected Australian property prices in the past...

It might surprise you!

But to answer this question, we need to look at the data and past markets, which is exactly what we'll be doing in today's episode.

We'll be...

I'll just wait for the market to crash and buy big...

I'm sure you've heard somebody say this before, but is this an effective strategy?

How many property investors became millionaires by waiting for the market to crash?

In this second part of this two-part series, I'm going to pretend that everything I said in part one was a lie...

And that the Australian property market will 100% crash...

What does that mean for the investor...

I'm sure this isn't the first time you've heard about a crash coming in 2024...

Whether they're referencing rising interest rates, the cost of living, or the rental crisis, there are more than a few economists who expect the housing market to crumble this year.

But how accurate is this prediction?

Today's episode is all about exposing some of the myths surrounding the 'crash of 2024':

And to help dissolve these myths, we'll be ...

Commercial property is something that every investor is interested in...

Whether it's the stability, longevity, or yield, there's a lot to like about the commercial property space.

But so many investors are either unconvinced or suspicious and choose to stay away.

But could they be missing out?

Well, to find out, I am thrilled to welcome our Head of Commercial at InvestorKit, Chris Huxter!

Together, we'll be discussing five un...

In this episode, we're not just disclosing 8 of the highest-yielding locations in Australia...

But there are also locations that are showing signs of growth potential for 2024 and beyond.

Because its strong growth prospects combined with a high yield could give you the best possible return on investment!

But as we discuss each location, we're going to touch on:

- What makes these locations so special?

- What indicators should ...

Perth just might be the hottest city in all of Australia...

But after all the growth, how much steam does it have left in the tank?

And what indicators do you need to look out for to spot when the market cycle top is nearing?

Well today, we’ll discuss all that and more as we break apart everything you need to know about the Perth property market.

Whether you’re keen to start investing there…

Or you’ve already bought your own p...

We all want to be more competent data experts so that we're able to spot winning markets before they boom.

But not all data points are made equal, and in today's episode, we're going to name & shame two popular data points that could be doing more harm than good.

Getting data analysis right can produce amazing results, but it isn't easy to master and there are no cheap shortcuts.

And that's because there's not a single metri...

Things are tough in today's market environment for the average homeowner, with rising interest rates and the household savings ratio at very weak levels...

But even with all this doom & gloom, people aren't selling their houses, and property prices don't look like stopping anytime soon!

We all love to analyse data, trends, and machine learning but sometimes it's best to re-centre and consider the perspective of the average Au...

I've analysed over 15,000 Australian suburbs, and I have found two keys that once understood, can change the way you invest forever!

And to deep-dive into just that, in today's episode, we're going to look at three markets: Adelaide, Perth, and Hobart.

To show how our team would analyse these markets using macro data sets and how to spot when a market looks primed for growth.

Because not every state that saw double-digit growth ...

How can you go from a good property to a great one?

What dials can you turn to take a property that works and ticks some boxes to one that ticks all of the boxes?

Well, that's what we're going to discuss in today's episode!

There are certain due diligence parameters that the top investors use to spot the best available properties.

And by the end of this episode, you'll have the same tools in your toolbelt.

We're going to touch...

I'm sure you've heard this before, "Available land is terrible for capital growth!"

That somehow if an area has more available land, you should stay away and invest in an area without available land instead.

But like some of the other myths that we've torn apart in previous episodes, today will be no different!

I want to show you why this sentiment is not backed up by the data and could be hindering the success of your portfolio...

Whether you're targeting investments in the more affordable under $500k range, aiming for the higher end at under $1 million, or somewhere in-between - this episode has something for every budget!

We're going to check out 2 areas in 3 different price ranges that are showing all the right metrics and rising statistics to possibly indicate strong growth for 2024.

Not only will we be breaking down these areas but also going into dep...

We've all seen reality shows like The Block where the winners sell their renovated property for astronomical values and walk away with much heavier pockets.

And I'm sure after watching shows like that, you've thought that flipping might be the right thing for you.

But in today's episode, I'm going to put flipping to the test!

I want to compare a flipper's journey, flipping a new house every year to that of a standard...

We're stoked to bring Tom Newman onto the show for today's episode, a mortgage broker who's incredibly experienced at getting the most out of a property portfolio and coming up with creative ways to achieve financing.

If you're finding yourself stuck on your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th property and unsure of how to move forward, Tom's full of tips and real tangible solutions to help with exactly that.

Together we'll discuss:

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I know what you're thinking, that's a big claim!

But trust me, once you’ve finished this video from start to finish, you’ll understand exactly why.

Today's episode is all about putting Units to the test and using comparable analysis to see how they truly stack up against houses with both capital and rental growth.

We won't be sticking to just one cherry-picked time horizon either, we'll look at 5 years, 10 years, and...