Q&A #21: Units vs Houses, Unheard of Strategy For Property In SMSF + The Real Driver Behind APS’ Mission

This week, join Sammy Gordon and co-host Jimmy Ibrahim, as they deep dive into another listener-driven Q&A, tackling everything from portfolio building strategies and market predictions to the nitty-gritty details of SMSFs, interest-only loans, and leveraging family support. Sam and Jimmy break down complex property topics into actionable, relatable advice; all designed to help you make smarter decisions and accelerate your own investment journey. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this podcast is packed with trustworthy, high-impact knowledge geared for property investors who want more than just theory.

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Chapters:

(00:01:30) Welcome
(00:03:13) Q1: $1.5m – multiple residential properties or commercial property?
(00:06:03) Q2: Should I buy a unit now or save for a house?
(00:07:46) Q3: SMSF property purchases
(00:09:37) Q4: Interest-only vs P&I loans + high LVR strategies
(00:14:30) Q5: Should you use a guarantor?
(00:17:10) Q6: Do you have financial advisors?
(00:21:09) Q7: Property market predictions for remainder of 2025
(00:23:36) Q8: Gold coast growth to 2032 Olympics
(00:26:11) Q9: Fully furnished property to insure or not?
(00:28:58) Q10: Valuations for CGT purposes at settlement?
(00:30:55) Q11: Increasing female APS investor market share
(00:35:40) Q12: Why is APS the best buyer’s agency?
(00:48:41) Competition & APS’s mission