How Many Lots Could Fit on This Block?

Most people look at property and ask: “Is this a good deal?”

Developers ask a different question first: “What could actually be built here?”

That single question can completely change how you view a property.

Tonight I’ll be joined by:

• Julie Bowyer – Town Planning expert
• Ben Nobelius – Nobelius Land S…[Read more]

Before a project becomes profitable, you need to understand the true development potential of the site.

Next Wednesday evening we’re hosting a free live webinar where we’ll show you exactly how experienced developers begin assessing a site.

Lisa and I are hosting  Julie Bowyer and Ben Nobelius from Nobelius Land Surveyors and Town plann…[Read more]

“Is this a good deal?”

Developers ask a different question first:

“What could actually be built here?”

Before a project becomes profitable, you need to understand the true development potential of the site.

Next Wednesday evening we’re hosting a free live webinar where we’ll show you exactly how experie…[Read more]

No cap rates. No feasibility spreadsheets. Yet this might be the most important investing lesson you’ll read today.

Property investing isn’t about spreadsheets first.
It’s about staying in the game long enough to let compoun…[Read more]

Lisa and I are excited to share that we’re partnering once again with our trusted Town Planning and Surveying experts, Julie Bowyer and Ben Nobelius from Nobelius Land Surveyors P/L & Town Planning, to run another one-day, in-person seminar in March 2026.

📍 Location: TBC (most likely Chadstone Conference Centre)

This will be a p…[Read more]

Lisa and I are excited to share that we’re partnering once again with our trusted Town Planning and Surveying experts, Julie Bowyer and Ben Nobelius from Nobelius Land Surveyors P/L & Town Planning, to run another one-day, in-person seminar in March 2026.

📍 Location: TBC (most likely Chadstone Conference Centre)

This will be a p…[Read more]

A couple of clarifications first :

Positive gearing: rental income exceeds interest and property expenses (tax concept)
Positive cash flow: rental income exceeds all cash costs, including principal repayments (real-world money concept)

These days, achieving e…[Read more]

Hi everyone – we are officially SOLD OUT for our Real Estate Round Table event this Saturday, March 15th, at the IBIS Hotel in Glen Waverley!

See you all on Saturday! Let’s stop making excuses and start building wealth! 🏡💰

For those who missed out, don’t worry—we’ll be announcing more events soon! 🚀

Lisa and I are hosting a live event this Saturday, March 15th, 2025, at the IBIS Hotel in Glen Waverley!

At this in-person Real Estate Round Table, our theme is: “Stop Making Excuses—Build Wealth”

We’ll break down the common reasons people hesitate to take action in real estate—whether it’s lack of time, money, confidence,…[Read more]

Lisa and I are hosting an exclusive live event this Saturday, March 15th, 2025, at the IBIS Hotel in Glen Waverley!

At this in-person Real Estate Round Table, our theme is: “Stop Making Excuses—Build Wealth”

We’ll break down the common reasons people hesitate to take action in real estate—whether it’s lack of time, money, conf…[Read more]

Well, it is official—we are booked out on the 3rd of August! 🎉

Thank you everyone for your incredible support and enthusiasm around our next Round Table Event!

If you registered and have not yet received an email confirming your registration, please email me directly immediately to secure your s…[Read more]

I wanted to share with you all the link to the recording of “Sneak Peek Real Estate Roundtable Webinar – Income or Growth? You Choose!”

For those who couldn’t make it, and for those who would like to revisit the insights shared, I’m pleased to provide the recording of the webinar.

Click here for recording

Remember, this is just a…[Read more]

📅 Saturday August 03rd 2024 10 am to 4 pm

Join Lisa and me at the next free real estate Round Table™ workshop with very special guests!

I’ll be diving into my latest subdivision deals, offering an in-depth tour of my process for analysing, purchasing, managing, and profiting from subd…[Read more]

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Talk soon
Kind regards,
Shehan

The problem I found personally was that I couldn’t really understand how his predictions worked. It is hard to make investments when you don’t understand how the process works so it is like blindly following…[Read more]

What is the return ? and what is the strategy for manufacturing profit one the land is acquired?

Sounds like you are proposing a plan that just ends up in owning land is that right?

Kind Regards,
Shehan

What is the return ? and what is the strategy for manufacturing profit one the land is acquired?

Kind Regards,
Shehan

I was wondering if anyone knew of a website with a calculator or a good source to work out my average cost of build on a new vacant land ?

