Property Investing Roadmap Podcast

Building a successful property portfolio isn't reserved for high-income earners or seasoned investors. In this episode of Property Investing Roadmap, host Damian Collins is joined by Momentum Wealth clients Patricia and Ben Degafe  to share how they built a property portfolio worth nearly $3 million while balancing careers, raising a young family and navigating the challenges of everyday life.
Originally migrating to Australia from Kenya and Ethiopia, Patricia and Ben began their investing journey with a family home and a single investment property. With a long-term mindset, strategic guidance and a willingness to make small sacrifices along the way, they were able to significantly grow their portfolio and create substantial equity in just a few years.
This episode explores the power of taking action, leveraging equity, building the right team around you, and why successful property investing is often more about consistency and planning than earning a large income.
What you'll learn:
Why you don't need to be a high-income earner to build a successful property portfolio
The role financial structuring plays when scaling a property portfolio
How equity can be used to fund future investment purchases
Why location and underlying land value are key drivers of long-term growth
Why building a strong team around you can help avoid costly mistakes
The importance of having a long-term strategy when investing in property
How small sacrifices can contribute to significant wealth creation
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Sometimes the best way to understand successful property investing is to follow a real investor journey from start to finish. In this episode of Property Investing Roadmap, host Damian Collins is joined by Momentum Wealth experts Caylum Merrick, Luke Jones and Brad Dunn to unpack the strategy behind a client who built a diversified property portfolio while working overseas and planning for retirement.
Starting with a clear 10-year goal, the clients worked with multiple Momentum Wealth teams to develop a strategy, secure finance, acquire investment properties, manage assets and diversify into commercial property funds. Along the way, they navigated lending challenges, tax considerations, relocation planning and portfolio diversification.
This episode explores how having the right strategy and expert team can help investors move from simply owning property to building a portfolio designed for long-term wealth creation and passive income.
What you'll learn:
Why a clear long-term investment plan is critical to achieving financial goals
How investor risk profiles influence property selection and portfolio structure
The importance of balancing capital growth opportunities with cash flow considerations
Why finance strategy can be just as important as property selection
The value of off-market property purchases and how they can reduce competition
How residential and commercial property can work together within a diversified portfolio
The role commercial property funds can play in generating passive income for retirement
Why collaboration between strategy, finance, buying and asset management professionals can improve investment outcomes
 
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Technology is transforming almost every aspect of the property industry, from how investors analyse opportunities to how assets are managed and maintained. In this episode of Property Investing Roadmap, host Damian Collins is joined by Denis Leane, CFO at Cygnet West, to explore the growing role of proptech and artificial intelligence in real estate.
Prompted by a listener question about whether AI is genuinely changing the industry or simply the latest trend, Damian and Denis discuss how technology has enabled property investment to evolve over the past decade and where it’s likely headed next. They unpack the benefits of better data, automation and smarter systems, while highlighting why human expertise, local knowledge and professional judgment remain essential.
What you’ll learn:
How proptech has transformed property management, sales and investment analysis
Why access to real-time data is improving decision-making across the property sector
Why human judgment remains critical when valuing and investing in property
Why quality data is the foundation of effective AI and automation tools
How AI is likely to enhance property professionals rather than replace them
The opportunities and challenges investors should consider as technology continues to evolve
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The information shared on Property Investing Roadmap is general in nature and does not take into account your individual circumstances. It is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment or financial decisions. Always seek professional advice before deciding whether to invest.
This episode’s guest is a representative of Cygnet West. Any opinions expressed are those of the individuals involved and are provided for educational purposes only.

Sometimes the most valuable insights come from answering the questions investors are already asking. In this episode of Property Investing Roadmap, host Damian Collins is joined by a Momentum Wealth Property Advisory Manager:  Robin Ram to tackle a rapid-fire round of questions submitted by clients and listeners. 
From interest rates and market selection through to investment strategies, costs and portfolio structure, this episode unpacks the practical realities of building a property portfolio in today’s environment. 
They also break down the true costs of owning an investment property, the trade-offs between yield and growth, and how investors can avoid common mistakes when structuring their portfolio. 
What you’ll learn: 
Why market fundamentals and supply-demand dynamics matter more than short-term fluctuations 
How to approach investing across different cities and the role of diversification 
The key differences between buy and hold, renovation, development and flip strategies 
The upfront and ongoing costs of owning an investment property 
How to think about rental yield and the relationship between yield and risk 
Why high-yield opportunities may come with higher volatility 
The difference between buying fewer high-quality assets versus multiple lower-priced ones 
How to identify whether a property advisor or buyer’s agent is truly working in your best interest 
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The information shared on Property Investing Roadmap is general in nature and does not take into account your individual circumstances. It is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment or financial decisions. Always seek professional advice before deciding whether to invest. 
This episode’s guests are representatives of Momentum Wealth Property Advisory Pty Ltd, Licensed Real Estate and Business Agent A82976.

When Numbers Aren’t Enough: Investing with Logic and Instinct
 
In this episode of Property Investing Roadmap, host Damian Collins is joined by Ara Salomone, Co-Director of State of Kin Design & Construction, to explore how personal values, emotion and lived experience can play a powerful role in building a successful property portfolio.
 
From designing award-winning homes in Perth to navigating her own investment journey, Ara shares how aligning investments with your beliefs — not just the numbers — can lead to better long-term outcomes.
 
Together, they unpack the reality of balancing financial strategy with intuition, the challenges of lending as a self-employed investor, and how stepping back can sometimes be the smartest move forward.
 
They also explore how Ara built a diversified portfolio across residential development and commercial syndicates, including her experience investing through Westbridge.
What you’ll learn:
Why removing emotion from investing isn’t always the right approach
How aligning investments with your values can improve decision-making
The importance of tailoring investment strategies — not using cookie-cutter models
How self-employment affects borrowing capacity and lending outcomes
Why stepping back and restructuring finances can unlock better opportunities
What to look for in a high-quality development site
The benefits of combining residential investing with commercial diversification
How property syndicates provide access to larger commercial assets
Why relationships and trust matter when choosing an investment partner
Key Takeaways:
A good investment isn’t just logical — it also needs to feel right
Short-term sacrifices may be necessary to achieve long-term goals
The best outcomes often come from balancing data with intuition
Investing is a long-term partnership — not a one-off transaction
Sometimes the smartest move is to pause and wait for the right opportunity
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The information shared on Property Investing Roadmap is general in nature and does not take into account your individual circumstances. It is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment or financial decisions. Always seek professional legal, tax and financial advice.