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🎙️ This week on the Moves to Momentum Podcast, I sit down with Townsville real estate agent and property investor Jabyn Manning.

We unpack:

✅ Why relationships are everything in property
 ✅ The truth about off-market opportunities
 ✅ What buyer's agents get right (and wrong)
 ✅ Why Townsville still has strong growth potential
 ✅ The unit market that's quietly outperforming expectations
 ✅ Lessons from building one of Australia's top-performing real estate teams
 ✅ How communication and trust create better outcomes for buyers and sellers

Whether you're a property investor, buyer's agent, or simply looking to build wealth through real estate, this episode is packed with practical insights from someone on the front line of the market every day.

📅 Want help building a property portfolio?

Book a discovery call:
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#MovesToMomentum #PropertyInvesting #TownsvilleProperty #RealEstateAustralia #BuyersAgent #PropertyPodcast #WealthCreation #PropertyInvestment

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What happens when a 25-year-old who thought property investing was “way too scary” buys her first investment property… and makes $70K equity in 4 months? 👀📈 

In this episode of the Moves to Momentum podcast, Jason sits down with Ria to talk: 

🏡 Buying her first property in Shepparton 

☕️ The story behind the “Matcha Mansion” 

📈 Why Melbourne units are heating up again 

💰 How Gen Z can actually get ahead financially 

🧠 The mindset shift that changes everything Tony Robbins, life goals & figuring out what you really want 

🚀 Using property as a vehicle to design your future

This episode goes way deeper than property investing.
It’s about creating a life by design instead of just following the script. 👊 

If you’re in your 20s (or honestly any age) and feel like the market is impossible… this conversation will change the way you think about money, investing & your future.

🎧 Listen now & start building momentum  

📲 Want to chat about your own property goals?
Book a discovery call here: https://calendars.buyersedgeproperty.com.au/discovery

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Most people think you have to choose between building wealth and living your life. Chris & Tina Connolly never bought into that.

In this episode of Moves to Momentum, we unpack the story of a couple who moved across the world, started a family, climbed the corporate ladder — and  built an 8 property portfolio while doing all of it.

Their story of moving to America with properties back home, building a family, and turning a career setback into momentum for their property portfolio.

We unpack:

✈️ What living in America taught them about money, risk and backing yourself from the other side of the world 

🏡 How they pulled off buying 2 properties one day apart using a 10% deposit with zero LMI

📈 The overlooked pockets quietly delivering 40-50% growth that most Sydney investors walk straight past 

🏦 How 17 years inside one of the world's biggest banks shaped a sharp approach to property decisions 

🔄 Why they walked away from their original portfolio and what they did with the equity instead 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How a redundancy after 17 years became the unexpected spark that changed everything 

🧠 The decision making framework Chris brought back from the US that lets him move fast without second guessing 

🏠 Why they refused to sell the family home — and why that was never actually the wrong call

This episode is for anyone who:

✅ Has been told they need to sacrifice the life they love to get ahead financially 

✅ Feels like they've missed the window or are too far behind to catch up 

✅ Wants to see what a portfolio built around real life — kids, travel, career and all — actually looks like 

✅ Is ready to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start moving with what they have

The biggest mistake most people make?

Mistaking stillness for safety.

As Chris puts it — you'll look back on the things you didn't do far more than the ones you did. The equity doesn't wait. The market doesn't pause. And the time with your kids? That goes fastest of all.

If you're ready to build a portfolio that funds the life you actually want — not the one you settled for — this episode is for you.

🎯 Book your strategy call here: https://calendars.buyersedgeproperty.com.au/discovery

#PropertyInvesting #AustralianProperty #FamilyFirst #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #MovesToMomentum

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At just 26 years old, Harley Giddings has built a portfolio of 4 investment properties — starting from a normal $70K salary, working two jobs, and living at home with one goal: get ahead early.

In this episode of Moves to Momentum, we break down the exact mindset shift that changed everything…

From reading The Barefoot Investor at 14 years old and learning compound interest, to buying his first investment property in Western Australia and making over $300K in equity on his first deal.

We unpack:

🏡 How he bought his first property in Huntingdale, WA for $450K and sold it for $750K
 📈 Why compound interest at 14 changed his entire life
 💰 How working 2 jobs helped him fast-track his portfolio
 🧠 The exact 3-step checklist he uses to assess every property deal
 🏦 Why structuring debt correctly is just as important as buying well
 🔥 The truth about trusts, borrowing capacity, and why most investors get stuck
 🇦🇺 His honest view on the Australian property market right now
 🚀 Why most people delay investing — and how to break that cycle early

This episode is for anyone who:

✔ Feels like property is too far away
 ✔ Wants to build wealth without waiting until their late 30s
 ✔ Is trying to balance lifestyle, investing, and getting ahead
 ✔ Wants a real strategy instead of BBQ advice from mates and family

The biggest mistake most people make?

Waiting too long.

As Harley says — time in the market beats almost everything.

If you're serious about building the portfolio that buys your future, this episode is for you.

