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The Urban Property Investor

The Urban Property Investor

By: Sam Saggers
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 The Urban Property Investor podcast with host Sam Saggers brings together the latest news, strategies and ideas to help grow your personal wealth from investing in real estate. With a major premise to help you join the 1% of people who achieve financial independence, Sam Saggers advocates ways to replace your income, invest in property and retire rich using trends that form part of the urban landscape. The Urban Property Investor Podcast uncovers answers to the critical “what” “why” “where” and “how” of investment using behavioural economic insights into how everyone can prosper in the cities of tomorrow as investors of today. This podcast goes beyond investing in 2020 and tackles ways to bulletproof your investment plan by understanding influences on people, place and property.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
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  • The Regional Illusion

    The Regional Illusion
    Aug 12 2025
    This episode we crack the debate on the regional illusion. What are the better investments between urban and regional real estate? We dive deep on the importance of understanding market dynamics, the risks associated with investing in isolated communities, and the significance of demographics and economic diversity in determining growth potential. When investing there is a need for thorough research and consideration when making investment decisions. Get all your investing tips here. Listen to episode 265 of the Urban property Investor now! I discuss - 00:00 - Cracking the Code of Real Estate Wealth 02:43 - Understanding Urban vs. Regional Investment 05:32 - Identifying Growth Opportunities in Property 08:26 - The Risks of Investing in Isolated Communities 11:03 - Evaluating Economic Diversity and Population Trends 13:42 - Infrastructure as a Growth Indicator 16:54 - Assessing Supply and Demand Dynamics 19:31 - The Importance of Livability and Amenity 22:13 - Navigating Natural Disaster Risks 24:35 - The Four Quadrant Property Investment Selection System 27:14 - Conclusion: Making Informed Investment Decisions Don’t hesitate to hit me up on Facebook @SamSaggers. DM me with any of your questions :) If you’re yet to subscribe, be sure to do so on your favourite channel. Apple - https://pre.fyi/upi-apple Spotify - ⁣⁣https://pre.fyi/upi-spotify ⁣ YouTube - https://pre.fyi/upi-youtube And remember, I’m really good on 1.25 or 1.5 speed :) Take care, Sam Hey Investors! It’s great to see you here. To get you started on your journey we’ve popped a few educational resources below for FREE! ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Part Time Property Investor ebook-https://pre.fyi/yt-part-time-investor-ebook ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Property Investor’s Cashflow Calculator- https://pre.fyi/yt-cashflow-calculator ➡️ REGISTER for a Property Investing Webinar - https://positivere.events/learn-to-invest Positive Real Estate's Property Investor Masterclass 🏠 is a FREE event for everyday Aussies looking to invest and earn passive income from property 🧠. These Property Investor Webinars delve into the latest property investing strategies and market insights, sharing our step-by-step formula for success 💥 and identifying the key areas of opportunity, whilst showing you how to save yourself thousands on common and very costly investing mistakes... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PROPERTY INVESTOR MASTERCLASS FOCUS AREAS 📈 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔵 How to continue to GROW your Property portfolio and wealth in rising interest rate cycles. Note: this is when the wealthy, really get wealthy, because everyone else is scared to act. 🔵 How to PAY YOUR HOME OFF in 15 years or less - it’s never been more important than right now 🔵 The biggest RENTAL BOOM Australia has ever seen is underway and going to continue. Are you in position to capitalise on this opportunity? 🔵 NEW SUPPLY of housing has dropped 68 and 84% in these 2 capital cities, BUT demand is up! What does this mean for YOUR property wealth and financial goals?⁣ 🔵 Discover Australia’s “Plan” to improve the economy through permanent skilled workers, students and traveling workers, which will bring an extra 2 million people into our country over the next 5 years. ICYMI - this will positively impact your REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT and provide needed housing. 🔵 How to work out what your ‘FREEDOM INCOME’ goal is and how many properties you will need to reach this. IMPORTANT - This is one of the first things you need to understand when starting your investment journey. 🔵 Why ALL PROPERTIES are not created equal and how to spot a good investment in the right location. 🔵 How to invest in a rising interest rate market WITHOUT OVERPAYING or buying a dud property⁣⁣⁣. 🔵 Where your WEEKLY PAY goes and how you can do more with it by investing in real estate, long-term. 🔵 How to use property investing to REDUCE TAX paid and end up with more money in your pocket each week⁣⁣⁣. 🔵 Learn the 4 Pillars of Property Investing and how this will set you apart from other investors and GUIDE YOU towards success.⁣ If you'd like to discover these investing strategies and more around Property Investing in Australia in a live environment with our expert team: REGISTER HERE → FREE Investing Webinar ➡️ https://positivere.events/learn-to-invest 📺 Subscribe To Our Channels and Get More Great Real Estate Investing Tips: Positive Mentor TV YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/c/PositiveMentorTV Positive Real Estate TV YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/PositiveRealEstateTV
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    36 mins
  • Buy and Renovate or Buy New

