72. Case Study: Doubling down on investment properties vs. shares

About this episode

Chris seeks guidance on whether to invest in properties or shares while facing analysis paralysis.

Chris is at a crossroads and unsure which way to go. He's spent time in his career working in real estate, and now he's trying to decide whether to buy a family home, double down on investment properties, or pivoting entirely into a more aggressive share portfolio. He's got a good case of analysis paralysis, and Hayden & Dave are here to help him work through some of the numbers and thinking behind it all. In this episode they cover: 👉 How much Chris saves & invests on a $170k household income 👉 His ultimate FIRE goal 👉 What Chris should do with an underperforming IP 👉 Chris' concerns about mortgage stress 👉 How Hayden & Dave would approach all of these things! Ask a Question FI Case Study Request Form Pearler Strong Money Australia Original Aussie FIRE e-book Dave's books on Amazon and Spotify Disclaimer Any advice is general and does not consider your financial situation needs, or objectives, so consider whether it’s appropriate for you. You should also consider seeking professional advice before making any financial decision. Pearler is an Authorised Representative #1281540 of Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd AFSL #337927. Read the FSG available from…

People in this episode

Hosts: Hayden Smith, Dave Gow

Guest: Chris

Topics covered

• investment properties
• shares
• financial independence
• mortgage stress
• analysis paralysis

Keywords

• investment properties
• shares
• financial independence
• mortgage stress
• analysis paralysis
• FIRE goal
• underperforming IP

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pearler, Strong Money Australia, Sanlam Private Wealth Pty Ltd

Books & works: Aussie FIRE e-book

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