How This New Aussie Investor Plans To Hit $3.5M In Equity By Age 45

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This conversation isn't about interest rates, the property cycle, or strategy. It's about the emotional friction that keeps smart investors from moving forward — even when the plan is clear. "I just need to save a bit more first" "I'll wait until the market settles" "I'm not quite ready yet" These aren't just personal thoughts — they're a pattern. One we've seen hundreds of times. And it's not a strategy problem. It's not about the data, the plan, or the timing. It's the inner game. In this episode, we dive into why so many smart, capable people stay stuck on the edge of investing — and what actually moves the needle. We unpack the psychology of waiting, the emotional loops that masquerade as logic, and how to break free from a mindset that keeps you on pause. We pull apart: The real reasons smart people stall, even when the strategy is sound The mindset patterns we've seen keep people stuck in planning purgatory How to tell when your 'caution' is actually avoidance A better question than "Should I invest now?" How to start moving — even if you're not 100% sure See you on the inside, WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/cHKxGK5O3W4?si=iZZwg7AcDpXlLV57 IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- RESOURCES: Research on The Inner Game: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yNZWerzhUzNMemAYG_NjMw2lbxpiPyYyEspqRLCFWtU/edit?usp=sharing Loss Aversion: https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/loss-aversion Read: A Practical Guide To Finding Happiness and Living A Deliberate Life - https://blog.goosemcgrath.com/p/practical-guide-finding-happiness-living-deliberate-life Read: Self Actualisation Is The Only Worthy Goal - https://blog.goosemcgrath.com/p/self-actualisation-is-the-only-worthy-goal-d5e2 Byron Katie's "Loving What Is" - https://www.amazon.com.au/Loving-What-Four-Questions-Change/dp/1400045371 Bill Perkins' "Die With Zero" - https://www.amazon.com.au/Die-Zero-Getting-Your-Money/dp/0358099765 Further Reading: Loss Aversion Explained: https://www.behavioraleconomics.com/resources/mini-encyclopedia-of-be/loss-aversion/ Harvard Business Review on Loss Aversion: https://hbr.org/2018/05/why-people-keep-spending-too-much-on-house-renovations -- Build a roadmap to achieve your goals for FREE on Property Pathfinder: propertypathfinder.io Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we'll point you in the right direction: bit.ly/3E0wKGa Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! bit.ly/tilqs Need finance guidance? Chat with the team: dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Trusts & SMSFs: How Advanced Investors Are Rethinking Their Structures in 2025 Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass: How To Use Strategic Selling As A Booster How to Create A Property Portfolio Growth Plan The Smartest Plan B for Business Owners? Sean's $464k Story Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Trusts & SMSFs: How Advanced Investors Are Rethinking Their Structures in 2025 1:26:19

12 days ago1:26:19

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Are trusts still the best way to invest in 2025? Is it smarter to buy in your personal name? How do SMSFs fit into a modern portfolio strategy? This week, Goose and Gabi are joined property accounting wizard, Jeremy Iannuzzelli, to explore how advanced property investors are adapting to a changing market — and what you should consider before making your next move. What we’ll cover: * Are trusts still the ‘golden child’ to maximise your borrowing capacity? * When it might actually be smarter to invest in your personal name * How SMSFs fit into a long-term portfolio growth strategy * Why the old rules don’t apply anymore — and what to do instead If you’re serious about portfolio growth, tax strategy, and future-proofing your investments, this session is packed with critical insights for 2025 and beyond. See you on the inside, WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/live/W4AgKFhyMW0 IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- Build a roadmap to achieve your goals for FREE on Property Pathfinder: propertypathfinder.io Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we'll point you in the right direction: bit.ly/3E0wKGa Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! bit.ly/tilqs Need finance guidance? Chat with the team: dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass: How To Use Strategic Selling As A Booster How to Create A Property Portfolio Growth Plan The Smartest Plan B for Business Owners? Sean's $464k Story Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tariffs, Trade Wars & What It Means for Your Portfolio 1:34:20

