Scouting Australia Podcast

Scouting Australia Podcast

Welcome to The Scouting Australia Podcast, where each week, you’ll be guided by two of Australia’s most seasoned property experts, Sam Gordon and James Ibrahim. Sam is one of Australia’s leading and most award winning property investors (Strategic Investor of the year 2020 and Buyers Agent of the Year 2024), and founder and director of Australian Property Scout Buyers Agency. Along with his co-host James, an experienced and aggressive property investor, they dive deep into all things property investing. With years of experience and proven strategies, they tackle the tough questions and provide the latest, most actionable advice in the market. You’ll walk away educated, empowered, and ready to level up your investing game – all with a good dose of humour along the way. Got questions? The boys love hearing from listeners, so don’t hesitate to send them in! *Scouting Australia Podcast’ is a production by ’Australian Property Scout Buyers Agency’ with all owned rights by Australian Property Scout. Privileged or confidential information may be contained in this communication. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage in people property portfolios and all advice given within this podcast is general advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 2023 6885 | ABN: 64 638 266 369*

Episodes

August 9, 2026 38 mins
In this week's episode, Sammy Gordon shares the massive news that the Australian Property Scout Summit and School of Property Bootcamp are almost completely sold out, just 1 week after release. Sam and Jimmy dive into what makes this annual event so unique, breaking down what attendees can expect; from exclusive strategy sessions and in-depth rentvesting case studies, to commercial property breakdowns and face-to-face networking op...
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Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news. If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are lo...
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In this inspiring episode, Sammy sits down with Andy and Kelsey to unpack their remarkable property journey. Starting in their early 50s, Andy and Kelsey share candid insights into the challenges and breakthroughs that saw them generate nearly $2 million in net equity across a 7-property portfolio in just 18 months. From the pivotal decision to sell their family home and embrace rentvesting, to overcoming business setbacks and pers...
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Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.   If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet ...
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In this lively roundtable episode, host Sammy Gordon is joined by Jimmy, Luke, Paul, Brendo and first-timer Floyd from the APS team to break down Australia’s rapidly shifting property market. The panel discusses everything from changing investor sentiment and the growing divide between educated and fearful buyers, to the implications of recent government policy, population growth and record-low housing supply. With firsth...
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Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim for a special edition Q&A, as they break down this week's most pressing updates and client questions to keep you informed and on top of news.  DOWNLOAD: Discover the research behind Australia's emerging rental superboom. Drawing on the insights our team uses every...
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July 19, 2026 63 mins
Join host Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim for a deep dive into the unfolding Australian rental superboom. They break down Sammy's newly released white paper, explaining the multiple forces converging to create unprecedented conditions in the rental market, including government budget changes, disincentives for investors, ongoing undersupply and immigration policy. The conversation covers the pitfalls of proposed policy fixes, the ...
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July 15, 2026 5 mins
Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.   If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet ...
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In this episode, recorded live from Uluwatu, Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim are joined by Jimmy Ibrahim APS Discovery Call Strategists Brendan and Liam to dive deep into the common mistakes investors make before joining APS. Drawing on their extensive frontline experience with clients, the team discusses why many potential investors never take the plunge, the pitfalls faced by those who try to purchase investments alone and the u...
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Join host Sammy Gordon and APS Strategist and Property Economist Luke Teeuwsen, as they dive deep into the crucial topic of stress testing your property portfolio. They break down essential strategies investors should use to assess and manage risk, emphasising the importance of knowing your numbers, tracking cash flow accurately and planning for worst-case scenarios. Luke introduces the “three numbers” method for unders...
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In this powerful inaugural live investor episode, host Sammy Gordon sits down with Rachelle to unpack her incredible journey as an investor who’s faced (and overcome) extraordinary personal and financial challenges. From losing $750,000 in a Ponzi scheme and enduring family tragedy, to rebuilding a 6 property portfolio generating over $800,000 in net equity in just 15 months, Rachel shares the strategies, mindset shifts and l...
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June 21, 2026 39 mins
In this thought-provoking episode, Sammy Gordon is joined by Jimmy Ibrahim to tackle the controversial question: Is the traditional buy-and-hold investing strategy dead? They break down the pitfalls of holding onto assets through long dead periods, the importance of understanding property cycles and why velocity of money and a business-like approach to investing can dramatically accelerate wealth creation. Whether you're a seas...
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In this episode, Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim dive deep into why now could be the best window to buy property since the early days of COVID. They unpack the impact of current negative market sentiment, changes in government policy and the tightening landscape for investors, arguing that savvy buyers willing to act now - before the next surge in prices and rents -could position themselves for major long-term gains. The discuss...
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In this week's episode, Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim dive deep into the fallout from the recent budget and its impact on the buyer’s agency industry, discussing the high-profile voluntary liquidation of one of Australia’s largest buyer’s agencies. They unpack the dangers of upfront fees and high ad spend, and the lessons investors can learn from the current market shakeup. Drawing on personal experience, Sam...
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In this week's investor episode, Sammy Gordon welcomes guests Robyn and Will, a couple who took the bold step of selling their primary residence to rapidly build a 9-property portfolio in just 12 months. The conversation explores their journey from grappling with the emotional and practical challenges of letting go of a cherished family home, to the big wins, lessons learned and the mindset shifts required to succeed as property in...
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In this week's episode, host Sammy Gordon is joined by APS Property Economist Luke Teeuwsen to dissect the significant changes stemming from the latest Federal Budget announcements, focusing on property investment, negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) reforms. The discussion unpacks government modelling and it's impacts on property prices, rental supply and the next generation of investors and homebuyers, while also forecas...
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In this inspiring episode, Sammy Gordon sits down with Emily and Luke, a young couple who have built an impressive 7-property portfolio and generated over $1 million dollars in net equity in just 27 months - all while working multiple jobs, living frugally and embracing a relentless mindset of sacrifice and determination. The trio dives into the real stories behind each property purchase, overcoming early mistakes, the value of m...
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Join Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim for a lively Q&A session tackling listener questions on property investment in Australia. The duo dive into hot topics such as navigating market uncertainty, the implications of a potential recession and entry budgets for deals. Throughout, Sammy shares candid insights on his bullish outlook, the importance of tailoring approaches to individual circumstances and why careful strategy and educ...
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Welcome back to the APS News Bulletin, your source for the latest updates and insights from the Australian property market. Join Sammy Gordon, as he breaks down this week's most pressing updates and announcements along with his expert analysis to keep you informed and on top of news.  If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and ar...
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In this week's, Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim tackle the heated question: Is property investing unethical? Through an honest and thought-provoking discussion, they explore the societal perceptions of investors amid the Australian housing crisis, debunk common myths about landlords and discuss the government's role in shaping the rental landscape. Drawing from history and personal experience, the hosts break down arguments about ...
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