
Investor Intelligence
Making financial, business and investing education accessible for all through our weekly podcast on all things investment.
Hosted by Jacob Kearnes and brought to you by a team of passionate investors, each week we bring you a new episode packed with actionable information to arm you with the tools and education you need to achieve your goals.
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Episodes
123 episodes
Investor Journey: From Busy Professional to Confident Investor
In this episode I'm joined by property investor Chris Mitchell who discusses his experience in the Australian property market.We discuss mindset, strategy, education and how to build a successful property portfolio - even if you have li...
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Episode 123
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28:07

How an Owners Corporation can affect your investment
What is an Owners Corporation? How can they make or break an investment, and what are the things you should be aware of if you own property with a shared common area?This week, I'm joined by Melissa Harvey, the Director of The OC Guide, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 122
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38:26

Interest Rates and The Future of Lending in Australia with Chelsea Burton
This week, mortgage expert Chelsea Burton joins us to discuss the current and future state of property lending in Australia. We'll discuss what to consider when borrowing at different stages of life and how the changing economic landscape with ...
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Episode 121
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25:13

Decades In Review: What's Next For Australian Property?
Author and property expert Luke Harris discusses his experience investing in the Australian property market over the last 23 years. He covers how the market has changed and what he foresees for the future as well as the many investment strategi...
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Episode 120
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43:29

Property Investors vs Land Tax (Everything You Need To Know)
Land tax is a cost Australian property investors are faced with when growing their portfolios. This episode is a deep dive on what it is, how it's calculated, how investors can manage it effectively and when you should be concerned about it.
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Episode 119
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25:57

Do THIS before you buy your next property
This episode reveals how to maximise your portfolio profits with an air-tight investment strategy. Malika Kingwell is the Mentor Team Leader at The Property Mentors and has a wealth of experience helping her clients grow wealth through ...
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Episode 118
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32:17

Decoding the Domain House Price Report with Aaron Best
In this episode of the Investor Intelligence podcast Jacob sits down with Aaron Best, Member Experience Director of The Property Mentors. They deep-dive into the insights and implications of the recently released Domain House Price ...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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13:30

Understanding Property Contracts with Pat de Ruiter and Herman Benade
Understanding property contracts is an essential part of growing a successful property portfolio. This week, The Mentor Team Director and Senior Property Mentor at The Property Mentors Herman Benade and Pat de Ruiter reveal the most common cont...
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Episode 116
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19:39

Interest Rates, House Prices and Market Outlook for 2024
Interest rate rises and housing shortages were a big topic of conversation in 2023. But what's in store for 2024? Will interest rates finally start to come down? Are changes to lending policies on the horizon? Will housing shortages start to ea...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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15:52

Summer Series: Top highlights from 2023 you NEED to listen to
We had no shortage of outstanding guests on the podcast last year and to kick off 2024 off with a bang - we've compiled some of our top moments from 2023.This episode includes highlights from top economists, CEO's and founders from a va...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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38:36

The Journey From Zero To A Multimillion Dollar Property Portfolio!
Property expert Luke Harris reveals his journey to a property portfolio worth $10s of millions and the mistake he's made along the way. Luke started from nothing and has been investing for 23 years. This episode is a deep dive on his st...
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Episode 113
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48:01

Top 5 Tips To Skyrocket Your Mental Clarity
Want to get more done in less time while being a happier and healthier version of yourself? Do just that with Taryn Laughlin's top 5 tips to skyrocket your mental and physical wellbeing. Taryn is the Founder of Hustle Hut Fitness and ha...
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Episode 112
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37:18

Sales expert reveals ethical persuasion secrets
Earn more money, increase your negotiation skills and persuade people using the same ethical persuasion secrets used by the Founder of the second largest sales company in Australia.Mark McInnes is a sales expert, author and speaker who'...
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Episode 111
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44:14

The Future of Economics: Dr Reetu Verma on measuring economic growth
Economic growth is typically associated with an improved standard of living and a reduction in poverty. But is this always the case?As income inequality grows and loneliness rises, senior economic lecturer at The University of Wol...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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29:45

Should you invest in crypto?
We've all heard of the crypto millionaires who've made generational wealth investing in cryptocurrencies, only to have lost it soon after. But how do these digital assets come to have value in the first place? Is there any substance to this tec...
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Episode 109
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1:01:42

How to increase your borrowing capacity
This week I'm joined by the General Manager at Crown Money Management Chelsea Burton to discuss the power of leverage and how we can best use borrowed money to grow our portfolios. We discuss the difference between good debt and bad deb...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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26:35

Cultivating Fulfilment and Avoiding Burnout: Being a Successful Woman in Business
How can you cultivate a more fulfilling life while achieving your goals at the same time? This week I'm joined by two highly successful women who have not just achieved success themselves, but help others do the same each day. My f...
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Episode 107
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48:31

The state of the property market and what it means for you
Are we in a rental crises? How much should rising interest rates impact your investment strategy? How can investors navigate increasing costs and continue to grow their portfolio? This week I'm joined by the Director of Property Managem...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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40:23

Achieving Goals Through Thinking Bigger - Investor Journey (Part 2)
Welcome back to part 2 of our investor journey series featuring Luke and Laura! On this episode we dive into their situation a year later and discuss how they've managed to continue growing their property portfolio while running 3 businesses. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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26:24

Achieving Goals Through Thinking Bigger - Investor Journey (Part 1)
This week's episode is a 2 part investor journey, with this first part being recorded a year ago. This episode features the investing journey of a young couple (Luke & Laura), who have started growing their portfolio through hard work, impr...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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29:17

FAQ's part 6 with Luke Harris
How much do you need to invest in property? How do you take your emotions out of investing? Should any of the recent changes to tenant's rights be a concern for investors? How can you work out how a property will perform for you and what yield ...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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30:19

Data Deception: Finding Truth in The Information Age
Data and statistics are important in making informed decisions, right? While this is certainly true, it's important to peel back the layers and understand where the data is coming from and wether the provider has a vested interest in shaping yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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19:46

Unlock The Power of Effective Networking
Networking is an incredibly powerful tool for business owners and professionals to further their careers, make valuable connections and better serve their clients. This week I'm joined by Steven Quan and Kirrily Graham who go over their...
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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35:39

The Risks and Rewards of Commercial Property with Luke Harris
Does commercial really come with higher yields? At what stage of your investing should you be before you consider commercial property? How can business owners use commercial to supercharge their growth? What are the best commercial pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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36:44

Advanced Property Investing with Herman Benade
Are you looking to take your portfolio to the next level? Property expert and mentor team director at The Property Mentors Herman Benade discusses some of the more advanced property strategies and outlines the risks associated with them.
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Episode 99
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34:50
