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  1. Stop Worrying About Interest Rates.

    2 DAYS AGO

    Stop Worrying About Interest Rates.

    Interest rates just went up again — and right on cue, everyone lost their minds. This week, we've brought in Julien Mougenot, Head of Dashdot Technology, to do something wild: pull apart our own original correlation research — live, on air — and break down what the data actually says in real time. We ran a fresh correlation analysis (literally 24-48 hours before this conversation) comparing median sales price growth against interest rates, interest rate changes, and M3 money supply across every major market in Australia.  The findings? They'll challenge everything you thought you knew about the relationship between rates and property prices. Here's what we unpack: Why interest rates and property prices are actually positively correlated (yes, they tend to move in the same direction) The real driver behind Australian property prices — and it's not rates How COVID fundamentally changed the way property markets behave What compressed market cycles mean for your investment strategy Why chasing hotspots without a system is the new trap This one gets nerdy. There are heat maps, correlation tables, and a genuine live analysis on what all this data really means. If you want to understand what's actually driving the market right now — not what the headlines tell you — this is the episode. See you on the inside.  --IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- To check out the research and charts, watch this episode on Youtube: Stop Worrying About Interest Rates --- RESOURCES TO HELP:  Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community  Want a team in your corner as you build your property portfolio? Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance? Chat with the Dashdot Finance team:http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall Build Your FREE Portfolio Growth Plan on Property Pathfinder:https://propertypathfinder.io Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!https://bit.ly/tilqs --  Connect:dashdot.com.au youtube.com/@theinvestorlab instagram.com/dashdotpropertyinstagram.com/goosemcgrathinstagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 17m
  2. How To Get Rich Doing Nothing (Using Property)

    24 JAN

    How To Get Rich Doing Nothing (Using Property)

    Think you'll need to keep buying properties forever? You won’t. Today, Goose is showing you how just a few focused years of active property investing can be enough to set yourselves up for life — and how, after that, time and growth can do most of the work. You're in for a grounded take on property investing, restraint, and building wealth that doesn’t require constant action.  See you on the inside.  --IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- To check out the Portfolio Growth Plans & examples, watch this episode on Youtube: How To Get Rich Doing Nothing (Using Property) --- RESOURCES TO HELP:  Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community  Want a team in your corner as you build your property portfolio? Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance? Chat with the Dashdot Finance team:http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall Build Your FREE Portfolio Growth Plan on Property Pathfinder:https://propertypathfinder.io Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!https://bit.ly/tilqs --  Connect:dashdot.com.au youtube.com/@theinvestorlab instagram.com/dashdotpropertyinstagram.com/goosemcgrathinstagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min
  3. Why We Invest

    10 JAN

    Why We Invest

    Most people think investing is about getting rich or buying nicer things. It isn’t. This episode explores the real reason we invest: to create choice, time, and presence when life becomes unpredictable. Investing isn’t about luxury or status — it’s about removing hesitation from the moments that matter most. It’s about having the resources to put people first, to make decisions without fear or regret, and to protect the most valuable asset we have: time. Because life doesn’t give warnings. And the moment you need financial freedom is never the moment you can start building it. This is a conversation about investing as a tool for living well — not someday, but when it counts. See you on the inside.  --IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Why We Invest --- RESOURCES TO HELP:  Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community  Looking for a team to partner with you in your portfolio building journey? Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance? Chat with the Dashdot Finance team:http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall Build Your FREE Portfolio Growth Plan on Property Pathfinder:https://propertypathfinder.io Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!https://bit.ly/tilqs --  Connect:dashdot.com.au youtube.com/@theinvestorlab instagram.com/dashdotpropertyinstagram.com/goosemcgrathinstagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  4. Thank You for 2025

    13/12/2025 · BONUS

    Thank You for 2025

    A brief end-of-year note to say thank you for being part of The Investor Lab in 2025. For tuning in, asking questions, and actually applying what we talk about. We hope the break gives you space to rest, reset, and recharge. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. We’ll see you in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 min
  5. State of the Market: How to Win in the Toughest Conditions in a Decade