5 weeks ago1:34:20

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The markets just suffered their biggest weekly drop since the GFC. Headlines are screaming panic. But what if there's a bigger story unfolding – one that could actually set up Australian investors for advantage? This week on The Investor Lab, we're diving deep into what's really happening behind the market meltdown and emerging trade wars. Here's what we'll unpack: * The real story behind Trump's new tariff plan (and why it's reshaping global trade) * Why tariffs might actually lead to lower prices in Australia (not higher) * Are we about to head into a recession, or come out of one? * How this massive market correction could impact your portfolio (for the better) So if you’re getting caught in the swell, join us on Friday. We’ll break it all down. See you on the inside, WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/cOCsUjucTlY IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- RESOURCES & REFERENCES: Related Episodes: What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) Investment Strategies for 2025 Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Books: * The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous - https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Standard-Decentralized-Alternative-Central/dp/1119473861 * The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth - https://www.amazon.com/Price-Tomorrow-Deflation-Abundant-Future/dp/1999257405 Further Research & Data Sources: * Real Vision - https://www.realvision.com * ARK Invest - https://ark-invest.com * Capital Wars Newsletter - https://capitalwars.substack.com * Bank for International Settlements - https://data.bis.org/topics/GLI * CoreLogic Australia - https://www.corelogic.com.au Charts & Statistics Referenced: * US Labor Force Participation Rate * US Government Debt to GDP (123%) * Chinese M2 Money Supply Growth (5388% since 1996) * Australian M3 Money Supply Growth (926%) * US M2 Velocity Trends * Global Liquidity Measures * Australian Residential Real Estate Value ($11.3T) -- Build a roadmap to achieve your goals for FREE on Property Pathfinder: propertypathfinder.io Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we'll point you in the right direction: bit.ly/3E0wKGa Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! bit.ly/tilqs Need finance guidance? Chat with the team: dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass: How To Use Strategic Selling As A Booster How to Create A Property Portfolio Growth Plan The Smartest Plan B for Business Owners? Sean's $464k Story Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass: How To Use Strategic Selling As A Booster 2:05:32

6 weeks ago2:05:32

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This one's best as a watch-along, folks! Jump onto Youtube and build with us: Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/N1HSRv_DeSY Access the FREE Strategic Seller's Toolkit: https://propertypathfinder.io We were originally going to create this masterclass exclusively for Dashdot clients… But after some deep thinking, we’ve decided not to gatekeep it. Too many investors are flying blind — unsure whether to hold or sell, how to evaluate their portfolio, or what their next move should be. So we’re going public. In this 2-hour Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass, we’ll walk you through: ✅ When it might be time to consider a strategic sale ✅ What to look for in your suburb data ✅ How borrowing capacity could influence your decision ✅ The exact DIY steps to sell a property ✅ How to avoid panic-selling or decision paralysis ✅ The tools and frameworks we use with real clients every day ✅ Plus: Downloadable resources and decision-making templates to use on your own TIMESTAMPS: 00:28 Why are we doing this? 06:14 Why would I consider selling? 41:07 Strategic Seller's Toolkit 41:58 When should I consider selling? 57:22 Suburb Assessment Framework 1:18:00 How should I think strategically about finance? 1:45:44 How do I strategically sell a property? 1:56:06 What else could I reinvest in today? RESOURCES: * Access the Strategic Seller's Toolkit: https://dashdot.com.au/strategic-sellers-toolkit * Find your FREE Suburb Report: https://propertypathfinder.io EXPERT PANEL: * Sean Simpson – Head of Property & Market Maestro * Callum Rhodes – Head of Dashdot Finance & Lending Strategist * Jason D’Silva – Head of Client Success & Portfolio Ninja * Goose & Gabi – Your friendly neighbourhood spiderhosts This session will help you make clear, confident, self-led decisions with your portfolio. See you on the inside, IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/N1HSRv_DeSY -- Build a roadmap to achieve your goals for FREE on Property Pathfinder: propertypathfinder.io Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we'll point you in the right direction: bit.ly/3E0wKGa Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! bit.ly/tilqs Need finance guidance? Chat with the team: dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: How to Create A Property Portfolio Growth Plan The Smartest Plan B for Business Owners? Sean's $464k Story Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How to Create A Property Portfolio Growth Plan 1:46:08

7 weeks ago1:46:08

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This one's best as a watch-along, folks! Jump onto Youtube and build with us: Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/jXpb23vT3-w Create Pathfinder account: https://propertypathfinder.io Here's a sobering statistic: Less than 1% of property investors ever achieve financial freedom through property. Even more concerning? 71% get stuck at just one property. But, finally, there's a solution to break free from these constraints... You see, the team at Dashdot Technology have been working tirelessly to create revolutionary new solutions to help investors just like you, to plan and achieve success — without all the stress. In this week’s LIVE episode, we’ll be walking you through the brand new updates to our Portfolio Growth Plan technology on Property Pathfinder, and showing you, step by step, how you can create your own Portfolio Growth Plan, for FREE. What you'll learn: What is a Portfolio Growth Plan and why do you need it? How to build a Portfolio Growth Plan based on your own personal situation, in just a few minutes How the Portfolio Growth Plan works (and limitations you need to be aware of) How to run multiple scenarios to find the best path to your goals We’ll be joined by Dashdot’s Business Innovation Analyst and portfolio strategy wizard, Andy Bernardos, who was on the core team developing this technology, so we can go deep into the weeds of not just how to build a plan, but how the plans actually work. See you on the inside, IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/live/jXpb23vT3-w -- 🧑‍💻 Build Your Portfolio Growth Plan on Property Pathfinder: propertypathfinder.io Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we'll point you in the right direction: bit.ly/3E0wKGa Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! bit.ly/tilqs Need finance guidance? Chat with the team: dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: The Smartest Plan B for Business Owners? Sean's $464k Story Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Smartest Plan B for Business Owners? Sean's $464k Story 41:03

