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On today’s episode, Bernadette will be sharing a progress report on her latest Airbnb listing, which is the factory floor.   A 5-star review entitled "Best Airbnb related podcast in Australia" Her Wynnum project going into market David's Bondi project on auction the 17th November What is the Factory Floor? Listing it on Airbnb to generate financial income How to stand out to other property listings on Airbnb A big value add to connect with your guests Progress over perfection How to take up the notch in welcoming your guests Generating pure cash flow by listing your family home in Airbnb A path of consistent improvement with an Airbnb listing Resources mentioned:   The Factory Floor Airbnb listing: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/38675324 Temple & Webster: https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/ IKEA: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/ Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.com.au/ Facebook marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/sydney/ AIRBNB: https://www.airbnb.com.au/   If you find this episo

On today’s episode, Bernadette will be discussing the important things that she learned from doing her Wynnum splitter project remotely.     Financial Freedom Against The Odds live event update Getting ready for the upcoming Bootcamp training Updates on her Wynnum project What is a splitter property? The 10 important things  you need to learn when you are planning to do a splitter project Resources mentioned:   Wynnum Project Advocate Property Services: https://advocateservices.com.au TPG: https://www.tpg.com.au   If you find this episode helpful, you can help support the show by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes: She Renovates and subscribe to the podcast. Check out more renovating tips and inspiration at www.theschoolofrenovating.com

On today’s episode, Bernadette is going to be sharing one of her Masterclass trainings from her membership that she does each month with her students. She has invited local experts to be the special guest speakers to give you an overview of the Australian local market. Michelle Lewis overview of the South Australia market The hot spot for subdividable properties in South Australia Julie Anglesey's overview of the West Australia market The low, middle and high-end market of Perth Lisa Parker's overview of the Melbourne market Why Melbourne is the auction capital of Australia Amanda Gould's overview of the Sydney market What is the Sydney market like after the elections Jo Vadillo's overview of the Brisbane market What are the big standouts in buying a property at the Brisbane market Resources mentioned:   Financial Freedom...Against The Odds Tickets: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/freedom Julie Anglesey: https://renovatingmadeeasy.com.au/ Michelle Lewis: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.co

On today’s episode, Bernadette is going to be talking about how to add a property to your portfolio the 10x way and learning the strategies to achieve that goal.   The process of capturing a high cash-flow and a high growth property Buy a property that has significant growth over a period of time Buying property in a capital city guarantees a double in value Buy a property at the right price Apply a high cash-flow strategy that will put money in your bank Buy a property that has the potential to increase its value exponentially The importance of depreciation in a property The rinse and repeat process that will earn you money Resources mentioned:   Financial Freedom...Against The Odds Tickets: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/freedom Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com.au   If you find this episode helpful, you can help support the show by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes: She Renovates and subscribe to the podcast. Check out more renovating tips and inspiration at www.theschoolofrenovating.com

On today’s episode, Bernadette has a special guest, student Lucy Scott and she will share with us her successful journey through Airbnb and how it helped her have a sustainable income through her family home. Lucy Scott, her life and business Renovating her family home into a dream home A good lesson in renovating, being strategic and having expert support Putting up her family home to Airbnb Airbnb as a rewarding and enriching experience for her whole family Working on lowering her LVR through Airbnb Lucy's market through long term stays in Airbnb Lucy's biggest challenges through Airbnb Being mindful of the importance of insurance for your Airbnb Lucy's 3 major tips as an Airbnb Superhost Resources mentioned:   Lucy Scott's Airbnb listing: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/27268915 Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com.au   If you find this episode helpful, you can help support the show by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes: She Renovates and subscribe to the podcast. Check out more renovating tips and

