Join Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim as they dive into the hot topic on every property investor’s lips: are granny flat strategies really dead? Mixing in plenty of banter (along with some personalised plate reveals), they cut through the hype to mythbust the viability of residential cash flow deals like granny flats in today’s market. The duo discusses why surging construction costs and low yields have made traditional granny flat and residential cash flow plays far less attractive and why they’re pivoting to the stronger returns of commercial property. Whether you’re already invested in grannies or eyeing your next move, this episode is packed with insights to help you future-proof your portfolio.

School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au 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 loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au

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Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters

(01:24) Welcome (03:29) The big reveal (09:27) Granny flats & residential cash flow deals: are they dead? (14:42) When would a granny flat/resi cash flow deal still make sense? (17:45) Overcoming commercial property fears (21:58) Sub $1m commercial deals vs. house & granny (27:34) Existing residential cash flow asset strategy (30:28) Special podcast announcement

In this dynamic Q&A episode, hosts Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim tackle questions from listeners about navigating the ever-changing Australian property market. The duo dives into hot topics such as the risks of self-managing investment properties, handling valuation shortfalls, dealing with land tax and changing regulations across states along with weighing the pros and cons of buying in natural disaster-prone areas. They debunk the myths around “buy and hold” strategies and offer actionable advice for investors at every stage of their journey. Packed with real-life examples and plenty of banter, this episode delivers practical, up-to-date property wisdom for investors seeking to take their portfolios to the next level.

School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au 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 loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au

Send us your questions to:

Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

Want to book a call with us:

Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters

(01:18) Welcome (02:33) Q1: Self-managing properties (04:02) Q2: Dealing with valuation shortfalls (06:52) Q3: Staying across changing legislation & land tax (08:58) Q4: Investing in flood or fire-prone areas (11:46) Q5: Importance of owner-occupier percentages (14:16) Q6: Scaling a property portfolio: common roadblocks (15:13) Q7: If you had to start over (19:11) Q8: Anon’s question (21:15) Mindset takeaways

In this long awaited episode, Sammy Gordon sits down with Jimmy Ibrahim to dive deep into his incredible 5 year journey of building a $22 million property portfolio. They cover how Jimmy managed to triple his portfolio in just 2.5 years, from initial setbacks and missed opportunities to executing rapidly and building resilience. The pair discussed key learnings, from treating property investment as a business to the importance of adapting strategies and embracing change. It’s a candid, insightful recap of the last 2.5 years that reveals powerful mindset shifts, offering inspiration and real-world tactics for property investors aiming to reach their own ambitious goals. School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au 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 loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at apsteam@australianpropertyscout.com.au

Send us your questions to:

Instagram: @australianpropertyscout

Want to book a call with us:

Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au

Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.

Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters

(01:18) Welcome

(05:29) Recapping Jimmy portfolio

(07:35) Managing a large portfolio, renos and mindset challenges

(11:11) Realities of rapid portfolio growth

(15:50) Recap: Jimmy’s portfolio 2.5 years ago

(16:55) Breakdown of Jimmy's portfolio size + value

(22:22) Jimmy's goals: $500k passive income goal

(25:37) Breakdown of acquisition activity since 2020

(29:05) Learning from portfolio mistakes

(36:29) What’s next: Growth, consolidation + commercial

(42:05) Should you sell house + granny flat deals?

(48:31) Jimmy’s next moves: 2026 plans

(53:12) Best & worst deals: Highlights & lessons

(56:25) Advice Jimmy would give to his younger self

(58:34) Taking action: How inaction can cost you millions

(01:07:45) The journey: Growth, identity and legacy