8 weeks ago41:03

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"I had to rebuild both companies after COVID. That's when I realised... I needed something that could grow without consuming my life." This week, we’re bringing you an exclusive, in-depth client interview with Sean Grant — a serial entrepreneur and long-time Dashdot client. Sean has built a thriving business empire, but when COVID hit, he realised the need for financial diversification. That’s when he turned to property investing with Dashdot. In this episode, Sean shares: How he built nearly $500K in equity across two properties Why he chose property as his Plan B for financial security The real challenges of investing (yes, things can go wrong!) and how a high-stakes problem was handled Why he prefers “set and forget” investing over spending hours researching markets His daughter’s inspiring first investment at just 18 years old Sean brings 30+ years of business experience and shares candid insights about why he chose property to complement his ventures. His story might just change how you think about building long-term wealth. If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or investor looking for a smarter way to build long-term wealth, you won’t want to miss this one! See you on the inside, Live episodes will return next Friday, Mar 28th IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ceYLNkg_eyE -- Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we'll point you in the right direction: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! https://bit.ly/tilqs Need finance guidance? Chat with the team: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints 1:33:26

9 weeks ago1:33:26

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Right now, your portfolio is facing one of three constraints. After building over 2500 portfolio plans, trust us… it's not a question of if - it's which one . This invisible force is why 90% of investors get stuck at just 2 properties, never reaching the 5+ needed for true financial freedom. In this episode of The Investor Lab, we reveal our framework for breaking through constraints using "Financial Jiu-jitsu" – your ultimate guide to keeping your investment momentum going, no matter what's holding you back. We cover: The 3 major constraints every property portfolio faces (capital, debt, and cashflow) and how to identify yours Practical strategies to overcome limitations using financial jiu-jitsu, including refinancing, debt recycling, and equity optimisation Why investing is no longer optional in 2025 (and what that means for your strategy) Real case studies of investors breaking through their constraints See you on the inside, IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/live/1zfo9QejloE RESOURCES & KEY POINTS: - Statistics: Less than 1% of property investors reach 5+ properties - 71% get stuck at one property - 19% reach two properties - Property investment is getting 12.4% harder each year - Need 4-5 properties minimum for meaningful financial freedom RELATED EPISODES: * Episode 291: https://youtu.be/2PwTeF80QIA * Episode 249: https://youtu.be/JSRJ6N1FIG0 * Episode 240: https://youtu.be/TISDodwHBPY * Episode 218: https://youtu.be/pSd0ztjB3wM * Episode 206: https://youtu.be/ZDEPT8U0dZQ * Episode 197: https://youtu.be/754CAlB-GcA * Episode 98: https://youtu.be/SMmY3E78qow * Episode 92: https://youtu.be/xBTcABHaelk -- Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we'll point you in the right direction: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! https://bit.ly/tilqs Need finance guidance? Chat with the team: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate 1:31:48

10 weeks ago1:31:48

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How do you know if you're really winning at investing? Your portfolio might be up this year, but in a world where money is losing value at 10% annually, even positive returns could mean you're falling behind. But there's a number that changes everything - your personal hurdle rate. It's the crucial metric that helps you to know if you're actually getting ahead - or just keeping afloat. In this episode, we break down: How to calculate your personal hurdle rate (the return you actually need to win) The exact framework Goose & Gabi use to define and exceed their targets Strategies to beat your hurdle rate using leverage and market timing effectively See you on the inside! IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/VrIInoLfZWE?si=eNfNwAmem-Q-tP4I -- Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we'll point you in the right direction: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! https://bit.ly/tilqs Need finance guidance? Chat with the team: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? 1:23:56

