If you’re looking to start your property investment journey, you may feel intimidated by other investors’ progress.

But, remember: not everyone started out as an expert in wealth creation…

And here in The Investor Lab, we share to you real success stories of people that will inspire you to begin your own path to transformation. 

In today’s episode, we are joined by Dan and Jean Ross who are almost halfway through their goal of five properties in five years! Find out how this investor couple started their path to building wealth by getting rid of their apprehensions and taking that first step. Dan and Jean also talk about how they deal with the current economic climate and the importance of perspective. 

If you love this episode, email us at til@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast! 

See you on the inside! 



In this episode, we cover:
Introduction [00:00]
How Dan and Jean Ross got into property investment [01:44]
The consequences of investing with a friend [14:08]
Five properties in five years [18:58] 
What’s next for Dan and Jean after achieving their goal? [21:44] 
The property investment journey so far [24:27]
Getting over your inhibitions and taking that first step  [28:00]
How Dan and Jean Ross copes with their macroenvironment [33:19]
The grass is greener where you water it [40:30]



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If you’re looking to start your property investment journey, you may feel intimidated by other investors’ progress.
But, remember: not everyone started out as an expert in wealth creation…
And here in The Investor Lab, we share to you real success stories of people that will inspire you to begin your own path to transformation. 
In today’s episode, we are joined by Dan and Jean Ross who are almost halfway through their goal of five properties in five years! Find out how this investor couple started their path to building wealth by getting rid of their apprehensions and taking that first step. Dan and Jean also talk about how they deal with the current economic climate and the importance of perspective. 
If you love this episode, email us at <a href="mailto:til@dashdot.com.au">til@dashdot.com.au</a>, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast! 
See you on the inside! 
 
In this episode, we cover:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Introduction [00:00]</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Dan and Jean Ross got into property investment [01:44]</li>
<li aria-level="1">The consequences of investing with a friend [14:08]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Five properties in five years [18:58] </li>
<li aria-level="1">What’s next for Dan and Jean after achieving their goal? [21:44] </li>
<li aria-level="1">The property investment journey so far [24:27]</li>
<li aria-level="1">Getting over your inhibitions and taking that first step  [28:00]</li>
<li aria-level="1">How Dan and Jean Ross copes with their macroenvironment [33:19]</li>
<li aria-level="1">The grass is greener where you water it [40:30]</li>
</ol>
 
Connect With Us:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">See our other Podcasts: (<a href="https://theinvestorlab.com.au/">https://theinvestorlab.com.au/)</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Watch on Youtube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab">https://www.youtube.com/c/TheInvestorLab</a>) </li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen on Spotify (<a href="https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8">https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Dashdot Website (<a href="https://www.dashdot.com.au/">https://www.dashdot.com.au/</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Ready to work with us directly? (<a href="https://dashdot.com.au/discovery">https://dashdot.com.au/discovery</a>)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Get your Property Portfolio Growth Plan (<a href="https://dashdot.com.au/portfoliogrowthplan">https://dashdot.com.au/portfoliogrowthplan</a>)</li>
</ul>

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Investor Stories: Why 5 Properties in 5 Years is the Goal for this Investor Couple

The CGT discount conversation is back in the headlines. Investors are starting to ask whether the whole thesis still holds. Some are even getting cold feet.

This week, we're sitting down to work through it honestly. We walk through the history of how CGT got to where it is, what's actually being proposed for the May budget, and what the numbers really show when you run them across every scenario. 

We get into why the leverage available to a property investor changes the maths in ways most of the commentary completely misses, why the reform might actually push rents and prices up rather than down, and whether any of it even solves the affordability problem the government says it's trying to fix.

Not a hot take. Just an honest look at what the maths says.

If you're trying to think clearly about the CGT debate before the May budget, this is the conversation.

* Read Goose's full report: tools.dashdot.com.au/cgtanalysis
* Get The Signal (weekly macro intelligence for property investors): dashdot.com.au/thesignal

See you on the inside.

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IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.

