Property Investory is a podcast bringing you the latest stories, life experiences and case studies from Australia’s most innovative people. Your host Tyrone Shum will begin to explore the daily lives, influences, and worst and best moments of his guests.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced investor, this podcast will bring you the latest stories, strategies, and case studies from Australia’s most innovative property experts such as Jan Somers, Steve McKnight, Cherie Barber, Margaret Lomas, John L Fitzgerald, Jane Slack-Smith, Chris Gray, John Lindeman and many others.
Your host Tyrone Shum will begin to explore the daily lives, influences, and worst and best property investing moments of his guests. Then in a future podcast, you’ll be led step-by-step through each property investors’ unique strategy to success.
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We’re back with Black Diamondz Property Concierge founder and Luxe Listings Sydney star Monika Tu. In this episode she reveals the 2021 national record she broke, the wake up call she received when she least expected it, and the slightly less than five star restaurant where you may just run into the investment property elite! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monika Tu is one of Australia’s newest reality TV stars, but that doesn’t mean her success is only just starting! She’s been a mainstay in the luxury Australian property market for decades— and even before then, her larger than life personality and both people and marketing skills have helped her up her sales game continually for most of her life. In this episode, the founder of Black Diamondz Property Concierge and reality realtor star on Luxe Listings Sydney opens up on her fast-paced and exci...
Sam Gordon is the founder of property buyer’s agency, Australian Property Scout. His business helps clients secure the best possible deals available, whether they’re on or off the market. As one of the most successful property investors in Australia, Gordon loves to impart wisdom he has learnt along his journey. In this episode he shares a development story that started just as COVID-19 was kicking off, which threw a spanner in the works of his plan to purchase 30 properties by 30 years of age. ...
His is a name you’ve come to know and love over the years. Property Investory’s very own Tyrone Shum is the focus of today’s special episode, as he finds himself in the hot seat for a change! In this episode Shum is interviewed by two particular podcountants you may recognise: CATS Accountants and co-hosts of Two Drunk Accountants, Dan Osborne and Tim Garth. In this special episode Shum delves into how he grew up surrounded by endless renovations and how they made him who he is today. What start...
Danica Zhan spends her days attending to her patients’ needs, and uses her growing property portfolio to gain financial security and help her parents and family. As a dentist in the Defence Force, the co-founder of a business, and a property investor, she’s certainly got all her bases covered. In this episode she shares just how big her leap from her first property to her second was, and looks wisely into both her past and future. In doing so, she acknowledges what should be taught in schools al...
Danica Zhan may be young, but don’t let her age fool you! She’s garnered enough success throughout her education and two careers to activate the green eyed monster in people three times her age. The Defence Force dentist and co-founder of JD Capital aims to use every tool in her dentistry and business kits to help anybody with anything she can, wherever she is on her travels. In this episode, Zhan shares the journey of how she learnt the value of a dirty $2 coin and how it’s worth much more than...
Danica Zhan may be young, but don’t let her age fool you! She’s garnered enough success throughout her education and two careers to activate the green eyed monster in people three times her age. The Defence Force dentist and co-founder of JD Capital aims to use every tool in her dentistry and business kits to help anybody with anything she can, wherever she is on her travels. In this episode, Zhan shares the journey of how she learnt the value of a dirty $2 coin and how it’s worth much more than...
Louise Fitzgerald Baker is the director of the Pink Hard Hat. She is a jack of all trades when it comes to property and no one understands the value of hard work quite like her. From a young age, she knew that property would be a part of her life but little did she know of the success that she would build. In this episode, Baker will share how she developed $42 million worth of properties in just ten years! As well as this, Baker will share her passion behind uplifting women and helping them cre...
Simon Loo is the founder and director of buyers agency House Finder, and is a buyer’s agent himself. His property portfolio is now worth over $11 million, with $6 million in equity, affording him the ultimate goal of financial freedom. He has a wealth of knowledge to share about property investment in general, with a current focus on southeast Queensland. In this episode he shares a case study featuring a client with a unique brief who was looking to buy in the Moreton Bay region. While this par...
