EP 38 | From School Teacher to Property Success

In this episode, Michael Ležaja is joined by Dean Zaccaria — a school teacher, dad of three, and one of Pinnacle’s most inspiring client success stories. Dean’s built a four-property portfolio without a huge income, trust structures, or financial background — just strategy, discipline, and action.They unpack exactly how he got started with a 10% deposit and lenders mortgage insurance, leveraged equity, avoided overcapitalising, and stayed laser-focused on long-term financial freedom. Fast forward to today where he is looking to buy his dream family home in Sydney for circa $2M with little to no debt, all thanks to property investing🎯Dean shares the mindset shifts that helped him grow, the role his partner played in the journey, and what it really looks like to build wealth on a teacher’s salary 👨‍🏫If you think investing is only for high-income earners or business owners — this episode will change your mind 🔑🎯 Subscribe for more deep-dive investor strategies📥 Drop your questions in the comments🔔 New videos weekly on property, finance, and wealth-buildingConnect with Michael & Pinnacle Buyers Agents:➡️ Website – https://www.pinnaclebuyersagents.com.au/➡️ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/pinnaclebuyersagents/➡️ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pinnaclebuyersagents/➡️ Tiktok – https://www.tiktok.com/@pinnaclebuyersagents➡️ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/pinnacle-buyers-agents/#PinnacleBuyersAgents #MichaelLežaja #DeanZaccaria #PropertyBanter #PropertyStrategy #EquityGrowth #RealEstateAustralia #Teachers #SmartInvesting #CashFlow #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #UnlimitedPortfolio #PBA