The Duo Tax Podcast

His Biggest Property Investment Mistake Became His Blueprint

Duo Tax

Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.

0:00 | 21:43

If you have investment regrets or want to learn about common investment mistakes to avoid, this episode is for you!

Howe breaks down the lessons, mindset and strategy behind building a $1.8 million property portfolio, shaped by early mistakes that ultimately set him on the right path, and his tax strategies that positively influenced the growth of his property portfolio. 

In this episode, Howe shares how his biggest mistake in property investing became his biggest lesson. His first purchase came with negative gearing, cash flow pressure and a decision to sell too early. At the time, it felt like a setback. Looking back, it shaped every decision that followed.

Today, we hear about how to invest effectively through research, patience, and a long-term mindset. 

-------- 

Get a FREE tax depreciation estimate for your investment property: https://duotax.com.au/property-tax-de...

-------- 

CHAPTERS 
00:00 Intro
01:15 First property and family expectations
02:05 Negative gearing, cash flow pressure and selling too early
02:55 Tenant issues, COVID and holding challenges
04:26 Switching to a mortgage broker and key differences
05:39 Learning through experience and asking better questions
06:12 Discovering accountants and tax strategy
06:57 Trust structures and tax benefits explained
08:45 First WA investment and strong growth
10:00 Rentvesting strategy and lifestyle balance
11:40 Regional investing and industry diversity
12:44 Advice for new investors
15:00 Holding property vs timing the market
15:43 Using data to make smarter investment decisions
19:43 Biggest takeaway
21:24 Outro 

-----

Connect
Website: https://duotax.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duotax/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duotaxqs/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duo-tax-quantity-surveyors/ 

-----

DISCLAIMER:
The information in this video is general information and not to be taken as financial or investing advice. Always seek professional advice and do your own due diligence and research.