11 weeks ago1:23:56

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There's financial news happening that you’re probably not hearing about. This week on The Investor Lab, we break down three massive financial stories that could have a huge impact on investors… Because the world’s financial system is looking shakier than ever: RBA Discovered Fake Gold Reserves in Australia? And the US hasn’t audited its gold reserves since 1953? 🧐 Global Liquidity is Rising — but what does that actually mean for investors? Markets are Bleeding — Nasdaq, S&P 500, BTC, everything. What's going on? Get ready for a rapid-fire breakdown of what’s real, what’s fake, and what it all means for you as an investor. See you on the inside, WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/live/mNlEEIq1dPg IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- RESOURCES & REFERENCES: Gold & Reserve Assets: Fort Knox explainer: Why verifying the US gold reserves matters Short: " Where is Australia's gold? " RBA Gold Audit Summary Gold Reserves by Country Market Data & Research: Global Liquidity Watch by Michael Howell Cross Border Capital Research Morgan Stanley - 2025 Bond Market Outlook Vanguard Fixed Income Perspectives Q1 2025 Live Market Tracking: Yahoo Finance - Real-time Market Data TradingView - Market Charts Research Tools: Perplexity AI Perplexity Deep Research Key Statistics Mentioned: Global Liquidity: $173.61T as of Feb 21, 2025 (4.32% increase in 2 months) US Gold Reserves: ~8,000 tons / 147.3M ounces at Fort Knox (last full audit: 1953) -- Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! https://bit.ly/tilqs Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we'll point you in the right direction: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance? Chat with the team: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You 1:22:15

12 weeks ago1:22:15

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It happened. For the first time since 2020, the Reserve Bank of Australia just cut interest rates. If you're renting, saving, or paying off a mortgage — this impacts you. If you buy groceries, travel, or have a credit card — this impacts you. If you have HECS debt, invest, or just like having money — yep, you guessed it…. So, what does this rate cut actually mean? Is it good news, bad news, or just a bandaid on a broken system? In this episode of The Investor Lab, we break down: • The real reason behind the rate cut (it's deeper than the headlines) • What this means for your rent, salary, savings, and spending power • How this fits into the global economy (and who's really pulling the strings) • What's next? More cuts? Inflation? A recession? This is one of those "if you know, you know" moments—and after this episode, you'll know. Best case? You’ll be ahead of the game while everyone else is catching up. Worst case? You’ll walk away with a new dinner party conversation topic ;) See you on the inside WATCH ON YOUTUBE TO SEE THE CHARTS: https://www.youtu.be/ZJGgxy0RhOI IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- RESOURCES: * RBA's Official Announcement: "Statement on Monetary Policy – February 2025" * RBA Business Cycle Overview * Book: "The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking" by Phil Anderson * Dashdot's Portfolio Growth System Overview -- Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we’ll point you in the right direction: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance? Chat with the team: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall Join Property Pathfinder, for free Real Estate Market Intelligence here: http://propertypathfinder.io Got a question? We're all ears! https://bit.ly/tilqs – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits 1:27:16

13 weeks ago1:27:16

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That property in your portfolio that's been performing well... have you been wondering if it's time to cash in? You're not alone. This week, we're tackling the age-old property investor's dilemma: Hold vs. Sell. We dove deep into the science and strategy behind knowing exactly when to take profits – and when to hold for another growth cycle. What you'll learn: • The truth about 'Buy & Hold' (and why it's not always the best strategy) • How to read suburb-level data to spot stagnation before it hits • Real case studies: Including a high-growth property owner facing the "sell or buy more" decision • Practical frameworks for analysing your own portfolio If you've been wondering when to hold 'em or when to fold 'em, this is the episode for you. See you on the inside WATCH ON YOUTUBE TO SEE THE CHARTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVM0xAYBzwE IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- Join Property Pathfinder, for free Real Estate Market Intelligence here: http://propertypathfinder.io Apply for a Portfolio Review here: https://pages.dashdot.com.au/TILportfolioreview Got a question? We're all ears! https://bit.ly/tilqs Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we’ll point you in the right direction: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance? Chat with Callum: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It 1:40:09

