Meet Phil Tarrant: The voice behind Australia’s most trusted property podcast!

Phil Tarrant has been shaping the property investment conversation in Australia for over a decade, and in this episode, I got to turn the mic around. From co-creating the Smart Property Investment portfolio to spearheading tech innovation in real estate with Managed App, Phil has done it all.

We go deep on what it really takes to build wealth in this country, beyond the hype and into the honest truth. Phil opens up about the wins, the stuff-ups, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a solid team who actually gets it. We talk about what makes a great property investor, how the game has changed over the years, and why waiting around is the biggest risk of all.

This one’s packed with gold for anyone serious about investing, scaling, or simply getting started. It’s rare access to someone who’s helped shape the industry from the inside out.

Key Moments:

00:00 Meet Phil Tarrant
04:58 Building a transparent property portfolio
09:12 Why action-takers succeed in property
16:07 What makes a great property team
20:51 Outgrowing advisors and spotting red flags
29:30 Why property should be your side hustle
36:00 The rise and risk of unregulated buyer’s agents
42:19 A crisis in property management no one’s talking about
48:00 Managed App: Transforming how rent is paid
52:08 Leadership, regulation, and the future of property investing

About Phil Tarrant:

Phil Tarrant is an award-winning media executive, investor, and entrepreneur, currently serving as Director at Momentum Media and CEO of Managed App. With over two decades of experience in business strategy and media innovation, he’s been instrumental in transforming how Australians engage with finance, property, defense, and professional services.

He is also the founder and host of the Smart Property Investment platform, one of Australia's most trusted sources for real estate insights. Phil is passionate about transparency, action-driven investing, and empowering Australians to make informed property decisions.

Connect with Phil Tarrant:

Follow Phil Tarrant on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philliptarrant/

Follow Smart Property Investment on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartpropertyinvestment/

Visit the website: https://www.momentummedia.com.au/

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

What if the government isn’t coming to save you and never was? In this episode, I get real about what’s holding too many Australians back from building wealth: misplaced reliance on systems that were never designed to serve the individual.

Joined by my team, we unpack the role of personal responsibility in wealth creation, expose the myths around government support, and walk through the exact strategies our clients are using to buy not just one, but multiple properties this year.

This isn’t just about real estate. It’s about mindset. About refusing to hand over your future to policymakers, and instead grabbing life by the horns.

We dive into real scenarios, probation, maternity leave, self-employment, HECS debt, and show you how to overcome each one with a clear, strategic plan.

If you’re ready to stop waiting and start building, this one’s for you.

Key Moments:

00:00 Why nothing changes after elections
04:06 Put matters into your own hands
09:22 What the government can’t do for you
10:11 What strategic mortgage broking really means
15:12 Self-employed lending options that actually work
21:26 Commission & bonus income explained
23:42 Why now is still a good time to borrow
28:27 The 3-part loan strategy framework
32:06 Solving cash flow and growing a portfolio
36:01 Our Property Accelerator community and how to join

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

What if your tax strategy could scale with your portfolio? Nicole Kelly says it can and she's built the tool to prove it. In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Tax Tank, a revolutionary platform that’s helping investors stay ahead of the ATO’s growing crackdown.

Nicole breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes of ATO compliance, the truth about the “9 out of 10 investors get it wrong” stat, and how AI is changing the way tax audits are triggered. More importantly, she reveals how investors can stay in control, protect their deductions, and create a single source of truth across their team.

Whether you’re managing one property or ten, this episode is your wake-up call: housekeeping matters. If you’re serious about investing, you can’t afford to play in the gray.

This isn’t just tax talk, it’s a playbook for staying compliant, scaling smart, and treating your investments like a business.

Key Moments:

0:54 Nicole Kelly founder of TaxTank
2:17 9 Out of 10 Investors Get Tax Wrong
7:40 The Equity Strip Mistake That’ll Cost You
13:01 Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The AI Factor
16:09 Why Housekeeping Is Now Non-Negotiable
23:32 Smart Features: From Depreciation to CGT
29:01 Real-Time Tax Forecasting & Reporting
35:17 Why Every Investor Needs to Start Early
38:12 How to Get Started

About Nicole Kelly:

Nicole Kelly is an accomplished MBA, CPA, and tax specialist with over 18 years of leadership experience across various industries. She is the founder of TaxTank, a platform designed to address inefficiencies in the current tax systems. Nicole's mission is to transform the way taxation is understood and managed, making complex processes more streamlined and intuitive for everyday Australian taxpayers.

In addition to her work with TaxTank, Nicole contributes to Inside Small Business, where she shares insights on tax-related topics, such as how sole traders can navigate the Australian Taxation Office's tightening scrutiny.

Connect with Nicole Kelly:

Follow Nicole Kelly on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/nicole-g-kelly

Follow Tax Tank on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tax.tank/

Visit the website: http://www.taxtank.com.au

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