Client Success | Brisbane, QLD

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13 Feb

First-time investor couple from Sydney secures a fully renovated, off-market property in Brisbane on a large 800m² block, leveraging expert guidance to navigate their first investment. Positioned in a high-growth area with strong rental demand, major infrastructure projects, and proximity to employment hubs, the property offers both immediate returns and long-term capital growth potential.

Property Snapshot

This property is a freestanding house with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathroom on a generous, 800m2 block.

Location Snapshot

Capital city location with a strong and diverse economy that offers affordability and lifestyle.

Strategy Overview

The following strategies applied to the purchase: High Cash Flow, Buy & Hold, Low Risk.

Investment Numbers

Purchase price in 2024: $751,000
Estimated value in 2025: $780,000
Weekly rent: $650
Cash flow: $-5,000/year

Hwei & Keith’s Investment Success Story

Helping Our Clients Invest with Confidence

At start2invest, we believe every client’s investment journey is unique, and we are committed to ensuring they feel supported and empowered every step of the way. Hwei and Keith, a professional couple from Sydney, approached us with a clear vision—to invest in property as a way to build long-term wealth for their children and secure their financial future. However, as first-time investors with demanding careers and young children, they lacked the time, experience, and industry connections to navigate the property market, especially when buying interstate.

From the very first conversation, we knew that Hwei and Keith needed more than just a property; they needed a tailored investment strategy, expert guidance, and a seamless process that would allow them to invest with confidence, despite their busy lives. Our goal was to remove the stress and uncertainty while ensuring they secured a high-quality asset with strong long-term potential.

Finding the Perfect Location for Growth and Stability

Hwei and Keith’s curiosity and determination to secure a better future for their family led them to explore property investment as a pathway to long-term financial growth. With young children and limited time due to their busy lives, they sought a strategic, high-growth investment that would provide both stability and wealth accumulation for the years ahead. With Start2Invest’s guidance, they successfully secured their first investment property - an off-market home in Brisbane that aligned perfectly with their goals. The property offered strong rental income and long-term capital growth potential, helping them build a nest egg for their children and support their retirement.

Our research led us to Brisbane, a market that aligns perfectly with Hwei and Keith’s long-term investment objectives. With strong population growth, multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects, major employment hubs, and lifestyle appeal, Brisbane presented an opportunity to secure an affordable, high-growth asset in a family-friendly location with strong rental demand.

Knowing that our clients placed great importance on securing a low-risk, high-reward investment, we leveraged our network of industry professionals to access off-market opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. Within five weeks of working together, we sourced a fully renovated, four-bedroom home on a spacious 800m² block, complete with a large powered shed, side access, and proximity to quality schools and amenities - perfectly aligned with their investment brief.

Securing an Exclusive Off-Market Property for Our Clients

At start2invest, our clients benefit from our strong relationships with local real estate agents, giving them access to exclusive opportunities before they hit the open market. Hwei and Keith’s property was never publicly advertised, meaning we were able to negotiate directly with the seller and secure the home without competition. This exclusive access gave them a significant advantage, ensuring they purchased a high-quality asset at fair market value.

The results speak for themselves:

✅ Purchased for $751,000
✅ Property revalued at $785,000 within three months
✅ Tenant secured within one week of settlement, generating $650 per week in rent
✅ Slightly negative cash flow after tax but positioned for strong long-term capital growth

Delivering a Seamless, Stress-Free Experience

One of our core values at Start2Invest is ensuring our clients feel fully supported throughout the entire buying process. For Hwei and Keith, that meant taking care of everything—from defining their investment strategy and sourcing the right property to negotiating the deal, conducting due diligence, and managing the transition to rental income.

We didn’t just help them purchase a property - we helped them invest with confidence, knowing they had a trusted team guiding them at every stage. The process was seamless, efficient, and designed to fit into their busy lives, allowing them to focus on their family and careers while we handled the complexities of the transaction.

At start2invest, we don’t just measure success by the properties we help our clients secure; we measure it by the confidence and satisfaction they gain from working with us. Hwei and Keith were thrilled with the results, and their positive experience is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to our clients’ success.

A Heartfelt Testimonial from Hwei & Keith

"We decided to engage a Buyer’s Agent because we wanted to invest in a property that would benefit our kids in the future, but we had no idea where to start. Finding the right location that aligned with our budget and had strong future potential felt overwhelming.

The team at start2invest made the entire process seamless and stress-free. The deep market knowledge, well-researched insights, and strategic advice helped us identify the right area to invest in. From property selection to purchase, he handled everything with incredible organization and attention to detail.

Not only did start2invest help us secure our first investment property in Queensland, but they also made sure it was tenanted quickly. The support didn’t stop at the purchase—start2invest continues to liaise with the rental agent and even helps coordinate necessary improvements and additions to the property.

We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend Start2Invest to anyone looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and hands-on Buyer’s Agent. The expertise at start2invest gave us total confidence, and we’re very pleased with our investment. As we look to grow our property portfolio over the coming years, we wouldn’t hesitate to work with start2invest again."

Looking Ahead: A Long-Term Partnership in Wealth Creation

Hwei and Keith’s investment success is just the beginning. At start2invest, we are proud to have played a role in helping them take this important step towards building generational wealth. Their positive experience has given them the confidence to continue investing, and we look forward to supporting them as they grow their portfolio in the years ahead.

Our commitment doesn’t end at settlement—we remain by our clients’ side, ensuring their investment journey is smooth, profitable, and stress-free. Whether it’s finding the next opportunity, optimizing rental income, or managing ongoing property needs, we’re here to help our clients achieve their financial goals, one smart investment at a time.

At start2invest, our clients’ success is our success.

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