The Double Shot
WHO ARE WE? ”Cousins, Real Estate Investors, Educators, Podcasts and one‘s even an Author!” Cousins Alex and James Fitzgerald, hosts of The Double Shot Podcast, are under 35yr property professionals who’ve collectively transacted over $500M of real estate and are investors themselves. Each week they digest the key headlines relevant to business and investing with a lean toward the millennial perspective and a focus on how Australians can most affectively use real estate as their key investment strategy. They also both work for Custodian, a company founded by CEO and Author John Fitzgerald (Yes! they are related) – who also wrote best seller “7 Steps to Wealth”. At Custodian, we have been helping Australians from all walks of life on how to utilise their equity and savings and the power of compound growth, to secure their financial future, and repay their mortgage much faster in the process. Custodian was founded by author of best seller “7 Steps to Wealth”, to help thousands apply the strategy highlighted in the book. When it comes to Real Estate, you couldn’t pick a better channel. How about a step further? Get your ticket to our upcoming webinar and learn more about to build a portfolio and get rid of your mortgage within 7 to 10 years. https://bit.ly/3xSP0ZW Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CustodianHQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/custodian.realestate/ Website https://custodian.com.au/ Blog at: https://custodian.com.au/our-blog/
Episodes

7 days ago
Not An Exact Science
7 days ago
7 days ago
Mitch and James back this week to discuss:
-Election / budget week is inescapable.
- Mitch's doppelganger.
- Overseas migration struggling to be contained.
- Budget takeaway – Help to Buy.
- Mortgage stress numbers from RBA.
- Buy/Sell.
- Who am I?
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

Friday Mar 21, 2025
Quickshots Q&A #185
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
- Are there ways that you can get more growth in your property than the overall market?
- Is the land (location) more important or a new build ?
- Can you explain how we get a tax benefit if our properties are positive cash flow?
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

Thursday Mar 20, 2025
I’ll Take Your Word For It
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Thursday Mar 20, 2025
James Mitch discuss:
- Post-Alfred check in.
- Melbourne went off on the weekend.
- WA Election round up.
- Dutton pushing for WFH – what impact does it have on property?
- 5 years on from Covid – property landscape before and after.
- Trump’s tariffs – what do they mean and impact?
- Buy/Sell
- Who am I?
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Australia’s Urban Evolution with Simon Kuestenmacher
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has disrupted our regular programming, so we’re bringing you a timely and insightful conversation between James and a special guest. This week, The Demographics Group’s Simon Kuestenmacher unpacks the key trends shaping Australia’s cities, workforce, and population.
We explore the role of migration in driving economic growth, how our biggest cities are evolving, and the infrastructure challenges of a growing nation. Simon also dives into the impact of remote work, artificial intelligence, and urban density shifts—revealing what these changes mean for housing, jobs, and liveability.
What will Sydney and Melbourne looks like as 10 million people cities the size of London and Seoul?
Despite the challenges, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about Australia’s future. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on the forces shaping the nation and what they mean for investors, homeowners, and future generations.
Get in touch: jamesf@jlf.com.au
All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Quickshots Q&A #183
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
- Interest rates are still high - can we expect it to be reduced to 4% by the end of 2025?
- All of the properties near me are starting price 1.6 million, how can we afford this as an investment?
- What’s the best strategy to pay off home loan on PPOR?
Send us your questions: jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Can We Call Them That?
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
James and Mitch discuss:
- Tropical Cyclone Alfred
- NRL in Las Vegas: Is it worth the effort?
- New South Wales’ new rezoning laws: Westfield is quick to capitalise!
- CoreLogic data insights and the latest property trends
- Alex shares an interesting article on the 15% foreign resident capital gains withholding tax (FRCGW)
- Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman took home how much?!
- Buy/Sell
- Who Am I?
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Moving On Very Quickly
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
James and Mitch discuss:
- Surfboard vs. bike sales?!
- The top six hobbies in your thirties
- Queensland waiving stamp duty for first-home buyers
- New South Wales rezoning laws—good news for landowners (sort of)
- Buy/Sell
- Who Am I?
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
The Success Mindset with NRL’s Joe Stimson
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
This week, we’re doing something a little different. James is joined by Joe Stimson, a professional rugby league player with over 100 NRL games under his belt, including stints with the Melbourne Storm, one of Australia’s most successful sporting organizations.
Beyond his achievements on the field, Joe has built a strong foundation in personal finance and property investing as a client of Custodian. But what truly sets him apart is his high-performance mindset—one that’s driven by goal setting, continuous feedback, and an unwavering commitment to growth.
In this episode, we dive into:
- How Joe started setting goals in high school and why that habit has been crucial to his success
- The power of feedback—why embracing it (without taking offense) can be a game-changer in wealth-building, career, and life
- Lessons from elite sport that apply to everyday success, whether in business, health, or relationships
Joe’s approach to personal growth is inspiring, and his story is proof that success isn’t just about talent—it’s about mindset. Tune in for an insightful chat, and if you enjoy this kind of episode, let us know—we just might do more of them!
Get in touch: jamesf@jlf.com.au
All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

Friday Feb 21, 2025
Quickshots Q&A #182
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
- Do you take into consideration factors such as vacancy, maintenance and property manager fee'swith the properties when calculating cash flow?
- What are your thoughts on NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) investment properties? The yields look great on face value.
- What property profile is the "safe/best" to invest in? (2, 3 or 4 bedrooms)
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Down, Down, Down
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
James and Mitch discuss:
- Where can you get the best coffee in Australia?
- RBA cuts rates (!)
- HECS debts being excluded from borrowing calculations.
- Insurer bashing – are they taking the mickey?
- Buy/Sell
- Who am I?
Get in touch jamesf@jlf.com.au | mitchells@jlf.com.au
All views and opinions discussed are that of the hosts. They do not endorse reliability or accuracy of their information. Not for commercial use.

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