June 08, 2025

Why Everything We’ve Been Taught About Property Investing is Wrong

39 minutes

In this episode, Sammy Gordon is joined by his co-host Jimmy Ibrahim for a no-holds-barred myth-busting session on Australian property investment. Jimmy brings in insights straight from the front lines; sharing the questions, concerns, and misconceptions he has been hearing from a wave of first-time property investors.

Together, Sammy and Jimmy break down some of the most persistent property myths handed down through generations: from “rent money is dead money” to the classic “buy and hold forever” and “debt is bad.”

Whether it’s advice from your parents, headlines in the media, or industry “experts” pushing outdated strategies, this episode separates fact from fiction and shines a light on what actually works for building a property portfolio today.

No matter where you are in your investment journey, whether you’re just getting started or have a handful of properties under your belt, this episode is packed with practical examples, sharp commentary, and the tough love every investor needs.

School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au.

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Chapters:

(01:45) Welcome

(06:43) Challenging property investment myths

(08:10) Strategy: deposits and equity

(11:39) Commercial lease benefits

(15:02) Rigid investment beliefs

(20:28) "Good vs. bad debt"

(27:17) Affordability limits market growth

(29:43) Take advice from someone who's done what you want to do

(32:52) Importance of circle of influence

(37:17) Essential use of all tiers of lenders

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