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How a 28-Year-Old Built $1.4M in Property Equity | Fat Profits Podcast Ep. 19
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Welcome to Episode 19 of the Fat Profits Podcast . In this episode, Corey and Ben are joined by property investor and client Aaron, who shares how he built a portfolio of five property purchases before turning 30 and accumulated approximately $1.4 million in equity through disciplined investing, smart financial decisions and long-term thinking. Aaron opens up about the sacrifices he made in his early 20s, why he prioritised investing over lifestyle spending, the lessons he's learned from building a property portfolio, and why he believes wealth is about creating freedom rather than chasing status. The conversation also explores the latest property headlines, falling auction clearance rates, investor sentiment, government policy, and whether Australia's property market is becoming harder for young people to enter. Whether you're buying your first property, growing an investment portfolio or simply trying to improve your financial future, this episode offers practical insights from someone who has recently walked the path. Chapters 00:00 Intro & Guest Introduction 01:00 Big Prediction – F1 Championship Picks 04:01 Do Falling Auction Clearance Rates Matter? 10:09 Are Property Investors Really the Problem? 17:02 Quick Fire Questions 17:56 Meet Aaron 20:35 How Aaron Bought His First Property at 23 25:07 Learning Financial Discipline Early 29:08 The Sacrifices Behind Building Wealth 35:06 Working Long Hours to Get Ahead 37:53 Saving $180,000 by Age 23 41:33 Why Aaron Uses a Buyer's Agent 42:22 What Is the End Goal? 45:36 What Would Aaron Change? 46:27 Lessons From Government Policy Changes 47:34 Property Investing Mistakes & Property Managers 49:49 Advice for Young Australians Wanting to Invest 50:42 How Aaron Built $1.4 Million in Equity 52:21 Being a Landlord Witho…