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What My Mum Has to Do With the “Location, Location, Location” myth
Is blood really thicker than water? Last week, I wrote that “boom suburbs are a scam.” Not surprisingly, that post got a lot of attention. That article explained why the boom-suburb narrative is misleading. Today, I want to talk about how the scam actually works. Sometimes an idea catches on
No free suck of the sauce bottle!
Did someone say free money? The first time I heard Steve McKnight say, “not a free suck of the sauce bottle,” it clicked. Not growing up in Australia, it was the first time I’d heard that saying — and what a brilliant way to frame up this concept. Nothing from
Australia’s fertility rate is falling. So what’s that got to do with property investing?
Australia’s fertility rate is falling. So what’s that got to do with property investing? Alot! This means fewer young people, faster ageing population, and heavier reliance on migration. We all know how immigration is fast becoming a contentious topic not just here but everywhere. The old “buy a home, pay
To Corio or not to Corio
Do graphs like this get you excited? Well, if you are a buy and hold, “set and forget” investor it shouldn’t. I cant stand the buy and hold strategy. I believe it robs people of real wealth and, in my view, delivers very little value to communities compared to better win-win strategies.
Stop Excuses, Build Wealth!
Yes, I’m absolutely certain—people have a million excuses, but never a good reason. 💡 Excuses don’t build wealth. Action does. Our Story: No Time, No Perfect Conditions—But We Started Anyway When Lisa and I began our property investing journey, we had every excuse not to start:✔️ Demanding corporate finance jobs
Ostriches, Property, and the Cost of Chasing Trends
In the early 1990s, a farming craze took off across the United States & Australia. Investors were convinced they had found the future of agriculture—sustainable, high-profit, and “revolutionary”. This was the rise of the ostrich industry. At first glance, it seemed like a no-brainer. Ostrich meat was just like beef,
Stop being Lukewarm about your future!
Remember when I said another train has left the station while you stood there—waiting, wondering if the “perfect moment” would arrive? 💡 Newsflash: It won’t. The last train will come eventually, and the only question is: will you be ready to get on board? Most People Aren’t Afraid to Start—They’re
Happy Lies
💭 “As long as you’re happy!” How many times have you been told that happiness is something you should chase, something you deserve, or something to prioritize above all else? Let’s be real—that’s garbage. Happiness isn’t handed to you. It doesn’t magically appear just because you want it. It’s a
