First Time Property Investor

In this episodeHouse, apartment, townhouse, villa, duplex... what’s actually the difference, and does more land automatically mean a better investment? Pete runs through all five property types in rapid-fire, then he and Skye dig into the real decision drivers: why a house isn’t always the better buy, how strata and body corporate actually work (and why it shouldn’t be a dealbreaker), and why cashflow often favours lower-maintenance properties over land.(00:00) - The five property types explained (houses, apartments, townhouses, villas, duplexes) (05:02) - Is a house automatically the better investment? (06:03) - Strata, body corporate, and title types explained (08:21) - Why townhouses and apartments often win on cashflow (09:51) - Maintenance and repair responsibilities (12:31) - Final takeaway About First Time Property InvestorThinking about buying your first investment property, or how buying your first home could shape your plans to invest?First Time Property Investor (FTPI) helps you make sense of the choices and trade-offs that come before Investment #1.FTPI Explained breaks down the concepts. FTPI IRL puts realistic first-investor scenarios to the test, showing what changes the decision and why.Hosted by Imtiyaz Rather (Hack Mortgages), Pete Theodorou (Mindset Property) and Skye Taylor (Taylored Property), bringing perspectives across finance, buying and ownership.Need help with your property plans?Whether you're preparing for your first investment property or working out how your first home fits into the bigger picture, we're here to help you work through your next steps.Find the right person to help ➜ https://www.ftpi.com.auFollow FTPI on InstagramMore conversations, insights and perspectives from Imti, Pete and Skye.Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/ftpi.pod/

In this episodeBuying the property was just the beginning. Now you need to manage it. In this episode, Skye breaks down what a property manager really does beyond collecting rent, the fees first-time investors often don’t see coming, and the risks of trying to self-manage. A clear, practical look at why the right property manager can make or break your investment experience.About First Time Property InvestorThinking about buying your first investment property, or how buying your first home could shape your plans to invest?First Time Property Investor (FTPI) helps you make sense of the choices and trade-offs that come before Investment #1.FTPI Explained breaks down the concepts. FTPI IRL puts realistic first-investor scenarios to the test, showing what changes the decision and why.Hosted by Imtiyaz Rather (Hack Mortgages), Pete Theodorou (Mindset Property) and Skye Taylor (Taylored Property), bringing perspectives across finance, buying and ownership.Need help with your property plans?Whether you're preparing for your first investment property or working out how your first home fits into the bigger picture, we're here to help you work through your next steps.Find the right person to help ➜ https://www.ftpi.com.auFollow FTPI on InstagramMore conversations, insights and perspectives from Imti, Pete and Skye.Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/ftpi.pod/

In this episode Would you pay $18,000 for a buyer's agent? What if you had plenty of time to search yourself, or the fee meant buying a cheaper property? In FTPI IRL, Imti puts four first-investor situations to Pete and Skye and asks them to make the call. Their answers aren't always the same, and that's exactly where the useful conversation starts.   About First Time Property Investor Thinking about buying your first investment property, or how buying your first home could shape your plans to invest? First Time Property Investor (FTPI) helps you make sense of the choices and trade-offs that come before Investment #1. FTPI Explained breaks down the concepts. FTPI IRL puts realistic first-investor scenarios to the test, showing what changes the decision and why. Hosted by Imtiyaz Rather (Hack Mortgages), Pete Theodorou (Mindset Property) and Skye Taylor (Taylored Property), bringing perspectives across finance, buying and ownership.   Need help with your property plans? Whether you're preparing for your first investment property or working out how your first home fits into the bigger picture, we're here to help you work through your next steps. Find the right person to help ➜ https://www.ftpi.com.au   Follow FTPI on Instagram More conversations, insights and perspectives from Imti, Pete and Skye. Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/ftpi.pod/

In this episode What are you actually paying for when you hire a buyer's agent? Pete breaks down what they do, what the fee can cover and how to tell whether someone is worth considering. We also talk about who they work for, the questions to ask before signing and why off-market deals aren't automatically better. (00:00) - What is a buyer's agent?(02:57) - How much does a buyer's agent cost?(05:30) - How to spot a good buyer's agent from a bad one(08:24) - What a buyer's agent shouldn't replace(10:30) - Do off-market properties actually exist?   About First Time Property Investor Thinking about buying your first investment property, or how buying your first home could shape your plans to invest? First Time Property Investor (FTPI) helps you make sense of the choices and trade-offs that come before Investment #1. FTPI Explained breaks down the concepts. FTPI IRL puts realistic first-investor scenarios to the test, showing what changes the decision and why. Hosted by Imtiyaz Rather (Hack Mortgages), Pete Theodorou (Mindset Property) and Skye Taylor (Taylored Property), bringing perspectives across finance, buying and ownership.   Need help with your property plans? Whether you're preparing for your first investment property or working out how your first home fits into the bigger picture, we're here to help you work through your next steps. Find the right person to help ➜ https://www.ftpi.com.au   Follow FTPI on Instagram More conversations, insights and perspectives from Imti, Pete and Skye. Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/ftpi.pod/ (00:00) - What is a buyer's agent? (02:57) - How much does a buyer's agent cost? (05:30) - How to spot a good buyer's agent from a bad one (08:24) - What a buyer's agent shouldn't replace (10:30) - Do off-market properties actually exist?

In this episode Jess wants to buy her first investment property, and her parents could help with the deposit. But should she take them up on it? In this FTPI IRL episode, Imti puts four versions of her situation to Pete and Skye, changing the numbers or family circumstances each time. The interesting part is where they agree, where they don't, and what changes their minds. (00:00) - Scenario 1(05:06) - Scenario 2(10:14) - Scenario 3(18:17) - Scenario 4(23:26) - Final takeaways   About First Time Property Investor Thinking about buying your first investment property, or how buying your first home could shape your plans to invest? First Time Property Investor (FTPI) helps you make sense of the choices and trade-offs that come before Investment #1. FTPI Explained breaks down the concepts. FTPI IRL puts realistic first-investor scenarios to the test, showing what changes the decision and why. Hosted by Imtiyaz Rather (Hack Mortgages), Pete Theodorou (Mindset Property) and Skye Taylor (Taylored Property), bringing perspectives across finance, buying and ownership.   Need help with your property plans? Whether you're preparing for your first investment property or working out how your first home fits into the bigger picture, we're here to help you work through your next steps. Find the right person to help ➜ https://www.ftpi.com.au   Follow FTPI on Instagram More conversations, insights and perspectives from Imti, Pete and Skye. Instagram ➜ https://www.instagram.com/ftpi.pod/ (00:00) - Scenario 1 (05:06) - Scenario 2 (10:14) - Scenario 3 (18:17) - Scenario 4 (23:26) - Final takeaways