👉 Whether you're a first home buyer or expanding your portfolio, Atelier Wealth can help. Book a discovery session with a mortgage broker here: https://calendly.com/atelier-wealth-discovery-team 👉 For everything you need to know about getting a loan approved and buying a property, read the Happy Home Loan Handbook by Aaron Christie-David. Get a FREE chapter here: https://atelierwealth.com.au/the-happy-home-loan-handbook/What if the only thing standing between you and your first investment property was fear? In part two of this powerful conversation, Australia’s leading property strategist Sam Gordon returns to unpack the mindset, mistakes, and momentum that separate successful investors from those who never take action.In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional and practical roadblocks that hold people back, from partner misalignment to analysis paralysis and how to finally move forward with confidence. Sam shares real stories, battle-tested strategies, and the same frameworks he’s used to help everyday Australians build multi-property portfolios.You’ll learn:How to buy your first investment property in Australia without getting stuckWhy 92% of investors never get past two properties and how to avoid itThe truth about choosing the right team (brokers, BAs, accountants)How couples can get aligned financially and invest as a united teamSmart strategies to scale your portfolio in 2025-2026If this episode helps you, hit Subscribe, drop a comment, and download our free investing resources.Key Moments:00:00 Why Most Investors Freeze03:05 Analysis Paralysis Explained06:36 Building Financial Trust as a Couple09:13 Why Financial Issues Break Couples12:10 The ‘Protective Partner’ Reaction15:16 Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything18:00 The Commercial Deal That Changed Her Mind21:05 Choosing the Right BA, Broker & Accountant24:22 What Real Team Alignment Looks Like27:17 Why Many Brokers Fail Future Investors30:13 Tight Lending = Opportunity for Pros33:12 Why Active Investors Win Long-Term36:01 Why SMSF Investing Is Set to Surge39:17 Rent vs Own: The Surprising Maths42:17 Lost Time = Lost Wealth46:00 How to Think 5 StepsAbout 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/Follow Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavidFollow Aaron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au

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