One of the most damaging beliefs I see in property investing is the idea that it’s simply “too risky”.I hear it constantly. The deal stacks up, the numbers are solid, the strategy makes sense and yet something holds people back. The hesitation isn’t always loud. Sometimes it shows up as endless research. Sometimes it looks […]

The Joint Venture (JV) Question Every Investor FacesEvery investor eventually hits a moment where they ask the question, “Should I do this deal myself or bring in a partner”. A joint venture can fast track your progress, unlock deals you couldn’t do alone and open doors that change the trajectory of your investing journey. It can […]

Most Investors Get This WrongEvery few weeks someone will ask me“Matt what do you think the market is doing?” or“Is now a good time to buy?” or“Should I wait for a correction?”Here is the truth.Most investors use the wrong tools to answer those questions.They rely on headlines, hype or the mood inside a Facebook group.That […]

The Deal That No One NoticedOne of my mentoring clients – let’s call him Dave – settled a modest one-into-two subdivision on the north side of Brisbane about eighteen months ago.No flashy renderings, no press releases, no buzz in the Facebook groups.While other investors were chasing big townhouse sites and multi-lot estates, Dave kept it […]

A Gentle Start to 2026It’s that first quiet week of the new year – some people are already back at work, others are still making the most of a few final days off.It’s a funny time, isn’t it?Part of you feels the urge to charge forward, while another part knows you probably need one more […]

Hitting PauseBy the time you’re reading this, I’ll be somewhere in Canada with the family – probably halfway up a mountain, cold fingers wrapped around a coffee, watching the kids race each other down the slopes.I wrote this before leaving, so I could completely switch off for a few weeks and be fully present with […]