Property Investing Insights, a podcast partnership between Smart Property Investment and leading property buyers’ agents Steve Waters and Victor Kumar from the Right Property Group, delivers investors real-world strategies to create wealth through property. The team delve into the hard issues that property investors face, demystifying complex terms and strategies and providing practical solutions to maximise your investment potential – regardless of the size of your portfolio. The team cover ...
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EP 129 Scott Dillon’s Decade of Strategic Growth
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In this insightful episode of Property Investing Insights, Victor Kumar engages in a candid conversation with Scott Dillon, a seasoned investor and long-time client. Scott recounts his journey from taking his first steps into property investing to developing a robust and diverse portfolio over the past decade. This episode delves deep into the stra…
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Can you spot the difference between good debt and bad debt?In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor and Reshmi Kumar speak with Phil Tarrant about how to secure finance in a challenging economic landscape.The Kumars emphasise the importance of getting your financial baseline right first before venturing into …
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EP 127 Breaking Barriers: Dr. Anna Pham's Journey to Financial Empowerment for Medical Professionals
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Anna Pham's Journey to Financial Empowerment for Medical ProfessionalsIn this insightful episode, we explore trends in real estate and property investment with Dr. Anna Pham. She shares her journey of overcoming adversities, decision-making process in property investment, and her efforts in educating doctors about financial s…
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EP 126 Scar tissue, simplicity, and taking calculated risks
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Can you explain your investment strategy to a five-year-old?In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Right Property Group power duo Victor and Reshmi Kumar to stress the importance of simplicity in one’s strategy.The Kumars talk through the value of “trying to make it fail” when it comes to purchase stress-testing, h…
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Ep 125 From First Investment to a Diverse Portfolio in 10 Years
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In this episode, Victor Kumar of Right Property Group is joined by longtime clients and seasoned investors Namrata & Vishal Marken to discuss their journey through the ups and downs of property investment. They share their experiences, from their first investment to managing a diverse portfolio, and provide insights on the challenges and triumphs t…
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EP 124 Turning a passion into a profession
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What does it take to create a business out of property investment?In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant speaks with Right Property Group power duo Victor and Reshmi Kumar about the early days of their investment business.The Kumars share how informal experiences advising friends and family on the best places to buy ultimately ev…
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Ep 123 A decade-plus of property investing: Life lessons from a seasoned investor
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Join the insightful discussion about property investing with special guest Ross Le Quesne, a former top broker and prolific investor. With RPG's guidance, he shares how the strategies played a pivotal role in his investment journey.Ross Le Quesne is a seasoned industry leader with 25 years of experience as one of Australia's top Mortgage Brokers. A…
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Steve Waters, leading buyer’s agent and one half of Right Property Group, has left a powerful legacy for the Australian property investment community.In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant and Right Property Group’s Victor Kumar come together to reflect on the life and legacy of Steve Waters. They hear moving tributes from former…
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Ep 121 Overcoming Fears and Mistakes in Property Investing
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Join Victor Kumar, Kate Kekatos, and Melissa Matherson as they dive into the fears and mistakes that often hold back new and experienced property investors alike. From the influence of interest rates on investing decisions to personal stories of investing mishaps, this episode covers it all. Whether you're new to the property investing scene or loo…
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EP 119 Being partners in life and investing
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Managing a property portfolio can be a colossal task. For couples, it’s important to make the most of a collaborative approach that harnesses each person’s complementary skills for success.In this episode, Smart Property Investment’s Phil Tarrant sits down with Right Property Group’s Victor Kumar, and Victor’s wife, Reshmi Kumar, to get a sneak pee…
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Eps 118: Why Can't I? How Can I? Unpacking the Mindset Behind Property Success
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In this enlightening episode of "Why Can't I? How Can I?", we delve deep into the mindset shifts essential for property investment success. Join host Victor Kumar and seasoned investors Kate and Melissa from Right Property Group, as they share their personal investment journeys, dissect current market trends, and provide actionable strategies for b…
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EP 117: How to be strategic and selective in 2024
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Market hype is set to be strong in the months ahead – don’t let that distract you from your end goal.In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the challenges they anticipate as 2024 rolls out, sharing their perspective on what might lead some purchasers astray.Phil,…
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EP 116: Mastering Money: The Psychology of Property Investment
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Welcome to another insightful episode of Property Investing Insights! In today's discussion, Victor Kumar is joined by Investorfi’s brand ambassador, Sze Chuah, and delve into the intricate world of the psychology of money and investing. They share valuable insights on understanding money as a vehicle for exchange and emphasize the significance of …
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Government intervention into the property market is on the up, but could the long-term consequences be more sinister?In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar explain why government grants might not be the solution to housing affordability they are touted to be.The trio unp…
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Eps 114 Beyond the Asking Price: Navigating Christmas Markets
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Welcome back to another episode of Property Investing Insights. In today's discussion, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar dive into the intricacies of the real estate market, particularly focusing on navigating the challenges and opportunities during the Christmas period.Episode Takeaways:-Discussing the often-irrelevance of asking prices in the real es…
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EP 113 The importance of an exit strategy
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Planning to buy an investment property is only half the strategy if you haven’t worked out options for parting with assets as well.In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar share why a good property portfolio strategy should include not only your plans for acquisition, but …
