Here’s How To Finds Deals Before They Hit the Market

Originally released on Unemployable Media on 6 Jan 2026.This episode has been re-released on the Unemployable Property channel as part of our dedicated property archive - bringing our best property conversations together in one place.Simon Kuestenmacher, Australia's most influential demographer, breaks down why our housing market is structurally designed to be expensive and why politicians are incentivised to keep it that way. We dig into the political maths, demographic shifts, and what the next 15 to 18 years actually looks like for property investors and young Australians trying to break into the market.👉 Join the free Unemployable 11-part video series:https://go.unemployableproperty.com.au/11partseries 👉 Interested in Third-party Funding? Learn more here: https://unemployable.com.au/fund 👉 Interested in the accountants we use?Learn more here: https://unemployable.com.au/structure 👉 Want to connect with other developers? Join our community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unemployableproperty Follow our hosts on Instagram:👉 Eric Machado: https://www.instagram.com/itsericmachado 👉 Carson Bolt: https://www.instagram.com/carsontbolt/👉 Shannon Sharp: https://www.instagram.com/theshannonsharp Connect with Us:🌐 Website: https://www.unemployableproperty.com.au📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unemployableproperty/ 🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oB5pthbYhx7kJhOyM6tsP?si=mBbycvgnRymjrkt6KvLBLw 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/unemployable-property/id1896808759 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode on property investing, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation in Australia.⚠️ Affiliate & disclaimerSome links above may be affiliate links. Unemployable may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only partner with people and brands we genuinely believe in.DISCLAIMER: Unemployable Media does not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. All content is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not constitute financial guidance. Always conduct your own research and consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

Most Australians sign a 30-year mortgage and call it the plan. Brad Reeves looked at his, realised he’d be paying it off for decades, and decided to build his way out instead. From a corporate engineering career to running Harcourts offices across Tasmania’s Northwest Coast, Brad breaks down how he keeps the front house so the land comes for free, how joint ventures funded his growth, why he imports materials from China, and why owning the region’s biggest agency still hasn’t made finding deals any easier.👉 Join the free Unemployable 11-part video series:https://go.unemployableproperty.com.au/11partseries 👉 Interested in Third-party Funding? Learn more here: https://unemployable.com.au/fund 👉 Interested in the accountants we use?Learn more here: https://unemployable.com.au/structure 👉 Want to connect with other developers? Join our community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unemployableproperty

Originally released on Unemployable Media on 25 Jul 2025. This episode has been re-released on the Unemployable Property channel as part of our dedicated property archive - bringing our best property conversations together in one place.In this episode, we sit down with Mayor Tom Tate to unpack the Gold Coast’s explosive growth and what it really means for property developers. From game-changing town planning reforms to the rise of build-to-rent, prefab towers, and tiny homes, Tom shares his unfiltered take on the opportunities ahead. We dive into affordability, Airbnb policy, development feasibility, and why big players are shifting focus to the Coast.

Most developers lose the luxury market the moment they start cutting costs. The margin in high-end property isn’t made on the sale price. It’s made in the supply chain, the site’s aspect, and the discipline to walk away from deals that don’t stack up.A former investment banker turned luxury developer breaks down how Capital Luxury Residences builds one-of-one homes on the Brisbane and Gold Coast waterfront. He covers importing stone, lighting and appliances direct from suppliers, why north-facing sites beat south-facing ones, what buyers at $5M and $10M now expect, and why your feaso should never depend on breaking a record.👉 Join the free Unemployable 11-part video series:https://go.unemployableproperty.com.au/11partseries👉 Interested in Third-party Funding? Learn more here: https://unemployable.com.au/fund 👉 Interested in the accountants we use?Learn more here: https://unemployable.com.au/structure 👉 Want to connect with other developers? Join our community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unemployableproperty Follow our hosts on Instagram:👉 Eric Machado: https://www.instagram.com/itsericmachado 👉 Carson Bolt: https://www.instagram.com/carsontbolt/👉 Shannon Sharp: https://www.instagram.com/theshannonsharp Connect with Us:🌐 Website: https://www.unemployableproperty.com.au📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unemployableproperty/ 🔊 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oB5pthbYhx7kJhOyM6tsP?si=mBbycvgnRymjrkt6KvLBLw 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/unemployable-property/id1896808759 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode on property investing, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation in Australia.#PropertyInvestmentAustralia #AustralianRealEstate #PropertyDevelopment #CashFlowInvesting #UnemployableMedia⚠️ Affiliate & disclaimerSome links above may be affiliate links. Unemployable may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only partner with people and brands we genuinely believe in.DISCLAIMER: Unemployable Media does not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. All content is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not constitute financial guidance. Always conduct your own research and consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

Originally released on Unemployable Media on 24 June 2025.