In this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant speaks with Benjamin Plohl, seasoned investor and principal buyer’s agent at BFP Property Group, to explore SMSF investing’s opportunities, challenges, and rising appeal for financially empowered investors.

The duo starts by highlighting the importance of strategic planning for investors rather than focusing solely on accumulation.

Benjamin notes the increasing popularity of SMSFs, citing over 650,000 funds and 1.2 million trustees, and explains how they provide flexibility, leverage, and the ability to pool family resources for larger investments.

For SMSF investors, Benjamin stresses that strategic asset selection, market timing, sector focus, leveraging borrowed funds, and utilising concessional tax advantages are essential for maximising long-term returns.

The discussion also addresses challenges, including compliance, tax implications, and the need for informed decision-making to avoid pitfalls.

Finally, the duo underscores the importance of professional guidance, advising investors to build a team of accountants, brokers, and advisers to navigate the SMSF landscape effectively and achieve retirement goals.

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Welcome to Pathway to Property, a podcast to help everyday Australians on their property investment journey through education, real-life stories, and firsthand investing experiences.

In this episode, co-hosts Atlas Property Group director Lachlan Vidler, and Luke Clifford, are joined by accounting and property investment expert Jeremy Iannuzzelli for an in-depth discussion on structuring property investments.

Lachlan and Luke start by highlighting the importance of strategic planning, before introducing Jeremy, whose advice has been pivotal in Lachlan’s own journey.

Jeremy breaks down four main ownership structures – individual ownership, corporate entities, self-managed super funds (SMSFs), and trusts with corporate trustees – explaining the benefits, drawbacks, and ideal use cases for each.

He outlines how individual ownership offers simplicity and negative gearing benefits, corporate entities suit business owners with retained earnings, SMSFs allow control over super with potential for leveraged returns, and trusts provide flexibility for high-income earners.

Jeremy addresses scenarios from FIFO workers to couples scaling portfolios, emphasising clear strategy, expert advice, and practical insights for investors at all stages seeking to optimise returns.

In this episode of The Property Nerds, co-hosts Arjun Paliwal and Adrian Lee from InvestorKit, and Jack Fouracre from Fouracre Financial, sit down with Michael Thomas to explore his journey from mental health struggles to building a $20 million property portfolio.

Michael shares how flipping phones and succeeding in car sales sparked his entrepreneurial drive and set him on the path to financial freedom.

The trio dives into Michael’s practical investment strategy, including why he partners with buyer’s agents and trusts experts rather than trying to do it all himself.

They also discuss the difference between material wealth and lasting fulfilment, with Michael revealing why mentoring and living by his values matter more than Lamborghinis and Ferraris.

Michael opens up about how his property goals evolved – from owning a home outright to building a passive income portfolio that supports his lifestyle, with a strategic shift towards commercial property.