this is property 750 from first home to five properties: Chris's investing journey
Dec 23, 2025
A rapid five-property build from a first home bought with an investor mindset. Choosing familiar locations and prioritising land and yield over the dwelling. Fast savings and side work during COVID to fund deposits. Using equity to accelerate purchases and structuring a joint buy with a partner. Planning to rebalance the portfolio and shift strategy as borrowing capacity changes.
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Seeded By Podcasts And A Friend
- Chris started thinking about property in early 2020 during COVID after listening to podcasts and a friend inspired him.
- He adopted an investor mindset from day one and treated his first home as a stepping stone, not a forever house.
Inspect Broadly, Prioritise Core Criteria
- Inspect widely and make many offers: Chris inspected nearly 100 properties before buying his first.
- Buy something that meets core criteria (land, location, price) and don't overpay for the dwelling alone.
Bought Off‑Market Before Seeing Inside
- Chris bought his first house on a quarter-acre block for $325k and renovated immediately.
- He purchased off-market after building relationships with local agents and before inspecting the interior.
