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Class Project Report – Ready for Liftoff
Check out our latest Class Project update! Despite Sydney’s lockdown, progress in Newcastle continues with detailed planning and exciting design choices.

Podcast Highlights for Class Renovation Project
Discover the highlights of our Class Renovation Project, a joint learning venture to teach real-life renovating with shared profits and mentoring.

How to structure a joint venture renovation
Learn how to structure a successful joint venture renovation by leveraging time, cash, and borrowing capacity. Join our Wonder Women Renovators program!

Renovation Training Teamwork | Class Project Update Report
Learn about our renovation class project, including securing trades, legal structures, and project planning for success. Join our Wonder Women Renovators program!

Finding Renovation Trades | Class Project Update Report 2
Join Bernadette and Stephen Janson as they navigate finding the right renovation trades for the Class Project. Despite Sydney’s lockdown, they’re making progress! Learn more about their strategic approach and positive mindset.

Renovation Class Project Auction – The One That Got Away!
Failed to win the renovation class project auction in Newcastle but found a better property nearby. Lessons learned and next steps for the Class Project team.

Renovation Class Project | Update Report One
Bernadette Janson shares updates on the Renovation Class Project, covering funding, legal structure, property inspection, and project progress.

How To Replace Your Income To Finance A Renovation
Learn how to finance a renovation for profitable reno businesses with advice from Bernadette Janson. Build wealth and achieve your dream projects.

Renovating to Build Wealth During the Pandemic
Kickstarting our Class Project with a $100k Cosmetic Plus renovation system, transforming a New Lambton house for profit potential.

Successful Renovation Plans are Key to Class Project Success
Kickstarting our Class Project renovation plans with a $100k Cosmetic Plus renovation system, transforming a New Lambton house for profit potential.

Build Wealth With Renovations and Harness Your Passion
Learn how to build wealth with renovations. Take decisive action, get out of your comfort zone, and join our community of passionate renovators!

Renovation Planning Concept Session for the Class Project
Join our live renovation planning session with architect David Janson as he guides our Class Project team through reconfiguring floor plans for maximum value.

New Ways To Succeed With Post-Covid Renos
Discover the top post-COVID renovation ideas! Create healthy, functional homes with smart design, ventilation, and hybrid workspaces.

A Little Known Way To Add Value To Your Strata Property
James Burgin, our marketing guru and one of our students, talks about how he added value to his strata property in Bondi, Sydney.

The Six Steps to The Magic of Micro Development
Learn the 6 steps to micro development property success — subdivide, renovate, and profit with this smart, high-cash-flow strategy for investors.

Passion Project
Turn your passion project renovation into profit! Learn how creative destination renovations can fund your dreams and build lasting wealth.

Skyrocketing Interest Rates, What Does It Mean For Renovators
Learn how rising interest rates impact renovators and discover smart property renovation strategies to stay profitable in a cooling market.

Understanding Property Investment With John Lindeman: Property Market Analyst
Get expert insights on understanding property investment from analyst John Lindeman. Learn proven strategies to build your property portfolio in Australia.

Prue Muirhead: Strategically Growing Wealth Through Property Investment And Management
Discover how Prue Muirhead built wealth through smart property investment and management. Learn her top tips for growing a successful portfolio.

Re-Invent Your Retirement With Renovating
Discover how to re-invent your retirement through property renovating. Learn strategies to create income, purpose, and financial freedom at any age.

Why 50 Plus Are The Years Where The Magic Happens For Women In Renovating
Discover how women over 50 can transform their lives and build wealth through renovating. Create financial freedom, confidence, and purpose after 50.