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EP 112 The size of the problem will dictate the size of the opportunity
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How are you discerning the difference between problems and opportunities?In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar acknowledge that the property market is constantly being shaped by any number of independent variables, and divulge that sometimes, problems and opportunities …
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EP 111 The tempo of the market is not in your favour unless you are smart
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Welcome to another episode of Property Investing Insights with Steve Waters and Victor Kumar. Today, we're diving into the fast-paced world of real estate and the importance of understanding the tempo of the market. We'll explore how market conditions can change rapidly and what it takes to stay ahead and make the right decisions in this dynamic en…
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In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the importance of understanding property investment life cycles.They stress that property investing is not a linear journey, but rather a series of ups and downs and twists and turns, unpacking the need for investors to defi…
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EP 109 Decoding Property Finance and Investment Strategies
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Join host Steve Waters and Victor Kumar from Right Property Group in a knowledge-packed episode as they sit down with finance experts Wayne Hedley and Sze Chuah. Together, they unravel the complexities of property financing and investment strategies, offering invaluable insights to help you navigate the world of property finance with confidence.Epi…
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With the market cycle now at a critical crossroads, these experts say investors who’ve aced the basics are primed to emerge on the winning side.In this episode of Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss how there are still opportunities to capitalise on despite the “pain” being felt…
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While it’s easy to get sidetracked by the “noise” brought on by new data points, shifting market trends and policy changes, these experts advise property investors to keep their eyes on the long-term prize. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters, and Victor Kumar take an in-depth look at the curr…
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EP106 The Five Absolute Finance Musts for Property Investment Success
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In this episode of the Investing Insights podcast, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar delve into the current state of the property market, shedding light on effective strategies to protect and enhance borrowing capacity. They challenge the negative media portrayal by revealing that good quality investment properties are selling above listed prices. Emph…
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EP 105 The Great Australian Reset and Regret
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Welcome back to another episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group. Today, we've got Steve Waters and Victor Kumar talking about the latest insights and analysis on the Australian property market so grab your coffee and get ready to tune in.The Australian property market has been experiencing high demand due to high-interest rates, hig…
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EP 104 Is the Property Market at a Turning Point?
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Has the property market reached the end of the downturn or should investors brace for “more pain to come?”In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss how the narrative surrounding the real estate market has shifted in recent weeks thanks to the degree of certainty brought on b…
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EP 103 The Game of Property Investing: Anticipating Market Moves and Making Strategic Decisions
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Welcome to Investing Insights with Right Property Group! In this episode, hosts Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the confusion and conflicting opinions that arise in the property market during a market shift. They acknowledge that during a boom market, opinions are mostly the same, but in a bear market, they can be quite opposite. However, the…
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While being cautious is a necessary trick of the real estate investing trade, these experts warned investors of the downfalls that come with solely focusing on the “bad” news.In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar talk about how successful investors have a good understanding of w…
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EP 101 The Psychology of Real Estate Investing
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In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Victor Kumar and Steve Waters discuss the importance of understanding one's own psychology and the psychology of investing in real estate. They talk about the current state of the market, the need to stay informed, and how to determine whether to consolidate or buy during this period.…
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Ep 100 - 3 telltale signs we‘re bound for a market turnaround
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Is the property market poised for a rebound? While there’s no foolproof way to determine whether the market has bottomed out, these experts help investors filter out the data that will help investors chart a strategic path out of the downturn. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kum…
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Ep 99 Understanding Conflicting Market Signals: Navigating the Moving Parts
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In this episode of the Investing Insights podcast, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar from Right Property Group share their insights on navigating the Australian property market during times of economic uncertainty. Here are the key takeaways:1. Take assertive action during times of market uncertainty and avoid reacting out of fear.2. Manage debt, cash …
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EP 98 Plan for the best but prepare for the worst in 2023
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With 2023 expected to bring in rougher waters for the real estate market, these experts enumerate the strategies that can help “fair weather” investors sail through any storm.In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the two main types of real estate investors that emerged i…
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Ep 97 The Impact of Technology on Property Buying and Selling
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In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the following topics:-The passage of time and how it can affect investing-The changing nature of the real estate market and the role of technology in shaping it-Expectations for the coming year In the real estate market-Importance of staying infor…
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Strategic investors are static, not passive, and Australia’s market downturn presents them with great opportunity.On this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters, and Victor Kumar sit down and discuss what strategies avid and prospective investors can impose within current market conditions to maximise th…
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EP 95 Market Makers- What Creates A Market?
