Chris Bates is the founder of a mortgage brokerage, Wealthful. Originally from Melbourne, Bates has lived what he describes as a ‘nomad’ life. At a young age, he and his family moved to Newcastle for a job opportunity. From there, he attended university in Sydney but after deciding that further study was not for him, he picked up his life and went to London before eventually settling again in Australia. 

In this episode, Bates will share the travelling stories that shaped his worldview, including exploring the beauty of countries such as India and Egypt. As well as this, learn how to find success without a university degree, and a common investing mistake involving supply and demand issues. 

When They Started

2015

Long-Term Goal

Pass on ‘True Wealth’

Main Strategy

Quality over Quantity

Invest in Your Future Self with Chris Bates

We are back with the founder of Wealthful, Chris Bates. With his own personal property portfolio and a booming business, Bates has a lot of wisdom that he will pass on in this episode. He will detail the dangers of hot spotting and why his strategy focuses on the long term. As well as this, hear about the value of believing in yourself and the resource that kicked off Bates’s own property investment journey!

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"[I] was never a typical sort of, you know, straight-A student [that was] just loving studying. I wanted that real-life world experience."
- Chris Bates

Want to contact Chris Bates?

If you would like to contact Chris Bates and learn more about finding true wealth, you can do so via his website Wealthful. Alternatively, you can connect with him on LinkedIn under the name ‘Chris Bates’, or if you would simply like to listen to some of his advice, you can listen to an episode of his podcast The Elephant in the Room.
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“[Travel] makes you a lot more grounded and you understand what really matters in life a lot more after visiting these places.”
- Chris Bates
Pulkit Gupta is the Managing Director of Consulting by PK. From a young age, Gupta was determined to have a career in investment banking. After 10+ years in the field, he made the brave decision to change careers and jump into property investment. 

Using skills and experiences from his time as an investment banker, Gupta developed data methods which assist him to safely invest in properties. He and his wife now own nine residential and two commercial properties. Today, he is using these data methods to help others achieve their property investment goals. 

In this episode, we hear about Gupta’s upbringing and why he wanted a high paying career, why he invested in his first property and the investment property that taught him a valuable lesson. 

When They Started

2011

Properties In Portfolio

11

Main Strategy

Buy and Hold

Investing Unseen: The Best Kept Secret From a Property Investing Expert

We’re back with Pulkit Gupta, the Managing Director of Consulting by PK and the owner of 10+ properties. In this episode, he delves into the function of his data methods and shares one of his top tips: that you can invest in an unseen property. As well as this, Gupta explores the importance of taking care of your mental health, which he does by practicing meditation and yoga. He discusses his meditation habits and explains why he attributes them to his success and how they could be beneficial to you.

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I was sort of, of the opinion that if all you do is follow what Google says, which is buy close to a train station, close to a CBD, good amenities, infrastructure. If that was all there was to it, then like why isn't everyone just driving around Ferrari's and stuff, right? So I didn't buy that. And so I just use my own sort of data methods.
- PK Gupta

Want to contact PK Gupta?

If you would like to connect with PK Gupta and learn more about building a passive income through property investment, you can do so via his website or Facebook page, ‘Australian Property Investment Mastery (for beginners)’.
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I think, including me, a lot of people are sometimes fearful of buying sight unseen, but it's kind of like a hidden secret.
- PK Gupta
Ashish Malhotra is a buyer’s agent who arrived in Australia from India less than a decade ago. After landing here at the tail end of 2014, he bought his first Australian property sight unseen— and once his sights were set, he never looked back. With each investment performing better than the last, it’s safe to say Australia really is the lucky country. 

In this episode Malhotra shares stories of growing up in his clean and green city near the Pakistan border, where his childhood was never boring. He delves into how he became an entrepreneur without even realising it— and how despite some embarrassments along the way, he learnt a lot of lessons on his metaphorical and physical journeys. 

When They Started

2008

Previous Career

IT Consultant

Main Strategy

Development

Ashish Malhotra on Making $670,000 With No Money Down

We’re back with buyer’s agent and passionate property man Ashish Malhotra. In this episode we dive into the nitty-gritty of all the numbers, whether they be prices or square metres— when he says he never forgets a number, he means it! He takes us on a trip around Victoria’s peninsulas, and dives into why even in this sea-change, work-from-home world, he can’t see himself buying in picturesque Uluru anytime soon! 

