The Duo Tax Podcast

How Kris Built His $55 Million Portfolio

Today on the Duo Tax Podcast, Kris Collins shares his story about entering the Australian property market, driven by his childhood environment. He shares the highs and lows of his journey, which led him to build his $55 million portfolio. Kris also breaks down the problems of land tax and the issues that make it hard for younger generations to enter the property market, including government supply. Duo Tax Quantity Surveyors are Australia's most reviewed and highly-rated Quantity Surveyors. Thousands of Australian Investors have trusted Duo Tax in helping maximise their tax savings on investment properties, improving their personal finances. We help Australian investors with claiming their property depreciation on tax, property valuations on their current or potential properties, estimate construction costs for property developments, and improve their tax with our specialised Duo Tax Improvement Report. Our mission is to help provide the most affordable, convenient, and aggressive tax depreciation schedule service so that you can maximise the return on your property investment. ----- CHAPTERS 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ] - Intro 01:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=69s] - Portfolio Breakdown 04:21 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=261s] - Background and Childhood 05:19 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=319s] - Entering the Market 08:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=485s] - Due Diligence 09:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=585s] - Biggest Mistake 12:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=776s] - Residential vs Commercial 14:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=841s] - End Goal 15:35 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=935s] - Rent Increases 16:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=1010s] - Advice 17:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=1075s] - Why Property is Harder to Invest In 19:36 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=1176s] - Lifestyle Changes 21:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=1275s] - Total Depreciation Claimed 27:08 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoekiO6BZiQ&t=1628s] - Outro ----- 💡 Need a certified property valuation? Get a free quote: https://duotax.com.au/property-valuat.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2t6ajdlSW83bXdZLVlJaXNoTkQ1b0tYcUlYZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttUG1uQ0NqNzQ3VVg2OEJpTjVsRVFrLTZjZjJ5ZDBaeDNqdEVZeUExNS1wbFdVVkJfU2hybnZTeHZhY2lreFVSRWJ2X3VVNldJNE9DOThpZmJVWE4xdGU1VEM5SFU2T2lDTE4yVnBxQlN5c19qZ3U2aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fduotax.com.au%2Fproperty-valuat..&v=yoekiO6BZiQ]. 🌐 Learn more about property valuation methods: https://duotax.com.au/insights/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkMxcmJZWUJsUGQ2aC0wdTh6eGV2NENTajdFd3xBQ3Jtc0tsYW9YaWNSUHdfTmFrbzNRelFYT0JERFJiZHpLZWt3NF9TQ0ZvOWZzU29tUndIbXlOR3lBemVxTDNTdFVkU0JsUTRGU2RianM4enVhbzhMdmUzZHIwcm1mQm9malVSb25jRUxKSWdSWVFBTUNlX01pTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fduotax.com.au%2Finsights%2F&v=yoekiO6BZiQ] ----- 📱 Follow us for more property insights: Website: https://duotax.com.au/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjJXM1FlbzYtdmJ4b0d4dGd2NlJiQ3c3QWtXd3xBQ3Jtc0tsbzBNSGt4SjhHSkxPUU5zU242a3V0RjZSN0xiUFhqUHo3TkpqX1B6STdjVjI5WnRmdGUtalpsdzBhZXZtTEJfMWJxNXczanFlZHo1anlXOXhKYk0wb1ZHaElrcW1wM3A1Rm03MGdfN2M2cjVKSkZlaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fduotax.com.au%2F&v=yoekiO6BZiQ]  Facebook:   / duotax    LinkedIn:   / duo-tax-quantity-surveyors    Instagram:   / duotaxqs

Flipping the Script To Succeed!

Many people make the mistake of letting a lot of money sit in their bank accounts, which can lead to missed investment opportunities.  In this video, we sit down with Sonu and Govind to hear their story of entering the Australian property market and investing in property to build wealth for retirement.  They share their best tips for successful property investments, and the costly mistakes to avoid falling for!  Duo Tax Quantity Surveyors are Australia's most reviewed and highly-rated Quantity Surveyors. Thousands of Australian Investors have trusted Duo Tax in helping maximise their tax savings on investment properties, improving their personal finances.  We help Australian investors with claiming their property depreciation on tax, property valuations on their current or potential properties, estimate construction costs for property developments, and improve their tax with our specialised Duo Tax Improvement Report.  Our mission is to help provide the most affordable, convenient, and aggressive tax depreciation schedule service so that you can maximise the return on your property investment.  ----- CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction  00:59 - Moving to Australia 02:16 - Background 02:48 - Start of Property Investing 04:03 - First Property 09:06 - Second & Third Property 13:51 - Traps to Avoid 15:41 - Due Diligence  16:51 - Fourth Property 18:43 - Investment Strategies  20:18 - Words of Wisdom 27:27 - Outro  ----- 💡 Need a certified property valuation?  Get a free quote:  https://duotax.com.au/property-valuat...  🌐 Learn more about property valuation methods:  https://duotax.com.au/insights/  ----- 📱 Follow us for more property insights:  Website: https://duotax.com.au/  Facebook:   / duotax    LinkedIn:   / duo-tax-quantity-surveyors    Instagram:   / duotaxqs

