If you’ve ever thought…

“I’d love to get into real estate, but I have no idea what I’m doing,” 

then this episode is for you. 

Leanne Portman was in the same boat. She’s a busy project manager, juggling life, family, and work—and the idea of investing felt like a huge leap.

In this episode, Leanne opens up about how she went from having zero investment experience to building a 5-property portfolio, including a Townsville property that’s already grown by over 23%. 

She also talks about how Dashdot’s research and no-pressure consultations helped her and her husband take the plunge and haven’t looked back.

If you’re looking for a relatable, real-world story about how to grow your wealth without the stress, this one’s for you. 

You’ll walk away feeling inspired—and maybe with a few ideas of your own to get started.

If you love this episode, email us at podcast@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast! 

See you on the inside! 



In this episode, we cover:


00:00 Coming Up


01:44 Current Property Portfolio and Impressive Growth


08:38 Why Choose Property Over Other Investment Options


12:10 Future Retirement Plans and Property Ambitions


19:39 How to Manage Properties from Afar


24:21 Leanne’s Career Journey and Aspirations for the Future



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Get your Property Portfolio Growth Plan (https://dashdot.com.au/portfoliogrowthplan)

If you’ve ever thought…
“I’d love to get into real estate, but I have no idea what I’m doing,” 
then this episode is for you. 
Leanne Portman was in the same boat. She’s a busy project manager, juggling life, family, and work—and the idea of investing felt like a huge leap.
In this episode, Leanne opens up about how she went from having zero investment experience to building a 5-property portfolio, including a Townsville property that’s already grown by over 23%. 
She also talks about how Dashdot’s research and no-pressure consultations helped her and her husband take the plunge and haven’t looked back.
If you’re looking for a relatable, real-world story about how to grow your wealth without the stress, this one’s for you. 
You’ll walk away feeling inspired—and maybe with a few ideas of your own to get started.
If you love this episode, email us at podcast@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast! 
See you on the inside! 
 
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
00:00 Coming Up
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
01:44 Current Property Portfolio and Impressive Growth
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
08:38 Why Choose Property Over Other Investment Options
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
12:10 Future Retirement Plans and Property Ambitions
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
19:39 How to Manage Properties from Afar
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
24:21 Leanne’s Career Journey and Aspirations for the Future
</li>
</ul>
 
Connect With Us:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Free Rentvesting Calculator (<a href="https://dashdot.com.au/rentvesting">https://dashdot.com.au/rentvesting</a>) 
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Subscribe on Youtube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dashdotinsider">https://www.youtube.com/@dashdotinsider</a>) 
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Listen on Spotify (<a href="https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)">https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Dashdot Website (<a href="https://www.dashdot.com.au/)">https://www.dashdot.com.au/)</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Ready to work with us directly? (<a href="https://dashdot.com.au/discovery)">https://dashdot.com.au/discovery)</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Get your Property Portfolio Growth Plan (<a href="https://dashdot.com.au/portfoliogrowthplan">https://dashdot.com.au/portfoliogrowthplan</a>)
</li>
</ul>

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How a Project Manager Built a 5-Property Portfolio (And the Strategies You Can Use) | #280

It’s official — The Investor Lab is coming back, and we’re kicking things off with something big.

Goose and Gabi are here to cut through the confusion and help you tackle the financial chaos, uncertainty, and overwhelm many of us are feeling right now. Starting January 3rd, we’ll be going live every Friday to bring you the conversations you need to hear about money, investing, and building a life of freedom, choice and abundance.

Tune into this micro-episode to hear why we’re relaunching and how The Investor Lab will help you make 2025 the turning point you’ve been looking for.