🎯 Book your strategy call here:
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#PropertyInvesting #AustralianProperty #Rentvesting #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #MovesToMomentum

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Christian Gilmour hit financial independence at 28 years old with $80,000 in passive income from his property portfolio — and he did it in just five years. 🎯💸

In this episode, Christian breaks down exactly how he went from a 23-year-old uni grad saving $70k on a $50k salary to owning a $5M portfolio, retiring young, and transitioning into commercial property for cash flow. 🏠📊

We cover:

• 🔥 His first deal in Crestmead, QLD: $308k → $675k (120% growth, never touched it)
• 🛠️ Why he pivoted from granny flats to pure capital growth strategy
• 🧠 The two investing fundamentals most people ignore: risk-adjusted return and opportunity cost
• 💰 How to sell down a growth portfolio and convert it into commercial assets for passive income
• 🏡 His plan to buy a $3M dream home with cash — then pull $2.4M equity to deploy into commercial property (and make the entire home loan tax-deductible)
• 🏢 Why he and his wife still rent-vest despite having over $1M in cash at one point
• 📈 The math behind retiring early: how much you need to save, how long it takes, and why property beats index funds for speed

Christian is one of the most strategic property investors I know. If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to replace your income and retire young, this episode is the blueprint. 💯🚀

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In this episode, we sit down with Jase's accountant of several years to break down the structure decisions that can make or break your property portfolio — and the conversations most investors never have until it's too late.

From SMSF plays that doubled a super balance in two years, to why buying in a trust isn't always the smartest first move — this is the real advice that usually stays behind closed doors 🔓

We unpack:

• Why the duplex dream costs more than most people think
• Personal name vs trust vs company — and when each one actually makes sense
• How Jase turned $180K in super into $400K in under two years through SMSF 📈
• The land tax trap inside trusts nobody warns you about
• Why over-structuring early can lock you out of your own portfolio
• The client with $20M in property inside a trading entity — and the mess it created
• How Christian Gilmore built $80K passive income by 29 starting at 23 🔥

This episode is for anyone who:

• Has $100–200K sitting idle and isn't sure what to do with it
• Is wondering whether to buy in a trust, company or personal name
• Wants to build a portfolio the right way from day one

If you're serious about structuring your wealth correctly from the start — this episode gives you the clarity to make your next move with confidence 👊

👉 Book a strategy call: https://calendars.buyersedgeproperty.com.au/discovery

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In this episode, we break down how building a strategic property portfolio first created the opportunity to upgrade into a dream home — without overextending or relying on a massive income 💡

From starting with a simple purchase, to scaling into multiple properties, to using equity to make the next move — this is the real process behind turning investing into lifestyle 🚀

We unpack:

The decision to delay the dream home and build assets first 🏡➡️📊
 How to use your first property to unlock the next 🔓
 The role of equity and growth in upgrading your position 📈
 Why most people get stuck after one purchase 🚧
 How to balance investing with real life (income, family, risk) ⚖️
 The strategy behind turning a portfolio into a home upgrade 🏡🔥

This episode is for anyone who:

Wants to buy their dream home but feels like it’s out of reach 🤔
 Is trying to decide between investing or upgrading 📊
 Or wants a clear path to build wealth through property 💰

If you’re serious about using property to create options — not just own one home — this episode shows you how 👊

👉 Book a strategy call: https://calendars.buyersedgeproperty.com.au/discovery

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Most people think building a property portfolio is about luck…
 or having a high income…
 or just “getting in early.”

This episode proves it’s none of that.

Billy Childs started with a simple goal — buy one property.
 No strategy. No deep knowledge. Just action.

Fast forward to today:

•  9 properties before 30 
•  A portfolio worth over $6M 
•  Multiple deals with insane growth (like $242K → ~$700K) 

But here’s what matters most…
 It wasn’t perfect decisions — it was learning, adapting, and staying in the game.

In this episode we break down:

•  The mistakes most investors make on their first deal
•  Why buying where you live is usually the wrong move
•  How education (podcasts, books, reps) changed everything 
•  The truth about serviceability (and why 10 properties isn’t realistic for most)
•  What you actually need to build a $5M+ portfolio

This isn’t theory.
 This is real numbers, real strategy, and real experience.

If you’re trying to figure out:
 👉 Where to start
 👉 How to scale
 👉 Or how to avoid costly mistakes

This episode will give you clarity.

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Most people think property investing is a straight line…
Buy → Hold → Get rich.

This episode proves it’s not.

We sit down with long-time friend and property valuer Josh Maddock to break down his real journey—from his first $250K investment to building a multi-million dollar portfolio and developing a duplex in Sydney.

We cover:

• The first deal that went wrong (and cost him $5K)
• Why he still backed himself and kept going
• Turning a $250K property into $500K+
• Pulling equity and scaling into multiple properties
• Making $300K+ in just a few years on a Sydney deal
• The reality of working with a partner who’s more risk-averse
• What’s actually happening in the Sydney market right now
• The pressure men feel around money, success, and lifestyle

This is a raw, honest conversation about property, mistakes, patience, and playing the long game.

No fluff. No BS. Just real experience.

 If you’re trying to build a portfolio, upgrade your home, or create freedom through property — this one hits.

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At just 28 years old, Jacob McGregor has built a property portfolio of 14+ investment properties — starting from scratch on a $12/hour apprenticeship.

In this episode, we break down the exact moment everything changed…
From struggling with his first property and wanting to quit, to discovering how equity, growth markets, and strategy can completely shift your financial future.

We unpack:

• The “lightbulb moment” that made him realise property could replace his income
• How he turned a $50–60k gain into a repeatable strategy
• The 3-part framework to scale a portfolio fast (growth + discount + value add)
• Why most investors get stuck at 1–2 properties — and how to break through
• The importance of cash flow, borrowing strategy, and using the right broker
• How he reached $70–80k passive income by 27

This episode is for anyone who:

• Feels stuck early in their investing journey
• Wants to understand how to actually keep buying property
• Or is trying to build a portfolio to replace income or upgrade their lifestyle

 If you’re serious about building wealth through property, this one gives you a real, practical blueprint.

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