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Meet Phil Tarrant: The voice behind Australia’s most trusted property podcast!

Phil Tarrant has been shaping the property investment conversation in Australia for over a decade, and in this episode, I got to turn the mic around. From co-creating the Smart Property Investment portfolio to spearheading tech innovation in real estate with Managed App, Phil has done it all.

We go deep on what it really takes to build wealth in this country, beyond the hype and into the honest truth. Phil opens up about the wins, the stuff-ups, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a solid team who actually gets it. We talk about what makes a great property investor, how the game has changed over the years, and why waiting around is the biggest risk of all.

This one’s packed with gold for anyone serious about investing, scaling, or simply getting started. It’s rare access to someone who’s helped shape the industry from the inside out.

Key Moments:

00:00 Meet Phil Tarrant
04:58 Building a transparent property portfolio
09:12 Why action-takers succeed in property
16:07 What makes a great property team
20:51 Outgrowing advisors and spotting red flags
29:30 Why property should be your side hustle
36:00 The rise and risk of unregulated buyer’s agents
42:19 A crisis in property management no one’s talking about
48:00 Managed App: Transforming how rent is paid
52:08 Leadership, regulation, and the future of property investing

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/

Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account:   / aupropertyinvestmentpodcast  

Follow Aaron on Facebook:   / aaronchristiedavid  

Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:   / aaronchristiedavid  

Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:    / @atelierwealth_au  

About Phil Tarrant:

Phil Tarrant is an award-winning media executive, investor, and entrepreneur, currently serving as Director at Momentum Media and CEO of Managed App. With over two decades of experience in business strategy and media innovation, he’s been instrumental in transforming how Australians engage with finance, property, defense, and professional services.

He is also the founder and host of the Smart Property Investment platform, one of Australia's most trusted sources for real estate insights. Phil is passionate about transparency, action-driven investing, and empowering Australians to make informed property decisions.

Connect with Phil Tarrant:

Follow Phil Tarrant on LinkedIn:   / philliptarrant  

Follow Smart Property Investment on Instagram:   / smartpropertyinvestment  

Visit the website: https://www.momentummedia.com.au/