Stories from the Front Yard, where I get to speak to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. Hosted by the team at Positive Real Estate across Australia in New Zealand, there are some incredible stories to tell, which hopefully make your investing journey that little bit easier and will inspire you along the way.
Welcome to Property Investor Tales, Stories From The Front Yard, where I talk to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name is Tabitha Bright and I'm head of coaching here at Positive Real Estate, where we help people build wealth through property.
In this episode of Property Investor Tales, I interview Gerry, a client who has faced many market challenges. Jerry shares his journey, what helped his portfolio when the market wasn’t supporting his investments. The conversation highlights the importance of having a team of professionals around to help, and work through solutions to the problems that the market might bring.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Gerry’s Investment Journey
02:01 - Gerry’s Background and Move to Australia
04:48 - Initial Challenges and Market Entry
07:09 - Starting Property Investment in 2005
12:50 - Investing During Mining Boom
18:02 - Market Downturn and Vacancy Challenges in Wai'ala
23:43 - Holding Through Market Fluctuations
28:38 - Market Recovery and Property Sale
33:32 - Lessons from Market Cycles and Patience
36:14 - Advice to Younger Gerry and Reflection
40:06 - Key Takeaways: Negotiation and Persistence
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I love hearing people's property investor tales, so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au
You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy3jS-cPyuqvZvugiWnhXlw) or at positivementor.com.au (https://courses.positivementor.com.au/)
1 Mar 2026
From Bankruptcy to Homeownership
Welcome to Property Investor Tales, Stories From The Front Yard, where I talk to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name is Emily Miller and I'm a coach here at Positive Real Estate, where we help people build wealth through property.
In this episode of Property Investor Tales, we interview Jason, a client who transformed his financial situation from bankruptcy to successful property ownership. Jason shares his journey, including the mindset shifts and financial management strategies that enabled him to purchase his first home and later an investment property. The conversation highlights the importance of goal setting, financial stability, and the mechanics of navigating the property market. Jason's story serves as an inspiring example of resilience and determination in achieving financial success through property investment.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Property Investor Tales
03:22 - Jason's Journey: From Bankruptcy to Homeownership
12:49 - Mindset Shifts and Financial Management
20:16 - Achieving Financial Stability and Investment Goals
30:54 - The Mechanics of Property Purchase
39:20 - Navigating Investment Property Decisions
46:49 - Celebrating Success and Future Goals
Once you’ve listened to this episode, I’d love it if you hit the subscribe button so you get notified every time a new episode drops.
I love hearing people's property investor tales, so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au
You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy3jS-cPyuqvZvugiWnhXlw) or at positivementor.com.au (https://courses.positivementor.com.au/)
2 Feb 2026
Buying property with family with Kevi
In this episode of Property Investor Tales, Kevin shares his journey into property investing, discussing his experiences with joint ownership, the challenges of low valuations, and the importance of having a coach. He emphasizes the lessons learned throughout his investment journey, including the significance of trust in the process and the value of compulsory savings. Kevin also provides advice for new investors and those considering joint investments with family or friends, highlighting the need for reliable information and strategic planning.
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