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To check out the research and charts, watch this episode on Youtube: 
We Ran the Maths on CGT Changes... Here's What We Found


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RESOURCES TO HELP: 
Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community 
Want a team in your corner as you build your property portfolio? 
Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa
Need finance guidance? Chat with the Dashdot Finance team:
http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall
Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!
https://bit.ly/tilqs

-- 

Connect:
dashdot.com.au 
youtube.com/@theinvestorlab 
instagram.com/dashdotproperty
instagram.com/goosemcgrath
instagram.com/gabi.billing

The CGT discount conversation is back in the headlines. Investors are starting to ask whether the whole thesis still holds. Some are even getting cold feet.
This week, we're sitting down to work through it honestly. We walk through the history of how CGT got to where it is, what's actually being proposed for the May budget, and what the numbers really show when you run them across every scenario.&nbsp;
We get into why the leverage available to a property investor changes the maths in ways most of the commentary completely misses, why the reform might actually push rents and prices up rather than down, and whether any of it even solves the affordability problem the government says it's trying to fix.
Not a hot take. Just an honest look at what the maths says.
If you're trying to think clearly about the CGT debate before the May budget, this is the conversation.
* Read Goose's full report: tools.dashdot.com.au/cgtanalysis * Get The Signal (weekly macro intelligence for property investors): dashdot.com.au/thesignal
See you on the inside.
-- IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.
--
To check out the research and charts, watch this episode on Youtube:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/Be23YF0EWVQ?si=UQh4_hOCgENVDwB1">We Ran the Maths on CGT Changes... Here's What We Found</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/1zfo9QejloE?si=lmfFV23ZswooQ3Ve"></a>
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RESOURCES TO HELP:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Join the conversation: <a href="https://theinvestorlab.circle.so/join?invitation_token=223037761a53a5963252a2eae4268d6d62ef26a9-8b530745-2474-41bd-8b7c-e33dc5c0c811">The Investor Lab Community</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Want a team in your corner as you build your property portfolio?&nbsp; Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa">https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa</a></li>
<li>Need finance guidance?&nbsp;Chat with the Dashdot Finance team: <a href="http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall">http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall</a></li>
<li>Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! <a href="https://bit.ly/tilqs">https://bit.ly/tilqs</a></li>
</ol>
--&nbsp;
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We Ran the Maths on CGT Changes... Here's What We Found

Fuel prices have nearly doubled. Two back-to-back rate hikes. Consumer confidence at its lowest point in over 50 years. A war in the Middle East. 

Should you be investing right now? It's a fair question.

This week, we sit down and work through it honestly. We unpack what's actually happening with fuel supply (it's not what the headlines suggest), what the 1970s oil crisis tells us about investing through periods like this, and what Australian property has done through every major crisis since 2001.

We also run through a scenario analysis overlaying 1970s conditions onto today's market, and talk through how to think clearly about your own situation when everything around you feels chaotic.

Not a pep talk. Just an honest conversation.

If you're looking for signal in all this noise, this is it.

Check out the oil scenario analysis: tools.dashdot.com.au/oilscenarios

See you on the inside.

--

IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.

--

To check out the research and charts, watch this episode on Youtube: 
 Should I Be Investing in Times Like These?


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RESOURCES TO HELP: 
Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community 
Want a team in your corner as you build your property portfolio? 
Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa
Need finance guidance? Chat with the Dashdot Finance team:
http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall
Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!
https://bit.ly/tilqs

-- 

Connect:
dashdot.com.au 
youtube.com/@theinvestorlab 
instagram.com/dashdotproperty
instagram.com/goosemcgrath
instagram.com/gabi.billing

