The Duo Tax Podcast

Duo Tax

A podcast for property investors, by property investors | Discover the latest tips and strategies on wealth creation and maximising cashflow on property investments from investors themselves. Our investor guests are hand picked for their unique stories, lessons and journey. Each episode will give you rich insights on property and investing matters giving you the knowledge and tools to develop a blueprint for property investing success.  The Duo Tax podcast is proudly brought to you by the team at Duotax.com.au

  1. 5D AGO

    Breaking Into Property | Michael Reveals His Exact Investment Path

    In this episode, Michael shares his personal investing journey, ignited by a friend's early retirement through property investment. This experience inspired him to delve into real estate investing, starting with his first property and focusing on fringe real estate. He discusses how understanding property investment can lead to financial freedom, encouraging others to explore how to invest in real estate effectively. This path has been pivotal in shaping his approach to building wealth through property, with the goal of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). --------  Get a FREE tax depreciation estimate for your investment property: https://duotax.com.au/property-tax-depreciation/ ----- CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Michael's Bakcground 01:58 - Starting Investing & FIRE 03:12 - First Property & Fringe Suburbs 05:14 - Residential & Commercial Investments 07:37 - Professional Team 08:19 - Mistakes in Investing 09:41 - Self-Managed Super Funds 10:47 - Financial Freedom & Capital Gains Tax 13:40 - Breaking Into the Property Market 15:23 - Australian Interest Rates 17:27 - The Finish Line 18:26 - Outro ----- Connect Website: https://duotax.com.au/ Facebook:   / duotax   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duotaxqs/?h... LinkedIn:   / duo-tax-quantity-surveyors    DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is general information and not to be taken as financial or investing advice. Always seek professional advice and do your own due diligence and research.

    19 min
  2. MAR 2

    His Biggest Property Investment Mistake Became His Blueprint

    If you have investment regrets or want to learn about common investment mistakes to avoid, this episode is for you! Howe breaks down the lessons, mindset and strategy behind building a $1.8 million property portfolio, shaped by early mistakes that ultimately set him on the right path, and his tax strategies that positively influenced the growth of his property portfolio.  In this episode, Howe shares how his biggest mistake in property investing became his biggest lesson. His first purchase came with negative gearing, cash flow pressure and a decision to sell too early. At the time, it felt like a setback. Looking back, it shaped every decision that followed. Today, we hear about how to invest effectively through research, patience, and a long-term mindset.  --------  Get a FREE tax depreciation estimate for your investment property: https://duotax.com.au/property-tax-de... --------  CHAPTERS  00:00 Intro 01:15 First property and family expectations 02:05 Negative gearing, cash flow pressure and selling too early 02:55 Tenant issues, COVID and holding challenges 04:26 Switching to a mortgage broker and key differences 05:39 Learning through experience and asking better questions 06:12 Discovering accountants and tax strategy 06:57 Trust structures and tax benefits explained 08:45 First WA investment and strong growth 10:00 Rentvesting strategy and lifestyle balance 11:40 Regional investing and industry diversity 12:44 Advice for new investors 15:00 Holding property vs timing the market 15:43 Using data to make smarter investment decisions 19:43 Biggest takeaway 21:24 Outro  ----- Connect Website: https://duotax.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duotax/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duotaxqs/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duo-tax-quantity-surveyors/  ----- DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is general information and not to be taken as financial or investing advice. Always seek professional advice and do your own due diligence and research.

