👉 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 if retiring through property wasn’t just a dream but a proven path anyone could follow? In this episode, we unpack a real-life property journey that started with just $40,000 and grew into full financial independence through strategic real estate investing.

Meet Barney Ellevsen, a former music teacher who, alongside his wife Ruth, built a multi-property portfolio from modest beginnings to retiring in his early 50s. From buying a first fixer-upper to navigating lending changes, family doubts, market cycles, and wealth-building as a couple, Barney shares the raw truth behind long-term property success in Australia. This isn’t theory. It’s decades of lived experience.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to buy your first investment property in Australia
• Building a portfolio with limited cash
• Using equity and cash flow to scale
• Investing as a couple without conflict
• Why timing the market matters less than time in the market

If you’re serious about property investing, this episode is your blueprint.

Subscribe and drop your biggest takeaway in the comments.

Key Moments:
00:00 From $40K to Property Freedom
03:05 The $250K Renovation Breakthrough
05:15 Do You Need a Big Deposit to Start?
10:40 Should You Check With Your Partner Before Buying?
14:20 Is Your Relationship Strong Enough to Build Wealth?
17:50 Risk-Taker vs Risk-Averse: Making Deals Together
22:15 How Life Seasons Shape Your Property Strategy
24:25 Learning Property the Hard Way
27:10 How Investors Bought Before the Internet
34:30 Why Waiting Makes Borrowing Harder
38:55 Can You Still Retire Through Property Now?
41:50 The Great Divide: Owners vs Renters
45:35 The Bank of Mum and Dad Explained
48:20 Should You Wait for a Market Crash?
52:10 Handling Market Cycles and Black Swan Events
54:40 Why Property Rewards Patience

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/

Buying property without the right structure can quietly cost you hundreds of thousands.

Before you buy your first or next investment property in Australia, this is the conversation you must hear.

In this episode of the Australian Property Investment Podcast, we’re joined by Peter Bembrick, one of Australia’s most respected tax and structuring experts, to unpack how smart investors think before they sign a contract. From negative gearing myths to trusts, companies, and SMSFs, Peter explains how structure, tax, and long-term strategy should guide every property decision. This isn’t about loopholes. It’s about clarity, intention, and avoiding painful mistakes later.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to buy your first investment property in Australia the right way
• Whether to buy property in your own name, a trust, company, or SMSF
• Why negative gearing isn’t always a win
• How property structure impacts tax, cash flow, and borrowing power
• The biggest mistakes investors make before buying

👉 Subscribe for weekly property insights and comment on your biggest question about property structure.

Key Moments:
00:00 Why negative gearing still loses money
06:14 Buy & hold vs flip vs develop
12:47 When company structures actually work
15:47 Buying in the wrong entity costs later
18:14 Buying property in your own name
22:12 What happens to property when you die?
25:24 How income streaming really works
31:03 Corporate trustee vs individual trustee
35:23 When investment companies beat personal ownership
42:01 Why super is so tax-effective
45:20 High income but not rich yet (HENRYs)
53:44 Structuring decisions you’ll regret later

Connect with Peter Bembrick:
http://www.hlb.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

👉 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 if the real reason most Australians never build wealth through property isn’t money, but mindset? In this powerful end-of-year episode, we unpack the habits, decisions, and strategies that separate successful investors from those who stay stuck on the sidelines.

From overcoming fear and analysis paralysis to building a long-term strategy that actually works, this conversation dives deep into how to buy your first investment property in Australia and how to keep building momentum even when the market feels uncertain. We explore strategic mortgage structuring, market timing myths, and why waiting often costs more than taking imperfect action. If you want clarity, confidence, and a smarter approach to property investing in Australia, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to buy your first investment property in Australia with confidence
• The mindset shifts that unlock long-term property wealth
• Why strategy matters more than chasing the lowest interest rate
• How Australians build multi-property portfolios over time
• What today’s property market means for investors heading into 2026

