Get Invested: Part 1 - Graham Whitfield’s $2M property pivot: From FIFO to flipping freedom

Published May 9, 2025, 5:51 PM

Is the ‘buy and hold’ approach too slow to get you off the hamster wheel? Discover how flipping property helped one Aussie investor make $2M in just four years — starting with a tenant disaster.

If you’re tired of being stuck in a job that leaves you time-poor and energy-depleted, and you’re wondering if there’s a faster path to freedom through property investment — you’re not alone.

This week on Get Invested, Bushy Martin kicks off a compelling two-part conversation with Graham Whitfield — a former FIFO worker turned full-time property flipper and coach. After a trashed rental property left him $35k out of pocket, Graham decided to flip his script and pursue a hands-on investment strategy that would soon deliver multimillion-dollar returns.

In this first instalment, Graham shares the highs, lows and big turning points in his personal journey. You’ll hear how he overcame the fear of flipping, what he’s learned from over 30 renovation projects, and how creative, active investing can help you break free from the long game of traditional property.

Bushy also unpacks the current state of the market, the shift away from easy growth, and why active strategies like flipping may be the key to staying ahead — especially as Australia moves into a new property cycle.

About Graham:

Graham Whitfield is the founder of Red Mane Coaching and a passionate property coach who specialises in flipping and creative buy-renovate-hold strategies. Known as Australia’s ‘un-handiest man’, Graham proves that you don’t need tradie skills to succeed — just the right mindset and a system that works.

Special Listener Offer:

Graham is offering a free flipping coaching session exclusively for Get Invested listeners!

To win, email your biggest takeaway from the episode to: hello@knowhowproperty.com.au

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About Get Invested, a Property Hub show

Get Invested is the leading weekly podcast for Australians who want to learn how to unlock their full ‘self, health and wealth’ potential.

Hosted by Bushy Martin, an award winning property investor, founder, author and media commentator who is recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted experts in property, investment and lifestyle, Get Invested reveals the secrets of the high performers who invest for success in every aspect of their lives and the world around them.

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