The Investor Lab
Episodes
Property Investment Finance in 2022: What You Need to Know
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Investment and finance always go hand-in-hand. However, not all investments result in good returns. So, how can you make sure that you can get the mos...
Flyin' Solo: How to Build a Portfolio When You’re Single
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you single and getting started with property investing, or do you know someone who is? Like any other journey, where you start in property investi...
Replacing Your Income: Can You Actually Do It Through Property?
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For a lot of people, property seems incredibly stressful and difficult, so much so that using it to replace their income sounds like a fever dream. Qu...
How This Investor Bought 3 Properties in 11 Months and Made Over 300% ROI
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it really possible to make over 300% return on investment in properties? If you think otherwise, this episode will change your mind. While some peo...
A Kangaroo Through the Roof?! Lessons From a Seasoned Property Investor
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be in the upper echelons of successful property investors in Australia? Let’s peek into a one-of-a-kind investment journey! Property inv...
How to Price Risk in Your Property Portfolio
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s always a certain risk in anything you invest in, but is there a way you can measure which ones are worth it and which ones aren’t?...
Our Top 10 Episodes of 2021!
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 has been a crazy ride! This year, we recorded a whopping 51 episodes and have had plenty of guests who have shared their expertise and have impac...
2021 Property Market Review
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the last 12 months, the Australian property market has shifted and evolved, but what has changed and what has stayed the same? How is it diff...
Humans of Dashdot: Lessons in Building A Successful Portfolio as a Millennial with Jason D'Silva
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Property investing is a great option for building wealth and the earlier you start, the better! Jason D’Silva, Client Success Team Leader at Das...
The Hardest Thing About Property Investing
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Getting started in property investing is easier said than done. Aside from figuring out what and where you want to buy and what you plan to do w...
Avoiding Lemons in a Sellers Market
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that all investors want to avoid bad assets as much as they can, but it can be tough to figure out which one to ...
How to Create a Mindset for Success In Trading and in Life with Louise Bedford
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever gotten curious about share trading? Like property, it comes with risks and challenges, and developing the right mindset to combat ...
Humans of Dashdot: Creating Freedom, Choice and Abundance with Tim Keating
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does the idea of living a life of freedom, choice and abundance get you excited? Or do you scoff and think that it isn’t possible in this day an...
How the Green Energy Revolution Could Benefit Property Investors
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change has been happening for years, but we’ve come to a point where the green energy revolution is fully front and center. Economic meg...
The Death of Cashflow?
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, the property market is living in a paradox. Prices are going up, and rents are going up, while yields are going down, and it definitely has...
Debt to Income Clampdown: What Does This Mean for You?
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the crazy price growth happening in Australia’s property market at the moment, investors, and others affected have become a bit… une...
Are We in a Real Estate Bubble?
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re well aware that if you’re a property investor, there’s one burning question on your mind right now: Are we truly in a housing ...
How to Maximise Your Borrowing Capacity with Chris Raymond
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For most (or all) property investors, being able to buy properties faster is key to achieving their financial goals sooner. So how can this be achieve...
Humans of Dashdot: Turning a Passion for Property into a Fulfilling Career with Lana Grayson
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you had a way to turn your passion into something that fulfils you every day, wouldn’t you want to do just that? Meet Lana Grayson, one of ou...
16 Drivers of the National Property Boom with Terry Ryder
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In case you haven’t heard, Australia’s property market is growing - fast. So what prompted the boom and what’s keeping the momentum ...
Humans of Dashdot: Living a Life of Purpose with Nic Denshire
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if you’ve lived - or are living - a life of purpose? In today’s episode, we chat with Nic Denshire, one of Dashdot’s...
7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy an Investment Property Right Now
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The property investing journey will always vary for each person. Some know what they want, when they want, right from the get-go, while others s...
5 Important Ingredients to Getting Started In Property Development with Justin Gehde
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diving into the unknown is frightening, or at the very least, stressful. It’s during times like these that we all wish we had some sort of guide...
How to Know When to Buy Your Next Investment Property
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard the story of the tortoise and the hare? If not, it’s a story about how a tortoise, slow as it is, still won a race aga...
What Effect Does the Olympics Have on Host City Property Markets?