On today’s episode, Bernadette has two guests in Jo Vadillo and Nhan Nguyen, her co-presenters in the upcoming live event on October 19 - 20 titled "Financial Freedom... Against The Odds"   What to expect in October's live event Jo Vadillo, her expertise and how she helps source properties for Bernadette Nhan Nguyen, his expertise in the small development properties Nhan's property mojo How Nhan's Christian background factors in his buy, reno, hold model Nhan talks about the Brisbane market How Jo values being responsive to client's needs and goals The importance of having a property-specific accountant How Airbnb can be a source of quick cash flow Bernadette's topic on short-term rental Getting inspired and motivated by surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals Resources mentioned:   VIP Tickets: https://viptickets.pages.ontraport.net/financialfreedom Advanced Property Strategies: https://www.advancedpropertystrategies.com Property Women: http://propertywomen.com.au/ Advocate Property Servic

On today’s episode, Bernadette is with Jen Clark and they are going to be talking about Airbnb and her succesful journey on the short term rental path.   A career change, from graphic designing to Airbnb Her motivation into getting to Airbnb The process of owning her first property in Airbnb The Fox House, Kyneton property, a property in a rural location The second property, Mistwood, Mount Macedon The most challenging aspects of doing Airbnb Being a graphic designer as an additional skill Co-hosting as a much lower risk strategy Being full time in Airbnb as a long term goal The moral and ethical side of short term rental vs long term rental Jen's 3 biggest tips Resources mentioned:   Jen Clark's property listings: https://clarkwillshortstays.com.au/ Kyneton Property: http://bit.ly/foxhousekyneton Macedon Property: http://bit.ly/mountmacedon   If you find this episode helpful, you can help support the show by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes: She Renovates and subscribe to the podcast. Check o

On today’s episode, Bernadette is going to be talking about renovating as an owner builder.   Live trainings in Sydney and Melbourne Updates on her Wynnum project in Brisbane Spent quality time with her Mum in Melbourne Student meetups in Melbourne with Stephen Weekend with her oldest daughter, Hannah & Ed Bondi apartment project ready for sale Canberra St. property for Airbnb What is an owner builder and when is it relevant? Laws vary slightly from state to state The advantages and disadvantages of being an owner builder Responsibilities of being an owner builder What are the limitations of being an owner builder? How to utilise the owner builder process Resources mentioned: Cheat Sheet for finding out the exact details for your state.   South Australia: http://bit.ly/2ktO91E Victoria: http://bit.ly/2kEcIc8 Tasmania: http://bit.ly/2m5qrcd Queensland: http://bit.ly/2m5qxAB Western Australia: http://bit.ly/2keoytm ACT: http://bit.ly/2k934Oo New South Wales: http://bit.ly/2k6Db1E Insurances: owner

On today’s episode, Bernadette is with Kathleen Friedrich and they are going to talk about her renovating, the life she's created with that. Kathleen does very beautiful renovations and they have a point of difference that she'll talk about today. Her renovating and property journey A point of difference with her Bali featured items in her renos Planning her renos and her trips to Bali Parts of the renovation that she incorporates from her Bali featured items The "WOW" factor is having your own style Living the renovator's dream A DIY renovator Finds their own projects by knowing the area well A cookie-cutter strategy that's different in each way Paint is your best friend Having property and Airbnb in Bali Resources mentioned: Kathleen Friedrich: https://www.instagram.com/twisted_lime/ Bali: http://www.bali-indonesia.com/ Bunnings: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ Three Birds Renovation: https://www.threebirdsrenovations.com/  If you find this episode helpful, you can help support the show by leaving us a 5-s

On today’s episode,   Bernadette is going to share with you her take on woo woo. Spirituality and meditation taught by experts that will help you in your renovating journey to success. What are Woo Woo's? Her inspiration, her Mum Powerful mantras and reading to explore Beliefs that I've taken into my toolbox in my career Napoleon Hill, Think And Grow Rich Dr. Joe Dispenza, a neuroscientist, and chiropractor Stepping out of your comfort zone Refusing to make excuses and taking action How you view and create money, wealth and happiness in your life The Reno Library Resources mentioned: Napoleon Hill: Think And Grow Rich Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/ David Cameron Gikandi: A Happy Pocket Full Of Money Abraham Hicks: https://www.abraham-hicks.com/   If you find this episode helpful, you can help support the show by leaving us a 5-star review in iTunes: She Renovates and subscribe to the podcast. Check out more renovating tips and inspiration at www.theschoolofrenovating.com