 

See you LIVE on Friday, Jan 3rd @ 12:30 PM AEDT

 

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Add reminder to Calendar: 
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It&rsquo;s official &mdash; The Investor Lab is coming back, and we&rsquo;re kicking things off with something big.
Goose and Gabi are here to cut through the confusion and help you tackle the financial chaos, uncertainty, and overwhelm many of us are feeling right now. Starting January 3rd, we&rsquo;ll be going live every Friday to bring you the conversations you need to hear about money, investing, and building a life of freedom, choice and abundance.
Tune into this micro-episode to hear why we&rsquo;re relaunching and how The Investor Lab will help you make 2025 the turning point you&rsquo;ve been looking for.
&nbsp;
See you LIVE on Friday, Jan 3rd @ 12:30 PM AEDT
&nbsp;
Hit &lsquo;Notify Me&rsquo; on Youtube:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/WlmKKv458k4">https://www.youtube.com/live/WlmKKv458k4</a>
&nbsp;
Add reminder to Calendar:&nbsp; <a href="https://evt.to/eueasduow">https://evt.to/eueasduow</a>
&nbsp;
Any questions? <a href="mailto:podcast@dashdot.com.au">podcast@dashdot.com.au</a>

NEWS: The Investor Lab is back & LIVE in 2025

Is flipping properties the secret to building wealth?

Or is the buy-and-hold strategy the key to long-term success?

Mathew Russo thinks he has the answer.

A seasoned builder turned property investor, Mat started with renovations and flips, leveraging his construction background to chase big profits.

The returns were rewarding, but the 24-hour workdays and constant hustle?

Not so much.

When their family grew, Mat and his wife knew they had to shift gears.

With Dashdot’s help, they adopted a buy-and-hold strategy, securing a property in Bunbury, WA, that gained over $100K in equity within a year. 

Now, Mat’s growing his portfolio while balancing family dinners, running a business, and keeping his sanity intact.

So, if you’ve been wondering whether flipping or holding is the better path to financial freedom, Mat’s hard-earned insights are a must-hear.

If you love this episode, email us at podcast@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast! 

See you on the inside! 

 

In this episode, we cover:


00:00 Coming Up


01:08  Introduction to Matt Russo and Property Strategy  


03:04  Building and Renovation Experience  


05:06  Comparing Flipping and Buy and Hold Strategies  


12:53 Balancing Family and Property Investment  


18:06 Adapting to Market Conditions  


25:55 Risk Management and Long-Term Goals

 

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Dashdot Website (https://theinvestorlab.com.au/?p=3923)


Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery)


Get your Property Portfolio Growth Plan (https://dashdot.com.au/portfoliogrowthplan)

Is flipping properties the secret to building wealth?
Or is the buy-and-hold strategy the key to long-term success?
Mathew Russo thinks he has the answer.
A seasoned builder turned property investor, Mat started with renovations and flips, leveraging his construction background to chase big profits.
The returns were rewarding, but the 24-hour workdays and constant hustle?
Not so much.
When their family grew, Mat and his wife knew they had to shift gears.
With Dashdot&rsquo;s help, they adopted a buy-and-hold strategy, securing a property in Bunbury, WA, that gained over $100K in equity within a year.&nbsp;
Now, Mat&rsquo;s growing his portfolio while balancing family dinners, running a business, and keeping his sanity intact.
So, if you&rsquo;ve been wondering whether flipping or holding is the better path to financial freedom, Mat&rsquo;s hard-earned insights are a must-hear.
If you love this episode, email us at podcast@dashdot.com.au, and don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!&nbsp;
See you on the inside!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
00:00 Coming Up
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
01:08&nbsp; Introduction to Matt Russo and Property Strategy&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
03:04&nbsp; Building and Renovation Experience&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
05:06&nbsp; Comparing Flipping and Buy and Hold Strategies&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
12:53 Balancing Family and Property Investment&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
18:06 Adapting to Market Conditions&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
25:55 Risk Management and Long-Term Goals
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Connect With Us:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Free Rentvesting Calculator (<a href="https://dashdot.com.au/rentvesting">https://dashdot.com.au/rentvesting</a>)&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Subscribe on Youtube (<a href="https://youtu.be/qu3dEr1WRQs">https://youtu.be/qu3dEr1WRQs</a>)&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Listen on Spotify (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DlWgZlAkkugEzGX8Yc9R6?si=207b77636bff4f34">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2DlWgZlAkkugEzGX8Yc9R6?si=207b77636bff4f34)</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)"></a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)"></a>Dashdot Website (<a href="https://theinvestorlab.com.au/?p=3923">https://theinvestorlab.com.au/?p=3923</a>)
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Ready to work with us directly? (<a href="https://dashdot.com.au/discovery)">https://dashdot.com.au/discovery)</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Get your Property Portfolio Growth Plan (<a href="https://dashdot.com.au/portfoliogrowthplan">https://dashdot.com.au/portfoliogrowthplan</a>)
</li>
</ul>

A Tradie’s Journey: From Property Flipping to Holding for Long-Term Gains | #286

What do you think is the best age to enter property investing?

