May 11, 2025

8 Critical Mistakes from 4 Seasoned Property Investors

51 minutes

In this week's episode, join Sammy Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim along with Liam Corey and Brendan Geoghegan direct from the APS Sales Team Retreat for a deep dive into the 8 critical mistakes they commonly see (and how to avoid them). They share stories from the trenches, covering everything from dodgy developments and missed market timing to bad debt, poor advice, and the rentvesting vs. home ownership debate. Whether you’re new to investing or already deep into your journey, this episode is packed with practical lessons and real-world insights to help you avoid common traps and make smarter moves.

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Chapters:

(01:45) Welcome

(05:54) Avoiding mistakes in property investment

(09:46) Understanding investment strategies

(13:10) Property development time out of the market

(16:56) Opportunity cost of market timing

(23:22) Market cycles and investment risks

(27:20) Common investing mistakes

(33:24) Overconfidence in novice investors

(40:01) Debt management in property investment

(44:33) Building passive income takes time

(50:28) Lessons from common investment mistakes

...more

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