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.

In this episode, we chat with Hayden and Hayley, investors originally from New Zealand who bought their principal place of residence in Melbourne in 2022. Keen not to miss out on the market, they jumped into investing and, within just one year, secured three investment properties. Their strategy has already delivered amazing results, with close to $300K in equity gained. A great story of fast action, smart decisions, and building momentum early.

In this episode, we chat with Brian, originally from Ireland and the oldest of three siblings, who shares his journey from traveling through Southeast Asia to settling in New Zealand as a mechanical engineer. After being seconded to Australia, Brian and his wife moved to Perth, where they bought their principal place of residence in North Perth. We caught up over a beer in 2023 to chat about life and property, and soon after, Brian engaged us to help expand his portfolio.

Together, we secured two investment properties — one in Perth and one in Melbourne — in 2024 and 2025, following an anti-cyclical investment strategy.

Now, Brian and Courtney are enjoying the fruits of his hard work, playing the long game in property investing and leaving a legacy for their two girls.

Join Iynka as he sits down with special guest, Sasi, for an insightful look into his extraordinary journey through property investment.

Despite growing up in a household where money and investing were rarely discussed, Sasi and his wife Anu have built a significant property portfolio in Australia, navigating major life changes and market cycles along the way. Thisepisode reveals the mindset shifts, strategies, and crucial decisions that led them from their first property purchase to owning assets valued at over $4 million.

Don't miss out on Sasi's full story and all the valuable insights he shares! Listen to the complete episode now and be sure to follow the Investor Journeys podcast for more inspiring property journeys and expert advice.

In this episode of Investor Journeys Podcast, we are incredibly honored to speak with Supreen, who shares her remarkable story of building an efficient property portfolio. Born in Malaysia and growing up in New Zealand, Supreen's journey began with her mother's inspiring example ofstarting over with nothing and building her own property wealth.

This episode delves into the mindset, strategies, and lessons learned over Supreen's significant timeline in property investment in 2 different countries.

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In this episode, I chat with a Melbourne couple who only kicked off their investing journey 9 months ago — and they’ve already built nearly $200k in equity. After buying their own home, they got straight into action with investment properties and are now hunting for their third one within their first year. We talk about how they moved fast, what’s worked so far, and how they’re setting themselves up for the long game.