Is a 10 Property Portfolio the New Dream Home?

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This week, join Sammy Gordon and co-host Jimmy Ibrahim as they dive into the evolving concept of the "great Australian dream," asking whether building a 10+ property portfolio has become the new dream home. Together, they unpack how skyrocketing housing prices and shifting wealth-building strategies are leading Australians to prioritise investment portfolios over owning their own home. Sammy and Jimmy discuss the generational changes in property affordability, the financial benefits behind rentvesting, and the powerful impact of strategy, sacrifice, and the right team in achieving true financial freedom. Whether you're a first-time home buyer, seasoned investor, or simply questioning the traditional route to own your own home, this episode offers practical insights and fresh perspectives on building wealth and lifestyle in today’s property market.

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Chapters:

(00:01:30) Welcome
(00:03:28) Is the Australian dream dead?
(00:06:44) The shocking truth behind house price to income ratios
(00:11:40) Rent vs buy vs invest – which actually builds wealth
(00:15:32) Why a portfolio gives you more freedom than a home
(00:20:23) Sammy’s sacrifice that supercharged serviceability
(00:23:49) The strategy behind building 10+ properties
(00:33:37) The first move that changes everything
(00:38:54) Government grants and the bunny hop shortcut