Jordan de Jong (Gameplans): How AI is shaping the future of property investing

Most property investors are following someone else's playbook, and it's quietly costing them years of compounding growth. Julian is joined by longtime friend of the podcast and collaborator Jordan de Jong, a serial entrepreneur building some of Australia's leading AI apps tailored to specific business audiences, most notably Gameplans, a tool built specifically for buyer's agents to construct better property plans for their clients. In the midst of building these companies, Jordan has accumulated an ever-growing property portfolio. After buying his first property at 21, he has fast become one of Australia's most trusted property advisors, helping people rethink how they build wealth through property. In this conversation, Julian and Jordan deep dive into how the investing landscape is changing in real time with AI, how to position yourself according to real estate cycles, and why your strategy needs to be built around your actual goals rather than someone else's ideas of what success looks like. Jordan shares invaluable insight into the mistakes and learnings from his own journey, and how those lessons have shaped the way he helps others construct portfolios aligned to what they are genuinely trying to achieve. Borrowing capacity, the trade-off between cash flow and equity growth, and where we sit in the economic cycle all play crucial roles in determining the right strategy for any individual. Jordan also unpacks how AI can make parts of the property investing process more efficient, while making the case that it should be treated as a helpful addition rather than a one-stop solution. IN THIS EPISODE · Jordan's path from buying his first property at 21 to building a portfolio · The mistakes and learnings that shaped his investing approach · Why most property strategies fail: building around someone else's goals · How to design a portfolio around your actual lifestyle and outcomes · Borrowing capacity as the real ceiling on your investing potential · Cash flow vs equity growth: the trade-off every investor must face · Reading the economic cycle and positioning accordingly · How AI is changing property investing in real time · The story behind Gameplans and why buyer's agents need better tools · Where AI genuinely adds value in the investing process · Why AI is a helpful addition, not a replacement for strategy · Common patterns Jordan sees in investors who get stuck · How to think about property as a long-term wealth vehicle · Aligning your strategy to your goals, not market noise ABOUT JORDAN DE JONG Jordan de Jong is a serial entrepreneur and one of Australia's most trusted property advisors. He is the founder of Gameplans, an AI tool built specifically for buyer's agents to construct stronger, more tailored property plans for their clients, alongside a portfolio of other AI apps targeting specific business audiences. Jordan bought his first property at 21 and has since built an extensive personal portfolio while helping countless others rethink how they approach wealth creation through property. CONNECT WITH JULIAN 🌐 Website: https://searchpartyproperty.com.au/ 💼 LinkedIn: /buyersagent-sydney-brisbane-melbourne-adel... 📸 Instagram: /juliankhursigara_buyersagent 📘 Facebook: /investmentpropertybuyersagent 🎵 TikTok: /julian_buyersagent 📅 Book a personalised property strategy session with Julian: https://calendly.com/julian_spp/45min DISCLAIMER Invest Smarter Grow Faster provides general information and commentary about property, finance, and investing. It does not constitute financial, legal, tax, or investment advice tailored to your personal circumstances. Before making any financial decisions, you should seek professional advice from a qualified adviser. While we aim for accuracy and quality, we cannot guarantee all information is complete, up-to-date, or free from errors. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. About Julian: Julian Khursigara is the CEO of Search Party Property, a Sydney-based buyers agency helping busy professionals build sustainable investment portfolios with clarity and confidence. With over two decades in customer experience and loyalty across the Asia-Pacific region, Julian brings a sharp, data-driven lens to property investing. What began as a personal passion quickly became a mission, to close the knowledge gap and empower everyday Australians to invest smarter. In recognition of this impact, Search Party Property was named a Finalist for Buyers Agency of the Year, and Julian a Finalist for Buyers Agent of the Year at the 2025 REB Awards. As host of Invest Smarter Grow Faster, Julian draws on his own investing journey and years of strategic insights to demystify property for time-poor professionals. His philosophy is simple: life's no dress rehearsal, and smart property decisions today create the freedom to choose tomorrow. Through the show, he shares real-world lessons, expert conversations, and proven strategies to help listeners take control of their financial future, one property at a time. Connect with Julian: Visit the website: https://searchpartyproperty.com.au/ Follow Julian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buyersagent-sydney-brisbane-melbourne-adelaide-perth/ Follow Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankhursigara_buyersagent/ Follow Julian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/investmentpropertybuyersagent/ Follow Julian on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julian_buyersagent Subscribe to Julian Khursigara YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@juliankhursigara_buyersagent If you'd like a personalised review of your financial situation, help setting clear investment goals, and a data-driven strategy to guide your property journey, including insights into high-growth areas and a roadmap to financial freedom, book a time with Julian here: https://calendly.com/julian_spp/45min Disclaimer Invest Smarter Grow Faster provides general information and commentary about property, finance, and investing. It does not constitute financial, legal, tax, or investment advice tailored to your personal circumstances. Before making any financial decisions, you should seek professional advice from a qualified adviser. While we aim for accuracy and quality, we cannot guarantee all information is complete, up-to-date, or free from errors. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. About Julian:Julian Khursigara is the CEO of Search Party Property, a Sydney-based buyers agency helping busy professionals build sustainable investment portfolios with clarity and confidence. With over two decades in customer experience and loyalty across the Asia-Pacific region, Julian brings a sharp, data-driven lens to property investing. What began as a personal passion quickly became a mission—to close the knowledge gap and empower everyday Australians to invest smarter. In recognition of this impact, Search Party Property was named a Finalist for Buyers Agency of the Year, and Julian a Finalist for Buyers Agent of the Year at the 2025 REB Awards.As host of Invest Smarter Grow Faster, Julian draws on his own investing journey and years of strategic insights to demystify property for time-poor professionals. His philosophy is simple: life’s no dress rehearsal, and smart property decisions today create the freedom to choose tomorrow. Through the show, he shares real-world lessons, expert conversations, and proven strategies to help listeners take control of their financial future—one property at a time.  Connect with Julian:Visit the website: https://searchpartyproperty.com.au/ Follow Julian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buyersagent-sydney-brisbane-melbourne-adelaide-perth/ Follow Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankhursigara_buyersagent/ Follow Julian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/investmentpropertybuyersagent/ Follow Julian on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julian_buyersagent Subscribe to Julian Khursigara YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@investsmartergrowfaster If you’d like a personalised review of your financial situation, help setting clear investment goals, and a data-driven strategy to guide your property journey—including insights into high-growth areas and a roadmap to financial freedom book a time here: https://searchpartyproperty.com.au/free-investment-roadmap-session/ DisclaimerInvest Smarter Grow Faster provides general information and commentary about property, finance, and investing. It does not constitute financial, legal, tax, or investment advice tailored to your personal circumstances. Before making any financial decisions, you should seek professional advice from a qualified adviser.While we aim for accuracy and quality, we cannot guarantee all information is complete, up-to-date, or free from errors. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.