EP: 2425•2 May 2026

$27K Saved in 6 Months – Here’s How They Did It⎟Ep. 2425

About this episode

They started with $10k in KiwiSaver and a $50k income… and built a 3-property portfolio in 10 years.

In this Case Study Sunday, Mike shares how he and his partner went from living with family and saving aggressively, to growing their income 4x and building a solid property portfolio.

You’ll learn:

How they went from a modest income to a $200k household income and three properties
What they had to give up
The mortgage strategies that helped them keep buying

The key takeaway? Big results don’t come from one big move ... they come from consistency over time.

Inspired by today's case study? Find out if you can afford an investment property with our quick quiz.

Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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