    22 min
  3. 12/07/2025

    $7M Property Portfolio in 5 Years: The Passive Income Plan to Retire Early

    Sundeep breaks down the mindset and strategy behind his rapid growth in the Australian property market, all driven by one clear goal: building enough passive income to retire early. In this episode, he shares how he got started in property investing, the key mistake that unexpectedly helped him build a $7M portfolio in just five years, and why he’s still pushing to grow it further. --------  Get a FREE tax depreciation estimate for your investment property: https://duotax.com.au/property-tax-depreciation/estimate/ --------  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Hook 0:40 Introduction  1:25 First Spark: Thinking About Investing 3:43 Buying the First Property 8:50 Relocating for Opportunity 11:08 “The Best Time Was Yesterday” 13:00 Short-Term vs Long-Term Strategies 14:18 The Power of Holding Property 16:00 How to Get Started Today 20:00 Buying Interstate 22:00 Growing his Property Portfolio 24:47 Wins, Lessons & Future Goals 27:28 The Mindset for Growth 29:20 Resources That Helped 32:45 The Sundeep Eligibility Test 34:44 Traits of Successful Investors 38:18 Outro ----- Connect Website: https://duotax.com.au/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/duotax/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/duo-tax-quantity-surveyors/  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is general information and not to be taken as financial or investing advice. Always seek professional advice and do your own due diligence and research.

    39 min
  4. 09/15/2025

    From a $100K Disaster to $9M Property Portfolio? How Ali Did It

    Get a FREE tax depreciation estimate for your investment property: https://duotax.com.au/property-tax-depreciation/estimate/ --------  What would you do if squatters broke into your property and caused $100,000 worth of damage? That nightmare became reality for Ali.  Despite this setback, he now owns a $9 million property portfolio and is steadily working toward his goal of 20 properties.  In this episode, Ali gets brutally honest about the mistakes that nearly cost him everything, the mindset that keeps him moving forward, and the no-nonsense strategies that built his property empire.  From why he believes property in Australia is "almost a surefire bet," to his personal investing framework and why you should never get emotional about tenants, Ali lays it all out.  -------- CHAPTERS:   00:00 Hook  00:36 Intro  01:37 Ali’s Background 05:43 First Investment Property  9:28 Selling it all for Sydney  11:50 Expectations vs Reality 13:15 A Different Strategy 17:14 Ali's Biggest Challenges  22:33 Mindset and Motivation  25:56 Talking About Risk  28:28 The Power of Property Investing 36:10 Still Early at 35 38:20 Property is Not Out of Reach 44:35 Outro -------- Contact us: https://duotax.com.au/getaquote/  -------- Connect Website: https://duotax.com.au/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duotax/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duotaxqs/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duo-tax-quantity-surveyors/

    45 min
  5. 07/14/2025

    How a Broke Student Built a $3M Property Empire

    Get a FREE tax depreciation estimate for your investment property: https://duotax.com.au/property-tax-depreciation/estimate/ _______________ “The property grew 50% in 12 months. That changed everything.” Fiona shares her inspiring journey from leaving home at a young age and living off instant noodles, to buying a home for her family and building a multi-million dollar property portfolio in Australia. In this episode, she talks about how she got started in property investing while balancing work and study, the financial setbacks she overcame, and the people who helped her take her first steps as a property investor. Whether you're buying your first property or looking to grow your investment portfolio, the Duo Tax Podcast is packed with lessons, strategy, and raw honesty from someone who's walked the path — and is still learning along the way _______________ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Fiona's Background: Independence and Motivation 7:19 - Overcoming Setbacks & Buying My First Apartment 13:40 - Getting the First Investment Property: Right Advice at the Right Time 20:45 - Risk Aversion & The Power of Building the Right Team 24:50 - Growing the Portfolio: "There's No Time Like Now" 29:00 -  What Property Investment Means to Me: Long-Term Vision 30:50 - Key Takeaways & Advice for New Investors _______________ Connect with Us: Website: https://duotax.com.au/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/duotax/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duotaxqs/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duoquantitysurveyors/?originalSubdomain=au DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is general information and not to be taken as financial or investing advice. Always seek professional advice and do your own due diligence and research.

    34 min

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A podcast for property investors, by property investors | Discover the latest tips and strategies on wealth creation and maximising cashflow on property investments from investors themselves. Our investor guests are hand picked for their unique stories, lessons and journey. Each episode will give you rich insights on property and investing matters giving you the knowledge and tools to develop a blueprint for property investing success.  The Duo Tax podcast is proudly brought to you by the team at Duotax.com.au

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