Are you an investor or a homebuyer who wants to give yourself the best possible chance of securing your dream property in Melbourne?Welcome to the Australian Property Investment Podcast. In each episode, we ask a guest expert to share their key insights for aspiring investors to make confident property choices.In this week's episode, Cate Bakos, Buyers Agent and Qualified Property Investment Adviser, shares with us some of the best lessons and insights she learned from being in the property market for most of her life.She specifically talks about rental income shading, the difference between interstate and intrastate buyers, how to spot and address underquoting, how to devise a game plan considering all the "what ifs," and how to overcome your fear when it comes to buying property.If you want to get insider knowledge from a fully licenced buyer's agent before you relocate or invest in Melbourne, then this episode is for you.Looking for expert conversations that educate investors like yourself to help you build a quality property portfolio? You're in the right place. Stay tuned!Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro02:25 - Cate's 3Ps (Personal, Professional and Property Journey)03:44 - Rental Income Shading05:31 - Various Buyers' Agent Backgrounds06:24 - How Cate Started Her Brand07:48 - 'What If' Scenarios When Talking to a Client or Buyer13:49 - Price Guide20:09 - Interstate Buyers vs. Intrastate Buyers26:21 - The Cost of Fear30:14 - Could Bad Decisions Set You Back?34:57 - Final Messages35:52 - OutroAbout Our Host:Aaron-Christie David is the founder of Atelier Wealth and a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years. With over 10 years in financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.About Aaron:Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.Connect with Aaron: Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/ Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavidFollow Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

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