Welcome to Property Investor Tales, stories from the front yard where I get to speak to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name's Tabitha Bright and I'm head of the coaching and advising team here at Positive Real Estate where we help people build wealth through property. With over 8 ,000 clients across Australia and New Zealand, there are some incredible stories to tell which hopefully make your investing journey that little bit easier along the way. 

My guest today is Sonya Hilton, Gold Coast local and she's got some stories to tell. Including financial struggles and overcoming them with perseverance and budgeting,

seeking advice from experienced investors before making property decisions, and setting the right goals and taking calculated risks are essential for property investment success. Learn from past experiences and adapt your strategy as the market and circumstances change.. So enjoy this conversation with Sonya.

Summary

Sonya Hilton, a Gold Coast local, shares her property journey and lessons learned. Growing up in a single-parent family, she experienced financial struggles and learned the importance of budgeting. She faced challenges with building a house and coping with high interest rates. Despite the obstacles, Sonya persevered and continued to invest in property. She emphasized the need for research and seeking advice from experienced investors. Sonya's story is inspiring and highlights the importance of setting goals and taking calculated risks.

Chapters

00:00 - Growing up and facing financial struggles

02:00 - Challenges with building a house and high interest rates

05:53 - Learning from past experiences and setting goals

11:02 - Taking calculated risks in property investment

15:20 - Buying properties before they hit the market

22:21 - Building a new property and facing challenges during COVID

28:08 - Lessons learned and advice for new investors

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