What would you do if your first property investment lost money? Would you quit… or learn from it?

In this episode, Tan Le shares his real property investment journey - from winning a car with a half-court basketball shot and using it as his first property deposit…

To making costly early mistakes and eventually building a successful property portfolio that nearly doubled in value in five years.

This conversation is about how financial decisions feel, how mistakes shape better judgment, and how long-term thinking can transform your results.

If you're thinking about starting property investing or you've had setbacks with property before - Tan’s story shows how resilience, better research, and a data-driven strategy can change everything.

Tune in to hear about:

👉 How Tan used a “lucky moment” to fund his first property deposit (this story is WILD)

👉 The first property investment mistake that cost him money… learn from Tan’s mistakes

👉 Why buying without a clear plan can lead to poor outcomes

👉 The dangers of off-the-plan and oversupplied developments

👉 Why mindset and resilience matter in property investing more than most people realise

👉 How working with a buyer’s agent and a data-driven strategy changed his results

👉 How Tan was able to almost double his property portfolio value in 5 years

Tan’s journey has been far from perfect. But his story highlights the realities of property investing - and by listening, you could avoid the mistakes he made along the way.

Key moments:

00:00:00 The Half Court Shot
00:03:42 First Property Mistake
00:08:43 Lessons From Losing $20K
00:10:04 Buying With His Wife
00:12:15 The Pascoe Vale Blunder
00:14:23 Pushing Through Doubt
00:15:24 Hiring A Buyer's Agent
00:17:47 Portfolio Growth Results
00:18:40 Confidence For Retirement
00:22:10 Advice For Beginners

As Tan explains, if you take the time to do your research, understand risk, and surround yourself with the right experts - property can become a powerful tool for financial freedom and generational wealth

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