The Informed Investor

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The Informed Investor is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on property management, giving investors a real understanding of what happens behind the scenes to protect and grow their investment. Hosted by property management experts Ashleigh Goodchild and Marisa Reeves, each episode explores property investing from an operational point of view, the conversations most investors never hear, but absolutely should. From maintenance and legislation to tenant management, communication, inspections, systems and strategy, this podcast is designed to help investors make more confident decisions, understand the realities of property ownership, and build stronger relationships with their property managers. Whether you’re a first-time investor, growing a portfolio, or simply wanting to better understand how your investment is managed, The Informed Investor delivers practical advice, honest conversations, industry insights and real-world experiences to help you invest with clarity and confidence.

  1. Can Landlords Reset After A Rental Nightmare

    May 17 ·  Video

    Can Landlords Reset After A Rental Nightmare

    We talk through what a tenancy gone wrong really looks like, including why it can happen even with good screening and years of smooth renting. We share real examples, unpack the legal process, and lay out how landlords can protect their finances and rebuild trust for the next tenancy. • why bad tenancies are not always property manager failure • how life events can turn a long-term tenant fast • real damage scenarios and what insurance claims can look like • the step-by-step process: breaches, notices, court timelines, bailiffs • hidden costs: bailiff fees per tenant, travel costs, lock changes, skip bins, clean-up • what property managers do behind the scenes to reduce conflict and costs • resetting your mindset so you do not distrust every future applicant www.socorealty.com.au

    28 min
  2. Investor Conversations That Change Everything

    May 11

    Investor Conversations That Change Everything

    We talk through the investor conversations that shift everything, from maintenance panic to leasing slowdowns, and why “normal” only makes sense when you can compare your property to real benchmarks. We share how trust, context, and clear communication help landlords make better calls with tenants and property managers, especially when budgets get tight or emotions run high.  • becoming a landlord without a guide and why education matters  • using benchmarks to judge property performance properly  • differences between states and the trap of cross-state comparisons  • why annual investor audits reveal hidden pain points  • maintenance perception versus actual maintenance reality  • capturing the story behind a property to avoid misread reactions  • leasing expectations in patchy micro-markets and affordability limits  • simple checks for pricing, listing position, and marketing quality  • market rent versus mortgage increases and expense recovery myths  • requests for housemates, capacity, overcrowding, and lease process  • planning for big-ticket items and avoiding overwhelm  • triaging repairs, spreading costs, and keeping tenants in the loop  • expecting communication from landlords the same way we expect it from tenants  www.socorealty.com.au

    26 min
  3. Stop Taking Property Tips From Your Mate

    Apr 27

    Stop Taking Property Tips From Your Mate

    We map out what we would do if we were buying our first investment property in Perth tomorrow, starting from zero and building a plan that actually fits your numbers. We talk strategy, suburb selection, and the behind-the-scenes checks that protect your cash flow and your long-term goals.  • speaking to a mortgage broker first to confirm borrowing capacity, deposit rules and loan options  • understanding how rental income affects serviceability and future borrowing  • choosing an investment strategy before suburb research  • avoiding mate advice and outdated suburb narratives  • weighing cash flow against capital growth based on your life plan  • using suburb data tools to shortlist areas that match your budget  • leaning on property managers for tenant demand, features that rent fast and real vacancy signals  • treating location as the non negotiable and checking street level risks like housing clusters  Please go speak to your mortgage broker.  Please don’t copy your mate.

    30 min

  4. Apr 13

    What If The Real Cost Is Not Fixing It?

    Maintenance now takes a huge share of a property manager’s workload, and WA contractor shortages are pushing both delays and prices higher. We break down what landlords are legally responsible for, why trusted trade relationships matter, and how proactive systems protect your asset and help keep great tenants longer.  • Maintenance workload shifting to roughly a third of a PM’s day  • Contractor scarcity in WA driving unreliability and price jumps  • Using trusted contractors rather than chasing the cheapest quote  • Why “kickback” assumptions miss how accountability works  • How long-term trade relationships create leverage and small favours  • WA landlord obligation to keep a property in reasonable repair  • Clear lines between maintenance versus cosmetic condition  • Why tenants report more issues than owner-occupiers  • How blame-first thinking hurts tenant trust and reporting  • Proactive maintenance through audits and reducing repeat call-outs  • Reframing “upsell” notes as risk management suggestions  • Tracking depreciation, warranties, and install dates with better systems  • Maintenance as a major factor in lease renewals and vacancy costs  • What to ask a property manager about their maintenance process and after-hours system  If anyone has any questions or anything that they want to troubleshoot or for us to discuss, feel free to send a message through this platform or you can send through a message through our Instagram, SOCO Realty, as well. www.socorealty.com.au

    30 min
  5. What your property manager actually thinks about you

    Mar 30

    What your property manager actually thinks about you

    The Informed Investor

    30 min
  6. Choosing A Property Manager

    Mar 26

    Choosing A Property Manager

    We break down what a good property manager really saves you, from rent rises and lease accuracy to insurance-ready inspections and fewer vacancies. We also share a practical proactive maintenance approach that protects your property, your tenants, and your time.  • the hidden costs of weak systems and rushed routine inspections  • why landlords should actually read inspection reports  • how inspection software and agency structure change service quality  • the unseen workload: neighbour complaints, conflict, legislation, email overload  • “closing the loop” to stop open-ended situations dragging on  • why calling beats long email chains, then confirming in writing  • better interview questions than fees and portfolio size  • red flags: slow marketing, slow replies, no holiday cover, sloppy email etiquette  • proactive maintenance examples: gutter cleaning, aircon servicing, reticulation checks, hot water age tracking  If anyone ever has any questions that they do want us to discuss or topics, feel free to message us through.

    31 min

  7. 11/30/2025

    Understanding the Perth Investor Market November 2025

    The Informed Investor

    33 min
  8. Generational opinions on the investor housing market from a couple in their twenties

    11/23/2025

    Generational opinions on the investor housing market from a couple in their twenties

    The Informed Investor

    35 min
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The Informed Investor is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on property management, giving investors a real understanding of what happens behind the scenes to protect and grow their investment. Hosted by property management experts Ashleigh Goodchild and Marisa Reeves, each episode explores property investing from an operational point of view, the conversations most investors never hear, but absolutely should. From maintenance and legislation to tenant management, communication, inspections, systems and strategy, this podcast is designed to help investors make more confident decisions, understand the realities of property ownership, and build stronger relationships with their property managers. Whether you’re a first-time investor, growing a portfolio, or simply wanting to better understand how your investment is managed, The Informed Investor delivers practical advice, honest conversations, industry insights and real-world experiences to help you invest with clarity and confidence.

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    Property Managers around Australia
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  • Episodes
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