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I think you do end up seeking stability. But eventually, if you go outside the comfort zone a bit, that's where sometimes the balance is.
- Ashish Malhotra

Want to contact Ashish Malhotra?

Ashish Malhotra is available on all the usual social media platforms, and is always up for a chat! So much so that on his website, you can book a conversation with the man himself. Bring your questions, because he’s ready to answer them on: 
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We had to spend about $60,000 [or] $70,000 if we had to buy something there, and it was outside pretty much our capacity. I think I was earning, like, $16,000. Actually, I was earning around $8,000 a year.
- Ashish Malhotra
Matt is the founder and Director of Sharp Property Buyers. Raised on the NSW Central Coast, he has been passionate about the property market from a young age. After purchasing his first property ten years ago, Matt has continued to build a robust property portfolio both locally and across Australia. Matt’s experience and local market knowledge sets him apart from the rest, he knows every inch, corner and crevice of the Central Coast. Matt is a proud member of PIPA, and a QPIA. 

In this episode we hear about his passion for the Central Coast and how no matter where he roams, the waves bring him right back home. He shares his idyllic childhood and the NRL dreams he entertained before landing in the corporate world, which opened his eyes to an entirely different way of life. We’ll also hear how rugby league influenced the way he runs his business now, and the family investment he spearheaded from a young age, catapulting him into the career of his dreams. 

Age They Started

24

On The Lookout For

Developmental Potential

Investment Style

Low Risk

Riding the Central Coast’s Pumping Property Wave With Matt Sharp

We’re back with founder and Director of Sharp Property Buyers, Matt Sharp. In this episode he shares the way COVID-19 has impacted the Central Coast, with its stunning beaches and quaint towns being in such close proximity to Sydney. The area may even gain a certain new resident someday soon! We delve into his plans for the future, property-wise and personally, and find out what’s next for his ever-growing portfolio. You may think he plans on levelling up— and while that’s on the cards, there’s some adventurous downsizing possibilities on the horizon too.

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So we committed to saving, at least, to buy our first house. Now, we did that, something I'm very proud of, and something that really put me in obviously good stead going forward. So we ended up saving for around six or seven years.
- Matt Sharp

Want to contact Matt Sharp?

Matt Sharp is the founder and Director of Sharp Property Buyers. Matt holds a Real Estate Licence, he is also a proud member of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) and is recognised as a Qualified Property Investment Adviser® (QPIA). 

Matt’s experience and local market knowledge sets him apart from the rest. He knows every inch, corner and crevice of the Central Coast. In addition to his property expertise, Matt has great relationships with many of the local Sales Agents, Tradespeople and Services. 

Contact Sharp Property Buyers today to find out if Matt and the Sharp Property Buyers team can help you. 
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I'm not saying that you should buy in a coastal suburb, but I just think lifestyle is really important. And I think there's been a huge example of that over the last sort of 12 to 18 months with COVID, or 12 months with COVID, that people are very focused on their lifestyles. Whether it be for a tree change or a sea change, we're just more aware of it.
- Matt Sharp
Buyers agent and owner of Search Party Property, Luke Moroney joins us on this episode of Property Investory. Moroney takes us on a journey as he explains how he simultaneously traveled the world and worked, and how he had to adjust to a different lifestyle upon his return. Moroney is not only well-versed in vacations, but he’s also a property expert, with 27 properties in his portfolio. Learn from the best as he explains the mistakes he made on his first property, and how you can avoid making those same mistakes.

When They Started

2000

Properties In Portfolio

27

Main Strategy

Buy and Hold

How Luke Moroney Bought 15 Properties in 18 Months

Luke Moroney is back to share his expert knowledge with our audience. In this tell all episode Moroney explains how he accumulated 15 properties in 18 months, totalling $8 Million in equity. He also tells the tale of the time a property he bought in Melbourne drew statewide attention, and how he proved everyone wrong with growth of $190,000. He also shares the secret behind his strategy and why it’s important to have both manufactured equity and capital growth in your portfolio. 

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It's about having patience to allow that to grow to, to sustain a whole strategy, not only that one property, or that one investment, but a whole portfolio for the future.
- Luke Moroney

Want to contact Luke Moroney?