We are back with the founder and director of JD Capital, Jyh Kao. In this episode, we will explore the strategies he used to build success including cosmetic renovations and buying properties for land value. As well as this, Kao will delve into investing interstate and what almost held him back. He will also share how he invested into a fitness business using equity from his property investments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jyh Kao is the founder and director of mortgage brokerage, JD Capital. Kao is originally from Taiwan but at just 1 year old, he and his family moved to Australia. Growing up, he felt out of place amongst his peers; however this eventually led to his passion for property. In this episode, Kao will explain how he bounced back from being afraid and $1,000,000 in debt, to having an impressive portfolio of seven properties! As well as this, learn about the importance of understanding equity and the p...
Dean Parker is the founder and managing director of full-service property company Your Style Homes . Also a licensed Real Estate Agent and fully-qualified IT analyst, Parker worked in the corporate world for the beginning stages of his career life for some of the biggest tech companies in the world. But something didn’t feel right. For all the work he did as an employee he had nothing to show for it. At rock-bottom, he was ready to change his life…through the vehicle of property. On this episode...
Salena Kulkarni is an Amazon bestselling author, a chartered accountant, property strategist, and founder of Freedom Warrior. This program helps business owners create consistent income and assists in achieving them their financial freedom. She has been a keen property investor for over 20 years and is passionate about helping others reach— and exceed— their financial goals. In this episode, we dive into the waters of alternative investment strategies. While sometimes these waters can become ove...
We’re back with Dan Osborne and Tim Garth, co-directors at CATS Accountants and co-hosts of the Two Drunk Accountants podcast. Their knowledge of property tax, Self Managed Super Funds, and commercial investing takes centre stage here as they discuss these topics along with their personal property journeys. While Osborne’s property journey sprouts, Garth’s is well underway. In this episode he delves into the importance of making informed decisions and sticking with them, even if they don’t turn ...
While there may be many drunk accountants out there, these two are the only ones to wear the title so loud and proud they made it their (second) name. Dan Osborne and Tim Garth are directors at CATS Accountants on NSW’s Central Coast, a role Garth was born to play— just ask his dad (or ask what his initials spell if you read them backwards). He and CATS Accountants co-director Osborne host the podcast Two Drunk Accountants when they’re not accounting (sober, just to clarify), but this time it’s ...
Simon Loo is the founder and director of buyers agency House Finder, and is a buyer’s agent himself. His property portfolio is now worth over $11 million, with $6 million in equity, affording him the ultimate goal of financial freedom. He has a wealth of knowledge to share about property investment in general, with a current focus on southeast Queensland. In this episode we delve into the benefits of buying in blue collar suburbs with lower socioeconomic statuses than their neighbours. While man...
Sunhoc Khou is a property developer and founder of HWD Homes. After studying for six years and establishing a career in accounting, Khou took an interest in property investment. With his brother by his side, he experimented in different types of property investment and landed on property development. In this episode, we’ll hear the details of Khou’s property development journey, including a repulsive renovation. As well as this, discover how to balance a full-time job with property development, ...
We are back with the founder of Wealthful, Chris Bates. With his own personal property portfolio and a booming business, Bates has a lot of wisdom that he will pass on in this episode. He will detail the dangers of hot spotting and why his strategy focuses on the long term. As well as this, hear about the value of believing in yourself and the resource that kicked off Bates’s own property investment journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Chris Bates is the founder of mortgage brokerage, Wealthful. Originally from Melbourne, Bates has lived what he describes as a ‘nomad’ life. At a young age, he and his family moved to Newcastle for a job opportunity. From there, he attended university in Sydney but after deciding that further study was not for him, he picked up his life and went to London before eventually settling again in Australia. In this episode, Bates will share the travelling stories that shaped his worldview, including e...
Salena Kulkarni is an Amazon bestselling author, a chartered accountant, property strategist, and founder of Freedom Warrior. This program helps business owners create consistent income and assists in achieving them their financial freedom. She has been a keen property investor for over 20 years and is passionate about helping others reach— and exceed— their financial goals. In this episode Kulkarni dives into a case study featuring a client with a dozen properties valued at over $10 million. Wh...
