Cate Bakos and Pete Wargent are considered heavyweights in the Australian property industry. They both run property businesses and contribute regularly to media stories, television and live radio. The pair have blogged and podcasted together, and each produce their own popular podcasts and regular blogs. They have remained firm industry friends since meeting in 2017, and this book is an amalgamation of their respective journeys in the world of property investing.
Trust is a big thing when you are spending money, especially hundreds of thousands of dollars, or even more. You would have to go a long way to find more trustworthy people than Cate and Pete. They are also smart, understand the theory behind successful property investment and, very importantly, personally invest in property themselves. Too many property spruikers write about making a quick buck in property because it sounds exciting and sexy. The reality is as Cate and Pete point out: you need to be cautious, calculated and patient so that you end up buying the right property in the right location. If you can do this, you will make money in property, slowly but surely. I am sure that you will enjoy reading this book as it has countless tips on what to do right and also what not to do. Peter Koulizos, property lecturer I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Cate and Pete in different ways over the years and have long considered them two of the very best in the property investment business. Now, they have combined their decades of experience and knowledge, somehow in just one book! Their book should be on the must-read list of every aspiring property investor. By following Cate and Pete's simple, yet powerful, property investment approach, it is possible to build a portfolio that will ride out the peaks and troughs of property market seasons, so you can financially thrive and genuinely change the course of your life. Nicola McDougall, Chair, Property Investment Professionals of Australia I've known Cate Bakos and Pete Wargent for many years; both are exceptional professionals in their respective fields. As a former president of REBAA, Cate has demonstrated her commitment to ethical business practices and client care, providing invaluable insights and guidance to help clients navigate the property market with confidence through both good and bad economic environments. And whether it's macro or microeconomic aspects of real estate, Pete's deep understanding of local real estate markets, coupled with his down-to-earth nature and his ability to dissect complex data and translate it into understandable insights, makes him a trusted resource for anyone seeking reliable information and advice. Together, Cate and Pete have co-authored a book that promises to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in navigating Australia's real estate market. With their combined expertise and dedication to excellence, it's a must read! Catherine Cashmore, Director of Cashmore & Co Real Estate, President of Prosper Australia and Editor of Catherine Cashmore's Land Cycle Investor