# TPC Gold | Why Chasing Hotspots Doesn’t Work (And What to Do Instead)

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Podcast: [The Property Couch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-property-couch-1095942)
Published: 2026-03-24T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

When Bryce and Ben first teamed up, they realised that successful property investing isn’t a one-time event... it’s a repeatable process. In this bonus episode, they revisit the five-step framework they created to help investors build sustainable portfolios. They also unpack one of the biggest traps in property investing and explain why headlines and hype often lead to “Frankenstein Portfolios.” For the original episode, tune in here: Episode 543 | How to Fix a Frankenstein Portfolio Bef...

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