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Property SoupEP35 | How To Get Finance Ready For Your First SMSF PropertyIn this episode of Property Soup, Allan is joined by mortgage strategist Lionel from Mortgage Works to unpack everything you really need to know about buying property through your super — without falling into the common traps. From setup to lending strategy, this one’s packed with gold for investors curious about using an SMSF.🏗️ SMSF Setup Basics: Discover why getting the structure right before shopping for a property is crucial — and what mistakes could derail your plans.💸 Minimum Balance & Borrowing Power: Lionel shares what most lenders require in super and how to legally boost...2025-07-2323 min
Enriched Wealth PodcastEpisode 11 | How Strategic Property Investing Can Build Your Financial Future - with Travis Breheny from Genesis WealthIn this episode of the Enriched Wealth Podcast, Kris Tatt sits down with Travis Breheny, Director of Genesis Wealth, to unpack the real power of strategic property investing.
Travis shares his journey from banking to real estate to helping clients build wealth through smart property purchases — with a focus on long-term outcomes, portfolio planning, and understanding market cycles.
They dive into:
What a buyer’s agent really does (and why it matters)
How different states and markets across Australia are behaving
Common property investment mistakes — and how to avoid them
...2025-05-3049 minProperty SoupEP34 | Why You Haven't Bought Yet (And What To Do About It)In this spicy episode of Property Soup, Allan from Foundation Property is joined once again by Travis from Genesis Wealth to unpack the real reason why so many would-be investors still haven’t taken the plunge. If you’ve been “thinking about it” for months (or even years), this episode is your wake-up call.What you’ll learn:• 😬 Fear of Making a Mistake: Why fear is natural—but also the #1 reason people stay stuck on the sidelines.• 📊 Overthinking & Information Overload: You’ve watched the YouTube videos, joined the forums, read the blogs… and you’re st...2025-05-1723 minProperty SoupEP33 | The Hidden Risks of Off-Market Deals (And How to Spot the Winners)Off-market properties sound exclusive… but are they actually better deals? 🤔 In this episode of Property Soup, Allan and Travis pull back the curtain on off-markets—what they are, when they’re useful, and when they’re just plain overpriced.If you’ve ever asked a buyer’s agent, “Can you get me off-markets?”, this one’s for you.• 🏷️ Off-Market ≠ Under Market: Just because a property is off-market doesn’t mean it’s a bargain. In fact, most are overpriced or not even really for sale.• 🧠 Understanding Seller Motivat...2025-04-1620 minProperty SoupEP32 | Unlock Unlimited Wealth Through Trusts with Nick ClunesIn this episode of Property Soup, Allan sits down with Nick Clunes from Lending Lab to unpack the power of trust lending—and why getting your structure right could be the key to scaling your property portfolio beyond two properties. If you’re stuck at one or two investments and wondering how others build to five, six, or more, this episode is packed with must-know insights.• 💸 Why Most Investors Get Stuck: Learn why focusing purely on interest rates or buying in “blue chip” suburbs can backfire—especially when those properties drag down your borrowing power.2025-04-0932 minProperty SoupEP31 | Five Crucial Questions Every Property Investor Should AskIn this episode of Property Soup, Allan and Travis break down the five essential questions every property investor should ask to make smarter, data-driven decisions and avoid costly mistakes. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting, these insights will help you build a more resilient and profitable portfolio. • 💰 True Cash Flow: Learn why focusing on net cash flow—factoring in maintenance, management fees, and vacancies—is crucial for sustainable investing. • 📈 Sustainable Growth Market: Discover how to assess economic drivers and demographics to identify areas with long-term capital growth potential. • 🏡 Ideal Tenant Profile: Attracting q...2025-03-1512 minProperty SoupEP30 | 4 Property Investing Mistakes to Avoid in 2025In this episode of Property Soup, Allan and Travis highlight four common mistakes property investors often make and share actionable strategies to avoid them in 2025. Learn how to set yourself up for success by making smarter decisions and avoiding costly pitfalls in your property investment journey. • 🌐 Skipping Due Diligence: The hosts discuss the importance of researching vacancy rates, job growth, and infrastructure projects before investing in a property. • 💰 Overleveraging Finances: Allan and Travis emphasize the need for buffers to weather rising interest rates and unexpected expenses. • 🚫 Following the Herd: Discover why chasing “hot markets” can lead...2025-01-1820 minProperty SoupEP29 | When NOT to Use A Buyer's Agent!In this episode, the discussion revolves around specific scenarios where hiring a buyer’s agent may not be the best choice for homebuyers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding the real estate market and suggests that some buyers may benefit from a more direct approach to purchasing a property. The video aims to empower buyers with the knowledge to make informed decisions, highlighting both the advantages and potential downsides of engaging a buyer’s agent.
