22, Infantry Soldier, $100K Equity Gain in 10 Months: Kacy’s Property Story

In this episode of the Defence Property Podcast, we sit down with Kacy, a 22-year-old serving infantry soldier in the Australian Army, to unpack how he purchased his first investment property and built over $100,000 in equity in less than a year.Kacy shares how growing up around business and property sparked his interest in investing, why he chose the rentvesting strategy instead of buying a home in Brisbane and how getting clear guidance helped him move from “thinking about it” to actually taking action.We also discuss buying with a 10% deposit, using Lenders' Mortgage Insurance (LMI) as a tool to enter the market sooner and balancing property investing with the realities of Defence life, including field exercises, courses and deployments.If you’re currently serving and waiting for the “perfect time” to buy, Kacy’s story is a powerful reminder of how costly delays can be when opportunity is right in front of you.Topics covered:• Kacy’s journey from school leaver to serving infantry soldier• Growing up around business and property investing• Why he chose rentvesting over buying in Brisbane• The importance of having a clear property strategy• Buying his first investment property with a 10% deposit• Using LMI to get into the market sooner• Managing the buying process while in the field• Purchase price, rental income and early performance• Building more than $100K in equity in under 12 months• Opportunity cost and why waiting can be expensive• Leveraging equity for future property purchases• Kacy’s advice for young Defence members wanting to investWhether you're a new recruit, a junior soldier or someone who has been putting off buying a property for years, this episode offers practical lessons on taking action and building long-term wealth while serving.Want help building your own property strategy?Website: https://www.discoverbuyersagency.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kanedury Instagram: @discoverbuyersagency