Property Investors Tales - Exploring the Melbourne Property Market

When Property Goes Wrong

by | Mar 17, 2026 | Podcasts, Property Investor Tales

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Welcome to Property Investor Tales, Stories From The Front Yard, where I talk to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name is Tabitha Bright and I’m head of coaching here at Positive Real Estate, where we help people build wealth through property.

In this episode of Property Investor Tales, I interview Gerry, a client who has faced many market challenges. Gerry shares his journey, what helped his portfolio when the market wasn’t supporting his investments. The conversation highlights the importance of having a team of professionals around to help, and work through solutions to the problems that the market might bring.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Gerry’s Investment Journey
02:01 – Gerry’s Background and Move to Australia
04:48 – Initial Challenges and Market Entry
07:09 – Starting Property Investment in 2005
12:50 – Investing During Mining Boom
18:02 – Market Downturn and Vacancy Challenges in Wai’ala
23:43 – Holding Through Market Fluctuations
28:38 – Market Recovery and Property Sale
33:32 – Lessons from Market Cycles and Patience
36:14 – Advice to Younger Gerry and Reflection
40:06 – Key Takeaways: Negotiation and Persistence

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I love hearing people’s property investor tales, so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at [email protected]. You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au.

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