Key Moments:
02:40 Is Australia still the best place to build wealth?
04:55 Migrant mindset and opportunity
08:00 The real cost of waiting too long
11:45 What “strategic mortgage planning” means
14:55 Why time matters more than money
17:55 Are you chasing the wrong goals?
21:03 Why accountability accelerates results
24:00 Lowest rate vs borrowing power
27:00 How brokers read the market early
30:30 Bank vs non-bank lending explained
33:42 Why great brokers find solutions
36:45 Are you ready for 2026 wealth growth?
41:18 What rising rents mean for buyers
43:27 Why saving alone won’t keep up
46:12 The risk high-income earners ignore
52:20 End-of-year reflection for investors

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 if the only thing standing between you and your first investment property was fear? In part two of this powerful conversation, Australia’s leading property strategist Sam Gordon returns to unpack the mindset, mistakes, and momentum that separate successful investors from those who never take action.

In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and practical roadblocks that hold people back, from partner misalignment to analysis paralysis and how to finally move forward with confidence. Sam shares real stories, battle-tested strategies, and the same frameworks he’s used to help everyday Australians build multi-property portfolios.

You’ll learn:

• How to buy your first investment property in Australia without getting stuck
• Why 92% of investors never get past two properties and how to avoid it
• The truth about choosing the right team (brokers, BAs, accountants)
• How couples can get aligned financially and invest as a united team
• Smart strategies to scale your portfolio in 2025-2026

If this episode helps you, hit Subscribe, drop a comment, and download our free investing resources.

Key Moments:

00:00 Why Most Investors Freeze
03:05 Analysis Paralysis Explained
06:36 Building Financial Trust as a Couple
09:13 Why Financial Issues Break Couples
12:10 The ‘Protective Partner’ Reaction
15:16 Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything
18:00 The Commercial Deal That Changed Her Mind
21:05 Choosing the Right BA, Broker & Accountant
24:22 What Real Team Alignment Looks Like
27:17 Why Many Brokers Fail Future Investors
30:13 Tight Lending = Opportunity for Pros
33:12 Why Active Investors Win Long-Term
36:01 Why SMSF Investing Is Set to Surge
39:17 Rent vs Own: The Surprising Maths
42:17 Lost Time = Lost Wealth
46:00 How to Think 5 Steps

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 if the way you show up in life was the secret to building real wealth? In this episode, property strategist Sam Gordon reveals why the small habits you repeat daily determine whether you stay stuck or finally build the portfolio that can change your financial future.

Sam joins me with his trademark intensity, breaking down the mindset, discipline, and strategy behind Australia’s most successful everyday investors. From high-income earners wondering how to buy your first investment property in Australia to battlers trying to escape the paycheck grind, Sam shares the honest truth about scaling a portfolio, killing the ego, and investing with conviction. This isn’t just about property, it’s about who you become while building it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “how you do anything is how you do everything” determines your wealth
• The real reason most investors stay stuck at two properties
• How high-income earners (Henry’s) can actually build wealth
• Why rentvesting and selling the family home can fast-track your freedom
• How to scale sustainably without burning out

If this episode fires you up, hit subscribe, drop a comment, and share this with someone who needs a reset.

Key Moments:
00:00 The Quote That Changes Everything
01:30 Why Proximity Shapes Your Success
04:05 Sam’s Childhood Lesson
07:11 Training vs Game Day Lessons
10:05 Why High Earners Still Feel Broke
12:56 Why Most Aussies Stay Stuck at Two Properties
16:22 Building Wealth on a Low Income
19:21 The Truth About Henrys
22:33 Rentvesting vs Buying a Home
25:03 Lifestyle Creep Is Keeping You Broke
28:38 Managing Negative Cashflow
31:33 Switching From Growth to Cashflow
34:43 Rewiring Old Property Beliefs
37:36 Why 92% Get Stuck at Two Properties

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/

Is this really the bottom of the market or just the calm before the next surge?

Today’s guest, Abdullah Nouh, believes the smart investors are already positioning themselves, and he breaks down exactly why. If you’ve been waiting to buy your first investment property in Australia or wondering how Melbourne, Perth, and Queensland will perform in 2025… this episode might change your strategy entirely.

