Listen "How Rentvesting Fast Tracked Toby to a $4.8M Property Empire in 2 Years"
Episode Synopsis
In this week's episode, Sammy Gordon sits down with Toby, one of his original mentoring clients, to dive deep into Toby’s remarkable property investing journey. Toby shares how he transitioned from owning his own home to becoming a rentvestor, selling his primary residence and rapidly building a portfolio of nearly 10 investment properties in just over 2 years. The conversation covers the mindset shifts, risks, and actions behind Toby's success - including navigating tricky conversations, learning from mistakes, evolving as an investor, and leveraging the power of education and strategic mentorship. Full of real talk, hard-won lessons, and practical strategies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in accelerating their own property investment goals through teamwork, trust, and taking action.
School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to https://www.schoolofproperty.com.au.
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Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.
Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369
Chapters:
(00:01:50) Welcome
(00:03:36) Portfolio Snapshot & Early Steps
(00:05:10) Learning from Others & Investor Mindset Evolution
(00:06:56) Managing Risk & Cash Flow as You Scale
(00:13:00) Handling Maintenance, Negotiating with Tenants
(00:14:29) The Rentvesting Decision: Selling the Family Home
(00:19:09) Results of the Rentvesting Strategy
(00:23:05) Why Property Investing? The Lightbulb Moment
(00:29:04) Overcoming Family and Broker Pushback
(00:32:13) The First APS Deal
(00:41:05) The APS Mentoring Experience
(00:48:33) Portfolio Acceleration: The Three-Deal Month
(00:58:03) Broker Evolution & Getting the Right Team
(01:06:04) What’s Next? Strategic Plan Moving Forward
(01:13:20) The Power of Education: School of Property
(01:17:58) Key Takeaways & Advice for Listeners
(01:26:02) Rapid Fire Q&A & Final Wrap-Up
School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to https://www.schoolofproperty.com.au.
If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy!
If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected]
Send us your questions to:
Instagram: @australianpropertyscout
Want to book a call with us:
Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au
Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice.
Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369
Chapters:
(00:01:50) Welcome
(00:03:36) Portfolio Snapshot & Early Steps
(00:05:10) Learning from Others & Investor Mindset Evolution
(00:06:56) Managing Risk & Cash Flow as You Scale
(00:13:00) Handling Maintenance, Negotiating with Tenants
(00:14:29) The Rentvesting Decision: Selling the Family Home
(00:19:09) Results of the Rentvesting Strategy
(00:23:05) Why Property Investing? The Lightbulb Moment
(00:29:04) Overcoming Family and Broker Pushback
(00:32:13) The First APS Deal
(00:41:05) The APS Mentoring Experience
(00:48:33) Portfolio Acceleration: The Three-Deal Month
(00:58:03) Broker Evolution & Getting the Right Team
(01:06:04) What’s Next? Strategic Plan Moving Forward
(01:13:20) The Power of Education: School of Property
(01:17:58) Key Takeaways & Advice for Listeners
(01:26:02) Rapid Fire Q&A & Final Wrap-Up
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