# 824 buying your first investment property with Glen James

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Published: 2026-06-23T19:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/my-millennial-property/episodes/824
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## Resource

Rachelle's & Glen's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoH John's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9M This episode is for anyone considering buying their first property as an investment rather than a place to live, or if you already own your own home. Rachelle is joined by Glen James, host of money money money and co-author of their book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property available now. Rachelle & Glen chat about: 👉🏼 when's the right time to buy an investment? 👉🏽 is it still a good idea since the 2026 Federal Budget announced changes? 👉🏾 where to buy 👉🏿 performance growth 👉🏽 negative gearing changes and managing losses 👉🏻what to consider before buying a new build 👉 managing the emotional and practical risks 👉🏼 budgeting for costs - deposit, ongoing & maintenance 👉🏽 interest only or principle & interest? 👉🏾 using a buyer's agent - is it for you? 👉🏿 selecting good tenants 👉🏻 the very real disadvantage for solo buyers in this property climate this is property is proudly brought to you by: Solvere Wealth: https://www.solverewealth.com.au Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au Join our Facebook community, Australian Property Chat: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2324273761134945/ We're on Youtube! Subscribe to this is property: https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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