Show Notes
Shivani and her husband Sam built their dream home in Canberra. Then they sold it and moved to the Gold Coast. In 12 months they secured a canal front home in Broadbeach Waters and two investment properties, all while running a business and raising two young boys. This is the first episode of Everyday Gold Coaster. Matt sits down with Shivani to unpack how they did it, from making the move to setting up an SMSF and buying in two weeks.
🏡 Gold Coast Buyers Agency 👉 https://www.thesramagroup.com/ In this episode, we cover: Moving to the Gold Coast: why they left the dream home they built in Canberra
The values conversation that made the decision
Facing the fears of moving interstate with kids and a business
Building a network before you land
Selling first with a long settlement so you can buy relaxed
The rent to feel method for interstate buyers
Putting lazy equity to work in a buyers market
Building a property portfolio with two different strategies
A northern Gold Coast waterfront house bought for capital growth
SMSF property: setting up a fund and buying a Miami duplex in two weeks
How to invest in real estate as a couple: know your numbers first
Why a formal, unconditional offer beat the competition
Why beachside duplexes rent close to what houses do
Dream home design tips: north facing living, renovating and building up for views
Where Shivani sees Gold Coast property investment opportunity next
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