Is it 20? 30?

What about your 40s? Would you consider it too late?

Tony Wilkinson thought so, too… at first.

You see, Tony experienced major setbacks in his property investing journey…

But he decided to give it another try after turning 40.

And that became one of the best decisions of his life.

In this episode of the Dashdot Insider Podcast, Tony shared how he leveraged his experience, skills, and Dashdot’s Dashboard tool to identify high-growth areas. He used metrics relating to infrastructure projects, demand-supply ratios, industry diversity and more. 

He also discussed the pros and cons of a quick renovation flip… and how he transformed his Townsville property with a bit of elbow grease and strategic upgrades.

So, if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines and unsure about getting in or reentering the property market… listen to Tony to get the motivation you need to dive in.

If you love this episode, email us at podcast@dashdot.com.au, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast! 

See you on the inside! 

 

In this episode, we cover:


00:00 Coming Up


00:58 Introduction to Tony Wilkinson's Property Journey


04:40 Tony's Early Investments and Key Lessons


07:40 The GFC Impact and Turning to Travel


12:16 Returning to Property Investment


12:34 Strategic Goals and Future Ambitions


12:47 Property vs Shares: A Comparison


24:06 - Tony's Property Investment Decision Factors


29:27 - The Value of Investing in Regional Markets

 

Connect With Us:


Free Rentvesting Calculator (https://dashdot.com.au/rentvesting) 


Subscribe on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@dashdotinsider) 


Listen on Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)


Dashdot Website (https://www.dashdot.com.au/)


Ready to work with us directly? (https://dashdot.com.au/discovery)


Get your Property Portfolio Growth Plan (https://dashdot.com.au/portfoliogrowthplan) 

What do you think is the best age to enter property investing?
Is it 20? 30?
What about your 40s? Would you consider it too late?
Tony Wilkinson thought so, too&hellip; at first.
You see, Tony experienced major setbacks in his property investing journey&hellip;
But he decided to give it another try after turning 40.
And that became one of the best decisions of his life.
In this episode of the Dashdot Insider Podcast, Tony shared how he leveraged his experience, skills, and Dashdot&rsquo;s Dashboard tool to identify high-growth areas. He used metrics relating to infrastructure projects, demand-supply ratios, industry diversity and more.&nbsp;
He also discussed the pros and cons of a quick renovation flip&hellip; and how he transformed his Townsville property with a bit of elbow grease and strategic upgrades.
So, if you&rsquo;ve been sitting on the sidelines and unsure about getting in or reentering the property market&hellip; listen to Tony to get the motivation you need to dive in.
If you love this episode, email us at podcast@dashdot.com.au, and don&rsquo;t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this podcast!&nbsp;
See you on the inside!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
00:00 Coming Up
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
00:58 Introduction to Tony Wilkinson's Property Journey
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
04:40 Tony's Early Investments and Key Lessons
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
07:40 The GFC Impact and Turning to Travel
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
12:16 Returning to Property Investment
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
12:34 Strategic Goals and Future Ambitions
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
12:47 Property vs Shares: A Comparison
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
24:06 - Tony's Property Investment Decision Factors
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
29:27 - The Value of Investing in Regional Markets
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Connect With Us:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Free Rentvesting Calculator (<a href="https://dashdot.com.au/rentvesting">https://dashdot.com.au/rentvesting</a>)&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Subscribe on Youtube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dashdotinsider">https://www.youtube.com/@dashdotinsider</a>)&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Listen on Spotify (<a href="https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)">https://spoti.fi/3Np19x8)</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Dashdot Website (<a href="https://www.dashdot.com.au/)">https://www.dashdot.com.au/)</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Ready to work with us directly? (<a href="https://dashdot.com.au/discovery)">https://dashdot.com.au/discovery)</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Get your Property Portfolio Growth Plan (<a href="https://dashdot.com.au/portfoliogrowthplan)">https://dashdot.com.au/portfoliogrowthplan)</a>&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>

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