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May 14, 2026

Budget 2026 | Tax changes, clickbait headlines and how to invest in the new world [Video]

Imti here — this was originally a client briefing, but it was too important not to share more broadly. Inside, I break down what the 2026–27 Federal Budget actually means for property investors: what’s changed, what hasn’t, w...
May 11, 2026

S2E10 - Twelve Things You Can't Do As A Landlord, That You Probably Thought You Could

If you think owning an investment property means you can do whatever you want with it, this episode might surprise you. The team breaks down 12 common landlord assumptions that regularly catch first-time investors off guard, ...
May 4, 2026

S2E9 - So You've Found A Property... Now What?

This episode breaks down the critical gap between finding a property and confidently making an offer, giving first-time investors a clear 5-step framework to follow. Learn how to assess location and value, avoid emotional dec...
April 27, 2026

S2E8 - Debunking 7 Property Myths: What First Time Investors Need to Know

In this episode, your hosts debunk seven common myths that trip up first-time property investors, from chasing big blocks to trusting the wrong people. If you're just starting out on your property journey, save, download or b...
April 21, 2026

S2E7 - Deep Dive On Diversification: Should You Buy One Expensive Property, Or Two Cheap Ones?

This week, your hosts break down a real client scenario: a dual-income family on $160k with two kids deciding between buying two ~$400k investment properties or one ~$800k property to build wealth and retire early. Want to co...
April 14, 2026

S2E6 - The Cost Of Waiting: When Playing It Safe Quietly Becomes Risky

This episode of the First Time Property Investor podcast is for Australians who want to invest in property but feel stuck between analysis paralysis, conflicting advice, and the fear of making an expensive mistake. In this ep...
March 31, 2026

S2E5 - How To Build A Portfolio Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

This week's episode introduces the “Go To Sleep Framework,” a five-step process to help first-time property investors decide if they’re ready to invest in a way that feels safe and sustainable as property gets more expensive....
March 17, 2026

S2E4 - The Top 20 Questions First-Time Investors Are Asking ChatGPT

Today we speed-run 20 of the most common questions first-time investors are asking ChatGPT, cutting through the fluff with real-life insights you can use today. Want to connect with us? ➜ https://linktr.ee/ftpi.pod 00:12 Buy ...
March 3, 2026

S2E3 - Interest Rate Hikes, CGT Rumours, and Analysis Paralysis: How Potential Investors Can Look Beyond The Headlines

The episode unpacks how interest rate hikes and proposed capital gains tax discount changes may affect first-time property investors, arguing many headlines create unnecessary fear. Skye warns landlords against matching rate ...
Feb. 18, 2026

S2E2 - Four Flags That Aren't Necessarily Red

The hosts discuss why first-time investors often miss good opportunities in a fast market by panicking over “red flags” that are frequently manageable. They explain how items flagged in building and pest reports can often be ...
Feb. 3, 2026

New Year, New Podcast! Pivoting From Debunking Toxic Property To Mentoring First (and Second) Time Property Investors

Welcome to the First Time Property Investor Podcast! In this reboot episode, the hosts unveil their exciting new direction, transitioning from the 'Toxic Property' podcast to the 'First Time Property Investor' podcast, or FTP...
Nov. 29, 2025

EP34 - Real Estate Reality Check: Three Expensive Lessons We Learned The Hard Way (So You Don't Have To)

With over 15 property purchases between them, our hosts share hard-earned lessons from their property investment journeys. From avoiding emotional investments and having a solid debt strategy, to diversifying your portfolio, ...
Nov. 8, 2025

EP33 - Rents Are Going Down: What You Need To Know To Protect Your Investment

Rental Yields Under Pressure: Strategies for Property Investors in a Changing MarketThe podcast episode discusses the unexpected decline in rental yields and provides actionable advice for property investors to protect their ...
Nov. 2, 2025

EP32 - Unmasking Auction Price Guides: The Truth Behind the Strategy

Price guides for properties are often misleading and can create unrealistic expectations for buyers. In this episode, the hosts take listeners through a recent live auction involving a mutual client. They explain why most bid...
Oct. 21, 2025

EP31 - First Home Guarantee Scheme Changes: Insights From The Front Line

This episode dives deep into the first two weeks of the First Home Guarantee Scheme changes - the imminent property price surge, increasing open house attendances, and fierce competition among first home buyers and investors ...
Oct. 10, 2025

EP30 - Selling Season (Part 5): Using The LOANS Framework To Get Finance Ready

Delving into part five of the selling season series, this episode explores crucial steps to get finance ready using the LOANS framework: Live Clean, Organize Evidence, Affordability Check, Nail the Structure, and Secure Pre-A...
Sept. 30, 2025

EP29 - Selling Season (Part 4): Nine Things You Need To Know About Negotiation

Mastering Property Negotiation: 9 Essential Tips for Buyers In part four of our spring selling season series, we delve into the art of negotiation with nine key strategies for buying a property. Learn how to read an agent's e...
Sept. 25, 2025

EP28 - Selling Season (Part 3): Mastering The Private Treaty Process

This week the trio breaks down private treaty sales: what they are, the key steps, and crucial strategies for success. Learn about negotiating behind closed doors compared to auctions, setting realistic budgets, and ensuring ...
Sept. 18, 2025

EP27 - Selling Season (Part 2): Top Seven Things To Know About Auctions

Mastering Auctions During Selling Season: Tips, Strategies & PitfallsJoin your hosts as they dive deep into auctions during spring selling season. Learn the difference between auctions and private treaty, get top strategies f...
Sept. 10, 2025

EP26 - Welcome To Selling Season (Part 1): Nine Expert Tips To Help You Make The Best Moves This Spring

Welcome to spring selling season! Join us as we unpack the factors behind the myth or fact that spring is the best time to sell properties. In this episode, the hosts dive into each of their top three tips for navigating the ...
Sept. 2, 2025

EP25 - Around The Grounds: How To Navigate A Rapidly Changing Market

This episode takes a “boots on the ground” look at the rapidly changing property market in Australia, focusing on the perspectives of a buyer’s agent, a property manager, and a finance broker. The hosts discuss shifting buyer...
Aug. 28, 2025

EP24 - Home Guarantee Scheme Changes: Are First Home Buyers Saved, or Screwed?

In this episode, we discuss whether recent government changes and interest rate cuts will save or screw first home buyers. We break down the first home guarantee scheme, recent price cap increases, the implications for the re...
Aug. 21, 2025

EP23 - Rentvesting (Part 2): Strategies, Benefits, and Key Considerations

In part two of the rentvesting series, the hosts discuss what a good rentvesting strategy looks like, whether it's a viable long-term approach, and if it’s right for you. They emphasise keeping overhead expenses low and creat...
Aug. 12, 2025

EP22 - Buying Entry-Level Property: The Yield That Slaps, Or The Trap That Snaps?

Is it better to invest in entry-level property for high yield, or is it a trap waiting to snap? This week, Pete and Skye dive into the complexities of affordable investment properties, tenant management, and the ideal propert...