Passive with Property

Dragan Dimovski

Welcome to Passive With Property, the podcast that shows you how to turn smart property moves into lasting wealth.Hosted by Dragan Dimovski, Qualified Property Investment Adviser and seasoned buyer’s agent with over 20 years’ experience, this show cuts through the hype and headlines to deliver clarity, direction, and proven strategies that actually work in today’s Australian property market.You’ll hear tactical insights, suburb deep-dives, finance strategies, and candid conversations with expert guests, from mortgage brokers and developers to investors building real portfolios.Whether you’re buying your first property or scaling towards financial freedom, you’ll walk away with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to grow passive income with purpose.No fluff. No gimmicks. Just property strategies that build real wealth.

  1. Property Investing for Beginners: When to Move from Buy & Hold to Commercial or Development

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    Property Investing for Beginners: When to Move from Buy & Hold to Commercial or Development

    When Should You Actually “Level Up” in Property? Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this episode, Dragan and Amanda break down one of the most common mistakes investors make: 👉 Trying to level up too quickly. From commercial property… To subdivisions… To chasing faster results… Many investors want to skip straight to the “next level.” But here’s the reality: 💥 Property is a long game — not a fast one Amanda explains that jumping into advanced strategies too early means: ❌ Taking on risks you haven’t grown into ❌ Carrying costs you may not be ready for ❌ Building a strategy without a solid foundation Even with professional guidance? 👉 Risk doesn’t disappear There are still: ❌ Vacancies ❌ Delays ❌ Market changes And that’s why they emphasize: 👉 Start with buy and hold 👉 Learn how to manage risk 👉 Build confidence step by step Dragan also highlights the danger of starting with commercial property: 💥 Long vacancy periods 💥 Rent-free incentives for tenants 💥 Businesses failing — leaving you with no income Which is why commercial is something you: 👉 Grow into — not start with They also share a smarter long-term approach: 💬 Buy properties with future potential Like: ✔️ Larger land size ✔️ Subdivision opportunities ✔️ Flexibility to “level up” later Because the best investors don’t just think about today… 👉 They think about what that property can become Amanda reinforces a key point: 👉 You don’t know what you don’t know Which is why choosing the right professionals matters. Because the real ROI isn’t just the property… 💥 It’s the decisions 💥 The strategy 💥 The thinking behind it And finally — a lesson from experience: Dragan admits he started with a “safe” 2-bedroom apartment… 👉 The cheapest option And looking back? 💬 It limited his upside Because in property… 👉 Playing it safe isn’t always the smartest move 🔥 Listen to the full episode now! ⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice. Connect with Buyers Agency Australia 🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au 📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15 📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book 🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552|

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  2. Choosing the RIGHT Property Mentor (Most People Get This Wrong)

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    Choosing the RIGHT Property Mentor (Most People Get This Wrong)

    How to Choose the RIGHT Property Mentor — And Avoid Costly Mistakes  Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia  Dragan and Amanda break down one of the most overlooked factors in property investing:  👉 Who you listen to.  Because here’s the reality:  💥 The right mentor can accelerate your growth  💥 The wrong mentor can keep you stuck for years  Amanda explains how most people naturally turn to peers, family, or friends for advice…  But those same people can either:  👉 Reinforce fear  👉 Or push you toward growth  Dragan shares how having the right mentor gave him confidence to act — turning uncertainty into decisive action.  And here’s where it gets interesting:  💬 Not all mentors are equal.  Some bring:  ✔️ Strategy  ✔️ Experience  ✔️ Perspective  Others?  ❌ Opinions with no real-world results  ❌ Fear disguised as “advice”  ❌ Comfort that leads to inaction  Amanda also reveals a powerful insight:  👉 You don’t need ONE mentor — you need the RIGHT mentors for different areas.  From builders…  To developers…  To even real estate agents (when used properly 👀)  But the key?  💥 Learning who to listen to — and who to filter out.  Because in property…  The voices around you can shape your entire financial future.  🔥 Listen to the full episode now: (episode link)  ⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice.  Connect with Buyers Agency Australia  🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au  📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15  📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book  🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast:  Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3  Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552  Overcast:  https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552|