On today’s episode,   Bernadette is with Reno Diva, Kate Potter and they are going to talk about her 3 projects and the award-winning property in Thirroul that won her top prize in "Building Designers Association of Australia Awards". What's given her the clarity to change her focus about renovating The right decision to move forward and sell her first property A change in mindset to live a life they deserve Is cheap property a good property as a project? The negatively geared defence housing home in Brisbane  The renovated one little bedder in Mosman The award-winning Thirroul project Her decision to come and do more education on renovating a property  

On today’s episode, Bernadette is going to discuss the things that she has either experienced or have heard about that can totally bring your project undone. The new member in the Janson family The Future Of Leadership Conference An upcoming live event this October Is cheap property a good property as a project? What does the term "substantial renovation" mean? Builders and trades prefer to remove than to renovate and work with new materials Are trades available on short notice? How to make lemons into lemonade Will DIY save you money on your renovations? Resources mentioned: Future Of Leadership: https://www.futureofleadership.com.au/ The Hands Group: https://www.handsgroup.org.au/ The Australian Taxation Office: https://www.ato.gov.au/ If you find this episode helpful, you can help support the show by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes: She Renovates and subscribe to the podcast. Check out more renovating tips and inspiration at www.theschoolofrenovating.com

On today’s episode, Bernadette is with cracked mortgage broker, Louise Lucas. As CEO and founder of The Property Education Company, Louise helps guide property investors and first home buyers in structuring their finance to maximise returns on investments. Louise was inspired by her father She helps people avoid property investment mistakes The state of play in terms of money What does "assessment rate" mean? The situation in terms of living expenses Her view on the going interest rate in today's market The state of the market in Melbourne The fall out from the Royal Commission The benefits of working with a mortgage broker Louise's 3 top tips for smart property investing Resources mentioned: Louise Lucas: https://thepropertyeducationcompany.com/ APRA: https://www.apra.gov.au/ RBA: https://www.rba.gov.au/ MFAA: https://www.mfaa.com.au/ RoyalCommission: https://financialservices.royalcommission.gov.au My Credit File: https://www.mycreditfile.com.au/ Realestate.com.au: https://www.realestate.com.au If you

On today’s episode, Bernadette is going to talk about why property styling is important when you want to sell your reno project. Bernadette's good news about a new member of the family Her recent field trip to Wollongong Updates on her last bootcamp Why property styling adds around 10% to the sale price. Engages the buyer emotionally Why it depends on your market what your theme is Scoping out and giving context to space Solve problems with styling Styling to appeal to women Virtual styling, does it work? The situations where you don't style a property    Resources mentioned: Belinda Woolrych: https://papillonstyling.com.au eBay: https://www.ebay.com.au/ Gumtree: https://www.gumtree.com.au/ Facebook marketplace Edgecliff project: https://www.realestate.com.au/property/unit-1-46-south-st-edgecliff-nsw-2027 Darlinghurst project: http://bit.ly/_darlinghurst If you find this episode helpful, you can help support the show by leaving us a 5-star review in iTunes: She Renovates and subscribe to the podcast. Chec

On today’s episode, Bernadette interviews Julie Anglesey, our Reno Diva who has been "flipping houses" and renovating for profit in Perth for the past seven years.    Julie's renovating and property journey What she gained  from her education that helped make a massive difference to her renovating journey Renovating lo  price point  properties An update on the current Western Australian property market Tips for selecting a property to flip in a flat market Engaging energy cleansers for property Thinking outside the box when covering all the bases of renovating