Abdullah reveals how he reads market sentiment, where he’s buying right now, and why quality beats quantity when building a scalable portfolio. From commercial property transitions to smart renovation plays, this one is packed with real strategies used on the ground right now.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to identify the bottom of the market
• Melbourne vs Perth vs Queensland, 2025 outlook
• Quality vs quantity, the new rule for investors
• When to move from residential into commercial
• How smart investors scale from 1 to 5+ properties

Key Moments:
0:00 How Abdullah Picked the Bottom of the Market
2:17 Signs the Market Is Entering a Growth Cycle
5:12 Melbourne vs Perth vs Brisbane
7:45 Supply Risk: The Factor Most Investors Ignore
10:11 Why Quantity Can Ruin Your Portfolio
13:12 Who Actually Buys Granny Flats?
16:49 What Makes a Hybrid Portfolio Work?
20:02 Buying Commercial With Cash
23:05 The Hidden Risk of Too Many Properties
27:04 Growth vs Cashflow vs Development
31:08 Should You Use Airbnb Or Avoid It Entirely?
34:07 The Cornerstone Property Explained
37:29 What Every Investor Regrets NOT Doing Earlier

Connect with Abdullah Nouh:
Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

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/

Can a financial planner really change your property future? In this episode, we challenge the myths, fears, and fallacies stopping Australians from building real wealth, especially when cash flow feels tight and risk feels high.

Today, I’m joined by Nazar Pochynok & Julien Renard, two of the sharpest financial planners in the game, to unpack the strategies behind how to buy your first investment property in Australia and hold it successfully long term. This isn’t theory… it’s real talk about money behaviours, income, tax, lifestyle planning, and building wealth with purpose.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why cash flow, not location, kills most portfolios
• How financial planners convert income + equity into predictable outcomes
• The truth about the “150K passive income” fallacy
• Property strategy vs. property product, why most people get it backwards
• How to protect your job, income & future lifestyle

If this episode hit home, subscribe, drop a comment, and share it with someone who needs it.

Key Moments:
00:00 Why Investors Panic About Cash Flow
02:15 Broker vs Buyer’s Agent vs Planner
05:40 Shares vs Property, What Works?
08:35 Do You Earn Enough for a Planner?
11:25 Who Controls Your Cash Flow?
15:50 Why Buyer’s Agents Aren’t First
20:10 Strategy Before Searching
25:21 DIY vs Done-for-You Wealth
30:01 The $150K Passive Income Myth
33:15 Wealth With Purpose & Longevity
36:43 Capital Growth vs Cash Flow
41:22 Couples & Money Psychology
45:16 Why Advice Comes After Mistakes
50:02 What Financial Literacy Looks Like
58:30 Should You DIY or Hire a Planner?
01:00:09 Why Coaching Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

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 does it really take to build wealth and create financial freedom in Australia’s property market? In this episode, I sit down with Damien Walker, one of Atelier Wealth’s top brokers, to share the biggest lessons we’ve learned after helping hundreds of Australians buy their first investment property and grow their portfolios.

From humble beginnings in a small Sydney office to being ranked among Australia’s Top 100 mortgage brokers, Damien and I unpack the mindset, strategy, and experience that turned years of hard work into lasting success.

We discussed:

• The real keys to achieving financial freedom through property
• Why experience and lender knowledge matter more than ever
• The biggest mistakes property investors make (and how to avoid them)
• How to use SMSFs to grow your property portfolio
• What separates successful investors from those who stay stuck

🎯 Subscribe for weekly insights on how to buy your first investment property in Australia and start building long-term wealth.

💬 Comment your biggest takeaway, or visit Atelier Wealth to start your own property journey today.

Key Moments:
02:01 Inside the Property Accelerator group
05:09 Why most brokers only use 5 lenders
08:36 The importance of solving complex loan scenarios
11:36 From humble beginnings to a Top 100 firm
14:26 Communication wins clients
16:36 Burnout, boundaries, and balance in broking
19:11 Health, mindset, and financial success
21:51 Redefining what “wealth” really means
25:21 How government policy fuels property demand
30:11 90% LVR loans and no LMI explained
33:51 How top investors think differently about cash flow
37:26 Bad property advice to ignore
42:06 DIY investors vs professionals
45:51 Good investors

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