    13/12/2025

    State of the Market: How to Win in the Toughest Conditions in a Decade

    Is the property market broken, or are you just playing by the old rules? If you’re a buyer right now, you can feel it: the goalposts have moved. The strategies that worked in 2024 (and even early 2025) are now the exact reason buyers are getting stuck, outbid, or left behind. In this state of the market episode, we’re welcoming back Sean Simpson (Dashdot's Head of Property), to round out the year & break down exactly what is happening on the ground as we head into 2026. We’re stripping away the headlines to look at the structural shifts in supply and the "hidden" traps catching smart buyers off guard. Most importantly, we’re handing you the new playbook. This isn’t about waiting for the "right time" — it’s about having the right protocol to win in the toughest conditions we’ve seen in a decade. In this episode: Why the market feels "irrational" (and why it’s actually perfectly logical) The supply lag and buyer pool data you haven't seen Why your "common sense" negotiation tactics will cause you to lose in 2026 A step-by-step protocol to regain control and buy with confidence Stop guessing. Start strategising. See you on the inside.  IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- WATCH ON YOUTUBE: State of the Market: How to Win in the Toughest Conditions in a Decade MENTIONS: Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze) How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself Need help with your finance strategy? Chat with the Callum and the team: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall ---- OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP:  Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community  Looking for a team to partner with you in your portfolio building journey? Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance? Chat with the Dashdot Finance team:http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall Build Your FREE Portfolio Growth Plan on Property Pathfinder:https://propertypathfinder.io Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!https://bit.ly/tilqs – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Has APRA Killed Investment Lending? (What It Means for 2026) What Most Property Investors Get Completely Wrong The Brutal Truths About Property Investing for Cashflow Right Now Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze) How to Build a Portfolio That Works When the System Doesn’t Australia's Property Market Is About To Explode (Here's Why) Managing a Market Meltdown: What Smart Investors Do When Chaos Strikes  Why You Feel Poorer Even as the World Gets Richer AI, Housing & Money Printing: 3 Big Questions Shaping Your Financial Future  Turning Property Wealth Into Retirement Income The Great Melt-Up: When Trust in Money Dies  The Illusion of Prosperity: Why Getting Ahead Feels Impossible  First Home Guarantee Scheme, Property Scarcity, and Why It Matters for Everyone Else NZ Property Market Crash: What Does It Mean For Australia? Bitcoin vs Australian Real Estate We Answer Everything: When You Have "Enough" Money, Why Cash Flow Is Dead & The Future of Money Why You Need To Retire Earlier Than You Think Beyond 2030: The Prosperity Wave Most Investors Will Miss (Biggest Opportunity Ever) Why Your Buyers Agent Might Be Leading You Into a Property Trap How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself The Coming US Debt Collapse (And What It Means For Australia)  How to Help Everyone You Care About Win in the New Economy How to Design a Life You Won't Regret in the Next 5 Years How AI Will Change Your Economic Future  AI Is Here: And Most People Aren't Ready Is A Supercycle Coming? (Housing Market Outlook) The Inner Game of Investing Trusts & SMSFs: How Advanced Investors Are Rethinking Their Structures in 2025 Tariffs, Trade Wars, and What It Means For Your Portfolio Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything  --  Connect:dashdot.com.au youtube.com/@theinvestorlab instagram.com/dashdotpropertyinstagram.com/goosemcgrathinstagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 25m
  6. Has APRA Killed Investment Lending? (What It Means for 2026)

    06/12/2025

    Has APRA Killed Investment Lending? (What It Means for 2026)

