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Join property investor John Pidgeon and independent buyer's advocate Emily Wallace as they explore all things property. Whether you're an aspiring investor, home buyer or simply have a keen interest in property, they're here to empower you with the knowledge you need to take the next step. Formerly my millennial property. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Audacious with Chion Wolf will highlight the uncommon experiences of everyday people โ€“ asking the hardest, most uncomfortable questions. With curiosity and compassion, Connecticut Public producer and host Chion Wolf digs deeper, encouraging listeners to ask hard questions in their own lives. Find out more at https://www.ctpublic.org/audacious
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You know how sometimes you look outside, see a bird, and think, โ€œOh, hey! A cardinal! A blue jay! A robin!โ€œ Happens all the time. Now imagine what your life would be like if you traveled the world as part of a lifelong quest to become the first person to see 10,000 bird species. Get to know Peter Kaestner. He shares the surprising story of how he cโ€ฆ
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If you own an investment property or plan to, you'll need a depreciation schedule to claim those sweet sweet tax deductions. In today's episode John chats with Mike Mortlock from MCG Quantity Surveyors to unpack what you need to know. They touch on: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ what is depreciation ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ what does a quantity surveyor do ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป how to get a depreciation schedule ๐Ÿ‘‰ โ€ฆ
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Missing the Olympics? Well, listen to our show about weird sports! Including extreme ironing, where people press their clothes at the top of volcanoes, in caves, even while hanging upside down in trees! And there's cheese rolling, where people chase a cheese wheel which is barrelling down a steep hill. And then there's the oh, so British sport of sโ€ฆ
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In today's episode John chats with entrepreneur Mark Bouris who founded mortgage lending businesses Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road. Mark shares the story of starting Wizard Home Loans in the late 90s and answers questions from listeners around: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ negative gearing ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ inheritance tax ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป where the economy is headed ๐Ÿ‘‰ tips for first home buyeโ€ฆ
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Did you know that food can trigger a trauma response? Somatic educators like Luis Mojica help people feel more connected to their bodies through food, music, and slowing down to feel it all. Hear how he helps people unlock their pain, and how his life as an intersex person informs his understanding of all the ways a body can communicate. GUESTS: Luโ€ฆ
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Emily unpacks the current trends and changes she's seeing in the Australian property market and what's driving the demand for housing. She touches on: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ lack of supply & affordable housing ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ the rise of medium and high density dwellings ๐Ÿ‘‰ an increase in downsizers ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป renters considering buying for housing security ๐Ÿ‘‰ factors contributing to the hoโ€ฆ
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Most of us have faked being sick at some point, whether to escape a commitment or gain a little sympathy. But for some, this behavior becomes a compulsion, driven by underlying mental health or personality disorders. Meet a woman who has written a book about her journey to overcome Munchausen Syndrome, also known as Factitious Disorder. And a doctoโ€ฆ
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In today's episode John shares his thoughts on your questions around: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ 300sqm regional house vs 150sqm city unit ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ what tax deductions can you claim on an investment property? ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป interest rate hikes, will they keep going up and what can we do about them? ๐Ÿ‘‰ buying a property directly from the owner ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ is $100k enough to buy an investment propertyโ€ฆ
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Chicago Cubs superfan, Ronnie โ€œWoo Wooโ€œ Wickers says, โ€œItโ€™s not a ballgame if they donโ€™t see me or hear me!โ€ That sentiment applies to all of our guests on this show! Including Ronnie, 49ers fan, Banjo Man, and Bob Labonne, who is a massive fan of the UConn Huskies women's basketball team! GUESTS: Stacy Samuels aka Banjo Man: a 73-year-old fan of tโ€ฆ
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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 bookโ€ฆ
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With everything being stored in our phone, there seems to be fewer and fewer reasons to store anything in our brain. But what if your imagination was much more powerful and vast than you think? And with a few simple techniques, you could remember an astonishing amount of information? Two people who have won international memory competitions and setโ€ฆ
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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: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ common reasons why people are opting for a modular home ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ some exโ€ฆ
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There are many ways to teach, but few are as impactful as embodying a character as an actor. How does taking on such roles shape a person's life? In this episode, we delve into the experiences of two unique educators. Discover what it was like for Azie Dungey, a Black actress, to portray an enslaved woman at George and Martha Washington's estate inโ€ฆ
