Online Property Forums and Groups: Help or Harm?

Published: Sept. 20, 2022, 9 p.m.

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First-home buyers definitely have it easier in the 21st century, thanks to social media.

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Aside from having access to near-limitless information, they are also able to find online property communities where they can share advice, problems, stories, and more!

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Unfortunately, not every member of your forum or chat group is a housing market expert\\u2013nor do some have the purest intentions at heart.

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In today\\u2019s episode, we\\u2019re discussing online property communities, forums, and chat groups! Should you rely on these online \\u201cexperts\\u201d for information or are you putting yourself and your property investment at risk?

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We also discuss the influx of FinFluencers in the digital space, the advantages of belonging in a group of like-minded individuals, and some questionable advice from these online \\u201cexperts\\u201d on bidding at auction!

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If you enjoy the show, do like, rate, subscribe, and share it with others! We have loads of resources available and if you\\u2019d like to chat, email us at support@homebuyeracademy.com.au!

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We\\u2019ll see you on the inside!\\xa0

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Episode Highlights:\\xa0

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  1. Building camaraderie through online communities [03:47]
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  3. What makes a property investment advisor qualified and credible? [05:15]
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  5. \\u201cFinFluencers\\u201d in the money space [08:54]
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  7. The need for unification of systems and processes in real estate [11:10]\\xa0
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  9. False and misleading information in online property forums [14:30]
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  11. What makes a good property auction bidding? [19:41]
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  13. Developing a holistic understanding of the property market [26:49]
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