04 Apr 2024 Podcast: Guest – Navigating the Property Market with Trent Alexander from Investments Accelerated
Let’s talk about all things property investment.
To cover this big topic, Evelyn is joined by Trent Alexander, an independent property investment advisor.
Evelyn explores Trent’s journey from the new home sector to his venture into founding Investments Accelerated, where he is all about helping people navigate the path to achieving their property dreams.
Trent shares valuable insights for first-home buyers, investors and those reassessing their portfolios, emphasising the importance of aligning investments with long-term goals.
The conversation also delves into rent-vesting with Trent offering balanced perspectives tailored to individual life stages.
Interested in partnering with Trent or learning more about property investments? Connect with him through the following links: Instagram, LinkedIn, Website
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Please find a Podcast summary below with the interview highlights:
Podcast Summary: Evelyn Interviews Trent Alexander
Introduction and Background
- Evelyn interviews Trent Alexander, an independent property investment advisor and founder of Investments Accelerated.
- Trent shares his career journey, beginning in the property industry at a young age, working with builders, and transitioning from architectural drafting to property advising. His focus shifted toward helping clients maximise their financial resources for property investments.
Current Business and Value Proposition
- Trent’s company provides independent property investment advice, helping clients align property decisions with long-term goals.
- Unlike a buyer’s agent, he operates independently to offer strategic planning rather than executing property purchases directly.
Target Clients Trent identifies three main client groups:
- First-time buyers: Navigating the complexities of entering the property market.
- Mum-and-dad investors: Expanding their asset base for future security, like helping children.
- Established investors: Assessing and optimising their property portfolios for future growth or retirement goals.
Key Insights and Advice
- First-Time Buyers: Common Mistakes
- Buying properties that replicate their rental lifestyle without future foresight.
- Jumping into the market prematurely without considering income growth and borrowing capacity.
- Advice: Focus on capital growth to climb the property ladder efficiently.
- Rentvesting Considerations
- Trent critiques “rentvesting” (renting while investing in property), emphasising that it’s suitable only for specific cases.
- For most, it should be a short-term strategy before pivoting to purchasing a primary residence.
- Portfolio Optimisation
- Assess properties’ past performance relative to their local market.
- Avoid selling high-growth assets for short-term cashflow issues; instead, explore renovations or underperforming asset swaps.
- Capital Growth vs. Yield
- Strategy depends on the client’s timeline and goals (e.g., asset accumulation vs. passive income generation).
- Property is better for long-term capital growth, but diversification into other asset classes is sometimes advisable.
- Victorian Property Market Insights
- Trent discusses challenges like increased landlord regulations and building costs impacting Victorian investors.
- Emphasises focusing on family-appealing properties for better capital growth and stable rental demand.
Trends and Market Predictions
- Trent notes ongoing rent increases across Australia.
- Recommends acting strategically rather than waiting for rate drops, as pent-up demand will likely drive prices higher once conditions shift.
General Advice for Investors
- Prioritise flexibility in planning to account for life changes.
- Make strategic decisions to minimise the number of property transactions needed to achieve goals.
- Always begin with clear long-term objectives and let property investment serve those, not the other way around.
Closing
- Trent shares his contact details for further inquiries and emphasises the importance of professional guidance for personalised strategies.
Evelyn thanks Trent for his valuable insights, expressing confidence in the episode’s usefulness for listeners.