Success Stories

• Nhan Nguyen: ‘Using other people’s money made me millions’

  Soon after his first property purchase, Nhan Nguyen found himself way short of the funds he’d need for another property. His solution: find creative ways to get finance. A multi-million dollar portfolio later, he is still using the same strategies read more

• Investor of the year 2012 runner up: Garry Harvey

  A positive attitude towards cash flow and investing has complemented Garry Harvey’s financial nous in helping him amass a diverse portfolio. Tim McIntyre explains read more

• Achieving success despite initial setback

  Elaine Chase and her partner Tania have built up a property portfolio of more than $1.2m in net worth, despite being low-income earners. Elaine tells Danielle Chenery how her deep passion for property has helped secure her future and even led to a complete career change. read more

• From zero to $2.6m portfolio in under two years

  For Melissa and Andrew Matheson of Castle Hill NSW, they had to get over the notion of “debt is bad” to create their $2.6m portfolio including purchasing four properties in a month and some they’ve never even seen. Graham Brown reports read more

• Duane Robinson: starting small

  Photographer and new property investor Duane Robinson has a dual pronged approach to building his portfolio despite his modest income – buy cheap and partner up. He shares some of his secrets. read more

• Newlywed negotiates big profits in property

  When Chris and Justine Boyle tied the knot in January 2011, they made plans while on honeymoon to get serious about property investing. Two years later they have made substantial strides towards their goals, thanks largely to Chris’s sales negotiation strategy. read more

• From backstage to centre stage

  Whether it’s her career, or investment choices, Sandie foreman is unique. She tells Tim McIntyre why her two properties are so different read more

• Cameron Patterson: $1.7M property portfolio in less than 12 months

  With the purchase of seven properties in seven months, Melbourne’s Cameron Patterson could be the poster child for positive thinking and positive cash flow. Graham Brown finds out where he got the confidence to climbreal estate’s Mount Everest read more

• Killer deal exposed: $250,000 in capital growth

  After making a fumble with an earlier property, Priscilla Darcy decided to get more serious with her investment strategies. This led her to a truly phenomenal deal: $250,000 in capital growth immediately after a reno and subdivision and $400,000 some six years later read more