Best Bfas Podcasts (2024)

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628 reimagining the Great Aussie Dream 26:26

6d ago26:26

26:26

The dream of home ownership in Australia looks far different in today's property landscape than it did a few decades ago. Is The Great Aussie Dream still achievable? John shares a chapter from his book, Sort Your Property Out & Get Invested exploring the pros & cons of home ownership and the different pathways to achieving it. Check out John's book…

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627 big reasons to consider a tiny home 33:22

2h ago33:22

33:22

More people are considering adding granny flats and tiny homes on larger blocks to help overcome a lack of housing or as another way to generate income for investors. In today's episode John chats with builder Jeremy Wikeepa who specialises in building mini spaces. Jeremy shares: 👉🏾 common reasons why people are opting for a modular home 👉🏿 some ex…

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626 John & Emily debate: invest in regional house or city unit? 31:27

4d ago31:27

31:27

If you could purchase an investment property anywhere, would you go with a house in a regional area or an apartment in the city? John and Emily debate the pros and cons of each. Resources you might find helpful 👇 🎧 439 John's 8 point property investing strategy - Listen on Apple Podcasts here / Listen on Spotify here Interested in engaging John's b…

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625 becoming a rentvester in 2024 34:52

12d ago34:52

34:52

Rentvesting has grown in popularity as a strategy for people to get their foot into the property market sooner - who doesn't want to do that?! In today's episode John and Emily chat about rentvesting in a cost of living crisis, who the strategy/lifestyle might suit, what to consider if you are planning to buy an investment property, and Emily's per…

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624 lending landscape, interest rates, FHSS, buying property in a trust, BFAs + more (mortgage broker Q&A) 36:32

18d ago36:32

36:32

In today's episode regular guest and mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins John on the show for a chat about all things lending and mortgages. Rachelle touches on the current lending landscape, what's considered a 'good' rate, should I buy property in a trust, is the FHSS a risky option in today's climate, releasing equity fro…

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623 common first home buyer mistakes to avoid 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

Buying a property for the first time is a big deal! In today's episode Emily shares some common mistakes to avoid and handy tips to help you on your home buying journey. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online cou…

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622 location is everything (fact or fiction?) + tips for finding a good location 33:00

1M ago33:00

33:00

Location, location, location. John and Emily chat about how important location is in your buying strategy, bust some myths and talk about tips and tricks for finding a good location. 🎧 John's 8 point investing strategy 👇 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CWLaZDl0CnUfjqYBzofXO?si=dd95a33e041642d1 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.…

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621 are buyers advocates worth their fee? 40:42

1M ago40:42

40:42

If you're in the market to purchase a property, the question of whether a buyers agent/advocate is worth engaging might cross your mind. Full disclosure, John and Em are both BAs and in today's episode they talk about some of the things you might consider to help you decide: 👉 common reasons why people might use a buyers agent/advocate 👉🏻 common re…

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620 my property story: building a portfolio of 8 properties in 13 years 45:46

2M ago45:46

45:46

In today's episode John interviews Christie who's a listener of the show about her journey as a property investor. Christie shares the ins and outs of each property purchase, the lessons she learned along the way and her tips for anyone looking to get started as an investor. Interested in having a clarity call with John? Click here to book a chat o…

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619 how to buy your dream home (live recording) 38:31

2M ago38:31

38:31

If you have a goal to buy the home of your dreams then today's episode is for you! This episode was recorded live in Townsville with special guests Glen James from this is money and some of our awesome listeners. Special thanks to Sphere Home Loans for supporting this episode. Grab 📘 John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://…

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618 how property has changed over the last 35 years 34:45

2M ago34:45

34:45

In today's episode John turns back the clock with property journalist James Kirby to look at how the property market has shifted and changed over the last few decades. John and James also chat about how property topics are represented in the media, investing in property and the state of various markets across the country today. We hate email spam s…

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617 termites, granny flats, upsizing your home, drawing equity + more 35:06

2M ago35:06

35:06

In today's Q&A John and Emily chat about: 👉 upgrading your PPOR, should you sell before or after you find your new home? 👉🏼 purchasing a property to put a granny flat on the back 👉🏽 there's a risk of termites in the area I want to buy, should I be worried? 👉🏾 can multiple properties in my portfolio qualify for the 6-year rule capital gains tax exem…

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616 investing in commercial property (yield, property types, buying process) 39:21

3M ago39:21

39:21

Investing in residential property is a hot topic in our community but the commercial property investment world is spoken about less. So in today's episode special guest Scott O'Neill joins John on the show to chat about: 👉🏻 Scott's journey into commercial property investing 👉 how much do you need to get started? 👉🏼 different asset classes in commer…

