Eric Machado

Stop Timing the Market: The Secret to Wealth Are you still waiting for the "perfect" time to invest? You might be losing more than you think. In this video, we break down why Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) is the ultimate game-changer for your financial future: Property vs. Digital Assets: Unlike real estate, where you typically make one large purchase at a single price, assets like Bitcoin and stocks allow you to spread your investment over time. Consistency Over Luck: DCA involves making regular buys, whether daily, weekly, or monthly, at set intervals regardless of the current price. Risk Management: By spreading out your purchases, you avoid the trap of putting all your money in at a market peak. Remove the Emotion: Investing can be a roller coaster. DCA removes the stress of "diamond hands" versus "paper hands" by automating your long-term strategy. Lower Your Average: Over time, buying through both the highs and lows can lead to a better average entry price than trying to time a single "hit." Stop overthinking the charts and start building your long-term play today. What is your investment strategy? Are you a "one-hit" buyer or a DCA devotee? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Why High Interest Rates Are Creating Two Australias The "K-shaped" recovery is here, and it’s changing how we think about wealth and property. While interest rate hikes are designed to curb spending, they are impacting different groups in very different ways: The Bottom of the K: Renters and first-home buyers are facing a "slow bleed." As interest rates rise, those costs are often passed directly to tenants, and there is no "sunset clause" to bring those prices back down. The Top of the K: Those with cash and monetary assets may actually see their income increase through short-term debt and mutual funds that thrive on higher rates. The Property Illusion: Even if property prices continue to rise in nominal terms, they may actually be "going backwards" when compared to inflation, debasement, or assets like Bitcoin and shares. Business Impact: Consumer spending is shifting from "wants" to "needs." Luxury items are often the first to be cut as people trade down to essentials, like switching from high-end butchers to standard grocery store options. Are you feeling the squeeze, or are you positioned for the shift? 📉📈 Drop a comment below: Is the property market still a safe bet, or is it time to look at other assets? 👇

Money might get you started but it won’t keep you going when times get tough. In business and investing, chasing profit alone is a short game. Trends change. Markets shift. Motivation fades. But vision and purpose, this is what keeps you going when things get uncertain. When you build with intention, when you know why you’re doing what you’re doing it for, you make better decisions. You attract the right people. You create something that actually lasts. Profit and money is important. But it should be the result, not the reason. The strongest businesses and smartest investments come from clarity, patience, and belief in something bigger than a quick return. Build with purpose and the money will follow. #purpose #build #entrepreneurship #unemployable

This New Tax Rule Could Kill Property Investing! Is the dream of property investing about to disappear? A proposed change to the capital gains tax (CGT) could fundamentally shift how we build wealth in real estate. Here is what you need to know about the potential impact: Massive Tax Hike: Currently, investors often pay tax on only 50% of their capital gains if they hold a property for over a year. The new proposal suggests taxing 75% of those gains instead. Vanishing Profits: On a $1 million gain, an investor who previously kept $500,000 tax-free would now only clear $250,000 before being taxed on the remaining $750,000. Development Freeze: With lower final profits, developers may stop building new homes, leading to even less supply in an already tight market. Rental Crisis: If the supply of new investment properties drops while demand stays high, rent prices are expected to skyrocket. Tenants at Risk: The most vulnerable people in the country—renters—will likely face the biggest negative impact from these changes. Would you still invest in property if your tax bill jumped this much? 👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments and share this with someone who needs to see it!

This is a man that doesn’t shy away from hard conversations. Whether you agree with him or not, his commitment to speaking openly and pushing for what he believes will strengthen the country is undeniable. This was more than just a conversation, it was a reminder that change starts with people willing to step up, speak out, and challenge the status quo. That was one powerful and thought provoking interview #austrailia #nofilter #debate

Hesitation costs money… Sitting on your hands costs money… Not making a decision costs money… Uncertainty creates opportunity… Opportunity = Money I breakdown 2 real life examples in this video where hesitation cost me money and when I took action it made me money. Just a little reminder. #takeaction #property #bitcoin #entrepreneurship

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We’re taking a short break. We’ve learned a lot over the last couple years, what works, what doesn’t, and what this needs to become. Instead of just pushing out more content, we’re stepping back to rebuild it properly. This isn’t a stop. It’s a reset. We’ll be back soon.

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Dream’in & Schem’in 🐆

Is Big Business Killing the Australian Dream? 🏠🇦🇺 Here is why this shift is sparking a massive debate: Corporate Takeover: Large investment firms are moving into Australian property while the market is already "on its knees." Political Distraction: While housing becomes a crisis that could take down governments, leadership appears more focused on viral AI trends than real solutions. Quiet Control: Concerns are rising about how much influence these massive shareholders have over our banks, airlines, and even national policies like Digital IDs. Global Precedent: Leaders abroad are starting to push back against these giants—should Australia be doing the same? What do you think? Is corporate ownership the biggest threat to your future home, or is this just the new reality? 👇 Want to learn about property development? Comment SERIES and I’ll send you our free 11-part series.

The "Freedom 55" Retirement Dream is Dead Is retiring at 55 a thing of the past? The math on retirement has changed drastically, and here is why: Skyrocketing Mortgages: In the past, a mortgage was typically three times a person's income and could be paid off in 10 to 15 years. Today, mortgages are six to eight times income, requiring 25 to 35 years to settle. The Two-Income Trap: While one parent could previously stay home to raise children, most modern households now require two incomes to survive. Longer Lifespans: Generations ago, people retired at 60 and lived until roughly 75. Now, people are living well into their 80s and 90s, requiring much more savings to bridge the gap. The Death of "Freedom 55": Popularized decades ago, the idea of retiring at 55 has become nearly impossible for the average person in the Are you planning to work longer than your parents did, or are you finding new ways to retire early? Let’s talk about it in the comments! Want to learn about property development? Comment SERIES and I’ll send you our free 11-part series.