His is a name you’ve come to know and love over the years. Property Investory’s very own Tyrone Shum is the focus of today’s special episode, as he finds himself in the hot seat for a change! In this episode Tyrone is interviewed by another property figure whose name you’ll recognise, Freedom Warrior Salena Kulkarni herself. In this special episode you’ll learn all about how Property Investory podcast came to be, and where Shum plans to take it in the future. While he initially held reservations...
Salena Kulkarni is an Amazon bestselling author, a chartered accountant, property strategist, and founder of Freedom Warrior. This program helps business owners create consistent income and assists in achieving them their financial freedom. She has been a keen property investor for over 20 years and is passionate about helping others reach— and exceed— their financial goals. In this episode she reveals two case studies that share one main similarity, but differ in every other way imaginable. Whi...
To round out our chat with owner of Mortgage Channel, Michael Xia, we’re reminded why it’s crucial not to jump into murky waters without checking what’s underneath. Or, in Xia’s case, what’s standing right in front of you on the street! What seems like the deal of the decade at the time can easily turn out to be a money trap, draining you of $70,000 before your very eyes. Despite hiccups along the way, Xia’s portfolio continues to grow in leaps and bounds— maybe one day his cupboard office will,...
Michael Xia is the owner of Mortgage Channel, an award-winning mortgage broking firm, and a portfolio containing 39 properties at just 37 years of age. Having accumulated 14 of those properties by 30 years old, it’s safe to say property is most definitely his passion. In this episode he explains how he went from not knowing how somebody could invest interstate to knowing a town he’d never been to like the back of his hand! Weighing up the chances of his corporate career helping him achieve his g...
Michael Xia is an award-winning mortgage broker by day— and, these days, by night as well! As the owner of Mortgage Channel, he’s highly regarded in his industry and among his peers, earning Choice Platinum Achiever for 5 years in a row (so far!). A property investment aficionado, he spends what spare time he can find searching for investment properties and the dream principal place of residence for his growing family. From purchasing his first property at just 21 years old to now owning 39 prop...
On this episode of Property Investory we talk to professional developer and builder Henry Vila. After spending two decades in the corporate sector, Vila used property to regain his financial freedom and never looked back. With more than 25 years’ experience in the delivery of major projects across Australia working in roles in client services, planning, contracting, estimating, on-site supervision and finance Vila reveals the personal tools and tactics he uses to sell every project he’s ever und...
Simon Loo is the founder and director of buyers agency House Finder, and is a buyer’s agent himself. His property portfolio is now worth over $11 million, with $6 million in equity, affording him the ultimate goal of financial freedom. He has a wealth of knowledge to share about property investment in general, with a current focus on southeast Queensland. In today’s episode we centre in on a seasoned investor who called upon Loo for his expert assistance in the Moreton Bay region. While the home...
On this episode of Property Investory we talk to Peter Diamantidis: One of Australia’s top-ranking real estate agents and the proud owner of over 20 investment properties. He tells us why he bought his first home at just 18 and how he’s still in the game nearly two decades later. You’ll learn techniques to find positively-geared properties before they even hit the market and where to find safe tenants. Plus, the number one reason you’re limiting you’re development profits. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Drew Evans is the director of Caifu Property, which has the goal of helping clients generate equity as quickly as possible. Originally from Zimbabwe, Evans moved to Australia at 15 years old after his family had a close call and lost their farm. This did not stop him from achieving success — He went on to finish Australian high school, attend business college and get a university degree. In this episode, discover how Evans was able to save a $39,000 deposit at only age 19. As well as this, Evans...
Brendan Ansell is the managing director of a large property development company, the Velocity Property Group. Originally from South Africa, Ansell and his family moved to Australia when he was 18 years old due to some violent close calls and their financial circumstances. Inspired by his time in South Africa, Ansell wanted to make a better life for himself. From this goal, he was able to establish a successful career in developing luxurious homes. In today’s episode, we’ll hear about Ansell’s va...
