EP: 2218•7 Oct 2025

The 7 Tools Every Property Investor Needs in 2026⎥Ep.2218

About this episode

As a property investor, you likely have many questions: Can I afford an investment property? Which one should I buy? How do I set it up right?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the 7 essential tools every property investor needs to plan, buy, and manage their portfolio in 2026 — all for less than $10 a month.

You’ll learn:

-The 2-minute tool that shows if you can afford an investment property

-How to find the best investment areas with real-time data

-The new “Live Net Worth Tracker” helps you measure progress every month

Whether you’re just starting out or managing multiple rentals, this episode shows how to use tech to make smarter, faster, and more confident investment decisions.

Check out all the tools here:

-Can I afford an investment property?

-SortMe (click the link to get the discount)

-Area Analyser

-Developer Database

-Live Net Worth Tracking (coming soon)

Want to become a successful property investor? Opes+ is your one place to run numbers on all your investment properties.” Check out the new app here.

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