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the ‘Olympic fever’ goes beyond the fans’ hype and excitement for the event? For an occasion that happens only eve...
What Happens to Property Investors When Interest Rates Rise?
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our previous episode, we looked at the two sides of inflation to help you deliberate how you should be making investments in an inflationary enviro...
Should You Be Worried About Inflation?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably heard about inflation in the news and have most likely subscribed to the popular belief that inflation is such a terrible thing....
Why Don't We Buy All the Properties?
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Helping people create a life of freedom, choice and abundance has always been our passion. That’s why when people come to us for help, we ...
Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of CGT
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that most people avoid Capital Gains Tax (CGT) like the plague? Well, it’s really all because of perspective. Capital Gains Tax is a c...
Intelligent Goal Setting Part 2 - Turning Your Vision Into Action
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever created a list of things you want to accomplish but got stuck on how to get started after creating one? Well, the truth is, setting your...
Intelligent Goal Setting Part 1 - Building the Vision of the Future
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever struggled with setting goals and achieving them? If you have, you’re not alone. So many of us find setting good goals diffic...
4 Key Benefits of Investing in Trusts with Archana Manapakkam
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people talk about investing in trusts, but not a lot know about what it actually is and how it works. In this episode, we cover the 4 key ben...
Where Does Property Development Fit Into Your Property Portfolio? (Feat. Rob Flux)
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for more ways to broaden your property portfolio? Well, property development may just be what you need. Today, we have a chat with Rob Flux, F...
How This Couple Bought 8 Properties in 15 Months with Charley Valher & Bianca Kennedy
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scaling a successful property portfolio quickly seems far-fetched and impossible… but is it? And if it is possible, how do you go about making ...
How to Think About Asset Allocation
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Asset allocation is a topic that is under-discussed in property, especially in terms of portfolio-building. You see, while it’s a common t...
Rentvesting: The Fast Track to Freedom?
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most - if not all - of us have a dream home we’re working towards. However, that property we want may cost more than what we can afford at the m...
Commercial Property Cashflow (and Growth) with Helen Tarrant
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From the outside, investing in the commercial property market can appear complex and open only to those with large sums of capital. In reality though,...
Discovering Your Freedom Formula with Bushy Martin
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Freedom is something most of us crave but often have a hard time achieving. Ultimately, we all want the same thing: to do what we want, when we want a...
How to Invest Successfully in a Dynamic and Changing Market with Terry Ryder
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With so much information available for investors and those just starting, there’s a tendency to get confused over which ones will actually help ...
Business Owners: The Time Is Now! …Or Is It?
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone’s journey is different. You might be a business owner experiencing wins left and right or you might be a property investor trying...
The Hidden Numbers That Every Property Investor Should Know
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every so often, financial jargon gets thrown around and while they’re all actually used in the real estate space, they’re not always used ...
Debt Recycling: The Little Known Strategy for Turning Your Mortgage Into a Tax Deduction (...Kinda)
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you own a home, or have ever thought about it, you have undoubtedly thought about how much the repayments are going to cost...It is natural then, t...
What Are Your Thoughts? Interest Rates, Stock Levels & LMI
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world of property is huge and full of ups and downs, and a lot of people are still in the fog when it comes to what is best for them and how to ma...
5 Key Metrics For Selecting Emerging Markets
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to mistake a cheap market for an emerging market. With multiple things to consider, how can you tell if you’re investing in the ...
How to Think About Structuring Your Real Estate Investment Business
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“What got you out of Egypt may not get you to the promised land.” Once you’ve gone past three or four properties, tailoring th...
The Goldilocks Zone: Maximum Profits From Market Cycles
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably heard the story of Goldilocks a thousand times or more by now, and her finding the porridge that was ‘just right’. I...
Blue Chip Property Investing with Jack Henderson
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We usually talk about investing in cash flow positive properties in high growth areas, but how about using a totally different strategy in building yo...
Advanced Property Finance Strategies with Stephen McClatchie
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to buy more properties and build an exponential property portfolio, but you just can’t figure out how to make it happen? 94% of inve...
How to Become an Empowered Investor with Toni Versic
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Property investment isn’t a walk in the park. You’ll encounter pitfalls and successes, and even get some surprises (good or bad) along the...