    APRA has announced a new round of lending changes, including updates to DTI rules — and the headlines are loud. But what do these changes actually mean for the Australian property market?And more importantly… what do they mean for your as an investor or homebuyer heading into 2026? In today’s episode, Callum's back as we break down: what APRA has introduced who is most likely to feel the impact how banks and lenders may respond the flow-on effects for borrowing power and strategy how the market has reacted to similar interventions in the past and what to consider as you plan your next move No hype. No panic.Just a clear, grounded conversation about how these changes shape the road ahead — and what to be aware of as the lending landscape evolves. If you’ve been wondering “what does this actually mean?”, this episode is for you. See you on the inside.  IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. -- WATCH ON YOUTUBE: Has APRA Killed Investment Lending? (What It Means for 2026) MENTIONS: Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze) How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself Need help with your finance strategy? Chat with the Callum and the team: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall ---- OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP:  Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community  Looking for a team to partner with you in your portfolio building journey? Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance? Chat with the Dashdot Finance team:http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall Build Your FREE Portfolio Growth Plan on Property Pathfinder:https://propertypathfinder.io Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!https://bit.ly/tilqs – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: What Most Property Investors Get Completely Wrong The Brutal Truths About Property Investing for Cashflow Right Now Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze) How to Build a Portfolio That Works When the System Doesn’t Australia's Property Market Is About To Explode (Here's Why) Managing a Market Meltdown: What Smart Investors Do When Chaos Strikes  Why You Feel Poorer Even as the World Gets Richer AI, Housing & Money Printing: 3 Big Questions Shaping Your Financial Future  Turning Property Wealth Into Retirement Income The Great Melt-Up: When Trust in Money Dies  The Illusion of Prosperity: Why Getting Ahead Feels Impossible  First Home Guarantee Scheme, Property Scarcity, and Why It Matters for Everyone Else NZ Property Market Crash: What Does It Mean For Australia? Bitcoin vs Australian Real Estate We Answer Everything: When You Have "Enough" Money, Why Cash Flow Is Dead & The Future of Money Why You Need To Retire Earlier Than You Think Beyond 2030: The Prosperity Wave Most Investors Will Miss (Biggest Opportunity Ever) Why Your Buyers Agent Might Be Leading You Into a Property Trap How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself The Coming US Debt Collapse (And What It Means For Australia)  How to Help Everyone You Care About Win in the New Economy How to Design a Life You Won't Regret in the Next 5 Years How AI Will Change Your Economic Future  AI Is Here: And Most People Aren't Ready Is A Supercycle Coming? (Housing Market Outlook) The Inner Game of Investing Trusts & SMSFs: How Advanced Investors Are Rethinking Their Structures in 2025 Tariffs, Trade Wars, and What It Means For Your Portfolio Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything  --  Connect:dashdot.com.au youtube.com/@theinvestorlab instagram.com/dashdotpropertyinstagram.com/goosemcgrathinstagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 1m
  7. What Most Property Investors Get Completely Wrong

    22/11/2025

    What Most Property Investors Get Completely Wrong

    Most investors think they know what drives property performance… but the reality? Very different. We’re putting Goose back on the spot with the questions investors are often afraid to ask — and we break down the biggest misconceptions holding people back right now. No scripts. No sugar-coating. Just straight, unfiltered insights that cut through the noise and help you make smarter decisions in today’s market. If you want to avoid the mistakes that keep everyday Australians stuck, this one’s for you. See you on the inside.IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. --WATCH ON YOUTUBE: What Most Property Investors Get Completely Wrong -- RESOURCES TO HELP:  Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community  Looking for a team to partner with you in your portfolio building journey? Join Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance?Chat with the team: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall Build Your FREE Portfolio Growth Plan on Property Pathfinder:https://propertypathfinder.io Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!https://bit.ly/tilqs – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: The Brutal Truths About Property Investing for Cashflow Right Now Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze) How to Build a Portfolio That Works When the System Doesn’t Australia's Property Market Is About To Explode (Here's Why) Managing a Market Meltdown: What Smart Investors Do When Chaos Strikes  Why You Feel Poorer Even as the World Gets Richer AI, Housing & Money Printing: 3 Big Questions Shaping Your Financial Future  Turning Property Wealth Into Retirement Income The Great Melt-Up: When Trust in Money Dies  The Illusion of Prosperity: Why Getting Ahead Feels Impossible  First Home Guarantee Scheme, Property Scarcity, and Why It Matters for Everyone Else NZ Property Market Crash: What Does It Mean For Australia? Bitcoin vs Australian Real Estate We Answer Everything: When You Have "Enough" Money, Why Cash Flow Is Dead & The Future of Money Why You Need To Retire Earlier Than You Think Beyond 2030: The Prosperity Wave Most Investors Will Miss (Biggest Opportunity Ever) Why Your Buyers Agent Might Be Leading You Into a Property Trap How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself The Coming US Debt Collapse (And What It Means For Australia)  How to Help Everyone You Care About Win in the New Economy How to Design a Life You Won't Regret in the Next 5 Years How AI Will Change Your Economic Future  AI Is Here: And Most People Aren't Ready Is A Supercycle Coming? (Housing Market Outlook) The Inner Game of Investing Trusts & SMSFs: How Advanced Investors Are Rethinking Their Structures in 2025 Tariffs, Trade Wars, and What It Means For Your Portfolio Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything  --  Connect:dashdot.com.au youtube.com/@theinvestorlab instagram.com/dashdotpropertyinstagram.com/goosemcgrathinstagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 29m
  8. The Brutal Truths About Property Investing for Cashflow Right Now