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615 market update, joint ventures, parental guarantees & are property seminars a scam?! 35:07

3M ago35:07

35:07

In today's episode Emily and John chat about the property market and answer your questions around: 👉 preparing your exit strategy before entering a joint venture 👉🏼 buying property as tenants in common vs joint tenants 👉🏽 can you use a parental guarantee on a 2nd or 3rd property? 👉🏿 are the property investing seminars and courses that I keep seeing…

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614 get creative and buy your first home 38:57

3M ago38:57

38:57

For some people to buy a home in today's climate you might need to get creative! Today's episode is jam-packed with John and Em's best strategies for getting into your first home. Check out John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, care…

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613 everything about auctions with a master auctioneer 44:16

3M ago44:16

44:16

In today's episode, master auctioneer Greg Brydon from the Ray White group joins Em on the show. Greg shares a bit of his career story and answers some common questions about auctions such as: 👉🏾 what would a vendor choose to sell their property via an auction? 👉🏿 what are the benefits to sellers and buyers? 👉🏻 why can the quote range vs the vendor…

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612 how to actually build a property portfolio 41:46

4M ago41:46

41:46

In today's episode John talks about his new book Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future and some of the concepts he covers around building a property portfolio such as: 👉🏻 getting the right people in your corner 👉 hots spots and not spots 👉🏼 the 100:10:1 rule Related episodes 🎧 439 John's 8 point property investing strategy Check out John's boo…

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611 building a $3 million property portfolio with 4 kids and a small biz 33:09

4M ago33:09

33:09

Hayley and her partner have acquired 3 properties with their sights set on a fourth, all whilst starting a family and a small business. In today's episode Hayley shares her unique and inspiring property journey. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To…

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610 valuations, private banks, knock down rebuild loans & short term rentals (mortgage broker Q&A) 38:39

4M ago38:39

38:39

In today's Q&A, mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins John on the show to answer some questions around: 👉🏾 a case study with a $250k difference in valuation of a property! 👉🏿 lending through private banks 👉🏻 securing finance for a knock down rebuild 👉 lending for Airbnbs and short term rentals Want to speak to a mortgage broke…

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609 the home buying process (insights from 4 case studies) 34:21

5M ago34:21

34:21

The process for buying a home looks different for everybody and Emily's experienced all kinds of ways as a Buyer's Agent in Melbourne. In today's episode Emily shares how things played out for 4 separate clients and the insights and lessons that can be gained from these case studies. Check out John's book tour dates & links to buy the book at sorty…

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608 the latest on the banks and lending (mortgage broker update) 43:07

5M ago43:07

43:07

John chats with mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans about what's happening in the lending space. They touch on: 👉 first time owner-occupiers vs investors 👉🏼 tax cuts benefits to lending 👉🏽 cross securitisation 👉🏾 interest only vs principle & interest loans 👉🏿 exit strategies for lending over age 40 👉🏻 buying property with SMSF Wan…

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607 buying and selling an off the plan apartment (Ally's story) 46:33

5M ago46:33

46:33

In today's episode Emily interviews Ally who bought an off the plan apartment in Sydney in 2014 before selling it in 2023, and boy is her story a wild ride! Ally shares the biggest lessons she's learned in hindsight from her experience. Strap in! We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, car…

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606 higher rents & falling house values, negative equity, leveraging, developments + more 35:49

5M ago35:49

35:49

In today's episode John shares a CoreLogic media release that addresses the stark difference in the demand for purchasing property vs the demand for those needing somewhere to live, and answers your questions around: 👉🏼 a case study for buying a 2nd property 👉🏽 negative equity and emergency funds 👉🏾 how to leverage existing properties to increase b…

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605 real estate in the USA 43:51

6M ago43:51

43:51

How the hell does property and finance in the States work?! In today's episode John chats with our US host Nick Bradley from this is investing to get the scoop. Nick touches on: 👉🏻 the lending landscape 👉 interest rates 👉🏼 buying and selling property 👉🏽 auctions Check out John's book tour dates & links to buy the book at sortyourpropertyout.com We …

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604 starting a portfolio through COVID which is now worth $3 million (Jay's story) 35:08

6M ago35:08

35:08

Jay and his partner Andrea own their PPOR and 3 investment properties across Adelaide and Brisbane. In today's episode John interviews Jay about his journey as a home buyer and property investor, touching on: 👉 his upbringing and when he began to learn about investing 👉🏼 his career and income 👉🏽 navigating lending as a self employed business owner …

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603 standing out as a buyer, pre-auction offers, when to let go of a 'loser', renovations + more 39:19