14 weeks ago1:40:09

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You already know that property is one of the best ways to build and protect wealth — that’s why you’re here. But here’s the thing: our money is broken. Governments keep printing more of it, eroding its value, and making it harder for everyday investors to get ahead. Property has been a tried-and-true hedge against this for centuries… But what if I told you there’s another asset that solves the exact same problem, but is more scarce, more portable, and more accessible to everyday investors? Bitcoin. In this week's episode, we dive deep into why every property investor should consider owning Bitcoin and what happens when these two worlds — real estate and digital property — collide. Here’s what we cover: The fundamentals of Bitcoin and why it matters more than ever. Why every property investor should own Bitcoin as part of their portfolio. How and why Bitcoin is could reach $1 million per coin by 2030. Real estate is scarce. Bitcoin is even scarcer — with only 21 million coins ever to exist. While governments can (and will) keep inflating the money supply, nobody can create more Bitcoin or land. If you’re serious about wealth preservation, you need to understand both. This episode could reshape how you think about wealth preservation in the digital age. See you on the inside WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/live/XkNvBPDfmlI IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- RESOURCES: * Youtube: Raoul Pal / Real Vision * Youtube: Michael Saylor * Youtube: Natalie Brunnell * Book: The Bitcoin Standard - Saifedean Ammous * Book: The Hidden Cost of Money - Seb Bunney * Courses: Seb’s ‘Looking Glass Education’ Bitcoin course * Beginner Guide: https://thesimplestbitcoinbook.net * How to buy 101: https://youtu.be/JEA7inK8Akg -- Got a question? We're all ears! https://bit.ly/tilqs Want help to invest in 2025? Book in a quick chat here and we’ll point you in the right direction: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance? Chat with Callum: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance 1:33:49

15 weeks ago1:33:49

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What’s Your Biggest Finance Challenge Right Now? Trying to figure out how to finance your next property? Unsure whether to refinance now or wait for interest rates to drop? Curious about trusts and SMSFs, or just feeling stuck? We know you’ve got questions — and we’ve got answers. In this special Finance Q&A episode of The Investor Lab, we tackle YOUR burning property finance questions, live and unfiltered. Whether you’re new to investing or scaling a portfolio, this is your chance to get tailored advice from one of the most savvy and strategic mortgage brokers around right now — Callum Rhodes, Head of Dashdot Finance. Here's what we cover: * Interest Rates & Market Outlook * Impact of Rate Cuts on Borrowing Capacity * Fixed vs Variable Rates * Interest-Only Loans & Debt Structuring * Offset Accounts vs Redraw Facilities * Debt Recycling Strategy & Paying Down a PPOR * Investing Through Trusts * Investing Through SMSFs (Self-Managed Super Funds) * Non-Bank Lenders & Alternative Financing See you on the inside, WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/live/XkNvBPDfmlI IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- LINKS: * Dashdot Finance — http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall * Dashdot Property — https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa * Book: 'The Debt Millionaire' by George Antone — https://www.amazon.com/Debt-Millionaire-people-never-wealth-ebook/dp/B01FTY5YSE Got a question? We're all ears! https://bit.ly/tilqs -- Want Dashdot's help to invest in 2025? Our team can help — book in a quick chat here and we’ll point you in the right direction: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance? Chat with Callum: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything – Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know 1:45:49

16 weeks ago1:45:49

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How should I invest in 2025 to navigate the biggest property trends of the year? With an election looming, record-breaking immigration, and a critical housing supply crunch, 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most pivotal years in Australian property. Whether you’re just starting to consider real estate or looking for your next move, this episode will unpack the biggest trends shaping the market—and why now might be the time you’ve been waiting for. In this live episode of The Investor Lab , we’re diving into: The election wildcard: What could change for property investors as we approach and come out the other side. The migration boom: Why record immigration is shaking up the market—and where the opportunities could lie. Supply and demand chaos: Is the housing supply crisis a short-term hiccup or the key to long-term growth? Interest rates vs opportunity: Why 2025’s interest rate environment could be hiding some of the best opportunities in years. “Where should I buy?” The first steps to figuring out your next move (and the clues to watch for). Live Q&A: Answering audience questions on strategy, market conditions, and common investor mistakes. With special guest Sean Simpson , Dashdot’s Head of Property, who leads a team analysing over 500 properties every single week, this episode delivers unmatched insight into what’s really happening—and where the best opportunities are hiding. See you on the inside, WATCH ON YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/live/q-ax_rnISFQ IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- Resources mentioned: Book: The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking by Phillip J Anderson — Amazon Portfolio Growth Plan: Start your plan or update an existing one to approach 2025 with clarity: click here Strategic Finance Guidance & Mortgage Broking: Chat with Dashdot Finance for specialist advice: click here Submit a question for future episodes: https://bit.ly/tilqs -- Want Dashdot's help to invest in 2025? Our team can help — book in a quick chat here and we’ll point you in the right direction: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything Connect: https://www.dashdot.com.au https://www.youtube.com/@theinvestorlab https://www.instagram.com/dashdotproperty https://www.instagram.com/goosemcgrath https://www.instagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Investment Strategies for 2025 1:36:18

17 weeks ago1:36:18