How Mentor Clients Nathan and Katelyn Built a 5 Property Portfolio worth $2.5 Million in 12 months

WARNING: This podcast discusses depression and suicide. In this week's investor episode, host Sammy Gordon sits down with 2025 mentoring clients Nathan and Katelyn to unpack their inspiring property investment journey. On the ground in Darwin, this couple shares candid stories of sacrifice, mindset shifts, overcoming personal challenges and massive portfolio growth - highlighting how Nathan and Katelyn went from feeling stuck to acquiring 5 properties in just 12 months. The conversation dives deep into the importance of community, accountability and the power of running your own race. We can guarantee you will walk away motivated, inspired and get a real glimpse into the supportive culture driving investor's success at APS. If you or someone you know needs help, confidential, 24/7 support is available in Australia. Reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14, Beyond Blue at 1300 22 4636, or 000 if life is in immediate danger. These services offer free, non-judgmental assistance for crisis, mental health, or emotional distress School of Property is the ultimate education destination to master property investment, with a curriculum meticulously designed and crafted with both beginners and experts in mind. Whether you are a complete novice, or you’re ready to take things to the next level in your portfolio, this is the program for you! To find out more, head to www.schoolofproperty.com.au If you loved this episode please send it on to someone who would take some value, and please give us a 5 star review if you haven't yet and are loving the poddy! If you want your question answered on our podcast DM us on our socials or email us at [email protected] Send us your questions to: Instagram: @australianpropertyscout Want to book a call with us: Website: https://australianpropertyscout.com.au Any information, comments, opinions or content that we provide in this podcast is our general observations and information only and it is not to be taken as, or in any way, considered to be financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice or legal advice. We strongly recommend all and any listener and participant to obtain their own independent financial advice, accounting advice, superannuation advice and legal advice before acting in any way in relation to any investment at all including any investment in property such as what we might be discussing in this podcast. No warranty, guarantee or representation is to be taken and you cannot reproduce it in any way. Every persons financial or investment situation is different and you must consider your own circumstances before undertaking any investment and be sure to obtain independent advice. Australian Property Scout Pty Ltd | License Number: 10094798 | ABN: 64 638 266 369 Chapters (01:18) Welcome (07:02) Breaking down Darwin's market insights (08:45) Nathan and Katelyn's careers (12:56) Tall pop syndrome + mindset shifts within APS (17:40) APS Mentoring Program (27:31) Sacrifice, mindset + the “victim mentality” chat (33:02) Bootcamp recap & aps events (40:19) Property journeys begin: upbringings & inspirations (55:23) Nathan & Katelyn's first property steps (01:04:18) Importance of mental health (01:19:18) Resetting, finding APS & the power of strategy (01:23:18) The 5 property sprint: What did they buy? (01:32:18) Running your own race (01:37:18) Key takeaways for investors (01:41:18) The role of School of Property (01:46:18) Rapid-fire Q&A + final words