The Property Academy Podcast

Most property educators say they invest … but do they really?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew lay it all bare – the actual properties they’ve purchased, the cashflow they’re earning, and the lessons th…

Not sure if you’re really ready to invest in property?

In this episode, we share the ‘Can I Invest Test’ – a simple way to test-drive the cashflow demands of a new investment before you take the plung…

Not all share investing platforms are created equal.

In this episode, we compare five of the most popular investing platforms used by Kiwis – Sharesies vs Hatch vs Kernel vs Stake vs Tiger Brokers.

Ev…

Think there’s only one way to invest in property? Think again.

In this episode, we run through 13 different property investment strategies that Kiwis use – and we explain each one in 60 seconds or les…

If you’ve listened to this podcast for a while, you’ve heard us talk about Opes Partners. But what do our clients actually think?

In this episode, we share the raw, honest truth — the good, the bad, …

You’ve probably heard that property is a “safe investment.”

But here’s the truth: property investing is risky … especially when you don’t protect yourself against the downside.

In this episode, we reve…

Strahan McIntosh didn’t set out to become a property investor. But after teaming up with his brother, surviving cowboy tradies, and getting caught in a cyclone, he’s now built a purposeful portfolio …

Every property investor eventually asks this question: “Should I buy for capital growth or yield?”

 In this episode, we walk through 5 critical questions that will help you make that decision – based …

Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things financially … but still don’t feel rich?

That’s more common than you think – and there’s a reason behind it. In this episode, we break down the mindset…

You’ve seen the posts on Instagram — “I’ve got a property deal with $100k in profit waiting for you.” But is that real … or just marketing?

In this episode, we investigate the rise of property deal ne…

Most investors only think about one kind of risk: “Will I lose my money?”

But there are two other crucial types of risk every investor needs to understand – and if you ignore them, your entire financ…

From racist tenants to used condoms on the floor … this episode shares the worst of the worst rental nightmares from Kiwi landlords.In today’s episode, we expose five jaw-dropping horror stories – an…

The housing market feels flat. Property prices seem to be going nowhere. But look a little closer, and you’ll see a different story.In this episode, we reveal the two-tier recovery happening in the N…

Lynne and Darren aren’t your typical investors. No kids. Six motorbikes. And a plan to travel the South Island in a motorhome. But they’ve also built a $660,000 nest egg through strategic property in…

Bitcoin’s price is up 84,000x since 2011 – turning $100 into over $11 million. But does that make it a smart investment today?

In this episode, we’re joined by financial advisor and crypto expert Darc…

Ever looked back at a financial decision and thought: What was I thinking?

In this episode, we count down the 9 most unhinged money mistakes made by real Kiwis – as told by you. From wedding blowouts …

When you imagine the perfect tenant, who comes to mind? A young professional couple? No pets, no kids, high income, long-term renters? That’s what most new landlords think. But they’re wrong.

In this…

In this episode, we dig into what’s really going on in the rental market. Is it just your imagination, or is it genuinely taking longer to find tenants? We reveal what the data says, what property ma…

Think you can guess where house prices (NZ) are headed based on what happened last year? Think again.In this episode, we reveal why using last year’s prices to predict next year’s market is one of th…

Most Kiwis assume you need $100k+ in cash to buy a rental. But that’s not necessarily true.In this episode, we ask: “Can the average New Zealander actually invest in property?” And the answer might s…