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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 ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐ŸŽง 439 John's 8 point property investing strategy - Listen on Apple Podcasts here / Listen on Spotify here Interested in engaging John's bโ€ฆ
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You know the Chicago-based music festival, Lollapalooza? Well, this episode of Audacious features NO ONE from Lollapalooza! But it does feature people who love something so much that they made a palooza out of it! Hear about the communal beauty and allure of pogo sticks, origami, lighters, and John Philip Sousa marches. GUESTS: Nick McClintock: Creโ€ฆ
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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 perโ€ฆ
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Growing up, Pidgeon Pagonis was told a lot about their medical history: They were born with cancerous ovaries, so the doctors removed them to save their life. Except that wasn't true. In reality, they were born intersex. And those were not cancerous ovaries, they were undescended testes. And that was just the beginning of many truths coming out. Heโ€ฆ
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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 froโ€ฆ
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Enjoy our ode to farts! Meet researchers who made a New York Times bestselling book series about the various ways that animals fart; A man who is internationally known for being a hand farter, (also called a โ€œmanualistโ€œ); And another person who was born without an anus and went on to make a living off of his ability to fart extensively on-command! โ€ฆ
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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 donโ€™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 couโ€ฆ
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Back in the day โ€” with your Walter Cronkites and David Brinkleys โ€” it felt kind of inappropriate for an interviewer to bring their full selves to the conversation. It was all about the guest, after all, so why bother bringing their own distinctive flairs? But now, people tune in as much for the interviewer as the one being interviewed. And because โ€ฆ
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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. ๐ŸŽง John's 8 point investing strategy ๐Ÿ‘‡ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CWLaZDl0CnUfjqYBzofXO?si=dd95a33e041642d1 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.โ€ฆ
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Jayson Greeneโ€™s daughter, Greta, died in 2015 when she was two years old. She was sitting on a bench with her grandma on the Upper West Side of Manhattan when a brick fell from a building and struck her in the head. Now, nine years later, how would Jayson describe Gretaโ€™s presence in his life? Hear his reflections on life after unimaginable tragedyโ€ฆ
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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: ๐Ÿ‘‰ common reasons why people might use a buyers agent/advocate ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป common reโ€ฆ
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In the movies, cyborgs often don't have a soul or a conscience. But in real life, some people become cyborgs in order to enhance the human experience and to be more connected with nature. Like Neil Harbisson. He was born colorblind, but now, thanks to an antenna implanted into the base of his skull, he can hear colors! And choreographer, Moon Ribasโ€ฆ
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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 oโ€ฆ
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People modify their bodies all the time. A piercing here, a tattoo thereโ€ฆ But what if you took it to the extreme, and reshaped yourself into something mythical? Meet two people who use body modifications to turn themselves into dragons. Related episodes: Change Of Art: Stories About Tattoo Coverups Retired CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez on magiโ€ฆ
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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 ๐Ÿ“˜ John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://โ€ฆ
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When people imagine becoming parents, they donโ€™t often envision their child being born with a condition that requires lifetime care. Hear reflections and wisdom from โ€œforever parentsโ€ whose children have autism with anxiety and OCD; a disorder that caused 100 seizures a day; and Down Syndrome. GUESTS: Carrie Cariello: Mother of five children, incluโ€ฆ
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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 sโ€ฆ
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When you imagine a pawn shop, what do you think of? Maybe a gruff dude behind the counter, giving you as little money - and as much attitude - as possible. After all, it's a male-dominated industry, and t.v. shows like Pawn Stars reinforce the stereotype. But in this episode of Audacious, join Chion as she gets to know the kindness, compassion and โ€ฆ
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In today's Q&A John and Emily chat about: ๐Ÿ‘‰ upgrading your PPOR, should you sell before or after you find your new home? ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ purchasing a property to put a granny flat on the back ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ there's a risk of termites in the area I want to buy, should I be worried? ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ can multiple properties in my portfolio qualify for the 6-year rule capital gains tax exemโ€ฆ
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Most of the time, the stunts you see in television and movies go perfectly. But when something goes wrong, the athletes who have spent their lives perfecting their craft can get permanently injured. David Holmes was Daniel Radcliffe's main stunt double in the Harry Potter movies. In 2009, an accident on-set paralyzed him. Jonathan Goodwin was a regโ€ฆ
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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: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป Scott's journey into commercial property investing ๐Ÿ‘‰ how much do you need to get started? ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ different asset classes in commerโ€ฆ