    15/11/2025

    The Brutal Truths About Property Investing for Cashflow Right Now

    The brutal truths investors don’t want to hear… but absolutely need to. Today we dive deep into the real cashflow concerns property investors are facing right now.Negative cashflow shock, unrealistic yield expectations, buffers, rising costs, holding capacity, and why cashflow feels so much harder in today’s market than people expect. No fluff. No theory. Just the unfiltered truth based on thousands of real deals, real clients, and real patterns in the Australian market of today. If you’re investing right now — or planning to in the next 12–18 months — this conversation could save you money, time, and years of frustration. See you on the inside.IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions. --WATCH ON YOUTUBE: The Brutal Truths About Property Investing for Cashflow Right Now MENTIONS:  Create your own APEX Report here: https://dashdotreport.com/apex-report Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints -- RESOURCES TO HELP:  Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community  Looking for a team to partner with you in your portfolio building journey? Join Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa Need finance guidance?Chat with the team: http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall Build Your FREE Portfolio Growth Plan on Property Pathfinder:https://propertypathfinder.io Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!https://bit.ly/tilqs – Catch Up On Recent Episodes: Did Macquarie Just Break Property Investing? (The Truth About Their Lending Freeze) How to Build a Portfolio That Works When the System Doesn’t Australia's Property Market Is About To Explode (Here's Why) Managing a Market Meltdown: What Smart Investors Do When Chaos Strikes  Why You Feel Poorer Even as the World Gets Richer AI, Housing & Money Printing: 3 Big Questions Shaping Your Financial Future  Turning Property Wealth Into Retirement Income The Great Melt-Up: When Trust in Money Dies  The Illusion of Prosperity: Why Getting Ahead Feels Impossible  First Home Guarantee Scheme, Property Scarcity, and Why It Matters for Everyone Else NZ Property Market Crash: What Does It Mean For Australia? Bitcoin vs Australian Real Estate We Answer Everything: When You Have "Enough" Money, Why Cash Flow Is Dead & The Future of Money Why You Need To Retire Earlier Than You Think Beyond 2030: The Prosperity Wave Most Investors Will Miss (Biggest Opportunity Ever) Why Your Buyers Agent Might Be Leading You Into a Property Trap How To Build A Property Portfolio That Pays For Itself The Coming US Debt Collapse (And What It Means For Australia)  How to Help Everyone You Care About Win in the New Economy How to Design a Life You Won't Regret in the Next 5 Years How AI Will Change Your Economic Future  AI Is Here: And Most People Aren't Ready Is A Supercycle Coming? (Housing Market Outlook) The Inner Game of Investing Trusts & SMSFs: How Advanced Investors Are Rethinking Their Structures in 2025 Tariffs, Trade Wars, and What It Means For Your Portfolio Portfolio Acceleration Masterclass Financial Jiu-Jitsu: How to Break Through Your Portfolio's Cashflow Constraints Winning the Investment Game: How to Set & Beat Your Hurdle Rate Fake Gold? Markets Down? Liquidity Up? – What’s REALLY Going On? The RBA Just Changed the Game — Here’s What It Means for You Hold vs Sell: How to Know When to Take Profits Bitcoin: Why Every Property Investor Needs to Consider Owning It Everything You Need To Know About Property Investing Finance Property Investing In Australia In 2025: What You Need To Know Investment Strategies for 2025 Follow the Money: How Liquidity Drives Asset Prices (and How You Can Benefit) What You Don’t Know About Money Could Cost You Everything  --  Connect:dashdot.com.au youtube.com/@theinvestorlab instagram.com/dashdotpropertyinstagram.com/goosemcgrathinstagram.com/gabi.billing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Dashdot
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    2019 - 2026
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