March 23, 2025

Building a 30 Property Portfolio during COVID - Sam Gordon’s Next Portfolio Instalment

1 hour 36 minutes

Sam Gordon and Jimmy Ibrahim are back in the studio for a long awaited portfolio breakdown, covering Sam’s journey from property 19 to 30. They revisit how he built his portfolio from the ground up, the beginnings of Australian Property Scout, and the impact of COVID on the housing market (and the opportunities that presented themselves to those who were game). Sam and Jimmy dive into the nitty gritty behind each deal — how they fit into Sam's strategy, the risks, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way.

Properties 19 to 30 — where Sam went all in, spending $4.5 million and securing a massive $5.8 million return. From using shark money to pushing the envelope with aggressive strategies, this episode unpacks the struggles, the growth, and the mindset shifts that took Sam to the next level. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of Australia’s most impressive property investment journeys!

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Chapters:

(01:45) Welcome

(04:48) Recap: Properties 1-19 – The journey so far

(09:15) 2019: Sam’s toughest year yet

(13:52) Covid’s impact on the property market

(18:36) Shark money explained – risk vs reward 🦈

(22:26) The game-changing power of being on the ground

(26:23) Velocity of money

(31:20) The lonely chapter – sacrifices of success

(36:43) Why education is your biggest asset

(40:32) The investor mindset

(44:40) Property #20

(50:23) The 5x2 cash flow deal

(56:29) Securing $60k under market value

(01:01:46) Morgan’s deal – securing water views

(01:10:10) $280k deal to a 12.5% yield

(01:13:22) The infamous gold-plated toilet 💰

(01:17:40) $420k in growth

(01:20:17) Knockdown & rebuild

(01:25:32) Doubling in value

(01:26:55) A two-story granny flat

(01:29:51) Equity gain hits $5.8m

(01:35:01) Making the most of now – taking action today

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