About this episode

Ben and Polly discuss the implications of 'guaranteed' returns in property investing and the importance of critical thinking.

In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben and Polly unpack one of the most important investing skills you can build: Critical Thinking. The conversation centres on the growing number of “guaranteed return” propositions showing up in property investing — and why those promises should always be challenged. From guaranteed rent to guaranteed growth, they break down why the real issue isn’t just the headline offer, but the downside risk that often gets ignored. If a property underperforms, loses v...

People in this episode

Host: Ben

Guest: Polly

Topics covered

• property investing
• critical thinking
• guaranteed returns
• downside risk
• investment skills

Keywords

• guaranteed returns
• property investing
• critical thinking
• downside risk
• investment skills

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Organizations: The Property Couch

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