An Un-Incentivised Property Perspective

My Story

I was fortunate enough to be exposed to property early on through my parents. At the age of 8 I started saving for my first investment property. I didn’t save a whole lot in the early years as my only source of income was birthday money - it taught me a lot about delayed gratification. Instead of spending money on toys for immediate entertainment, I saved for something I thought would be more worthwhile. 

I missed my goal of buying at 18 due to an $8 an hour apprentice income meaning I couldn’t service. I wouldn’t have my parents go guarantor or receive any “gifts” out of pride/ego for wanting to do it myself. I bought two properties at 19, worked 3 jobs for 80-100 hours a week and have done a few projects since; flips, buy and hold and 1 into 2 subdivision. 

I have worked in the industry as a selling agent for 5 years and now operate a buyers agency, project management and property management company. This space is designed to be a break from that - I show up here as a bloke to talk property and share a sometimes-polarising perspective.