Search Party Property’s game is to buy the best investment property for you and your current and future situation. We don’t limit the investment properties we find to a select audience. As soon as a property comes to us, and we think it would be a good investment, we put it out there to potential investors - via social media and email.
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7 properties in the property portfolio got up to 36 at one stage. And then sell I'm an advocate of buying and selling. 
- Luke Moroney
Jeremy Latimore is a hardworking family man, dedicated to his wife and two children. In addition to this full time job he is also a mortgage broker, after having spent 11 years playing professional NRL across various clubs. He retired from football in 2019 and turned to his passion for property and mortgage broking. 

Join us as he discusses his two very different careers and how he’s still involved in the NRL despite no longer playing the game itself. He reveals his Steven Bradbury moment and his attempt at a bodyboarding career (these two moments are unrelated), and teaches us to follow our guts when it comes to investing. 

When They Started

2012

Properties In Portfolio

4

Main Strategy

Buy, Hold, and Sell

How to Double An Investment of $290,000 In 5 Years

In this episode Jeremy Latimore lets us in on his doctor-backed hacks for relaxing, revealing how he keeps calm and focuses when the world is turning upside down. If that’s not something we all need in these unprecedented times, I don’t know what is! 

We hear his book recommendations and how he organises his days at work, along with his favourite— and least favourite— part about 5 AM. If you struggle with keeping your mind on the task, this is the episode for you! 

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Rugby league, it's hard and strenuous. And it is very physical, but it teaches you so many skills like that, which I'm trying to ingrain into my kids now as well. Even gratitude and being grateful for what you do have.
- Jeremy Latimore

Want to contact Jeremy Latimore?

Buying property can be stressful. Oxygen Home Loans are serious about making it easy and helping you get a better rate, regardless of whether you purchase a property through one of our real estate partners or not. 

As a result we have won MFAA Finance Broker Business - 6+ Loan Writers (NSW) 2017, Best Broker Group 2014, Major Brokerage of the Year 2012, Australian Brokerage of the Year 2011 and is regularly featured in The Adviser's Top 25 Brokerages and MPA's Top 10 Independent Brokerages. 
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I've got this job doing mortgage broking, which I love and I'm so passionate about. I've owned a lot of property in my time as well, so it's something I'm really passionate about. I love helping some old teammates buy properties and stuff now, which is really good.
- Jeremy Latimore
Julian Khursigara is director of the buyers agency Search Party Property, which focuses on cities on the east coast of Australia. He dabbled in accounting and tourism before discovering his calling in property, and has never looked back. Along with being a passionate buyers agent, he’s a kind hearted soul who spends his spare time volunteering at Lifeline, donating plasma, and spending time with his wife and two daughters. 

In this episode we’ll hear about his journey to property investing while working for some huge companies in several different industries, how his first investment purchase at 30 years old was a high rise apartment building which came with a lot of ups and downs, and how his 20 years of experience in the industry means his property portfolio will only get bigger! 

When They Started

30 years 

Properties In Portfolio

10

Portfolio Worth

$6 Million

How Julian Khursigara Ditched the 9 to 5 To Create Financial Freedom

We’re back with Julian Khursigara, partner in buyers agency Search Party Property. He grew up in an immigrant family and took the experiences of his childhood, good and bad, and turned himself into the family man and entrepreneur he always wanted to be. 

In this episode of Property Investory we will learn about the importance of timing when buying property, and how your mindset can play into that. We hear about the perceptions people have of buyers agents in the digital age and just how wrong those ideas can be, how important it is to do your research, and he tells a story of when he found himself in the area of some of his properties and considered rolling out the red carpet! 

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I think I'm inquisitive, as I mentioned I ask a lot of questions and am a pretty good listener, so I think that helps being in sales. If people like and trust you, they like to work with you, which probably resonated then from that age, all the way through my career.
- Julian Khursigara

Want to contact Julian Khursigara?

There is not a day that goes by that Julian is not living on property. He has seen and experienced the opportunities and choices property investing presents and how accessible property investing actually is. He also gets that people are not as passionate as he is about property! 

