FAQ Series

Have a question about investing? Ask Luke Harris.

Each month we like to present a dedicated FAQ episode where we take questions from our listeners and put them to our resident expert, Luke Harris. With more than two decades of residential and commercial investment experience under his belt, Luke has seen the best and worst of the property market.

Have a question you want answered? Let us know on the link below.

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Smart Investing Strategies - Investment Properties vs The First Home Owner's Grant

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  • 26th Jul
  • 22 mins

When it comes to buying property, the decision to purchase an investment property or a place for you to live can often be confusing. Many people make the mistake of believing that they should always buy a house to live in first, and neglect the potential benefits of investing instead. In this episode, Aaron Best from The Property Mentors will dive into why purchasing an investment property could be a better choice - even if it means foregoing the first home owner's grant.

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Insider Tips: Property Sourcing Playbook

  • podcast
  • 12th Jul
  • 42 mins

Property investment specialist Herman Benade reveals his thought process when sourcing investment properties and the questions you should ask yourself BEFORE you start investing. We discuss: The property sourcing mistakes you should avoid at all costs. Top growth drivers to look for when sourcing your next investment property. The "secret ingredient" to property investing. Your go to property sourcing 'checklist'

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How To Communicate Effectively with Aaron Best

  • podcast
  • 5th Jul
  • 22 mins

This week I'm joined by Aaron Best who teaches us the importance of getting your message across and how effective communication is the backbone of your personal and professional success. We discuss: - How the words you say make up only 7% of your communication - Different types of language and how to get your message across - How to read what people are telling you through non-verbal cues - Tips to improve the way you communicate

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Why Property Management Matters with Renee Whitehouse

  • podcast
  • 28th Jun
  • 21 mins

Property management expert Renee Whitehouse reveals her strategies for finding the right renter for your property and discusses why a good property manager should be looked at as an investment rather than an expense. If you’re an investor who self-manages their property or have chosen a low-cost property manager – there are some things you should be aware of. We discuss tenant retention strategies, setting the right rent, technologies to increase rental return, the ongoing rental crisis and more. Having spent 22 years in the industry, Renee is confident in her ability to provide an exceptional service for her clients and has even offered Investor Intelligence listeners a 3-month money back guarantee for all new property managements. To enquire about Renee's services and claim your exclusive property management money back guarantee, visit www.harrisproperty.au/guarantee

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Farewell Phoebe - Investor Journey

  • podcast
  • 21st Jun
  • 18 mins

This week, we bring you a bittersweet announcement as we bid farewell to our remarkable host, Phoebe, who has been an integral part of Investor Intelligence for the past two years. In this special episode, we have a heartfelt conversation between Phoebe and Luke Harris, the esteemed founder of The Property Mentors, where they reflect on the invaluable lessons Phoebe has gained during her time with us. We are also thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Investor Intelligence family and our new host, Jacob Kearns. Today, Jacob shares his favourite things that he's learned from his time at TPM and what excites him the most about taking on the role of hosting Investor Intelligence. The Property Mentors team extends their warmest wishes to Phoebe as she embarks on her next chapter. Her contribution will always be cherished, and we are excited to embark on this brand new journey with Jacob.