📈 Understanding Market Dynamics: Knowledge of the local real estate market can empower buyers to make more informed decisions.
💪 Negotiation Skills Matter: Strong negotiation...2024-09-1428 minProperty SoupEP28 | How To Negotiate A Good Property Deal Part IIIn this episode of Property Soup, Allan and Travis discuss strategies for negotiating in cooler property markets, contrasting them with the dynamics of hot markets. They explore the benefits of investing in cooler markets, emphasizing the potential for long-term growth and less competition.
🌊 Market Dynamics: The discussion revolves around how property markets function like waves, where timing can significantly impact investment success.
🏡 Cool vs. Hot Markets: Cooler markets may provide better opportunities for investors who prefer patience and less competition.
📈 Investment Strategies: Investors in cooler markets can buy properties at lower prices before potential growth, contrasting with the high competi...2024-08-3032 minProperty SoupEP27 | How To Negotiate A Good Property Deal Part IThis episode discusses the importance of negotiating property deals in a hot market. It highlights the significance of understanding different types of markets and the need for transparency and respect in negotiations.
💰 Negotiating in a hot market is crucial for property investors.
📊 Understanding different market types (lukewarm, hot, cool) is essential.
🔑 Simplifying offers and being transparent can increase chances of acceptance.
🏡 The role of real estate agents in negotiations is crucial.
🛠 Pride and humility play a significant role in successful negotiations in a hot market.
2024-07-2732 minProperty SoupEP26 | How To Supercharge Your Super Funds with Property, Leverage & SMSFIn this episode, Allan and Travis discuss the importance of exploring the benefits of using property in a self-managed super fund, including leveraging to maximize returns and secure a comfortable retirement.
💡 Travis discusses the advantages of buying property in a self-managed super fund, highlighting the potential for higher returns and financial growth.
💡 Leveraging $200k from a super fund to buy a $600k property, showing how this strategy can double assets in 10-15 years.
💡 Importance of seeking advice and setting up a team to navigate the process of investing in property through a self-managed super fund.
💡 Real-life ex...2024-06-2133 minProperty SoupEP25 | Melbourne, The Sleeping GiantMelbourne has been overlooked in the property market due to the shiny object syndrome and the focus on other hot markets. However, it offers great fundamentals for long-term investment.
Melbourne has been underrated due to the focus on other markets with short-term gains.
The property growth cycles in Melbourne often have bursts followed by periods of stability.
Other markets like Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane have seen explosive growth, leading to less attention on Melbourne.
Rental yields in Melbourne are not as favorable compared to other markets, but this is due to...2024-05-3132 minProperty SoupEP24 | I'm Sitting On the Fence, Should I Wait To See What Happens To Interest Rates?In this episode, Allan and John discuss whether investors should wait for interest rates to drop further before investing. They emphasize that there is never a perfect time to invest and that market sentiment should not dictate investment decisions.
🏢 Property investing is often driven by fear and the desire to avoid potential risks.
📉 12 months ago, there was fear in the market about interest rates going up and property prices crashing, but this did not happen.
💰 There is a constant fear of losing money, but many investors who jumped into the market last year have seen significant gains.
📈 Regardless of interest...2024-05-1029 minProperty SoupEP23 | Interview with David Klingberg, Town PlannerIn this episode, Allan interviews David Klingberg, a town planner, to discuss the influence of town planning on property investments. They explore the different roles of town planners and the importance of strategic planning in creating a vision for a place.
David shares how he became a town planner and his passion for designing cities.
Town planners can be divided into two types: development approvals planners and strategic planners.
Development approvals planners assess applications against planning schemes, while strategic planners create the vision and rules for a place.
David explains the value of town planning expertise in helping...2024-05-041h 05Property SoupEP22 | How Use Your Tax Dollars To Invest In PropertyIn this episode, Allan and John discuss how to reduce your tax through property investing. They highlight the significance of paying close to a million dollars in taxes over a career and emphasize the importance of understanding the potential tax benefits of property investing.
💰 Paying close to a million dollars in taxes over a career is a significant amount of money.
💼 Couples working together could potentially pay over $2 million in taxes over their careers.
🏠 Property investing can help you get a significant portion of that money back through tax benefits.
💸 Even getting back 20% or 10% of the taxes pa...2024-04-1233 minProperty SoupEP21 | The Dream Team: 5 Experts Every Property Investor Needs Around ThemThis episode discusses the five key people you need to surround yourself with in order to build a successful property portfolio. These include an acquisition specialist, a finance broker, a property manager, a tax strategist, and a financial planner.
🏢 An acquisition specialist is crucial for acquiring good assets and avoiding blind spots in your investment strategy.
💰 A finance broker is essential as finance is the oxygen of property investment. A good broker can make a huge difference in securing the right financing and getting the best deals.
🏠 A property manager is important for effectively managing your properties, ensuring they are...2024-03-2231 minProperty SoupEP20 | Why Every Property Investor Needs A Team of Experts Around ThemThis episode discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with a team of experts when it comes to property investing. John and Allan share conversations they’ve had with investors who made costly mistakes due to not having the right advisors. One example is setting up a self-managed super fund incorrectly, which can result in financial losses.
💡 Investing requires the expertise of professionals for success.
💡 The Dunning Kruger effect leads to overconfidence in investing.
💡 Surrounding oneself with knowledgeable advisors is crucial for success.
💡 Not having the right advisors can cost investors a significant amount of money.
💡 Setting up a self-managed supe...2024-03-1531 minProperty SoupEP19 | Rentvesting - What is it, and is it right for me?In this episode of Property Soup, Allan and John discuss the concept of rent vesting, which is the strategy of renting where you live and investing in properties that are not your primary residence. They debunk the conventional wisdom that buying a home first is the only logical choice and explain the benefits of rent vesting, such as increased cash flow, tax efficiency, and the ability to build wealth faster.
💡 Rent vesting is the strategy of renting where you live and investing in properties that are not your primary residence.
💡 The conventional wisdom of buying a home first is bei...2024-03-0129 minProperty SoupEP18 | If You Had $1,000,000 To Spend On Property, Should You Buy 1, 2 or 3 Properties?John and Allan discuss the question of whether it’s better to invest a million dollars in one property or to spread it across two or three properties. They explore the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches, including factors such as rental yield, capital growth, cash flow, and risk mitigation.
Highlights
💰 Investing a million dollars in one property in a desirable area can potentially yield above-average capital growth.
🏠 However, the negative cash flow from such a property can eat into the capital growth and create financial stress for the investor.
💸...2024-02-2124 minProperty SoupEP17 | 2023 Property Market in Review and What to Expect in 2024In this episode, Allan and John discuss what happened in the property market in 2023 and what to expect in 2024. They highlight the fear and uncertainty experienced by many due to shifting market conditions. They also discuss the lack of supply in the market, rising interest rates, and the rental crisis. They emphasize that now is a good time to invest in property and that timing the market perfectly is impossible.
Highlights
📈 Interest rates increased, causing fear and uncertainty in the market.
📊 Lack of supply and high demand led to a rental...2024-02-0932 minProperty SoupEP16 | Interview with Will Tong - Commercial Property InvestingEpisode Summary
In this episode of Property Soup, John and Allan interview William Tong, a commercial buyers agent and property strategist with 21 years of experience in the industry. They discuss the benefits of investing in commercial property and the role of a buyers agent.
Highlights
🏢 Commercial property offers higher returns compared to residential property.
⏰ A buyers agent saves time and provides access to off-market opportunities.
📚 Investing in commercial property requires expertise in research, analysis, and negotiation.
