Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group EP 159: From $10K to a Dozen Properties: Shahin & Salvia's 10-Year Property Journey
Nov 17, 2025
In a captivating discussion, Shahin Behnam, a migrant investor from Iran, and his partner Salvia Sotoudeh share their incredible journey of building a 12-property portfolio in just a decade. They reveal how they started with under $10,000, the importance of teamwork, and the value of trusted professionals in investing. The duo emphasizes patience through market cycles, the significance of a clear exit strategy, and the emotional lessons learned from early sales. Their story inspires both new and seasoned investors to start their journey with confidence.
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Bought Out-Of-State Properties Unseen
- They bought Queensland properties sight-unseen using photos and videos and trusted their buyer agent.
- The decision felt risky, but those purchases later performed well after patient holding.
Hindsight And Cycles Drive Outcomes
- Property success often appears only in hindsight after cycles and local employment/population support.
- Mentors accelerate decisions by bringing years of hindsight into your planning.
Planned Pauses Can Be Strategic
- Life events (like needing a family home) naturally pause aggressive investing but serve family goals.
- Strategic pauses can be purposeful, not failures, if planned and later resumed.