Scouting Australia Podcast

By: Australian Property Scout
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Scouting Australia Podcast, where each week, you’ll be guided by two of Australia’s most seasoned property experts, Sam Gordon and James Ibrahim. Sam is one of Australia’s leading and most award winning property investors (Strategic Investor of the year 2020 and Buyers Agent of the Year 2024), and founder and director of Australian Property Scout Buyers Agency. Along with his co-host James, an experienced and aggressive property investor, they dive deep into all things property investing. With years of experience and proven strategies, they tackle the tough questions and provide the latest, most actionable advice in the market. You’ll walk away educated, empowered, and ready to level up your investing game – all with a good dose of humour along the way. Got questions? The boys love hearing from listeners, so don’t hesitate to send them in! *Scouting Australia Podcast’ is a production by ’Australian Property Scout Buyers Agency’ with all owned rights by Australian Property Scout. Privileged or confidential information may be contained in this communication. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage in people property portfolios and all advice given within this podcast is general advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 2023 6885 | ABN: 64 638 266 369*
    2022
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  • Q&A #19: Fast 20 with Morgan Holmes
    May 4 2025

    This week Sammy Gordon is joined in the studio by the lovely Morgan Holmes, fan favourite and recently appointed BA Manager at Australian Property Scout, for a fast-paced Q&A session. In this episode, they dive into the world of property investment and wealth creation, covering everything from the benefits of property as an asset class to the right strategies for long-term success. Morgan and Sam tackle some of your burning questions, sharing insights from their own experiences and journeys. Get ready for an episode packed with valuable knowledge and actionable tips on navigating the property market 🧨

    School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au.

    If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!

    If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Send us your questions to:

    Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

    Want to book a call with us:

    Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

    Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

    Chapters:

    (01:45) Welcome (02:39) Why property as an asset class? (03:53) How much was your first property worth? (04:24) How did you go from your first property to your second property? (05:32) How do you find the right location? (07:02) What was your biggest mistake early in your property journey? (08:46) How long did it take to hit 10 properties? (09:25) Would you do anything differently if you started investing today? (10:31) How do you avoid overpaying for a property? (11:48) What’s the biggest risk in property? (13:18) When should I transition from residential to commercial property? (15:18) How old were you when you made your first million dollars? (15:58) What’s your biggest lesson from investing? (17:49) What motivates you to keep going? (18:36) How do you structure your investments for long-term security? (21:16) What’s the best money lesson you’ve ever learned? (23:29) What do most investors get wrong? (24:23) What is one thing you do each day that keeps you performing optimally? (24:52) If you could put your success down to one thing, what would it be? (26:09) What’s the fastest way to accelerate wealth? (27:26) What’s your biggest goal?

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    28 mins
  • Why Australian House Prices Are Set for Another Run + The “Stealth Boom” to Hit Which Aussie Cities?
    Apr 30 2025
    Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please write in and let us know! If you have any news you'd like Sam to share his point of view send us an email at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au.

    If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you're taking tremendous value from these episodes why not share them with your mate? If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

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    12 mins
  • How This 61 Year Old Doubled His Portfolio Value to $9.6 Million in 2024
    Apr 27 2025

    In this week's episode, Sammy Gordon sits down with Peter Wandl: a seasoned property investor with grit, vision, and a serious track record. With a $9.6 million portfolio across 11 properties and $5 million in equity, Peter’s journey is the epitome of hustle, resilience, and smart strategy. From fixing up toys on weekends as a kid to navigating the GFC after losing half his super, Peter's path has been anything but linear. He shares how he went from taking advice from traditional financial planners and buying underperforming house-and-land packages, to finally taking control, doing the hard yards himself, and eventually partnering with APS in February 2024. Now a mentor client with an impressive portfolio, Peter’s influence extends beyond his own success, he inspires his family and everyone around him to chase a better future. School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!

    If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Send us your questions to:

    Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

    Want to book a call with us:

    Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

    Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

    Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369

    Chapters:

    (01:45) Welcome

    (07:20) Property across the generations

    (19:45) A career shift sparked at a BBQ

    (25:57) Missed chances on the field

    (31:25) What the market cycle really means

    (43:19) Tough times that shaped the path

    (52:53) The Salisbury deal gone wrong

    (01:04:09) Going all-in on one strategy

    (01:10:10) Running the numbers on profit

    (01:12:32) Lessons learnt from past mistakes

    (01:22:19) Selling to move smarter

    (01:38:35) Importance of starting

    (01:45:50) Staying focused on the bigger picture

    (01:53:59) Why learning never stops

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    2 hrs

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Nice work on the new podcast boys its a breath of fresh air. Looking forward to the deep dive into both of your portfolios. Ps not sure how you made it into the comedy genre LOL.

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