    Buy and Renovate or Buy New
    Aug 5 2025
    In this episode of the Urban Property Investor, I break down the debate between new construction and existing properties from an investor's perspective. Covering off topics like economic theories, property lifecycle theory, and Tobin's Q theory, it is essential to have a plan put in place with the right knowledge backing it. If you buy property you face this problem, so tune in and get behind the debate. Buy and renovate, or buy new? Episode 264 out now! I discuss - 00:00 - Introduction to Real Estate Investment Strategies 05:39 - Understanding Property Lifecycle Theory 11:13 - Investment Strategies: New vs. Old Properties 16:45 - Total Return and Cash Flow Considerations 22:04 - Conclusion: Choosing the Right Investment Strategy Don’t hesitate to hit me up on Facebook @SamSaggers. DM me with any of your questions :) If you’re yet to subscribe, be sure to do so on your favourite channel. Apple - https://pre.fyi/upi-apple Spotify - ⁣⁣https://pre.fyi/upi-spotify ⁣ YouTube - https://pre.fyi/upi-youtube And remember, I’m really good on 1.25 or 1.5 speed :) Take care, Sam Hey Investors! It’s great to see you here. To get you started on your journey we’ve popped a few educational resources below for FREE! ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Part Time Property Investor ebook-https://pre.fyi/yt-part-time-investor-ebook ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Property Investor’s Cashflow Calculator- https://pre.fyi/yt-cashflow-calculator ➡️ REGISTER for a Property Investing Webinar - https://positivere.events/learn-to-invest Positive Real Estate's Property Investor Masterclass 🏠 is a FREE event for everyday Aussies looking to invest and earn passive income from property 🧠. These Property Investor Webinars delve into the latest property investing strategies and market insights, sharing our step-by-step formula for success 💥 and identifying the key areas of opportunity, whilst showing you how to save yourself thousands on common and very costly investing mistakes... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PROPERTY INVESTOR MASTERCLASS FOCUS AREAS 📈 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔵 How to continue to GROW your Property portfolio and wealth in rising interest rate cycles. Note: this is when the wealthy, really get wealthy, because everyone else is scared to act. 🔵 How to PAY YOUR HOME OFF in 15 years or less - it’s never been more important than right now 🔵 The biggest RENTAL BOOM Australia has ever seen is underway and going to continue. Are you in position to capitalise on this opportunity? 🔵 NEW SUPPLY of housing has dropped 68 and 84% in these 2 capital cities, BUT demand is up! What does this mean for YOUR property wealth and financial goals?⁣ 🔵 Discover Australia’s “Plan” to improve the economy through permanent skilled workers, students and traveling workers, which will bring an extra 2 million people into our country over the next 5 years. ICYMI - this will positively impact your REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT and provide needed housing. 🔵 How to work out what your ‘FREEDOM INCOME’ goal is and how many properties you will need to reach this. IMPORTANT - This is one of the first things you need to understand when starting your investment journey. 🔵 Why ALL PROPERTIES are not created equal and how to spot a good investment in the right location. 🔵 How to invest in a rising interest rate market WITHOUT OVERPAYING or buying a dud property⁣⁣⁣. 🔵 Where your WEEKLY PAY goes and how you can do more with it by investing in real estate, long-term. 🔵 How to use property investing to REDUCE TAX paid and end up with more money in your pocket each week⁣⁣⁣. 🔵 Learn the 4 Pillars of Property Investing and how this will set you apart from other investors and GUIDE YOU towards success.⁣ If you'd like to discover these investing strategies and more around Property Investing in Australia in a live environment with our expert team: REGISTER HERE → FREE Investing Webinar ➡️ https://positivere.events/learn-to-invest 📺 Subscribe To Our Channels and Get More Great Real Estate Investing Tips: Positive Mentor TV YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/c/PositiveMentorTV Positive Real Estate TV YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/PositiveRealEstateTV
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    36 mins
  • Why Melbourne offers great value right now for Investors