On today’s episode, Bernadette is with Vivienne Halliday, our Reno Rockstar who has been featured in theCourier Mail and in the media. Vivienne, 56, has flipped 10 properties and plans to do two more a year for the next three years before “semi-retirement”. Vivienne always loved property and have been doing it ever since she bought her first property with her mum at 20, which was just before the recession. Since then she has always looked for something with better return and tends to buy or make dual income property. Now she's looking more for Renovations with an option to subdivide or maybe rent by the room. Bernadette covers, How Vivienne started her renovating and property journey What are the challenges that she had to face while doing her renovation projects How she is outsourcing some important aspects of her work How she finds the Queensland market Vivienne's "Big Hairy Audacious Goal" How her normal reno day goes Why she's the queen of negotiating and recently owned Renosave News on her most recent r

On today’s episode, Bernadette is going to share with us how negative gearing works and what you should know about it when you are thinking of investing in property to increase your income. From Bernadette's and Stephen's own war story when they have been on the bad end of the deal with so-called property "gurus" and how they have endured by using their due diligence and coming up with the decision to stand their ground and not go through with the sale. Now Bernadette wants to share her knowledge with all fellow renovators to not get into the trap of not being prepared when you're buying a property to invest your money. Bernadette covers, Updates on her 2 renovation projects - Wynnum Project and The Factory Floor What does negative gearing mean in property investment? How and When negative gearing works The king of negative gearing Negative gearing is losing money so there needs to be a bigger end game How many Australians are getting into negatively geared properties inadvertently Bernadette and Stephen's w

On today’s episode, Bernadette interviews Kathleen Friedrich, who has 2 professions: A professional renovator and a property stylist. She and her husband have been involved in property flipping for 8years now. They have a keen eye for a property that is worth the effort in about 10 min of walking through. Her husband a licensed builder and a structural engineer who is highly talented that loves the challenge and never get tired of feeling complete when the projects are done. They are % hands-on and hardly outsource, their style is on trend and very contemporary and enjoys sourcing off items for their "renos" from their traveling to Bali and the islands of Indonesia. They have become a reno celebrity by participating in a television show on Channel 7 that is a competition/documentary of professional property flippers in Australia. Kathleen sheds light on how being on a television show can affect your renovating life. Bernadette covers, What's it like to be a TV Renovator? Reasons why you'd want to go on The B

On today’s episode, Bernadette is going to be talking about how you can use renovating to fund your retirement and solve your financial problems in life. Retirement is not a good word to hear, it conjures up images of grannies, retirees, and seniors that grow roses and complain about young people and lunch on shopper dockets. If you want a big life that leaves a mark, renovating will help you to make a difference Bernadette will cover, What is retirement and how do you prepare for it? One of the key ingredients to a successful renovating career. Why would you use renovating and property to fund your retirement? The biggest mistake that most people make What are cookie cutter properties and why it's a step backward How to move with the market with a general plan to keep you moving forward How to be savvy about buying property High cash flow strategies that deliver income and not cost money When do you decide that it's the right time to stop working A mind map that demonstrates the path and how to approach it

On today’s episode, Mary Benton a financial planner and a student in The School Of Renovating is going to discuss How To Buy Property Into Your Self Managed Super Fund. A super fund is a Trust with no end date. Holding assets for beneficiaries with lower tax but with restricted access. Mary will cover, Why would you own property inside a self-managed super fund? How many dollars do you need to get started? The process: With or Without borrowing. How does it help when you are in a renovating business. The current landscape and other issues. Investing: Property vs Equities Why property in super can work & why it can't How to acquire a property in a super fund Advantages of a self-managed super fund Getting property into a self-managed super fund Business Realty Property (BRP) scenarios Steps in self-managed super fund borrowing The life cycle of a self-managed super fund Which clients are the self-managed super funds suitable for? You can reach Mary Benton here: Plan4wealth www.plan4wealth.com.au If you