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  3. How Property Depreciation Really Works in Australia

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    How Property Depreciation Really Works in Australia

    Everything You THINK You Know About Depreciation… And Why Tuan Says It’s NOT the Priority With Tuan Duong (Duotax) + Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this episode, Amanda and I sit down with Tuan Duong from Duotax — one of Australia’s leading depreciation experts — and we go deep on all things depreciation. We talk about: 💬 what you can claim 💬 how depreciation actually works 💬 the difference between plant & equipment vs capital works 💬 why reports matter 💬 what people misunderstand 💬 and how depreciation fits into a long-term strategy But the biggest surprise? 👉 Tuan — a quantity surveyor who writes depreciation schedules for a living — says depreciation is NOT a high-priority factor when choosing an investment property. Coming from someone whose entire profession revolves around depreciation, that says everything. We unpack why: ✔️ fundamentals matter more ✔️ you should never buy purely for tax benefits ✔️ depreciation sweeteners fade, but land value doesn’t ✔️ chasing deductions can lead you into the wrong asset It’s an honest, practical, myth-busting conversation every investor needs to hear.   🔥 Listen to the full episode now. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice. Guest Details — Tuan Duong, Duotax 🌐 Website: duotax.com.au Connect with Buyers Agency Australia   🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au 📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15 📘 Order my book →  https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book   🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552|

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  4. Property Investing Trap: How Some Buyers Agents Secretly Profit From You

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    Property Investing Trap: How Some Buyers Agents Secretly Profit From You

    🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE: The Truth About Buyers Agent Business Models — And Why Ours Is Harder, Less “Efficient”… But Far More Ethical 🏡🔥 With Rocco Marrapodi + Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this episode, Rocco, Amanda and I pull back the curtain on something most buyers never get to see: 👉 How different buyers’ agents actually run their business models — and why it dramatically affects the quality of the property YOU end up with. We dig into the uncomfortable truth: Some business models are built for efficiency. Some are built for volume. Some are built for developer relationships and guaranteed stock. And some… like ours… are built for clients first. That means: ✔️ we chase scarce, high-quality assets ✔️ we say no far more often than we say yes ✔️ we refuse to touch developer stock ✔️ we never rely on guaranteed supply ✔️ and yes — our model is harder, slower and less “scalable” But it’s also why: 💥 our clients get better properties 💥 our portfolios outperform 💥 and our advice stays 100% independent Scarcity is valuable — but it also means you can’t mass-produce it. And that’s exactly why many BAs choose the opposite path. This episode is an honest look at the industry — and why we’ve chosen the road that’s less convenient… but far more ethical. 🔥 Listen to the full episode now. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice. Connect with Buyers Agency Australia 🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au 📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15📘 Order my book →  https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book   🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552 Overcast:  https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552|

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  5. Property Investing in a Recession: 80s & 90s Lessons for Today’s Market

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    Property Investing in a Recession: 80s & 90s Lessons for Today’s Market

    John Calabria on Investing Through the 80s, 90s, Recessions… and Raising a Millennial Who Wanted to Spend Every Dollar 😂🏡📉 With John Calabria + Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia This episode is a special one. Amanda’s dad, John Calabria, joins us to share what it was really like investing through the 1980s and 1990s — including living through Paul Keating’s famous “recession we had to have.” John takes us back to a time of: 💬 17% interest rates 💬 real financial pressure 💬 uncertainty everywhere 💬 and absolutely zero hand-holding for new investors He shares how he navigated it all, what he learned, what he’d do differently… and then we switch gears and talk about what it was like raising a millennial daughter who wanted to spend every cent she had. (Yes — Amanda owned up to it.) This conversation is a mix of: ✔️ generational wisdom ✔️ laugh-out-loud storytelling ✔️ timeless principles that still apply today ✔️ and lessons every modern investor should take onboard If you’ve ever wondered how the previous generation built wealth with far fewer tools — and how those lessons translate today — this episode is gold. 🔥 Listen to the full episode now. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice. Connect with Buyers Agency Australia 🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au 📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15📘 Order my book →  https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book   🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552 Overcast:  https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552|

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  6. Wage Growth vs Property Prices: Is Housing Really Unaffordable Today?