Fuel prices have nearly doubled. Two back-to-back rate hikes. Consumer confidence at its lowest point in over 50 years. A war in the Middle East.&nbsp;
Should you be investing right now? It's a fair question.
This week, we sit down and work through it honestly. We unpack what's actually happening with fuel supply (it's not what the headlines suggest), what the 1970s oil crisis tells us about investing through periods like this, and what Australian property has done through every major crisis since 2001.
We also run through a scenario analysis overlaying 1970s conditions onto today's market, and talk through how to think clearly about your own situation when everything around you feels chaotic.
Not a pep talk. Just an honest conversation.
If you're looking for signal in all this noise, this is it.
Check out the oil scenario analysis: <a href="tools.dashdot.com.au/oilscenarios">tools.dashdot.com.au/oilscenarios</a>
See you on the inside.
-- IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.
--
To check out the research and charts, watch this episode on Youtube:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/DEuRq9gMuR0?si=3yPFQA7WydlYTYpH"> Should I Be Investing in Times Like These?</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/1zfo9QejloE?si=lmfFV23ZswooQ3Ve"></a>
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RESOURCES TO HELP:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Join the conversation: <a href="https://theinvestorlab.circle.so/join?invitation_token=223037761a53a5963252a2eae4268d6d62ef26a9-8b530745-2474-41bd-8b7c-e33dc5c0c811">The Investor Lab Community</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Want a team in your corner as you build your property portfolio?&nbsp; Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa">https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa</a></li>
<li>Need finance guidance?&nbsp;Chat with the Dashdot Finance team: <a href="http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall">http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall</a></li>
<li>Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! <a href="https://bit.ly/tilqs">https://bit.ly/tilqs</a></li>
</ol>
--&nbsp;
Connect: <a href="https://www.dashdot.com.au">dashdot.com.au</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab">youtube.com/@theinvestorlab</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty">instagram.com/dashdotproperty</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath">instagram.com/goosemcgrath</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/gabi.billing">instagram.com/gabi.billing</a>

Should I Be Investing in Times Like These?

You know that satisfying feeling of cancelling a subscription you forgot you were paying for? What if we told you there's one running right now... and it's costing you $275 a day. 

With back-to-back rate hikes, a war in the Middle East, and consumer confidence at its lowest since COVID lockdowns, a lot of people have quietly hit pause on their financial future. 

We call that the Fear Tax: the invisible, compounding cost of letting uncertainty keep you on the sidelines. We walk through every major crisis since 2001, what happened to property through each one, and why the most expensive thing you can do right now is nothing.

See you on the inside. 

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IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.

--

To check out the research and charts, watch this episode on Youtube: 
Australia Hasn't Been This Scared Since COVID. Here's What It's Costing You.


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RESOURCES TO HELP: 
Join the conversation: The Investor Lab Community 
Want a team in your corner as you build your property portfolio? 
Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot: https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa
Need finance guidance? Chat with the Dashdot Finance team:
http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall
Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears!
https://bit.ly/tilqs

-- 

Connect:
dashdot.com.au 
youtube.com/@theinvestorlab 
instagram.com/dashdotproperty
instagram.com/goosemcgrath
instagram.com/gabi.billing

You know that satisfying feeling of cancelling a subscription you forgot you were paying for? What if we told you there's one running right now... and it's costing you $275 a day.&nbsp;
With back-to-back rate hikes, a war in the Middle East, and consumer confidence at its lowest since COVID lockdowns, a lot of people have quietly hit pause on their financial future.&nbsp;
We call that the Fear Tax: the invisible, compounding cost of letting uncertainty keep you on the sidelines. We walk through every major crisis since 2001, what happened to property through each one, and why the most expensive thing you can do right now is nothing.
See you on the inside.&nbsp;
-- IMPORTANT: The Investor Lab is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making any investment or financial decisions.
--
To check out the research and charts, watch this episode on Youtube:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/E1M8CcqXmiQ?si=tnGwl2AczbTGVIXx">Australia Hasn't Been This Scared Since COVID. Here's What It's Costing You.</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/1zfo9QejloE?si=lmfFV23ZswooQ3Ve"></a>
---
RESOURCES TO HELP:&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Join the conversation: <a href="https://theinvestorlab.circle.so/join?invitation_token=223037761a53a5963252a2eae4268d6d62ef26a9-8b530745-2474-41bd-8b7c-e33dc5c0c811">The Investor Lab Community</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Want a team in your corner as you build your property portfolio?&nbsp; Book a no-obligation discovery call with Dashdot:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa">https://bit.ly/3E0wKGa</a></li>
<li>Need finance guidance?&nbsp;Chat with the Dashdot Finance team: <a href="http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall">http://hey.dashdotfinance.com.au/discoverycall</a></li>
<li>Got a question or some feedback? We're all ears! <a href="https://bit.ly/tilqs">https://bit.ly/tilqs</a></li>
</ol>
--&nbsp;
Connect: <a href="https://www.dashdot.com.au">dashdot.com.au</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://youtube.com/@theinvestorlab">youtube.com/@theinvestorlab</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://instagram.com/dashdotproperty">instagram.com/dashdotproperty</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/goosemcgrath">instagram.com/goosemcgrath</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/gabi.billing">instagram.com/gabi.billing</a>

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