THE PROPERTY NERDS: Zero deposit hack

Two Sydney units left him stuck. One $297,000 Brisbane purchase changed everything and completely transformed the way he invested in property. On The Property Nerds podcast, Arjun Paliwal sits down with electrician and business owner Brenton Russo to discuss how following conventional property advice initially held him back before a strategic shift unlocked a multi-state portfolio. Russo explains how buying two Sydney units early in his investing journey left him unable to keep growing, before a $297,000 Brisbane purchase at the height of COVID-19 went on to triple in value and gave him the confidence and equity to continue investing. Beyond the financial gains, Russo reveals how property created opportunities far beyond wealth, from helping his father recover after a financial setback to giving him the freedom to pursue new business ventures. Finally, Paliwal and Russo argue that waiting for certainty is often the biggest investing mistake, explaining why taking action with the right advice can be the difference between staying stuck and building long-term wealth.