Expert: Sam Gordon - How anyone can get started in property investing

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Nov 21, 2024

In this engaging discussion, Sam Gordon, the founder of Australian Property Scout, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings on a rabbit farm to becoming a successful property investor. He emphasizes the active nature of property investing, recounts his challenges—including sleeping in a backyard to renovate—and discusses the importance of education. Sam also dives into innovative renovation strategies and the critical role of timing and market selection, offering listeners invaluable insights for building their own property portfolios.

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Property Education

Inspired by a property magazine, Sam learned about renovations and equity release.
He educated himself extensively while recovering from hip surgery.

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Equity Focus

Sam's low income and the slow market gave him time to research before his second purchase.
He recognized the importance of generating equity due to his limited borrowing capacity.

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Buy and Build Strategy

Sam bought land for $133,000, built a house for $204,000, and landscaped it himself for $20,000.
The property, initially valued at $450,000, is now worth $1.3 million.

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Sam Gordon is the founder of Australian Property Scout, a buyers agency with the mission to retire 500 Australians by 2030.

We've had Sam on the podcast a number of times to unpack property investment strategies and hear how the market is moving. However, we've never unpacked Sam's personal story. Until now.

Tune in to learn about:

How Sam bought his first apartment
The resources Sam used to educate himself
Why property investing is active not passive
How Sam found himself sleeping in a backyard to renovate his property
Sam's experience getting burnt by a buyers agent
The founding story of Australian Property Scout
Where Sam's portfolio is up to today

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Thank you to Australian Property Scout for sponsoring this episode and helping us keep all of our content free.

Want to learn more about property investing? Check out Australian Property Scout's free content or get in touch with Sam and the team.

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