In this episode of The No BS Real Estate Podcast, Jo Agresta sits down with Upendra Gundapaneni, founder of Investors Nest and experienced buyer’s advocate. Upendra walks you through how to buy smarter in 2025—not just what looks good, but how to uncover underappreciated markets, leverage off-market deals, and negotiate with authority.With the expanded Home Guarantee scheme now allowing 5% deposits for many first home buyers from October 2025, this episode is especially timely for those navigating affordability pressures. What we cover:How a buyer’s advocate protects your interests, cuts waste, and helps you avoid costly mistakesSpotting emerging growth suburbs before they hit headlines — what data signals to watchAccessing off-market investment opportunities via trusted networksKey attributes to analyse in a property: block size, build quality, layout, yield, and resale potentialNegotiation tactics that help you pay less and secure better termsHow to build a roadmap from your first property to a strong portfolioWhy tailored strategy (not cookie-cutter advice) is vital in today’s competitive marketWhether you’re a first home buyer, investor, or upgrading, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and a playbook to move forward — not blindly, but smartly.Connect with Upendra Gundapaneni (Investors Nest):https://investorsnest.com.auSick of doom scrolling and suffering from analysis paralysis in your property buying journey? Download the Abodey AI app for personalised, plain-English property reports that help you quickly assess whether a property fits your specific goals — tailored exactly to you.👉 https://abodey.app.link/rCnZsWfXGOb—#firsthomebuyer #5percentdeposit #HomeGuarantee2025 #buyersadvocate #investmentproperty #growthsuburbs #offmarketdeals #negotiation #smartinvesting #australianproperty #NoBSRealEstate #Abodey #longterminvestor #offmarket #realestate #australianproperty #interestrate #firsthome #firsthomebuyer #buyingahome #propertybuyers #buyersagents