How Mentor Clients Nathan and Katelyn Built a 5 Property Portfolio worth $2.5 Million in 12 months

WARNING: This podcast discusses depression and suicide.

In this week's investor episode, host Sammy Gordon sits down with 2025 mentoring clients Nathan and Katelyn to unpack their inspiring property investment journey. On the ground in Darwin, this couple shares candid stories of sacrifice, mindset shifts, overcoming personal challenges and massive portfolio growth - highlighting how Nathan and Katelyn went from feeling stuck to acquiring 5 properties in just 12 months.

The conversation dives deep into the importance of community, accountability and the power of running your own race. We can guarantee you will walk away motivated, inspired and get a real glimpse into the supportive culture driving investor's success at APS.

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Chapters

(01:18) Welcome
(07:02) Breaking down Darwin's market insights
(08:45) Nathan and Katelyn's careers
(12:56) Tall pop syndrome + mindset shifts within APS
(17:40) APS Mentoring Program
(27:31) Sacrifice, mindset + the “victim mentality” chat
(33:02) Bootcamp recap & aps events
(40:19) Property journeys begin: upbringings & inspirations
(55:23) Nathan & Katelyn's first property steps
(01:04:18) Importance of mental health
(01:19:18) Resetting, finding APS & the power of strategy
(01:23:18) The 5 property sprint: What did they buy?
(01:32:18) Running your own race
(01:37:18) Key takeaways for investors
(01:41:18) The role of School of Property
(01:46:18) Rapid-fire Q&A + final words