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Scouting Australia Podcast

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Welcome to The Scouting Australia Podcast, where each week, you’ll be guided by two of Australia’s most seasoned property experts, Sam Gordon and James Ibrahim. Sam is one of Australia’s leading and most award winning property investors (Strategic Investor of the year 2020 and Buyers Agent of the Year 2024), and founder and director of Australian Property Scout Buyers Agency. Along with his co-host James, an experienced and aggressive property investor, they dive deep into all things property investing. With years of experience and proven strategies, they tackle the tough questions and provide the latest, most actionable advice in the market. You’ll walk away educated, empowered, and ready to level up your investing game – all with a good dose of humour along the way. Got questions? The boys love hearing from listeners, so don’t hesitate to send them in! *Scouting Australia Podcast’ is a production by ’Australian Property Scout Buyers Agency’ with all owned rights by Australian Property Scout. Privileged or confidential information may be contained in this communication. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage in people property portfolios and all advice given within this podcast is general advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 2023 6885 | ABN: 64 638 266 369*

Episodes

How Jason built a $1.6m portfolio with only $32k in 2.5 years

Strap yourself in folks, this is going to be a good one! In todays episode, Sammy interviews 1-on-1 with Jason Titus deep diving his story of struggle for a decade in the workforce before finding APS. Running the gauntlet with some advanced lending scenario and doing whatever it took to build himself a portfolio. He shares what he has built today, and where he's going to take it in the future. It's a super inspiring story that we knew a lot of people are going to relate to. If you're loving the ...

Sep 10, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Q&A #8 - Your burning questions answered!

Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The SIlver Dog" Ibrahim are back for another Q&A to answer all your latest questions! Including a (not so) surprising appearance from the regular big game fisherman, Mr Anonymous Smith himself. We're committed to answering your burning property questions so make sure you send them into the team at the below email. If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are lo...

Sep 03, 202340 minEp. 53

Tara Tribute Ep - Life Lessons from my German Shepherd

Welcome back folks! After a short hiatus Sam and Jimmy are back, and this time for something a little different. Normally being all about property, today the boys unpack some recent personal events and Sammy goes deep, behind the curtains of his life and the lessons he picked up after reflection of a heavy loss. "Enjoy the journey as much as the destination" - Marshall Sylver If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you have...

Aug 28, 202356 minEp. 52

Jimmy’s Portfolio - 9 Properties in 2 Years!

This episode has been a long time coming! Today, we step into the proverbial dog run to dive deep into Jimmy Ibrahim's own portfolio. There are some battle scars on the old dog, and he's been through a lot in his journey and it's time for Sammy to step on the other side of the mic and ask Jimmy all the questions about his own journey and how he built a 10 property portfolio in a few short years. There were house fires, builds, renovations and business collapses. Almost everything you could think...

Aug 13, 20231 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Selecting the Right Builder with Liam Correy

Welcoming to the show for the very first time, is our resident Building Expert, Mr Liam Correy! Liam comes in with over a decade of experience in the building game, and jumps on the show to share his experiences and how to navigate the murky waters of today's current building environment. APS is renowned for completing renovations and small developments for our clients and today you'll step behind the scenes with what we look for and ask builders before we look to work with them, and what you sh...

Jul 30, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 50

The Power of Off-Market Deals

Such a huge buzz word in the game of investing and buyers agents is "Off Market Deals". Are they really that great though or is it a buzz word for buyers agents to hook in the unwary? In this episode of the Scouting Australia Podcast, Sammy "The Bullshark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim are joined by two heavy hitters straight from the APS barracks! None other than Miss Morgan Holmes and Jason Titus, two of APS's very own senior buyers agents, on air to talk about off market deals. Ev...

Jul 23, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 49

Q&A #7

Today we're back in the shark cage with Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim to ask all the questions you want answered about investing. If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apste...

Jul 16, 202339 minEp. 48

Why are stock levels so tight?!

In the shark cage this week the boys discuss property stock levels in Australia right now, which are currently at record low levels. We ask all the hard questions and give some deep answers as the boys are joined once more by APS Senior Strategist and Property Economist Luke Teeuwsen to dissect the issue. If you're loving the ep please share to someone who could take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from...

Jul 09, 202349 minEp. 47

Shark Bites - EOFY Recap

It's been a wild start to 2023 and the full financial year saw some crazy things happen. Tune in to this week's Shark Bites ep with Sammy Gordon as he picks through the ridiculous amount of data and info the team (Sammy, Jimmy, Luke and Morgan) dissected on the full length episode. Listen in to make sure you didn't miss anything! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email...

Jul 05, 202313 minEp. 46

End of Financial Year Wrap up

It has been a wild and wooly start to the year, and we're only 6 months into 2023! June 30 however marks the end of the financial year and Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim are back in the studio and this time they've brought friends! Here to unpack the ep in full are big Lukey Teeuwsen (APS Senior Strategist) and the lovely miss Morgan Holmes (APS Senior Buyers Agent and GM) to help unpack what's transpired over the past 12 months and dissect it all. Plus discuss ...

