EP: 1141•26 Oct 2022

7 Reasons Property Investors Get Cold Feet (And How To Handle Them) | Ep. 1141

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss the 7 reasons that property investors get cold feet and the ways to manage them.

That's because to be a successful investor, you don't just have to master facts and logic. You also need to manage your emotions so you can make the most informed property investment decision.

We also mention that our Wealth Plan book launch tour tickets are now live. Click the link to register. You don't need to buy the book, if you are coming to the book launch. Your ticket includes a book.

Though if you can't make it to the book launch, you can pre-order your copy of Wealth Plan by clicking this link.

Want to become a successful property investor? The 'Ultimate NZ Property Investor Bundle' has everything you need, featuring spreadsheets, ebooks, an audiobook, and exclusive software.

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