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    Wage Growth vs Property Prices: Is Housing Really Unaffordable Today?

    Today Amanda Breaks Down the Wage vs Price Debate — And Why It’s NOT the Doom Story Everyone Thinks With Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia You’ve heard it everywhere: 👉 “Property prices have outpaced wages!” 👉 “No one can afford to buy!” 👉 “It’s hopeless for the next generation!” But today Amanda takes that headline… and flips it on its head. Yes — prices have grown faster than wages. But that doesn’t automatically mean what people think it means. In this video, Amanda breaks down: 💬 Why this metric is misunderstood 💬 What’s actually driving the gap 💬 And why it’s not the catastrophe the media makes it out to be If anything, once you understand the data properly, you’ll see that the situation is far less dramatic — and far more manageable — than the news suggests. 🔥 If you’ve been feeling defeated by the headlines, watch this. We’ll show you why there’s more hope than hysteria. ⚠️ Disclaimer: General information only, not financial advice. Connect with Buyers Agency Australia 🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au 📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15 📘 Order my book →  https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book   🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552 Overcast:  https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552|

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  7. Choosing Mentors that have Done It

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    Choosing Mentors that have Done It

    Today Amanda Talks About Choosing the Right Mentors — Not the Loudest Salespeople 🎯🔥 With Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this video, Amanda gets straight to the point about something every investor needs to hear: 👉 Be very selective about who you let guide you. A real mentor is someone who has already achieved what you want to achieve — not someone selling you a dream they’ve never lived themselves. Amanda explains how to spot the difference between: ✔️ Genuine mentors who’ve done the work ✔️ People with real results and real experience vs ❌ Salespeople who talk big ❌ “Experts” who push products instead of principles ❌ Advisors who tell you what to do but can’t actually do it themselves Your mentors shape your beliefs. Your beliefs shape your decisions. And your decisions shape your wealth. Choosing the wrong mentor can cost you years. Choosing the right one can change your entire trajectory. 🔥 Watch this before you take advice from anyone who hasn’t walked the path you want to walk. ⚠️ Disclaimer: General information only, not financial advice. Connect with Buyers Agency Australia 🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au 📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15 📘 Order my book →  https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book   🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552 Overcast:  https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552|

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  8. Turn a B&P Report Into Leverage

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    Turn a B&P Report Into Leverage

    Today Amanda Shows You How to Use Your Building & Pest Report as a Powerful Bargaining Chip 🧱🕵️‍♂️💰🔥 With Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia Most buyers treat the building & pest report like a pass/fail exam. But today, Amanda shows you the truth: 👉 Your B&P report is one of the strongest negotiation tools you have — if you know how to use it. A good report doesn’t just tell you what’s wrong. It tells you what something is likely to cost, how serious it is, and whether it can be used to renegotiate the price, the conditions, or even the terms. Amanda walks you through how we use B&P findings to: ✔️ strengthen your position ✔️ highlight risk ✔️ justify price adjustments ✔️ remove emotion from the negotiation ✔️ and in many cases, save our clients thousands This is one of the biggest advantages everyday buyers miss — but it’s one of our favourite tools behind the scenes. 🔥 Watch this before you accept a report at face value. It could change the whole deal. ⚠️ Disclaimer: General information only, not financial advice. Connect with Buyers Agency Australia 🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au 📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15 📘 Order my book → buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book   🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552 Overcast:  https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552|

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Welcome to Passive With Property, the podcast that shows you how to turn smart property moves into lasting wealth.Hosted by Dragan Dimovski, Qualified Property Investment Adviser and seasoned buyer’s agent with over 20 years’ experience, this show cuts through the hype and headlines to deliver clarity, direction, and proven strategies that actually work in today’s Australian property market.You’ll hear tactical insights, suburb deep-dives, finance strategies, and candid conversations with expert guests, from mortgage brokers and developers to investors building real portfolios.Whether you’re buying your first property or scaling towards financial freedom, you’ll walk away with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to grow passive income with purpose.No fluff. No gimmicks. Just property strategies that build real wealth.