Jul 03, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 45

Shark Bites - Top Tips for Tax Time

We were a bit late to the party but Sammy has chopped down the full length ep into some consumable bite size pieces with all the key takeaways from this weeks "Top Tips for Tax Time" ep. Listen in to make sure you didn't miss anything! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianp...

Jun 29, 20239 minEp. 44

Top Tips for Tax Time

It's that time of year again folks! Sammy "The Bull Shark" Gordon and Jimmy "The Silver Dog" Ibrahim are back and this time live in the new studio! They are here to help you get ready for tax time and maximise both your deductions and get you prepared to head into the new financial year. Strap yourself in for some EOFY Tax Time gold. If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or e...

Jun 26, 202340 minEp. 43

Shark Bites - When is it too late to invest?!

The full-length episode hit most of you pretty hard. So our Bull Shark teacher Sammy Gordon is here to deliver the biggest bites from that episode for you to take action on and learn from. Guys, if you got motivation from this episode to get out there and make an active change in your investing situation, perhaps others in your circle will too. Send this episode on, let's grow this community. Bite #1: Missed market cycles - [00:50] Bite #2: If you're in your 50's or 60's - [01:12] Bonus Bite: We...

Jun 23, 20237 minEp. 42

When Is It Too Late To Invest In Property

You're going to need a defibrillator for this episode folks cause this one hits close to home. This is a topic you'll take tremendous value from as the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon and Silver dog Jimmy Ibrahim tackle the agenda of whether it is ever “too late to invest”. Something that consciously affects us all regardless of our age bracket. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re too old to invest or have heard others talk about this, then you need to tune into this episode because the Bull Shark is goin...

Jun 19, 202347 minEp. 41

Q&A#6 - Interest Rate Hikes & The Drivers of Property Booms

Ladies and Gentlemen it's that time of the month again when the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon & the Silver Dog Jimmy Ibrahim answer your questions! And hooly dooley are we punctual today. You can learn a lot in this episode as we discuss the advancements of the most recent interest rate hikes along with some awesome in-depth case study questions on selling properties & power struggles. The recent interest rate hike - [01:36] What does this migration mean for Australia - [05:42] Stock levels ar...

Jun 12, 202337 minEp. 40

Shark Bites - Elite Property Management

Welcome back to the pond ladies and gentlemen in today's ep the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon invited Jackie Skein onto the podcast this week and she filled our heads with tremendous knowledge on the ins and outs of property management. These are the hard-hitting points we took away from the show. Bite #1: Always try get a recommendation - [00:26] Bite #2: Be weary of PMs who don't push the envelope - [01:09] Bite #3: Who's actually managing the property - [02:23] Bite #4: Are there any kickbacks - [0...

Jun 08, 202311 minEp. 40

How to Select an Elite Property Manager

Special guest Wonder Woman (also known as Jackie Skein) has jumped into the shark cage with Hosts Sammy Gordon & Jimmy Ibrahim to tackle one of the hottest topics in real estate, Property Management. In today's episode, we will get in-depth knowledge on how to form great relationships with property managers, how to select a great PM for your properties and some incredible stories from the team which will give you some great insight on what not to do. Intro guest - [00:31] Jackie how do you p...

Jun 05, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 39

Shark Bites - Overcoming Your Worst Enemy

Hope you're ready to hunt ladies and gentlemen because today's episode is an absolute feeding frenzy of property knowledge from the master of the ocean Sammy Gordon himself. This one should hit pretty close to home for all of you out there as these ten bite-sized commandments are going to result you with success in your property investing journey. Bite #1: What's your relationship with money - [00:30] Bite #2: Not blaming other people for your situation - [00:50] Bite #3: Not making enough - [01...

Jun 01, 20239 minEp. 38

Mindset - Overcoming Your Worst Enemy

You asked for it and we hear you loud and clear, today we're going to deep dive into the topic of "mindset". Today's episode is 'Overcoming your worst enemy', a more personal reflection on the barriers to entry for some investors out there. For the savvy property investor, you will share similarities in the stories by overcoming the hurdles which may be blocking you from taking that next leap in your portfolio. Don't ever be naive in investing! So on that note strap in, volume up, and take note....

May 29, 202356 minEp. 37

Shark Bites - Dealing with the $#!% Side Of Property

We're swimming in calmer waters folks because today the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon will teach you how to hunt, be calm and keep a clear mindset dealing with property. Teaching you once again in bite-sized chunks guys, note pads at the ready. Let's Rip in! Bite #1: Making sure you have the right property manager - [00:37] Bite #2: Your first year of ownership - [01:55] Bonus Bite: Rapidly accumulating Bite #3: Buyers remorse - [03:46] Bonus Bite: Jimmy's quotes Bite #4: Assess the market - [05:28] B...

