Managing My Project

The One Skill That Multiplies Every Deal You Touch

The Lesson That Changed EverythingA while back, I was working with a mentoring client who’d found what looked like a cracking subdivision site.The agent was pushing urgency, the zoning checked out, and the deal had that “too good to miss” feeling.But when we ran the feasibility together, a few small details changed the whole picture […]

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The Quiet Advantage: How Boring Deals Will Beat Big Plays in 2026

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 […]

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What Losing a Perfect Site Taught Me About Patience and Timing the Market

The Rules Have Changed for GoodEvery investor has a deal that still stings a little.Mine was a few years ago, right when the market was running hot.It was a tidy corner block on Brisbane’s south side with the right zoning, solid frontage, no overlays. The agent told me interest was strong but not crazy. I […]

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Timeless Truths From Jason Marianoff

It’s difficult to know what to write in this space to honour Jason Marianoff. If you were lucky enough to meet Jason, you would know that words have little meaning when trying to describe his genuine passion to care for and inspire others.At the time of writing this, Jason lost his 3 year battle with […]

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Test Yourself! Are Your Rentals Really Legal? (Part 3)

We’re back with Part III of my interview with Alex Steffan (the legendary town planner)… And in this instalment… Why 99% of Airbnbs out there are not lawful users (SHOCKING!!!) Boarding homes and student accommodation – they have all the hype, but what about the pitfalls nobody is talking about? Granny flats – always a […]

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Brisbane Investors: Capitalise On This Insider-Info BEFORE It Becomes General Knowledge! (Part 2)

Attention Brisbane investors!!! We’re back with Part II of the interview with Alex Steffan (the legendary town planner) ……and if you’re looking for ideas on where to invest next… you’ll want to PAY ATTENTION to this instalment! If you missed Part I, go ahead and check it out here.If you don’t know Alex, he’s been […]

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