In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Files, co-founder of the powerhouse Facebook group Aussie Property Investors (80,000+ members), to unpack his personal investing journey — and trust me, it's full of lessons.

Jeff takes us through his portfolio evolution: from buying his first Brisbane townhouse, to a house in Newcastle, to now being involved in developments in Adelaide. Each step reflects a shift in strategy, mindset, and confidence. We also dive into the rise of API, how he built a thriving investor community, and why he’s now venturing into the mortgage brokering space to help more people finance their dreams.

This episode is packed with real-world takeaways, honest reflections, and golden nuggets for anyone wanting to move from talk to action in their investing journey.

In this episode, we chat with Jordan from Gameplans about his unique investment journey. Growing up with a father deeply involved in business and real estate, Jordan developed an interest in wealth building early on. After a decade in the corporate world, he made the bold decision to leave his career to spend more time with his young family. A chance connection with a group of young buyers agents sparked fresh ideas. Seeing an opportunity to solve problems in the industry, he built the Gameplans business from the ground up. Now, with a successful company and a growing portfolio behind him, Jordan is preparing to purchase what he calls his final commercial property, the last piece in his personal investment puzzle. Listen to hear how clear vision, smart problem solving and calculated risks shaped his journey to financial freedom.

In this episode, we sit down with Ashleigh, a property manager who doesn’t just manage properties, she actively invests, buys, and sells herself. Based in Western Australia, she grew up in Armadale, WA and built a personal portfolio that includes her forever homes and SMSF properties, with plans to expand even further in the near future.

We dive into:

✅ Her journey being a property manager and in the game of property through her life circumstances

✅ How managing her own Perth investments shaped her approach with clients

✅ Insights on buying, holding, and selling in the WA market

✅ The power of SMSFs for her future holding.

✅ Motivated from the book "Die with Zero".

✅ Her mission to educate property managers across Australia through PM Collective Also her mum being a role model in her property journey.

Whether you're a fellow property manager, investor, or curious about building wealth through real estate, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and real-life lessons.