    Why Melbourne offers great value right now for Investors
    Jul 29 2025
    Uncover the investing treasure of Australia that is Melbourne and why it offers such great value for property owners right now! In this episode, understand market cycles, valuations, and buyer behavior. I uncover the potential for growth in Melbourne, particularly for early adopters, and the risks associated with late investment, so take notes if you seek to reap the rewards. It’s a Melbourne master class this episode, don’t miss it. I discuss - 00:00 - Introduction to the Melbourne Real Estate Market 02:35 - Understanding Market Cycles and Valuations 05:37 - The Importance of Timing in Real Estate Investment 08:10 - Behavioral Finance and Market Sentiment 10:52 - The Concept of Inversion in Real Estate Investment 14:07 - The Property Cycle and Buyer Behavior 16:51 - Identifying Early Adopters vs. Late Majority 19:28 - The Risks of Late Investment in Real Estate 22:15 - Current Trends in the Melbourne Market 25:20 - The 90-Day Theory and Market Momentum 28:00 - Intrinsic Value and Future Growth Potential 30:45 - Conclusion: The Future of Melbourne Real Estate Don’t hesitate to hit me up on Facebook @SamSaggers. DM me with any of your questions :) If you’re yet to subscribe, be sure to do so on your favourite channel. Apple - https://pre.fyi/upi-apple Spotify - ⁣⁣https://pre.fyi/upi-spotify ⁣ YouTube - https://pre.fyi/upi-youtube And remember, I’m really good on 1.25 or 1.5 speed :) Take care, Sam Hey Investors! It’s great to see you here. To get you started on your journey we’ve popped a few educational resources below for FREE! ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Part Time Property Investor ebook-https://pre.fyi/yt-part-time-investor-ebook ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Property Investor’s Cashflow Calculator- https://pre.fyi/yt-cashflow-calculator ➡️ REGISTER for a Property Investing Webinar - https://positivere.events/learn-to-invest Positive Real Estate's Property Investor Masterclass 🏠 is a FREE event for everyday Aussies looking to invest and earn passive income from property 🧠. These Property Investor Webinars delve into the latest property investing strategies and market insights, sharing our step-by-step formula for success 💥 and identifying the key areas of opportunity, whilst showing you how to save yourself thousands on common and very costly investing mistakes... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PROPERTY INVESTOR MASTERCLASS FOCUS AREAS 📈 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔵 How to continue to GROW your Property portfolio and wealth in rising interest rate cycles. Note: this is when the wealthy, really get wealthy, because everyone else is scared to act. 🔵 How to PAY YOUR HOME OFF in 15 years or less - it’s never been more important than right now 🔵 The biggest RENTAL BOOM Australia has ever seen is underway and going to continue. Are you in position to capitalise on this opportunity? 🔵 NEW SUPPLY of housing has dropped 68 and 84% in these 2 capital cities, BUT demand is up! What does this mean for YOUR property wealth and financial goals?⁣ 🔵 Discover Australia’s “Plan” to improve the economy through permanent skilled workers, students and traveling workers, which will bring an extra 2 million people into our country over the next 5 years. ICYMI - this will positively impact your REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT and provide needed housing. 🔵 How to work out what your ‘FREEDOM INCOME’ goal is and how many properties you will need to reach this. IMPORTANT - This is one of the first things you need to understand when starting your investment journey. 🔵 Why ALL PROPERTIES are not created equal and how to spot a good investment in the right location. 🔵 How to invest in a rising interest rate market WITHOUT OVERPAYING or buying a dud property⁣⁣⁣. 🔵 Where your WEEKLY PAY goes and how you can do more with it by investing in real estate, long-term. 🔵 How to use property investing to REDUCE TAX paid and end up with more money in your pocket each week⁣⁣⁣. 🔵 Learn the 4 Pillars of Property Investing and how this will set you apart from other investors and GUIDE YOU towards success.⁣ If you'd like to discover these investing strategies and more around Property Investing in Australia in a live environment with our expert team: REGISTER HERE → FREE Investing Webinar ➡️ https://positivere.events/learn-to-invest 📺 Subscribe To Our Channels and Get More Great Real Estate Investing Tips: Positive Mentor TV YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/c/PositiveMentorTV Positive Real Estate TV YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/PositiveRealEstateTV
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    41 mins
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