If I Knew Then What I Know Now...
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how things would turn out if you knew what you know now, but 10 years ago? Throughout our journey in business or in real ...
The Importance of Having a Positively Geared Portfolio with Lloyd Edge
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How important is it to have a positively geared portfolio? Building a large portfolio is very doable, but often people get lost along the way&he...
Finance & the Duality of Cycles in Business and Property Investing
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about what you’ll do next if your strategy fails and things don’t go as planned? Most of the time, we tend to invest...
How to Use Data to Make Better Investing Decisions with Kent Lardner
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you could buy a property for a price lower than its market value, would you buy it? What if you could determine how much a property is ACTUALLY wor...
How to Find Success and Significance in Business and Real Estate Investing with Jen Du Plessis
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could achieve significance now and crack the code to lifestyle business mastery? How would it feel to be “in demand” instead o...
How This Young Couple Doubled Their Property Portfolio in Just Over a Month with Dane & Lauren
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building a property portfolio does not happen overnight. It’s a long labour of love that takes years and years before you can set yourself up fo...
How to Think About the Property Investing Endgame
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have an image of what your property portfolio will be 20 or 30 years from now? Do you see yourself accumulating more residential properties or ...
Angel Investing with Brandon Burns
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been curious about angel investing and what it’s all about? Maybe you’ve been thinking about becoming one, but you’re ...
The Importance of Mindset: How this Investor Plans to Achieve Freedom in the Next 3 Years with Shaun McGeachin
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you got a plan to take you from where you are now, to where you want to be?What actions make up that plan?You see, most people are just bumbling ...
The Hunting Hotspots Season Finale!
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve reached the end… ...of our Hunting Hotspots series! For the past few months, we’ve covered each core growth driver to help yo...
The 5 Golden Rules of Trading The Markets with Jason McIntosh
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Has anyone ever told you to trade stocks because it’s “quick and easy to get into”? Well, they might be a little off target - or a l...
6 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time of Year to Buy
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that one of the best times of the year to buy property is during the Christmas season? And this is not just a theory. We have...
How to Start Your Investing Journey Even on a Low Income with Matt Chamberlain
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learning through experience is arguably the best way to grow, but if you haven’t even started the journey, taking pointers from other people is ...
It's Not About Business or Property
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us all want the same thing: more time, more freedom, more money. And so, you create a business that you hope will give you the kind of life yo...
The Major Trends Shaping Australian Real Estate with Terry Ryder
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could pinpoint the best locations to invest, now, and in the future?You see, it’s always better to have foresight than react to some...
Education and Medical Infrastructure | Hunting Hotspots #7
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine a growing city without a hospital? Or an urbanised area without schools? With these types of infrastructure, there’s always a fl...
How This Butcher Overcame Challenges and Became an International Investor
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Property journeys are different for everyone. Some get to the end-goal in a few months. For others, it may take years. But what matters is that ...
The Macro Trends Shaping Business and Property
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about what the next big thing in business and property may be? What variables do you need to keep your eyes on when determining when to make t...
The Biggest Boom in History? Understanding the 18.6 Year Cycle with Akhil Patel
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if you can predict what the market would look like in the coming years based on a perpetual cycle (that the whole world seems to be following)? Y...
The Stayers | Hunting Hotspots #6
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to find an investment location that provides more stable property growth? Or perhaps, you want to set yourself up for retirement while...
How This Investor Bought 5 Properties in 5 Years by Focusing on Her "Why" with Olivia Ward
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
They say the best way to learn anything is by experiencing it yourself; the second, to learn from other people. On this episode of The Investor Lab po...
Leveraging Short and Long Term Strategic Thinking
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there’s a way for you to get time back into your life AND invest that into something worthwhile? Whether you invest your time ...
Ask! The Key to Turning Your Dreams Into Your Destiny with Crystal & Mark Victor Hansen
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it - asking can be uncomfortable. We fear rejection, or we simply don’t think we should be asking at all… Or that we don...
Calculating Opportunity Cost
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How would your life be different, if you had all the wealth that you could generate over the next ten years... but instead, you had it right now? You ...
The Hidden Truth of Budget 2020
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As 2020 is on its last leg, the government has performed a fiscal feat the likes of which has never before been seen in our history... But, how does t...
