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What if you could turn listening to a podcast into building a multi-property portfolio? Lauren Chapple did exactly that. In this episode, she shares how she went from tuning into the Australian Property Investment Podcast to joining the team and building a 4-property portfolio before the age of 30. Her journey is proof that decisive action, sacrifice, and strategy can change your financial future faster than you think.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Lauren built a 4-property portfolio in just 3 years
• What it really takes to grow your property portfolio under 30
• The difference between good brokers, great brokers, and true strategists
• How to overcome fear, cash-flow stress, and analysis paralysis
• Why taking the right shot matters more than waiting for the “perfect time”

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Drop a comment if Lauren’s story inspired your next move!
Key Moments:
00:00 You Miss the Shots You Don’t Take
03:12 Taking Bold Career Risks
06:55 Buying the First Ipswich Property
09:57 Leaving a Secure Job for Property
14:50 How Banks Really Assess Loans
18:02 What “Complex Deals” Really Mean
21:13 The Truth About Negative Cash Flow
25:18 Turning Debt Into Wealth
30:05 Managing Cash Flow Wisely
33:10 Smart Saving Habits for Investors
36:40 Building Your Property A-Team
40:35 Balancing Growth and Cash Flow
43:15 Overcoming Fear as an Investor
47:12 Power of Off-Market Deals
51:05 Final Advice for New Investors

About Aaron:
Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.
With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.
Connect with Aaron:

Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/
Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/
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