🤝 Buyers agents and property strategists mitigate risk and offer valua...2024-01-2038 minProperty SoupEP15 | Escape the Mortgage Trap & Pay Off Your Home Off in Half the Time or Less - Part IISummary
In this episode John and Allan discuss specific strategies to pay off a mortgage in 10 years or less. They explore the concept of leveraging more properties to achieve financial freedom and address the fear of taking on more debt.
Highlights
The previous episode covered simple steps to shorten a mortgage, such as optimizing finance and utilizing an offset account.
Leveraging more properties can help pay off a mortgage in 10 to 15 years, creating financial freedom.
Good debt, like investing in property, can be more tax efficient and lead to better gains.
...2024-01-1248 minProperty SoupEP14 | Escape the Mortgage Trap & Pay Off Your Home Off in Half the Time or Less - Part IThis episode of Property Soup dives into the mortgage trap, where people find themselves paying mostly interest and barely any principal on their mortgage for the first 10-15 years.
Allan and John discuss the frustration of home owners in this situation and explore the concept of the mortgage treadmill.
Highlights
- 💡 Many people are shocked to discover that the majority of their mortgage payments go towards interest rather than paying down the principal.
- 💡 Banks make money by charging interest, and homeowners often end up paying almost double the pr...2024-01-1239 minProperty SoupEP13 | Debrief: Lessons Learned from A Veteran Property InvestorIn this episode, Allan and John discuss the lessons learned from the previous conversation with veteran property investor Morry. They highlight the importance of overcoming fear, having a clear vision, and embracing failure as a learning opportunity.
Highlights💡 Success is not based on luck, but on hard work and planning.
💡 It's never too late to start investing in property.
💡 Overcoming fear is the first step towards success.
💡 Failure is a valuable learning opportunity.
💡 Having a clear vision and writing down goals is crucial for success.
💡 Believing in your...2023-12-2342 minProperty SoupEP12 | Prosperity in Property: Morry's 20 Year Journey Investing in Property and SharesIn this podcast episode, the Allan interviews his neighbour, Morry, who successfully built a property portfolio of seven properties over a 14-year journey. Moryy shares his wisdom and insights about life, property investment, and the importance of overcoming fear and having the right mindset.
Highlights
- 🏠 Moryy acquired seven investment properties that allowed him to enter the share market during a low point.
- 🧠 Overcoming fear and adopting the right mindset is crucial for success in property investment.
- 💡 Morry's childhood experiences and role models drove his ambition to improv...2023-11-2459 minProperty SoupEP11 | Using Macro and Micro Data to Find A Good PropertyIn this episode, Allan and John discuss the importance of macro and microeconomic data when investing in property. They emphasize the significance of looking at the big picture (macro) and then zooming in (micro) to find the right investment opportunities.
Highlights
🌐 Macro data involves assessing national and state-level factors, such as population growth and infrastructure investment, to determine the overall market condition.
💼 Micro data focuses on specific city, local government areas, and suburbs to identify potential investment properties within a chosen market.
💰 Affordability plays a crucial role in property investment, considering both medi...2023-11-0845 minProperty SoupEP10 | Finding The Perfect Time To InvestIn this episode of Property Soup, hosts John and Allan tackle the widespread myths about pinpointing the perfect moment to invest in real estate.
They take a deep dive into the psychological hurdles that often hold investors back, emphasizing the critical role of financial readiness.
They also explore how market conditions can impact investment decisions, providing insights into navigating these factors effectively.
This episode will equip listeners with a more realistic and informed approach to property investment.
Key Points
🏡 Myth Busting: There's no perfect time to invest. Wai...2023-10-3141 minProperty SoupEP9 | Interview with Mark Sing - Buying Property Through SMSFThis episode features a really insightful conversation with 20-year industry veteran Mark Sing.
Over the course of the conversation, Allan and John talk with Mark about the reasons Self Managed Super Funds are consistently becoming more utilized by numerous investors who want to take charge of their financial future and specifically talk about how that relates to the option of investing in property.
This is an open and honest conversation about investing where we acknowledge that there are no silver bullets, only trade-offs… but also explore the opportunity that’s on the table for everyday Austr...2023-10-0136 minProperty SoupEP8 | Property Investing 101 - Part 2: Avoiding Rookie ErrorsSo now that we're aware of the fundamentals, where do things go wrong for most first-timers?