As he says, the beautiful thing about property is you don't have to be passionate. You can build your property investment while you pursue your passion. Essentially property investing provides a foundation that allows you to explore the things in life that get you excited. That's the true reward for Julian, seeing people following their dreams. 
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We do a lot of mentoring. I've got a couple of young clients coming through at the moment to [buy] their first property and we love that. Luke and I love that these teenage boys, 19, 20-year olds, finish up their apprenticeships and want to get into property.
- Julian Khursigara
Lachlan Vidler is the director of Atlas Property Investment Group and is an active investor. After completing his business degree he joined the Royal Australian Navy, serving for six years. During this time he also completed his masters in finance and decided to delve into management consulting, working with some huge global names. It was this switch in professions that ultimately led Vidler to see investing as a full-time job. 

Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear how Vidler’s role as logistics warfare officer in the Navy, equipped him with the skills to rise in the world of property investing. You’ll learn how his unconventional childhood has shaped who he is today and given him the confidence to take on anything! 

When They Started

2000s

Properties In Portfolio

$2 Million+

Main Strategy

Cash Flow and Growth

How Serving in the Military set Lachlan Vidler up for Success in Property Investing

We're back with director of Atlas Property Group, Lachlan Vidler. When he made the switch to management consulting, Vidler’s immersion in the business world made him even more inclined to build up his property portfolio, where he currently holds four properties and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. 

In this episode of Property Investory we will learn exactly how this problem solving expert has managed to find the best deals when scoping out properties and how to avoid potential disasters. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear how he expanded his portfolio by venturing into the lucrative property development space and much much more! 

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Want to contact Lachlan Vidler?

Atlas Property Group is made up of strategic, experienced and data-driven minds. We are highly successful property investors helping you, the buyer, to create wealth and ultimately achieve financial freedom under the leadership of our Director Lachlan Vidler. Whether you’re purchasing a home, your first investment or making sure an existing property portfolio is robust, Atlas is with you on the journey.
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Something that the military is really good at training and teaching you how to do is when you have to turn on and raise your level of performance, or take on those really high levels of stress. You learn really great methods of dealing with these high stress situations, how to break down problems, how to think up solutions.
- Lachlan Vidler
Scott Kuru is the CEO and co-founder of ‘Freedom Property Investors’, a large and fast growing community of 2000 investors. With over 200 members every single month joining the community, Kuru’s goal, now that he’s secured his own financial freedom, is to help other people take an ordinary income and transform that into a multimillion dollar property portfolio. 

In this episode we’re speaking with Kuru, who came to Australia with very little at age 7, climbed his way into several corporate positions, and finally opened his own eyes to the world of property investing, leading him to found three major successful companies. Join us as we learn about his personal journey into investment, and take notes as he shares with us his success secrets.  

When They Started

2011

Properties In Portfolio

26

Main Strategy

Capital Growth + Equity Use

How to Master Your Fear and Become Your Best Self with Scott Kuru

Scott Kuru is the CEO and co-founder of ‘Freedom Property Investors’, a large and fast growing community of 2000 investors. With over 200 members every single month joining the community, Kuru’s goal, now that he’s secured his own financial freedom, is to help other people take an ordinary income and transform that into a multimillion dollar property portfolio. 

In this episode we continue speaking with Scott about his biggest motivations for success, the hurdles he has faced along the way, and how he has overcome the fear which stopped him from investing for so long.  

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Want to contact Scott Kuru?

For almost 10 years, Freedom Property Investors has approached property investing as a science, utilising a comprehensive research methodology to identify high-growth locations across Australia. Led by Scott Kuru and Lianna Pan, two of Australia’s most successful property investors, we aim to provide our members with cashflow positive properties that will outperform market averages for both capital growth and rental yield.
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Now there are many strategies in property. And you know, all of them do work to varying levels, but you have to find the right strategy for you.
- Scott Kuru
Terry Lollback is the chair of PICA’s Queensland chapter and has worked in the government sector for 10 years, now serving in the disability sector. He is a gifted property investor with an impressive portfolio, having accumulated 15 properties in the past 8 years since he began his property journey. 

Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear how Lollback replaced an income in his household, bringing in around $70,000 net income after all costs, how he juggles working in the disability sector, acting as chair of PICA and finds time to build on his own portfolio! 