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On July 12, 2022, Dawn Wright (aka "Deepsea Dawn") became the first and only Black person to dive to the lowest known point on the Earth's seabed, "Challenger Deep". Hear about her journey down into the Mariana Trench, why she went, and what she found at the bottom that shocked her. You also may enjoy these episodes: Below the surface: The stories โ€ฆ
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In today's episode Emily and John chat about the property market and answer your questions around: ๐Ÿ‘‰ preparing your exit strategy before entering a joint venture ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ buying property as tenants in common vs joint tenants ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ can you use a parental guarantee on a 2nd or 3rd property? ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ are the property investing seminars and courses that I keep seeingโ€ฆ
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Beyoncรฉ and Taylor Swift are considered to be two of the most important performers of this or any generation. A Swiftie and a leader of the BeyHive talk about the lengths they go to to experience - and share the love - of their favorite performer. Suggested companion episode: 'I Will Always Love You': Jada Starโ€™s musical bond with her aunt Dolly Paโ€ฆ
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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 donโ€™t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careโ€ฆ
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When you imagine an emotional support animal, what comes to mind? A dog? Well how about a pigeon? A sugar glider? Or an emotional support pig? Meet people whoโ€™ve paired up with these animals to make their lives - and mental health conditions - better. This episode originally aired on May 26, 2023. GUESTS: Cynthia Zhou: Miu was her emotional supportโ€ฆ
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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: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ what would a vendor choose to sell their property via an auction? ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ what are the benefits to sellers and buyers? ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป why can the quote range vs the vendorโ€ฆ
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Pranking on television has been around for over 70 years. Starting with Candid Camera in the late 40s all the way through to Punk'd in the early 2000s. Pranking has evolved to not only entertain, but to show off the goodness in people! The directors of the movie Bad Trip, and the tv series, Jury Duty, talk about how they pull off physical stunts thโ€ฆ
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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: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป getting the right people in your corner ๐Ÿ‘‰ hots spots and not spots ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ the 100:10:1 rule Related episodes ๐ŸŽง 439 John's 8 point property investing strategy Check out John's booโ€ฆ
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Have you ever tried doing an impression of a famous person... And failed miserably? That's because impressions are really hard to pull off! On this episode, you'll meet two of the best in the business: Mary Elizabeth Kelly, who is known for her mouth acting impressions, and Dean Edwards from Saturday Night Live. Shows referenced: What is foreign acโ€ฆ
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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 donโ€™t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. Toโ€ฆ
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Remember the joy of โ€œShow and Tellโ€ at school? Now why should only the kids have all the fun? Listeners to Audacious (and staff members of Connecticut Public!) gathered at Third Place by Half Full Brewery on March 13th for an opportunity to share their story! For a full transcript of this show, click here. GUESTS: Elaine Braithwaite: Electric violiโ€ฆ
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In today's Q&A, mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans joins John on the show to answer some questions around: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ a case study with a $250k difference in valuation of a property! ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ lending through private banks ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป securing finance for a knock down rebuild ๐Ÿ‘‰ lending for Airbnbs and short term rentals Want to speak to a mortgage brokeโ€ฆ
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How do you define forgiveness? Turns out, the definition tends to be as different as every person. And that definition changes depending on where you are in the process, too! On this episode of Audacious, Chion talks about it with a best friend, a pastor, a philosopher, and a man who lost his face after getting hit by a drunk driver. Youโ€™ll also heโ€ฆ
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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 sortyโ€ฆ
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If you've ever wondered where the CIA finds inspiration to disguise their agents, you'd think maybeโ€ฆ Hollywood with their special effects? Turns out, it was the magic community that helped them develop technology that may have saved lives and uncovered secrets! Hear stories from retired CIA Chief of Disguise, Jonna Mendez, including how she used thโ€ฆ
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John chats with mortgage broker Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans about what's happening in the lending space. They touch on: ๐Ÿ‘‰ first time owner-occupiers vs investors ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ tax cuts benefits to lending ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ cross securitisation ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ interest only vs principle & interest loans ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ exit strategies for lending over age 40 ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป buying property with SMSF Wanโ€ฆ
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