Welcome to The Urban Property Investor, the podcast dedicated to helping you navigate the dynamic world of property investment. Today, we're discussing the Australian real estate market, focusing on population growth, its economic impact, and affordability challenges. We'll explore population increase, housing market strain, affordability, migration policies, first-home buyer opportunities, and the property cycle's capital growth potential. Let's begin.   I discuss -  00:00 - Introduction to Real Estate Wealth 01:47 - Population Growth and Economic Impact 09:37 - Affordability Crisis in Real Estate 13:58 - Migration Policies and Economic Principles 18:41 - First Home Buyer Opportunities 24:10 - Current Property Cycle and Market Trends 29:50 - Supply Challenges in Real Estate   Don’t hesitate to hit me up on Facebook @SamSaggers. DM me with any of your questions :)   If you’re yet to subscribe, be sure to do so on your favourite channel.    Apple - https://pre.fyi/upi-apple   Spotify - ⁣⁣https://pre.fyi/upi-spotify ⁣ YouTube - https://pre.fyi/upi-youtube   And remember, I’m really good on 1.25 or 1.5 speed :)   Take care,  Sam   Hey Investors! It’s great to see you here. To get you started on your journey we’ve popped a few educational resources below for FREE! ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Part Time Property Investor ebook-https://pre.fyi/yt-part-time-investor-ebook ➡️ DOWNLOAD The Property Investor’s Cashflow Calculator-  https://pre.fyi/yt-cashflow-calculator  ➡️ REGISTER for a Property Investing Webinar -  https://positivere.events/learn-to-invest    Positive Real Estate's Property Investor Masterclass 🏠 is a FREE event for everyday Aussies looking to invest and earn passive income from property  🧠.   These Property Investor Webinars delve into the latest property investing strategies and market insights, sharing our step-by-step formula for success 💥 and identifying the key areas of opportunity, whilst showing you how to save yourself thousands on common and very costly investing mistakes... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PROPERTY INVESTOR MASTERCLASS FOCUS AREAS 📈 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔵 How to continue to GROW your Property portfolio and wealth in rising interest rate cycles. Note: this is when the wealthy, really get wealthy, because everyone else is scared to act. 🔵  How to PAY YOUR HOME OFF in 15 years or less - it’s never been more important than right now 🔵  The biggest RENTAL BOOM Australia has ever seen is underway and going to continue. Are you in position to capitalise on this opportunity? 🔵  NEW SUPPLY of housing has dropped 68 and 84% in these 2 capital cities, BUT demand is up! What does this mean for YOUR property wealth and financial goals?⁣ 🔵  Discover Australia’s “Plan” to improve the economy through permanent skilled workers, students and traveling workers, which will bring an extra 2 million people into our country over the next 5 years. ICYMI - this will positively impact your REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT and provide needed housing. 🔵  How to work out what your ‘FREEDOM INCOME’ goal is and how many properties you will need to reach this. IMPORTANT - This is one of the first things you need to understand when starting your investment journey.  🔵  Why ALL PROPERTIES are not created equal and how to spot a good investment in the right location. 🔵  How to invest in a rising interest rate market WITHOUT OVERPAYING or buying a dud property⁣⁣⁣. 🔵  Where your WEEKLY PAY goes and how you can do more with it by investing in real estate, long-term. 🔵  How to use property investing to REDUCE TAX paid and end up with more money in your pocket each week⁣⁣⁣. 🔵  Learn the 4 Pillars of Property Investing and how this will set you apart from other investors and GUIDE YOU towards success.⁣ If you'd like to discover these investing strategies and more around Property Investing in Australia in a live environment wit