When They Started

2012

Properties In Portfolio

15

Portfolio Value

$3.5 Million

How Terry Lollback Purchased Seven Properties in Under a Year

We're back with the talented investor and chair of PICA’s Queensland chapter, Terry Lollback. After unintentionally beginning his property investing journey eight years ago, he has now accumulated a massive $3.5 million in his growing portfolio and has some exciting plans for the future. 

In this episode of Property Investory we will learn about Lollback’s role at PICA and how he successfully lobbied against the government on behalf of property investors, how COVID has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for investing and the advice that you should not listen to and much more! 

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Want to contact Terry Lollback?

Terry Lollback is easy to find via his Facebook, the PICA website, or PICA’s Facebook. The $5 membership fee goes back into the community to support the important work they do every day.
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It becomes quite addictive, in that you get one property then you get another one and you keep multiplying and in terms of investing, this COVID time has been quite good for us.
- Terry Lollback
Anthony Spagnolo is not only the principal of property advisory business Agenzia Property, he is also a qualified accountant, licensed real estate agent, builder and mortgage broker and is an active property investor and developer. 

Join us in this episode of Property Investory to hear how Spagnolo made the jump from accountancy to the property and development space and how he continues to gain valuable experience, as well as adding to his skillset by diving into a variety of projects. 

When they started

2010

Properties In Portfolio

6

Main Strategy

Development

How you can Save $500,000 When Buying Properties by Thinking Outside of the Box

We're back with property investor and principal of Agenzia Property, Anthony Spagnolo. After diving into the property space full time, Spagnolo realised that his previous profession of accountancy would aid him in his future endeavours. 

In this episode of Property Investory we will learn exactly how many properties this multi talented investor has accumulated over the course of his property journey so far, his plans for future portfolio growth and how he manages to juggle personal projects with the property advisory business. 

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Want to contact Anthony Spagnolo?

Anthony Spagnolo is supported by a team of fully-qualified real-estate agents and property professionals that use the latest in technology to identify emerging property markets, trends, and opportunities. All property is assessed by our team before they are recommended to clients. 

Telephone consultations are absolutely no-obligation and come at no cost. We prepare a complimentary property assessment so you’re appraised of how your portfolio (or finances) might position you to take advantage of the market. 
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So through my analysis I found out that in order to make the profit margin that I was setting out to achieve, I had to look in more expensive areas.
- Anthony Spagnolo

This is Property Investory where we talk to successful property investors to find out more about their stories, mindset and strategies. Today we’re speaking with Vaibhav Rastogi (AKA Rasti), a renowned property strategist and independent buyers agent, whose personal journey has taken him from being a student of architecture in India, to a computer science programmer in Singapore and finally to being a property strategist. 

Join us as we discuss Rasti’s journey into property investment. He shares with us how he has managed funds of up to $2 billion in Australia whilst working in finance and has built from scratch a $5 million plus property portfolio. 

When They Started

2010

Properties In Portfolio

15

Main Strategy

Positive Gearing

Vaibhav Rastogi Reveals His Strategies To Build A Portfolio Worth Over $5 Million

This is Property Investory where we talk to successful property investors to find out more about their stories, mindset and strategies. Today we continue our discussion with Vaibhav Rastogi (AKA Rasti), a renowned property strategist and independent buyers agent, whose personal journey has taken him from being a student of architecture in India, to a computer science programmer in Singapore and finally to being a property strategist here in Australia. 

Join us as we discuss Rasti’s journey into property investment where he shares the best and worst moments of his investment career. Plus, stay tuned to unveil the strategies he used to secure the amazing portfolio worth over $5 Million.  

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I have realised that it's not what I earn that matters at all. What matters is what my earnings can earn for me. 
- Vaibhav Rastogi

Want to contact Vaibhav Rastogi?

Get RARE Properties is a bespoke and highly personalised independent “Buyers’ Agency” representing buyers in the purchasing process focussing on searching, negotiating and buying property in Australia for home buyers and investors. Our process eliminates stress and disappointment, ensuring the buying process is delightful and rewarding. Our goal is to find every client the “right property, at the right price, at the right place ”. 

We are dedicated to providing our clients with extensive research and independent data-driven advice, ensuring their property purchase meets their aspirations. 
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I started studying CFA, which is a Chartered Financial Analysis course. And it's a three level programme, which typically people take six, seven years, sometimes more to complete. And I actually got it out in three years.
- Vaibhav Rastogi
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