Has anyone found success in getting a couple of quotes online that was as accurate as possible?

Just want to check if there was a way to calculate it myself before approaching a builder hate to have…[Read more]

was wondering if anyone knew the tax rate for earnings from real estate investments overseas?

Would I get taxed at just the Australian residential rate or is there a separate bracket for earnings from overseas?

Any information will be greatly appreciated :)

Thank You in advance – Shehan

Great advice thank you ! I wanted to ask though wouldn’t the abundance of land that will be released post the initial stages stunt the growth in the property?

Ideally the property grows at a steady rate for the 10 years plus and buying a house and land package to build in a new estate has a high risk of stagnating growth compared to if…[Read more]

Thank you very much for the detailed explanation.

The numbers you used in the example do put it into perspective – manufactured growth/equity and then repeat the process in a quicker time frame compared to waiting for growth to take place and then revaluing the property for equity release to use as a deposit. All while aiming for a…[Read more]

so glad I found this podcast very informative

I just wanted to say thank you and really appreciate the info

Keen on the due diligence framework I am researching and studying more atm so I can invest internationally

Anyway thank you !

Hi Steven – is it possible to pursue both growth and income strategies over the long term?

Wow reading this post gave me goose bumps because it is like reading my own story in many ways :)

I too am 32 (turned 32 the day after this post was made) and am looking to aggressively acquire property as well in the next few years

The more I read and gather knowledge, I quickly figured out I had to set my strategy in concrete.

Based…[Read more]

Wow reading this post gave me goose bumps because it is like reading my own story in many ways :)

I too am 32 (turned 32 the day after this post was made) and am looking to aggressively acquire property as well in the next few years

The more I read and gather knowledge, I quickly figured out I had to set my strategy in concrete.

Based…[Read more]

Wow reading this post gave me goose bumps because it is like reading my own story in many ways :)

I too am 32 (turned 32 the day after this post was made) and am looking to aggressively acquire property as well in the next few years

The more I read and gather knowledge, I quickly figured out I had to set my strategy in concrete.

Based…[Read more]

Wow reading this post gave me goose bumps because it is like reading my own story in many ways :)

I too am 32 (turned 32 the day after this post was made) and am looking to aggressively acquire property as well in the next few years

The more I read and gather knowledge, I figured out I had set my goal in concrete.

Based on what I know…[Read more]

I couldn’t have asked for more from a reply to a post

The real numbers and experience is what I was after on top of the education from the experienced investors and I cannot thank you enough for your honest and detail information

Thank you so much for the time you took to reply to me with that detail and appreciate the recommendations !

thank you so much for taking the time :)

I have learnt a lot from your reply and I am so grateful !!

I appreciate you taking the time to respond

I am studying the area and there are times when I am overwhelmed with information and then times where frustratingly, there just isn’t enough

I’m sure I’m not the only one hehe

I will keep an eye and will update everyone on the forums if I come across anything worthwhile

thanks again :)

Back in 2013 someone asked on one of these forums if Melton and Melton South was a good investment decision.

The response to this was overwhelmingly negative. Everyone warned against investing in Melton at the time citing reasons such as crime rate, abundance of land for future development therefore not making it a good long term…[Read more]

Back in 2013 someone asked on one of these forums if Melton and Melton South was a good investment decision.

The response to this was overwhelmingly negative. Everyone warned against investing in Melton at the time citing reasons such as crime rate, abundance of land for future development therefore not making it a good long term…[Read more]

Back in 2013 someone asked on one of these forums if Melton and Melton South was a good investment decision.

The response to this was overwhelmingly negative. Everyone warned against investing in Melton at the time citing reasons such as crime rate, abundance of land for future development therefore not making it a good long term…[Read more]

I signed to build with a company (I wont use their name) last July (2016) to build my PPR using my FHBG. This company not only builds your home but also helps with finance and everything else involved. Going through their brokers, one of the big 4 banks pre approved my mortgage.So the…[Read more]

Wow this is amazing thank you very much ! I have made notes on the above and will help us streamline our strategies and objectives effectively.

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply with the above.

much appreciated !

Shehan

was looking for a link like this I appreciate the assistance :)

my Wife and I will be checking it out

Thanks again !

My partner and I will be checking it out

Thanks again !

City of Casey and City of Cardinia are our closest shires.

I did find your meetings you have set up for Byron Bay etc (hehe) nothing for my local area though.

Ill keep looking and thank you for taking the time to reply Ethan.

Thank You,

Shehan