Trent Fleskens is the host of The Perth Property Show and managing director of Strategic Property Group, a full-service property investment consultancy based in Perth. Not long after the start of his career, Trent had already made it as a successful consultant at PwC, only to find that that climbing that ladder was not going to make him happy. He decided to leave everything behind to travel the world and test out different career paths as a filmmaker, safari guide, etc. But it was when he tapped into his interest in property that things started to fall into place for him. In this episode of Property Uncovered, Sanjeev sits down with Trent to discuss how to mitigate your risk of loss when investing in property, Trent’s predictions for the real estate market in Perth in 2023, or advice for up-and-coming professionals starting out in real estate.

— TIMESTAMPS —

(00:00) Intro

(00:51) Trent’s background

(05:55) Trying out new paths in search of fulfillment

(12:30) How passion and expertise trump fear of failure

(15:38) Jack’s first wins and mistakes in property investment

(18:30) Tips for up-and-coming property investors

(20:33) Improving other people’s lives through your work

(23:16) Jack’s prediction for Perth’s real estate market in 2023

(27:45) Affordability and reset in expectations

(29:01) Outro

— QUOTES —

– “I wanted to do more with my life. Rather than live a vocational life of conservancy, I really wanted to make an impact in my community.”

– “People who have a fear of missing out more than a fear of failure are more likely to succeed.”

– “People had known me for my skills and achievements long before I started a business servicing people to do the same thing.”

– “If you want to mitigate any risk of loss in your effort in property, hire the best people in your city.”

— CONNECT WITH TRENT —