Posts by Cate Bakos
Ep. 211 – The Post-Development Predicament, How Many Properties Do You Really Need? Do I Buy 2 Cheaper Properties or 1 Higher Value?… & Retirement Planning
The trio field two more great listener questions. One asks for clarification on his options in relation to development opportunity vs established, passive options. Our second listener asks a common question: should I buy one property with my full budget, or two half-budget properties? The trio enjoy this chat…
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Resources: If you’ve enjoyed this show, take a listen to these eps: 10 – Why your approach and assessment of risk is paramount to property success! 12 – Property Cycle Management – why now is always the best time to buy if it suits your personal economy and you have a long-term property plan 19 – TIME IN…
Read MoreEp. 210 – May Market update: How the Upper Quartile is Driving Market Movements, Why Affordability is Relative, Generational Shifts & the Boomer Effect, and the R Word – Recession
Mike kicks off our market update with Sydney – up by 5% for the quarter. While this big city does a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to median figures, Cate points out that every single capital city is recording positive median price movement for the month of May. Dave brings our attention to…
Read MoreEp. 209 – Listener questions: Mastering property planning in unique circumstances, and unveiling buyer’s agent conflicts
The trio field two great listener questions. One revisits the Four Corners episode about bad agent behaviours and the other asks about how she can help her friend on the property ladder.
Read MoreEpisode 208: Resources
Resources: Click here to get your copy of the 1,000 assets report If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy these: Ep. 14 – How to choose a location for investment: what to look for and what to avoid Ep. 36 – Buying the wrong property and/or the wrong location Ep. 52 – Dissecting…
Read MoreEpisode 207: Resources
If you enjoyed this episode, we suggest you tune in to these eps! Ep. 18 – When to hold and when to fold Ep. 24 – How mortgage strategy shapes your ability to hold property, and grow your wealth for decades into the future Ep. 87 – Optimising tax deductions 2020 and 2021 – Top…
Read MoreEp. 208 – The Distance Dilemma: Decoding the Proximity Puzzle for Property Investors
What distance people buy their investment properties from where they live and how has this changed?
Read MoreEp. 207 – Mortgage mastery for investment borrowing and the hold or fold dilemma
Two excellent listener questions prompt this week’s episode, and each relate to mortgage strategy, from offsets, interest-only to LMI.
Read MoreEpisode 257: Resources
What defines a townhouse? And do they perform as well as houses? Here are some of our extra notes from this exciting ep for our listeners.
Read MoreEp. 206 – Breaking free from buyer’s paralysis: Mastering the art of property decision-making and conquering the fear of buying before a better option
Fear of Buying Before A Better Option – Why this acronym can derail a good purchase
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