How to Predict the Property Market with John Lindeman
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What would change about the way you invest, if you had a 90% chance that you’d get it right? What if predicting property market growth is actual...
Boom Town Syndrome | Hunting Hotspots #5
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard about people investing in properties and getting insane amounts of growth… Only to have the market flip upside down? You se...
Optimising for Wealth
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let me ask you… what are you optimising for?Have you ever felt like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel, and no matter how hard you run, you ...
The Six Habits for Bringing Your Dreams to Life with Laura DiBenedetto
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do success and happiness look like to you? Are they measured by the number of awards you have achieved? Or perhaps defined by the number of zeroe...
The Unfair Advantage Business Owners Have with Cash Flow Properties
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever gotten advice that seemed great at the start but turned out to be bad for business? Or maybe you’re feeling lost in your property portfolio...
How to Buy Back Your Time
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How much is your time worth? Is the time you spend with your family, worth the same as the time you spend mowing the lawn? Have you ever wondered why ...
Property Investing Business Models with Charley Valher (Part 2)
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered “what is the right strategy for me?”Or have you wondered how different property business models might produce diffe...
Financially Independent, Time Rich with Lacey Filipich
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is saving money something you’ve always struggled with? Does having the freedom to do what you want, when you want, with who you want, seem impo...
Property Investing Business Models with Charley Valher
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what the best investment strategy might be?Or have you ever considered how different strategies are essentially just different ...
Lifestyle Features | Hunting Hotspots #4
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you had the choice, would you prefer living in the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle? Or… would you rather live by the beach, relaxin...
How Not to F**k It Up (with Charley Valher)
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you confident that you, your business, or your property portfolio will stay afloat if an economic downturn suddenly happens? What if you realise t...
Higher Than Average Growth with Matt and Sasha
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that you can outperform other investors by predicting the future of the property market? What if there is a way for you to foresee how it...
How is Property Investing Different for Business Owners? (with Charley Valher)
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your financial IQ?And, if you’re honest, how would you rate your ability to tell a good investment str...
How to Get 12.9% Growth and 6.24% Yield in 2020
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How would you feel about getting a 6.24% yield or more in the midst of a pandemic? Or what if you got 12.9% growth during the middle of an economic cr...
Why Business Owners Need to Build Wealth Inside and Outside of the Business with Charley Valher
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about what would happen to you and your business if the market suddenly shifted?Or what would happen if you didn’t, or cou...
How to Sack Your Boss with Matthew and Sahara
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to take control of your life but are stuck, shackled to your job? If pursuing your passion is being hindered by work (or the temp...
Urban Renewal & Government Policy | Hunting Hotspots #3
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t it so exciting to be a part of a big shift in a town’s economy? You see, suburbs and far-flung areas are slowly transforming into ro...
Creating a "Whole Life" Plan with Tristan Scifo
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sometimes ask yourself if you’re on the right path? Most of us just stumble around not really knowing what direction we want our lives to...
Why Ego Metrics Are Killing You (and Your Dreams)
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself looking at someone else's “success”, like a big property portfolio or a nice car... And thought…&ldquo...
The Fiscal Cliff Is a Lie - feat. Terry Ryder
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you put off making an investment decision, because there is “something just ahead”? Or said to yourself “If I ju...
The Ugly Duckling Syndrome I Hunting Hotspots #2
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever seen a suburb or area transition from “dump” to “desirable”? Isn’t it amazing how organic gentrification c...
Talking Trading with Chris Tate
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard stories about people who have had massive success in stocks and shares and thought… “I could do that!’? A...
The Art of Ethical Negotiation
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had those moments where you just signed and sealed a deal and thought, ‘Man, I could have done better!’?Or perhaps you can j...
Investing in the USA with Lindsay Stewart
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted to buy properties which spit out 10% yield….. NET?? Or perhaps wondered how to find opportunity in a market that has flipped upside...
Transport Infrastructure | Hunting Hotspots #1
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you truly believe that the only good properties are those near train stations? Even If you've never invested in property before, I'm sure yo...
Online vs Offline Real Estate with Jaryd Krause
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that websites are actually just “digital real estate” and you can invest in them much like you invest in “analog real e...