This was a really eye-opening episode! You know that neither of us are in property (yet) Sam Gordon is the owner and director of Australian Property Scout, an investment Buyers Agency that is on a mission to retire 500 people by 2030. We acknowledge that a lot of Australians are struggling with housing affordability at the moment, so Sam shares his advice on what he'd tell someone like the two of us trying to get into the market, we chat interest rates, and we dig into the pros and cons of rentvesting v owner occupier.Want more Equity Mates? Click here. Big announcement from us – we’ve written a new book! It’s coming out on 22 August and you can pre-order now from Amazon or Booktopia. Keep your ears out for events that’ll celebrate the launch, but we look forward to sharing it with you!*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing Podcast acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****Equity Mates Investing Podcast is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.Equity Mates is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.