Property Investing Improved David's Tax

Frustrated with significant tax debt from the ATO due to capital gains on stock profits, David sought a better approach to improving taxation. He needed an investment that would appreciate in value while providing tax relief. The solution? Real estate investing. In this episode, David breaks down what led him to property investing and the impacts this path has had on his personal finances, taxes, and future retirement plans. Duo Tax Quantity Surveyors are Australia's most reviewed and highly-rated Quantity Surveyors. Thousands of Australian Investors have trusted Duo Tax in helping maximise their tax savings on investment properties, improving their personal finances. We help Australian investors with claiming their property depreciation on tax, property valuations on their current or potential properties, estimate construction costs for property developments, and improve their tax with our specialised Duo Tax Improvement Report.  ----- Get a FREE tax depreciation estimate for your investment property: https://duotax.com.au/property-tax-de.. [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkRPSTVUVGQtUmw5ZEdpcDlfcDQxVFROYXhiZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsWHJvb0FHRXU5Z0FWVjg1R0FmQjZNYmFqR0dwMTBjNmdHbzlmdDNMeWxKS1BYeldGaWZDbjhER3gwRU5IUmtyOER1TEZvWlpYNXpwVHZVVlVCcDc2czlISmJIVmtFR3E4UHFjNGNBSzRxTUo5OVpEVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fduotax.com.au%2Fproperty-tax-de..&v=twgim5zgU7c]. ----- CHAPTERS 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c] - Intro 01:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=91s] - David's Background 03:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=235s] - Starting Investing 06:23 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=383s] - CGT Tax & Property 07:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=465s] - Shares vs Property Investing 10:51 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=651s] - Helping Others Invest 12:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=745s] - Property Portfolio 13:21 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=801s] - 1st Property 17:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=1021s] - 2nd Property 18:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=1130s] - 3rd Property 21:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=1275s] - Investing With Equity 23:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=1436s] - Retirement Plans 27:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=1625s] - Building Wealth 29:39 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=1779s] - Influences 32:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=1950s] - Tax Depreciation 36:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=2208s] - Renter's Rights 42:36 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=2556s] - Final Advice 44:33 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twgim5zgU7c&t=2673s] - Outro ----- DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is general information and not to be taken as financial or investing advice. Always seek professional advice and do your own due diligence and research.

Breaking Into Property | Michael Reveals His Exact Investment Path

In this episode, Michael shares his personal investing journey, ignited by a friend's early retirement through property investment. This experience inspired him to delve into real estate investing, starting with his first property and focusing on fringe real estate. He discusses how understanding property investment can lead to financial freedom, encouraging others to explore how to invest in real estate effectively. This path has been pivotal in shaping his approach to building wealth through property, with the goal of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). --------  Get a FREE tax depreciation estimate for your investment property: https://duotax.com.au/property-tax-depreciation/ ----- CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Michael's Bakcground 01:58 - Starting Investing & FIRE 03:12 - First Property & Fringe Suburbs 05:14 - Residential & Commercial Investments 07:37 - Professional Team 08:19 - Mistakes in Investing 09:41 - Self-Managed Super Funds 10:47 - Financial Freedom & Capital Gains Tax 13:40 - Breaking Into the Property Market 15:23 - Australian Interest Rates 17:27 - The Finish Line 18:26 - Outro ----- Connect Website: https://duotax.com.au/ Facebook:   / duotax   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duotaxqs/?h... LinkedIn:   / duo-tax-quantity-surveyors    DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is general information and not to be taken as financial or investing advice. Always seek professional advice and do your own due diligence and research.

His Biggest Property Investment Mistake Became His Blueprint

If you have investment regrets or want to learn about common investment mistakes to avoid, this episode is for you! Howe breaks down the lessons, mindset and strategy behind building a $1.8 million property portfolio, shaped by early mistakes that ultimately set him on the right path, and his tax strategies that positively influenced the growth of his property portfolio.  In this episode, Howe shares how his biggest mistake in property investing became his biggest lesson. His first purchase came with negative gearing, cash flow pressure and a decision to sell too early. At the time, it felt like a setback. Looking back, it shaped every decision that followed. Today, we hear about how to invest effectively through research, patience, and a long-term mindset.  --------  Get a FREE tax depreciation estimate for your investment property: https://duotax.com.au/property-tax-de... --------  CHAPTERS  00:00 Intro 01:15 First property and family expectations 02:05 Negative gearing, cash flow pressure and selling too early 02:55 Tenant issues, COVID and holding challenges 04:26 Switching to a mortgage broker and key differences 05:39 Learning through experience and asking better questions 06:12 Discovering accountants and tax strategy 06:57 Trust structures and tax benefits explained 08:45 First WA investment and strong growth 10:00 Rentvesting strategy and lifestyle balance 11:40 Regional investing and industry diversity 12:44 Advice for new investors 15:00 Holding property vs timing the market 15:43 Using data to make smarter investment decisions 19:43 Biggest takeaway 21:24 Outro  ----- Connect Website: https://duotax.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duotax/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duotaxqs/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duo-tax-quantity-surveyors/  ----- DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is general information and not to be taken as financial or investing advice. Always seek professional advice and do your own due diligence and research.