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In episode 95 of the Investing Insights Podcast, Victor Kumar and Steve Waters from Right Property Group talk about how markets can be perpetuated, how markets can be created, and how markets can be downgraded because of external factors.Market makers are a big part of this discussion because they can make or break a market. There's the good type, …
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EP 94 Why the next property boom is closer than you think
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With the market’s tempo changing at a faster pace than previous cycles, how can investors keep up and ensure they’re set up for big wins?In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar analyse how market conditions have changed in the face of rate hikes and shifting trends and look into h…
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EP 93 The Silver Lining Amidst the Market Changes
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In episode 93 of the Investing Insights Podcast, Steve and Victor are joined by the go-to person about Finance and a good friend of both, Sze Chuah, Director of MLS Finance.In this episode, they discuss the past, present, and future of the market. While this is a challenging time for the industry, being able to deal with people from all walks of li…
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EP 92 Deconstructing time in the market v timing the market
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Should investors focus on timing the market or time on the market? When it comes to this age-old question, these experts say that the optimal buying and selling windows will depend on an investor’s unique circumstances. In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar unpack property marke…
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ENCORE EPISODE - Is now the right time to purchase? It all comes down to you and your circumstance.
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In Episode 63 of the Investing Insights podcast, Victor Kumar and Steve Waters from Right Property Group have a detailed discussion on a wide range of topics including the pulse of the market, agent mechanics of listing a property in today's market, and insights into finance. The question most people tend to ask is, “Is now the right time to get in…
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What’s more important than headwinds is your plan to overcome them.On this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar discuss the Australian investing environment presently and how these added financial and geopolitical pressures are impacting investors.The trio discuss the internal factors …
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EP 90 The 5 mistakes the everyday investor will make in today’s market
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In episode 90 of the Investing Insights Podcast, Steve and Victor discuss the 5 mistakes an everyday investor is either currently making or going to make in today’s market. Having twenty-plus years of experience in the property sector, including their own hands-on experience with their personal portfolios, both Victor and Steve have made these mist…
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How much is your complacency costing you? These experts recommend scheduling a “date night” with your portfolio to make sure it’s on track.In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar enumerate the risks that investors face by neglecting to update their portfolios and underline the imp…
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EP 88 Is your portfolio agile or fragile?
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In the face of changing market conditions, how agile is your property portfolio?In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar unpack the latest news shaking up the market – including stamp duty reforms, the rising cost of living and the rental accommodation crisis – and give their insig…
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EP 87 Your next opportunity may be disguised in problems — Know how to unwrap the layers.
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For over 15 years, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar have experienced the ups, downs, the ins, and outs of many property cycles. As rates are once again on their way up, it could be easy to retreat without considering the potential opportunities that the current cycle offers. In episode 86 of the Investing Insights Podcast, Steve and Victor discuss how…
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EP 86 Unpacking the ‘accommodation crisis’
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“Everything is cyclical” in the Australian property market, so how do you navigate this time of increased uncertainty?In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar analyse and discuss the big housing issues currently facing the Australian market, especially considering the recent federa…
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EP 85 As we enter this cycle, are you prepared?
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Are you PREPARED as we enter this cycle? With the immense changes happening on the property front at the moment, gear up against these market factors by being aware of the current conditions, and understanding what you need to do as both a current property investor and a new investor.In this podcast, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar Directors at Right…
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On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant is joined by Steve Waters, founder and director of Right Property Group, to run their eyes over some of the top stories currently trending online on Smart Property Investment.Highlighting the leading headlines dominating the industry, they lend their insights on what they all …
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EP 83 Why it’s not the end of the property boom
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While headlines are filled with narratives of the property boom now in the rearview mirror, investors are advised not to listen to the Chicken Littles proclaiming that the real estate market is in freefall mode without accurate justification.In this episode of Investing Insights with Right Property Group, Steve Waters, Victor Kumar and Phil Tarrant…
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EP 82 By burying your head in the sand expect the consequences- be proactive instead. We share how.
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In this episode, Steve Waters & Victor Kumar talk about “burying your head in the sand”, a behaviour of many people regardless of what the issue may be. Life gets hard, curveballs are thrown, you make a poor choice, etc. Pretending whatever isn't happening, aka burying your head in the sand, will not solve it, and usually makes the situation worse.…
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EP 81 ‘Advice’ v ‘Opinion’ — Why you need to know the difference
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Over the years, property investors have, in one way or another, been on the receiving end of wrong advice fuelled by strong opinions in their investment journey. How, then, can you discern what is good advice or opinion from bad advice and opinionHosts Phil Tarrant, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar believe that when making investment decisions, you mu…
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ENCORE EPISODE - Foolproof Property Investment Lessons To Apply Today
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For over 20 years of property investment experience, Steve Waters and Victor Kumar, with Smart Property Investment host, Phil Tarrant discuss foolproof property investment lessons learned over the last 2 decades. With first-hand experience, they cover all aspects of the investment process from sophisticated cash-flow management, to maintaining a go…
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