On this episode of No BS With Birchy, join Nathan Birch as he sits down with his recent 18yo client Ben Roberts who’s just purchased his first property, and who’s on track for another 2 before the end of 2024! In this episode, Ben shares what drew him to property, how he got started, the numbers on how he made it all work and some of his tips for young investors.

Ben shares how access is the key to property success, how he dealt with naysayers about his decisions and how he was buying properties while his friends were still at school. For anyone thinking buying property is impossible for them – this episode has everything you need to know! 

Show Notes:

00:48 – 18yo Ben shares his background and his story before investing
03:40 – Is real estate an easy job?
04:34 – Saving for a first home on $45k a year – Ben made it possible!
07:44 – Buying young = plenty of commentary from others!
09:40 – What Ben saved and how much it initially took
10:30 – How little real estate agents actually own investment properties
12:11 – No inheritance, no lotto win, nothing but hard work and the right mindset!
12:40 – Ben details the numbers, the fast equity & what’s next
14:53 – 1 day after settlement, ready for the next 2 properties
16:09 – It’s all about the access, access is the key to success
18:20 – “Work because you want to, not because you have to”
20:28 – Ben’s take on why he chose property to invest
22:48 – Everything you tell yourself on why you can’t – is an excuse
24:41 – Ben shares the numbers on his current property
25:33 – “I want to ask you about equity” – Nathan’s recent client
26:58 – From 60k salary to $120k income in 3 months via property
28:32 – Taking time at year’s end to review your goals
30:44 – Nathan’s tips on what to focus on at a young age
34:48 – What does property investing look like for the next generation?
38:08 – If you’ve never left Sydney, how would you know what other properties are in Aus?
40:15 – Nathan’s naysayers when he first purchased property
42:29 – “I just bought a property and my friends haven’t left school yet”

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