First Time Property Investor

Helping Australians navigate property investing through practical conversations, real stories, and expert insights.

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Aug. 24, 2026

S2E24 - Should You Buy Commercial Property? : The 3 L's You Need to Stress-Test First

Commercial property is everywhere on social media right now, sold as the shortcut to passive income and easy cash flow. But is it actually right for you? In this episode, Imti and Pete - who is genuinely weighing up the move himself - break down why commercial looks so appealing on paper, and the three things worth stress-testing before you go anywhere near it: lease, lending, and location. Connect with us ➜ https://linktr.ee/ftpi.pod First Time Property Investor is for Australians who want to

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Aug. 17, 2026

S2E23 - Should You Buy An Apartment? Top Three Questions To Ask Yourself First

This episode tackles whether first-home buyers and first-time investors should buy an apartment versus rent-vesting, arguing apartments can be a good investment only if you buy the right one, but many are poor financial decisions due to high strata fees, oversupply, weak owner-occupier demand, and limited “next buyer” pools. The hosts break down why “rent money is dead money” can be misleading by comparing rent to the full cost of ownership (strata, rates, insurance, repairs, special levies) and

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Aug. 10, 2026

S2E22 - Top Ten Questions Clients Are Asking About The Recent Tax Changes (Part 2)

Part two of the tax law changes series. In part one, the hosts covered strategy, portfolio size, and owner-occupier decisions. This episode zooms out to the bigger-picture questions: is property still worth investing in at all? What types of property will actually perform? Are rents really going to keep rising? Is now a good time to buy while prices are softening? And are buyer's agents still worth the fee? Imti, Pete, and Skye fire through all five as practically as possible - what to look for,

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Aug. 3, 2026

S2E21 - Top Ten Questions Clients Are Asking About The Recent Tax Changes (Part 1)

Since the recent tax law changes passed, Imti, Pete, and Skye's phones haven't stopped going off. Can you still build a portfolio? Does property even make sense anymore? Do loan structures need to change? In part one of this two-part series, the hosts tackle the first five of the top ten questions they're hearing from clients right now - grounded in facts, not headlines, and designed to help you cut through the mixed signals and clickbait dominating the property conversation at the moment. Conn

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July 27, 2026

S2E20 - Ikigai and Aligned Property Investing: How to Know What’s Enough

This episode introduces the Ikigai framework as a way to make clearer, long-term property and life decisions amid noise from social media, family opinions, and investing “quick win” narratives. Imti explains Ikigai as the overlap of what matters to you, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for, and asks Pete how it applies to client investing journeys. They discuss how losing alignment leads to distraction, ego-driven goals, shifting goalposts, overbuying, selling

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July 20, 2026

S2E19 -

The property influencer space pushes three key messages every single day: grind harder, buy more, and everyone can and should be investing. But what if all three are wrong? In this episode, Imti, Pete, and Skye take on the biggest lies circulating in the property content world right now - not to discourage investing, but to cut through the shame, the hype, and the one-size-fits-all advice that's leaving a lot of people feeling behind, confused, and making decisions they'll regret. Connect with

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About the Hosts

Imtiyaz

Mortgage Broker • Investor • Podcast Host

Mortgage broker, investor, and podcast host passionate about helping first-time property investors navigate the market with more confidence and clarity.

Through practical conversations and real-world insights, Imtiyaz focuses on making property investing, finance, and business growth more approachable for Australians looking to build long-term wealth.

Pete

Buyer’s Agent • Property Investor

Buyer’s agent and property investor focused on helping Australians make smarter investing decisions through practical strategies, education, and long-term thinking.

Pete brings a grounded and strategic perspective to conversations around wealth building, investing mindset, and navigating the realities of the property market.

Skye Taylor

Property Management Professional

Property management professional passionate about helping investors better understand the realities of property ownership, communication, and long-term portfolio growth.

Through podcast conversations and industry experience, Skye shares practical insights around property management and investor education.