EP: 2075•16 May 2025

From landscaper to accountant How I started investing at 23⎥Ep. 2075

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss how Oliver — a 23-year-old investor — bought his first home in Tauranga, went from landscaper to accountant, and used a clever Kiwi strategy to pay off his mortgage faster.

You’ll learn:

How he bought an older home and used boarders to cover the mortgage
What inspired him to start investing young (and how he made it work)
And the mindset shift that helped him move from labouring to long-term wealth building

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From landscaper to accountant How I started investing at 23⎥Ep. 2075

About this episode

The Question You MUST Ask At Every Open Home [In The Field]

Why Your Money Disappears (And The Fix That Actually Works)

600,000 More People Are Moving To Auckland. Where Do They Go

What Banks Are Actually Checking In 2027