6M ago39:19

39:19

In today's episode Emily answers your questions about: 👉🏾 how long should you hold a ‘loser’ investment? 👉🏿 is using a buyer’s advocate worth it? 👉 how to stand out as a buyer in a competitive market 👉🏻 when is stamp duty due if you have to pay it? 👉 how much is the deposit if your offer is accepted? 👉🏼 when do you fully pay for the property? 👉🏽 wo…

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602 how Zoe built a property portfolio worth over $3.7 million 40:00

6M ago40:00

40:00

In today's episode John interviews long time listener Zoe who has built an impressive investment property portfolio worth over 3.7 million and a net wealth worth over 2 million. Zoe currently owns 5 properties and was kind enough to share exactly how she got to where she is today, her learnings and what's ahead for her journey. Strap in for a great…

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601 how to be a great buyer 34:25

7M ago34:25

34:25

Looking to buy a property within the next few years? Emily shares her tips and insights as a professional buyers advocate to help you stand out and purchase your dream home. Emily touches on: 👉🏻 sorting your finance 👉 communicating with agents 👉🏼 auctions 👉🏿 and more Need a system to manage your money? Check out the free Glen James Spending Plan Ch…

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top episode: converting your home into an investment property 34:35

7M ago34:35

34:35

This is another super hot topic that comes up a lot in our community! In this episode replay John and Em discuss selling vs converting your home into an investment property including some practical considerations when you decide to convert such as finance structure, compliance & maintenance, preparing to lease and more. John's property analyser cal…

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top episode: how to create a property investing strategy 35:43

7M ago35:43

35:43

Thinking of investing in 2024? In this episode replay John explains 8 things that are critical for investors to consider when buying property and touches on a super common question - should I sell my home and upgrade or keep it and convert it into an investment? Want to thrash out your situation with John? Book a clarity call here: https://bit.ly/M…

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top episode: 10 things we would tell our younger selves about buying property 39:08

7M ago39:08

39:08

Happy holidays! Here's a replay of one of your favourite episodes from this year. John and Emily reflected on the learnings they wish they'd known sooner on their property journeys and share 10 top tips. Learn more about John's Train the Trainer Program: https://www.solverewealth.com.au/train-the-trainer-property-coaching-and-buyers-agent/ We hate …

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550 tips for buying property in 2024 37:59

7M ago37:59

37:59

As we close out 2023, John and Em share 8 tips for buying property as you enter the new year. Learn more about Your Online Property Coach here. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, resources and downlo…

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2023 Wrap-Up | "We're tired" | Episode 17 50:20

8M ago50:20

50:20

Good night, good luck, and we’ll see you next year! This week, Alex and Danielle shout out their favorite shows of 2023 and review some of the major theatre industry news stories of the year. From The Light in the Piazza to Patti LuPone’s new roommate, there was no shortage of hot topics to cover! • Find us: Danielle: Twitter | Instagram Alex: Twit…

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549 housing affordability & the 2023 property market in review 35:10

8M ago35:10

35:10

In today's episode Emily and John reflect on the 2023 property market and how things are looking for investors and home buyers in different regions around Australia. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses…

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548 what I would tell my 18-year-old self about building a property portfolio 33:10

8M ago33:10

33:10

In today's episode John reflects on the decisions he made whilst building his property portfolio, including the things he felt he did right and the things he would've done differently if he had his time again. John shares 10 pieces of advice he would give his 18 year old self. What would you do again or differently in your own journey if you could …

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TikTok Musicals: "Gen Z set the culture" | with Dr. Trevor Boffone | Episode 16 1:16:12

8M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

If you were on the internet at all in the second half of 2020, you probably heard about the Ratatouille musical on TikTok. Before that was the Grocery Store Musical, and after came the Bridgerton musical, but TikTok and musical theatre were entwined well before the pandemic! We talked to Dr. Trevor Boffone, whose research, writing, and of course Ti…

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547 house sitting as a side hustle with Riley 25:35

8M ago25:35

25:35

John is joined by Riley who's done amazingly well as a house sitter on the side! In this chat they touch on: 👉🏽 how the house sitting arrangement works 👉 the pros and cons of house sitting 👉🏿 the savings Riley's been able to build 👉🏾 the property investing he's done while he house sits We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsle…

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546 turning a PPOR into an investment, equity or cash deposits, understanding auction reserves + more 32:41

8M ago32:41

32:41

John and Emily answer your questions, including: 👉🏽 what are the pros and cons of flipping your PPOR into an investment? 👉🏻 using equity or a cash deposit for your next investment - which one? 👉🏿 should you keep cash in savings, or use it all as a deposit? 👉 what to do with 40 acres - hold or develop? 👉🏽 why are auction reserves higher than the quo…