May 25, 202311 minEp. 36

Mindset - Dealing with the $#!% side Of Property

So how do you deal with the things that happen in property? Today, Sammy Gordon & Jimmy Ibrahim are here to tell you it ain't all sunshine and rainbows. But do not fret! There are some key lessons that you can learn in this episode to help you overcome these physical & mental hurdles which may be hindering your need to invest further. Big shout out to Hugo for pushing this topic! How do you overcome thethings in property - [00:41] Big Hugo's question he sent in - [01:08] It's really good...

May 22, 202343 minEp. 35

How Morgan Built Herself $1 Million In Equity By 26

If you've ever needed inspiration to start your investing journey, this episode is for you! Today we are releasing our first ever APS staff investor stories and there couldn't be anyone better to kick it off than our very own Morgan Holmes. The skilled, young gun 26yr old General Manager and senior buyers agent at Australian Property Scout, shares her journey starting out from humble beginnings. We're going in-depth into how this young investor started her journey working in property at the very...

May 15, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 33

Shark Bites - Manufactured Cashflow Deals

We hope you're ready for another absolute frenzy as the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon delivers yet another extremely valuable property investment episode of Shark Bites with Sam. Today we're recapping some of the most important takeaways from Monday's episode that you need to keep a journal of to ensure you're hitting your cashflow objectives in your portfolio. If you arent following these steps you may be heading in the wrong direction. so tune in notepads out and let's rip in! Bite #1: Cashflow deal...

May 11, 202312 minEp. 32

Manufactured Cash Flow Deals

It's something we all love... Cash! Moula! The Lettuce! Cash is king but today's episode is all about the "manufactured cashflow" we can generate by executing the right deals and pulling the right levers in the portfolio. In property, quite often Cash Flow is king especially in rising interest rate environments, so listen closely! Today the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon and the Silver Dog Jimmy Ibrahim are back to teach you a few definitions and case studies you need to acquaint yourselves with to suc...

May 08, 202351 minEp. 31

Shark Bites Q&A#5 - Rates, Property Valuations & Court Costs

Short, Sharp n sweet chunks of delicious property investment knowledge coming from the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon in today's episode! Some incredible bits of info you can add to your investment tool kit. Bite #1: How do we at APS value a property - [00:41] Bonus Bite: Numbers don't lie Bite #2: Rateable land value - [02:20] Bite #3: How do you assess If a deal is right for you - [03:02] Bite #4: How much does it cost to work with APS - [03:43] Bonus Bite: For first-time buyers - Special offer Bite ...

May 04, 202310 minEp. 30

Q&A#5 - Bank Vals, Legals and Being Honest With Yourself

Coming in hot from overseas it's Q&A#5 and boy do we have some questions just as delicious as paella. Today the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon and Silver dog Jimmy Ibrahim tackle some pretty hard-hitting topics around personal reflection as a property investor, how much cash do you realistically need to begin investing in metro areas, the legalities of property with tenants and a curiosity as to why 'Anon' won't reveal themselves... We answer these questions every month so if you've got burning que...

May 01, 202345 minEp. 29

Shark Bites - How Interest Rates & Inflation Affects House Prices

It's that time of the week to get your frenzy feed of property knowledge delivered by the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon himself. Some hard hitting facts in today's episode that you can apply to your property portfolio right now! Don't wait around for the herd to step in, learn how to invest in the current environment that you're in! Pay attention to the facts! Ears at the ready! Volume up! Let's go! Bite #1: Build costs never go down - [00:42] Bonus Bite: About top-end custom building Franzy Bite: How...

Apr 27, 202312 minEp. 27

How Interest Rates and Inflation affect House Prices

We've got an exciting episode for all of you data nerds out there! Today, the Bull Shark Sammy Gordon has got his strategic lieutenant big Luke Teeuwsen to discuss 'how interest rates and inflation affect house prices'. This episode couldn't be more timely as we're two days out from the next inflation data pack! Tune in to see how the Australian Property Scout team unpacks the current market, the high-interest rate environment and what to expect over the coming months and beyond to discover wher...

Apr 24, 202342 minEp. 26

Shark Bites - Is Cash-Flow Dead?

Sharp, quick & hard chunks of knowledge coming to you today in Shark Bites #4 Is Cash-Flow dead!? This was was a reality check for some but a great lesson for most from the Bull Shark himself Sammy Gordon. Pay attention, sit down, notebooks out and start learning! Those new to Shark Bites - [00:07] Bite #1: Is Cash-flow dead - [00:31] Bite #2: You may have a strong yield - [01:09] Bite #3: We are at a peak - [01:37] Bite #4: Don't forgo a great deal for a couple of grand negative - [02"04] B...

Apr 20, 202312 minEp. 26

Is Cash-Flow Dead?!

Hope you're ready for what is one of the most trending topics circulating property right now, 'is cash-flow dead'... stick around cause the bull shark Sammy Gordon is vicious today and he's here to lay down some facts for all you sheep out there. Sam & Jimmy are going to blow you away with some hard-hitting case studies and scenarios on what is really going on in the market along with some prime examples of how understanding the past can greatly help you navigate the future. If you're missin...

Apr 17, 202341 minEp. 25