Today, I've got a very good friend, Paul Antonelli of Resicert Property Inspections on the show, and it's gonna be a real eye-opening episode. 

We're going into how to know if you're actually buying a lemon and we're gonna go deep into his fabulous book called "Don't Expect, Inspect!". 

We're going to pull back the curtain and look at the things you actually need to be worried about when you're buying a property, some of the misconceptions that are rife in the industry, and how to protect yourself throughout the whole process. So there's a lot we'll chat about today. 

Paul's got a wealth of investing experience himself, and we can easily get lost in a fabulous discussion. 

So let's go inside.

Resource Links:

• Don’t Expect, Inspect!: The Essential Property Guide by Paul Antonelli: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dont-Expect-Inspect-Essential-Property-ebook/dp/B00UF5OBJQ
• Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/)
• Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors)
• Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join)
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About the guest:

Paul loves business and he loves making things happen. He began his career in engineering, but eventually found his niche in business development and marketing – helping to grow businesses. He has had the opportunity to work around Australia, Europe and through Asia in a diverse range of industries. Drawing from these experiences Paul and his wife founded Resicert together and have enjoyed watching their business quickly grow and expand.

Connect with Paul:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulantonelli/
• Resicert Property Inspections website: https://resicert.com.au/
• Don’t Expect, Inspect!: The Essential Property Guide by Paul Antonelli: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dont-Expect-Inspect-Essential-Property-ebook/dp/B00UF5OBJQ

Episode Highlights:

1. Intro [00:00]
2. The Process of Building an Asset Base [01:20]
3. Less Risk and a Lower Risk [04:39]
4. How Did You Get Started in the Business? [10:37]
5. Common Misconceptions That Property Investors Have [14:30]
6. Some Inspections Can Be Very Scary [20:23]
7. The Problem With Older Homes [22:48]
8. The Importance of Addressing Foundational Issues [29:16]
9. What Technology Are You Using to Identify Leaks? [38:11]
10. Sustainability assessments and efficiency [41:29]
11. Outro [46:07]

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