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Find out how other property investors have successfully built their property portfolios, and learn from their top strategies to their biggest challenges.

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Investor stories • 5 Aug 2021

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Investor stories • 13 Jul 2021

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Investor stories • 28 Jun 2021

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Investor stories • 24 Jun 2021

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Investor stories • 21 Jun 2021

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Investor stories • 17 Jun 2021

How This Investor Bought 15 Properties In 10 Years And Why He Doesn’t Recommend You Copy Him

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Travancore

49.78%
Timboon

49.57%
Dolphin Point

49.51%
Nyah West

49.42%
Preston Beach

49.29%
Newington

48.97%
Killcare Heights

48.89%
Wundowie

48.77%
Homebush

48.44%
Glenside

48.28%

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