👉 Whether you're a first home buyer or expanding your portfolio, Atelier Wealth can help. Book a discovery session with a mortgage broker here: https://calendly.com/atelier-wealth-discovery-team

👉 For everything you need to know about getting a loan approved and buying a property, read the Happy Home Loan Handbook by Aaron Christie-David. Get a FREE chapter here: https://atelierwealth.com.au/the-happy-home-loan-handbook/

Meet Helen Baker: The financial adviser helping Aussies take control of their future

Is homeownership really out of reach? Are we heading into a property super boom or just another unpredictable cycle? In this episode, I sit down with Helen Baker, financial planner, author of Money for Life, and founder of On Your Own Two Feet, to break down the truth about the property market right now. We dive into smart investing, how to help your kids without risking it all, and why having a financial plan is the ultimate form of freedom. Helen shares her five financial foundations that every Aussie needs to know, the dangers of lifestyle creep, and what women need to understand about money, independence, and security. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a parent wanting to help your kids, or just feeling financially stuck, this episode is your call to action. It’s time to take back control and future-proof your finances, one smart move at a time.

Key Moments:

02:03 Who is Helen Baker: Financial Adviser & Author
05:07 Gifting vs Loaning: Hidden Risks for Parents
10:45 SMSFs and Lost Insurance Coverage
16:09 Estate Planning, Wills, and What Most People Forget
20:10 High Earners, No Assets: The HENRY Trap
24:10 What Happens If You Wait Too Long?
28:15 Fear, Greed & Regret: The Psychology of Investing
35:10 Superannuation: The Most Ignored Asset
41:06 Homeownership Dreams: Reality Check & Strategy
46:35 Planning Ahead: Strategies for Over 50s
51:14 It’s Not Too Late: Why Time is Still on Your Side
57:05 The Power of Books, Education & Repetition

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

👉 Whether you're a first home buyer or expanding your portfolio, Atelier Wealth can help. Book a discovery session with a mortgage broker here: https://calendly.com/atelier-wealth-discovery-team

👉 For everything you need to know about getting a loan approved and buying a property, read the Happy Home Loan Handbook by Aaron Christie-David. Get a FREE chapter here: https://atelierwealth.com.au/the-happy-home-loan-handbook/

What’s stopping you from building real wealth? In this episode, I sit down with Damien Walker, my right-hand man and fellow numbers nerd, to unpack the latest RBA rate cut and what it really means for investors, homebuyers, and anyone wanting to grow their portfolio. We answer questions straight from our listeners, from the myths around 10-year interest-only loans to the silent damage credit cards and car leases are doing to your borrowing power. We dive into the psychology of money, rentvesting, choosing the right buyer’s agent, and why self-employed Aussies are missing out. It’s honest, it’s practical, and it might just be the wake-up call you need. If you’re ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and start taking action, this one’s for you.

Key Moments:
00:20 RBA rate cut: what it means for you
02:20 Borrowing capacity explained
07:00 Why most investors regret not buying more
12:52 The mindset shift: income-producing vs. depreciating assets
20:06 Outgrowing your broker
24:45 The magic number for financial wellbeing
28:10 1 in 10 Aussies are now millionaires
33:42 Rentvesting reality & long-term affordability concerns
39:00 Should you trust your super fund?
43:00 Why more investors are turning to self-managed super
46:00 How to structure your income for smarter investing
50:11 Are you really running a business or just self-employed?

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

👉 Whether you're a first home buyer or expanding your portfolio, Atelier Wealth can help. Book a discovery session with a mortgage broker here: https://calendly.com/atelier-wealth-discovery-team

👉 For everything you need to know about getting a loan approved and buying a property, read the Happy Home Loan Handbook by Aaron Christie-David. Get a FREE chapter here: https://atelierwealth.com.au/the-happy-home-loan-handbook/

Meet Rishi Bajaj: From losing his job to building a 9-property portfolio with strategy and grit

What happens when your income disappears overnight? For Rishi Bajaj, it was the wake-up call that sparked a complete financial transformation.

In this episode, Rishi, now a successful buyer’s agent and property investor, shares how losing his job during COVID lit the fire that led him to build a diversified 9-property portfolio. We unpack the most overlooked aspect of investing, cash flow management, and how the right tools (including Rishi’s very own spreadsheet) can make or break your ability to scale.

We explore the three stages of investing, acquisition, stabilisation, and consolidation, and the hard-earned mistakes Rishi made along the way, from buying without due diligence to holding on too long. If you're stuck at 1 or 2 properties and wondering how to move forward, this one’s for you.

Let this episode be your blueprint to scale with confidence and clarity.

Link to the spreadsheet spoke about in this episode - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UANDSoLGN6HSBdK4-A54-b3dpbs4DgVjXkFiqUVTfn8/edit?usp=sharing

Key Moments:

01:29 Questions This Episode Will Answer
05:29 The Missing Piece in Your Property Strategy
11:11 How to Build Holding Capacity & Sleep at Night
16:38 Treating Your Portfolio Like a Business
21:43 Strategic Scaling Without Hitting a Wall
28:38 Why a Clear Strategy Beats Hotspots
31:34 The Moment That Changed Everything
37:37 Rishi’s Full Property Portfolio Breakdown
43:07 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Investing Journey
49:39 From Average Investor to Top 1%: How to Break Through
55:34 Choose Your Hard: Cars vs. Cash Flow
1:01:45 Take Action, Build a Strategy, and Don’t Settle

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/

Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au