In this episode of The Property Nerds, we sit down with Peter and Serena Marriott to unpack how they built a $5.1 million property portfolio across six properties, starting in their late 40s after nearly a nine year gap of doing nothing.

They share the honest reality of what held them back, why “knowing” isn’t the same as acting, and how building the right team changed everything. From going borderless across four states to navigating doubt, timing, finance constraints and market cycles, this conversation breaks down what it really takes to go from your first property to a serious portfolio, without rushing, guessing, or chasing fast money.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to start, how to invest with confidence, or how to avoid costly first-purchase mistakes, this episode is your reset.

We cover:

1. How Peter & Serena built a $5.1M portfolio (6 properties) starting in their late 40s and why it’s not too late

2. The 9 year gap and the mindset shift that finally got them moving (and what it cost them to wait)

3. The team & strategy that made it repeatable. Going borderless across multiple states, staying aligned as a couple, and balancing “don’t overpay” vs “don’t miss out”

Timestamps:

00:00 - “The hardest part was making ourselves start”

02:12 - From family life to first action: what really changed

04:51 - The 9 year investing gap explained

06:11 - Why most people think they have to do it alone

08:38 - Sitting on equity without realising it

09:19 - From first purchase to serious portfolio momentum

10:30 - Switching teams: what actually matters

12:01 - Regional investing fears and data-led confidence

14:54 - What a good team should never do

16:37 - Diversification across four states

18:24 - Overpaying vs missing out: the real valuation balance

19:17 - Investing as a couple: mindset, risk and communication

22:57 - Going borderless: buying without seeing the property

26:32 - Starting late and investing efficiently

29:41 - Biggest lessons from a $5.1M portfolio

32:50 - Financial habits that made it possible

35:13 - Building wealth for the next generation

37:51 - Consolidation, retirement and what comes next

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the “perfect time,” this episode is a reminder that education without action changes nothing, but the right strategy, team and mindset can change everything.

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This Podcast was Recorded & Produced by KYU Media. For Production related inquiries please get in touch with us at https://kyumedia.com/

In this episode of The Property Nerds, we cut through the noise on property trusts, because despite what the internet says, a discretionary trust is not a magic “distribute to anyone” tax loophole.

With Ronesh from Incentum Group joining as a repeat guest, we go back to basics on discretionary vs unit trusts, the real world tax traps and why your finance strategy must come before structure if you actually want to build a portfolio.

We also unpack the lender headlines, the extra compliance pressure being placed on trust setups and the key message investors miss: costs are the cost of doing business, strategy and market cycles come first.

We cover:

• The biggest myths investors believe about discretionary trusts
• Why you can’t just “distribute income to anyone”
• Discretionary vs unit trusts: when each structure actually makes sense
• The negative gearing catch inside trusts
• Land tax differences across states
• The hierarchy investors need

Timestamps:

00:00 - The trust myth

01:59 - Lenders pulling back from trusts: what’s actually going on

02:37 - Trusts explained simply: trustee, beneficiaries, and “discretion”

04:20 - Who should buy in a trust? The 3 questions to decide

06:21 - Discretionary vs unit trusts: the key difference most investors miss

06:49 - When unit trusts make sense

09:54 - Why trusts don’t always “save tax”

11:27 - Why distributing outside the group can trigger 47%

12:26 - Land tax reality: state by state rules and why it gets complicated

21:31 - Finance first, cost of doing business last

If you’ve been trying to pick a structure based on tax savings alone, this episode is your reset: start with borrowing capacity and strategy, build the right team, then treat trust costs as part of the cost of doing business, not the thing that blocks your investing plan.

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This Podcast was Recorded & Produced by KYU Media. For Production related inquiries please get in touch with us at https://kyumedia.com/

In this data driven episode, Arjun, Jack and Adrian unpack why rentvesting is becoming one of the biggest wealth strategies of 2025 heading into 2026 and when it doesn’t make sense.

The nerds break down the four core principles of rentvesting, using real examples to show how renting can boost flexibility, protect cash flow and unlock borrowing capacity, if you invest the right way. You’ll also hear their 2026 outlook, including the rise of digital nomads earning Aussie income while living overseas.

We cover:

• What rentvesting actually is
• Interest rates vs rental yields and cash flow gap
• The hidden borrowing power advantage renters can have over owner occupiers
• Why buying the “wrong” home can shut down future investing
• How location can impact career, business and income growth
• The mistakes new rentvestors make and how to avoid them
• Where rentvesting is heading next

Timestamps:

02:19 - What rentvesting is (and what it’s not)

03:03 - Why rentvesting is surging in 2025

04:40 - Renting in expensive cities vs investing elsewhere

05:29 - The real cost of moving: 6-10% + $40k-$60k per transaction

06:46 - Interest rates vs rental yields

07:28 - $6M price point + 1.7% yield

08:08 - When rentvesting doesn’t make sense

10:08 - Why rent isn’t “sensitised” like a mortgage

11:42 - Owner occupier vs renter vs investor scenario

12:30 - Lifestyle vs investment performance

14:41 - Arjun’s case study: “2-minute commute” performance rentvesting

19:39 - The biggest rentvesting mistakes

22:42 - Competing for rentals + “100 person queues”

24:42 - When buying your home can be the smarter move

30:02 - 2026 outlook: is rentvesting getting more attractive?

31:34 - The next trend: Aussies rentvesting while living overseas

If you’re serious about building wealth through property, rentvesting isn’t just a lifestyle choice, it’s a finance and performance strategy. Watch this episode to understand the framework, run the numbers properly and decide whether rentvesting is the right move for you going into 2026.

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Website: https://fouracrefinancial.com.au/

CONNECT WITH ARJUN:

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/propertybuyersagent/

CONNECT WITH INVESTORKIT:

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investorkit/

Website: https://www.investorkit.com.au/

This Podcast was Recorded & Produced by KYU Media. For Production related inquiries please get in touch with us at https://kyumedia.com/