Allan and John explore both sides of the coin... There are two kinds of mistakes that most first-time investors are prone to falling into. The first kind is to try and make a new, uncomfortable process (investing) as comfortable as possible. The way many people will attempt to do this is to limit the options of what they'll consider based on their feelings rather than logic.
To paraphrase Layne Norton... In finance, just like in science... DATA >...2023-09-2343 minProperty SoupEP7 | Property Investing 101 - Part 1: Empowering You to Review Investment PerformanceIn this episode, Allan and John cover the fundamentals for becoming financially literate as a property investor - getting a clear understanding of capital growth, leverage, rental yield, and cash flow. But let's be clear, this episode is about a hell of a lot more than getting some textbook definitions.
More than that, they share their own experiences of feeling overwhelmed as novices from not having a clear understanding of these concepts before they were educated by mentors and how that knowledge has helped them immensely both personally and professionally.
In addition, what yo...2023-09-1831 minProperty SoupEP6 | Interview with Hung and Gabe from Strategic BrokersWelcome to our first guests!
This is a great roundtable discussion involving sheep sh*t, valuers, hairy moles, crystal balls, Lucky Uncles, Dance Dance Revolution, poker tournaments…. Oh, and we uncover some great things about property and finance too!!!
In this episode Allan and John interview Gabe and Hung from Strategic Brokers, discussing their background in finance and what they’ve learned from running a boutique service assisting property investors with their financing needs.
This episode is both incredibly informative and fun for a lot of reasons, one of the big ones being that muc...2023-09-0638 minProperty SoupEP5 | How Much Will You Need to Retire Comfortably?Why Invest?
In this episode, Allan and John break down some of the nuts and bolts of why investing is so important… and why drawing a line in the sand setting a target that's true to your needs before you run out and just start buying some sh*t is so crucial.
This isn’t about mental masturbation and setting superficially sexy goals…let's be clear. This episode isn't for waxing lyrical about living an Instagram lifestyle, starting a Rolex collection, or having a fleet of Lamborghini’s in your garage being polished by bikini models…
...2023-08-2332 minProperty SoupEP4 | Australian Property Market Time TravelGREAT SCOTT!!! It’s time to go BACK… to the Future?
In this episode, take a trip with Allan and John in the Podcast Delorean. We review market cycles going all the way back to the 1960s and examine how history has this funny little knack of repeating itself.
More importantly, for today's investors who are understandably concerned about moving forward in a market of rising interest rates, they examine multiple periods over the last few decades where similar (or worse) conditions have occurred to get a sense of what might happen to us in our c...2023-08-1537 minProperty SoupEP3 | Australia... The Lucky Country?In this episode, John and Allan talk about something deeply personal… the reality of retirement poverty that most Australians are facing if they don’t take action and why this is a particular risk for migrant families.
The big picture statistics are scary enough: two-thirds of Australians retire on some form of pension and Australia currently holds the 2nd highest levels of retirement poverty of OECD nations. When we zoom in from the numbers and take a look at the personal stories of people who are affected, however, the reality is a lot uglier.
Sharing stori...2023-08-0845 minProperty SoupEP2 | The Rental Crisis: How Did We Get Here?In this episode, John and Allan dive down the rabbit hole that is the ongoing rental crisis affecting the Australian property market.
This episode takes a comprehensive view of the question, “How did we get here?”
Get ready to take a deep dive down the rabbit hole to look at population growth, migration patterns, planning, the current market conditions... and more importantly, this episode uncovers the exceptional opportunity that exists within the rental crisis for savvy investors.
If you’re looking to get a clearer picture of how we got into this situation and how to...2023-08-0346 minProperty SoupEP1 | Breaking Down Fears and Beliefs in Property InvestingWelcome to Episode One! For their first episode, you’d think a couple of Property Nerds would be talking about property, right? Of course not!
Before that, we start with the most important part of investment decision-making... your mind.
In this episode, Allan and John dive into the first thing any investor needs to tackle before they can even begin to review assets or potential opportunities - getting clear on the deep-rooted fears you may be completely unaware of that will sabotage your decision-making. They discuss how human brains are wired to protect against threats (bot...2023-07-2636 min