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545 should I buy an investment or owner occupier first? 32:57

9M ago32:57

32:57

Should you buy a home to live in or an investment property first? This is such a common question and in today's episode John walks through what to consider using an example of buying in Adelaide and a case study based in Manly, NSW. John touches on: 👉🏾 buying a house vs unit 👉🏿 your short term lifestyle and financial goals 👉🏻 your borrowing capacit…

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College BFA Programs: "I learned that theatre isn't glamorous." | with James Rose | Episode 15 1:40:36

9M ago1:40:36

1:40:36

Today, actress and activist James Rose joins the pod to talk about undergraduate college theatre programs! Inspired by their video responding to Playbill's Top 10 list of the most represented colleges on Broadway, Alex, Danielle, and James dig into what these programs actually teach, the ways that BFA programs and the actual industry mirror and inf…

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544 The Block 2023 unpacked 32:30

9M ago32:30

32:30

This one's for fans of The Block! In today's episode Emily and John recap the wild results of the 2023 season 19 reno competition tv show The Block which was set in the Melbourne suburb of Hampton East. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help…

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543 battle-axe block pros & cons, shared equity schemes, using cash vs equity + more 35:57

9M ago35:57

35:57

In today's Q&A John and Emily discuss: 👉🏾 the pros and cons of a battleaxe block 👉🏿 using cash vs equity to purchase an investment property 👉🏻 the 6 year capital gains tax rule 👉 considerations for buying a home using a shared equity scheme 👉🏼 and what you would do if you had a $200k deposit to buy in Melbourne! Check out episode 439 for John's 8 p…

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How do I get a divorce if I don't know where my ex is? 6:14

9M ago6:14

6:14

Divorce can be tricky enough, but what if your former partner or spouse is nowhere to be found? Or what if thye refuse to co-operate? What happens then? In this episode, we talk all things divorce, including whether you can file without them, what happens if someone is overseas, whether you can separate without divorcing and much more. Recognised i…

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Wicked Turns 20: "This show was my entire personality" | with Alexis Scheer | Episode 14 1:12:58

9M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Happy 20th Birthday to Wicked! On this Wonderful episode, Alex and Danielle have a Swankified time chatting with playwright Alexis Scheer (it's good to see her, isn't it?) about how this ever-Popular musical has changed theatre For Good. They get into topics like female-female friendships in media, the political and witchy themes of the show, its i…

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542 market cycles, housing affordability & success in business with Greg Paramor AO 37:53

9M ago37:53

37:53

In today's episode John chats with Greg Paramor AO whose career spans over 45 years in the real estate and funds management industry, including starting multiple businesses. In this conversation John and Greg chat about: 👉🏾 how Greg's career in real estate started 👉🏿 reflections on market cycles 👉🏻 the current market and the lack of housing afforda…

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541 property market update, hotspots & forecasting the next 20 years with Tim Lawless 42:46

10M ago42:46

42:46

In today's episode, Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic Asia Pacific joins John on the show with some property insights around: 👉🏾 interest rates 👉🏿 migration 👉 various property markets around Australia 👉🏻 how the Brisbane 2032 Olympics may affect the QLD property market 👉🏼 3 things to consider when looking for a property 👉🏽 and more! We hat…

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Theatre Multihyphenate: The Ancient Greeks didn't have BFAs | with Michael Kushner | Episode 13 59:37

10M ago59:37

59:37

We're thrilled to welcome the incredible Michael Kushner to the podcast to dive deep into being a theatre multihyphenate! They talk about the history of multi-hyphenating, the four questions to ask yourself to determine if your side hustle is actually a hyphen, and why everything you do needs to cross-pollinate. • Michael Kushner Michael Kushner is…

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540 I've bought my first home, now what? 26:38

10M ago26:38

26:38

There are a few options you can consider when deciding to upgrade from your first home. You might choose to turn it into an investment property, sell and buy another place or even knock it down and rebuild! John and Emily chat about some considerations when figuring out your next move and also discuss a listener question about renovating your non-f…

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539 how to get into the property market sooner 29:40

10M ago29:40

29:40

In today's episode John and Emily discuss some practical things you can do to get into your first property sooner and the property advice they'd give their younger selves. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online c…

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Edinburgh Fringe: Go for the theatre, stay for the vibes | With Rho Chung | Episode 12 1:01:20

10M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Partial View goes international with discussion of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and its relationship to American theatre! Guest Rho Chung joins us to talk about their experiences working on the festival and as an arts critic for The Skinny, while Danielle shares her preconceived notions about the festival and how they stack up to the actual experi…

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