22, Army Truckie, 2 Properties: How Tom Did It in 18 Months

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Tom, a 22-year-old current serving Australian Army member, to unpack how he built a two-property portfolio in under two years.Tom shares the real story behind his early start, including the book that changed his mindset (Rich Dad Poor Dad), how he saved around $60K, and why he chose to buy in areas others told him to avoid. We also break down how he structured both purchases at 90% LVR, why he used a mortgage broker, and how he negotiated a lease extension to help protect his Defence housing entitlements.If you are serving and want to invest without wasting your downtime, this episode is packed with practical lessons on education, action, and building the right team around you.Topics covered:•First investment purchase and what Tom paid vs rent now•Keeping entitlements in mind when buying near base•Using LMI to get into the market sooner•Managing two properties with a simple spreadsheet system•Tom’s top 3 tips for young Defence membersWant to chat about your own strategy? We’re here to help.Website: https://www.discoverbuyersagency.com.au/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaneduryInstagram: @discoverbuyersagency