Susan

Susan’s Journey From Struggles to Success

Susan’s story is one of resilience, determination and transformation.

As a single mother with two young children, aged 12 and 2, Susan faced significant challenges from the outset.

Currently, she is a successful mental health social worker running her own thriving business with five clinicians and actively expanding.

However, her journey to this point was anything but easy.

The Early Days Finding Stability

Susan’s journey began in a farmhouse with two children to care for. She was determined to provide a stable home for her family, so she engaged in schemes that allowed her to buy, sell, and maintain properties, offering secure housing for her children.

This initial foray into real estate provided her with valuable experience and set the stage for her future endeavours.

A New Beginning

In 2017, Susan joined I Love Real Estate after attending a free seminar.

At that time, she was dealing with significant financial challenges, including a debt of $35,000 and a very low annual income of $27,000.

Despite her doubts and the overwhelming debt, Susan took a leap of faith and signed up for the program.

This decision marked a turning point in her life.

The First Steps: Overcoming Setbacks

Before joining ILRE, Susan had some property experience.

She had bought a house and land package in the 1980s, which unfortunately led to significant financial loss due to rising interest rates.

After separating from her children’s father, she attempted a renovation and subdivision in 2001, making a small profit but learning valuable lessons along the way.

Deal Number One: Commercial Success

Susan’s first significant deal after joining ILRE was a commercial property – an old doctor’s surgery.

She had previously leased a property for her practice, which led to financial strain due to high rent.
Determined to avoid leasing again, she found and purchased this property with a colleague.

Despite the challenges, including a significant renovation, Susan transformed the property into a thriving clinic and an Airbnb, generating a passive income of $57,000 and an uplift of $500,000 in value.

Deal Number Two: A Strategic Purchase

During a lockdown in Queensland, Susan, feeling bored, researched and purchased a property without even seeing it.

This property, located two minutes from the beach, required significant renovation. After some negotiation and a strategic approach, she managed to turn it into a successful Airbnb with a full-time tenant managing the place.

This smart investment added significant value to her portfolio.

Deal Number Three: A Family Collaboration

Susan’s third major deal was a joint venture with her son in Victoria. They found a property with potential for subdivision and renovation.

Despite initial setbacks, including a cosmetic renovation that turned into a more extensive project, they successfully transformed the property. The renovation was a family effort, with her grandson also contributing significantly.

The property is now a thriving Airbnb and has a new facade thanks to an insurance claim after an unfortunate accident.

Personal Growth and Future Plans

Susan’s journey is also marked by significant personal growth. She now takes more time for herself, traveling extensively and spending more time with family and friends.

Her business has grown, and she plans to increase her consulting room rates and possibly expand her Airbnb operations.

Susan’s passive income has reached $112,000, and her net worth has grown to $1.8 million.

Words of Wisdom

Susan’s advice to those starting out is simple but profound: “Just keep going.” She emphasises the importance of persistence and continuous learning.

Despite the overwhelming challenges she faced, Susan’s determination and the support from ILRE have transformed her life.

She hopes her story will inspire others to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams, no matter how daunting they may seem.

From facing financial struggles and personal setbacks to achieving remarkable success, Susan’s journey showcases the incredible possibilities that lie ahead when one dares to dream and takes consistent action towards their goals.

“I‘ve looked at my figures and am amazed at what I’ve achieved in a very short time… Three years!”

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These stories and the results in them were captured at a specific point in time. The real estate market and the investing strategies used to succeed are constantly changing. The achievements and results of these investors may have changed since these stories were recorded. Each of these investors engaged in in-depth training, coaching and mentoring to be able to achieve these results. Their results are not typical and should not be taken as a guarantee of the results you may achieve. Your personal results will be in-line with the training, education and hard work that you personally conduct.

“Knowledge is cumulative. Just keep going and it will come.”

Results

PRE-ILRE

PPR
Value: $400,000
Equity: $160,000
Cashflow: $0

Superannuation
Value: $180,000
Equity: $0

Total Position
Value: $580,000
Equity: $160,000
Cashflow: $0


POST-ILRE

PPR
Value: $460,000
Equity: $195,000
Cashflow: $0

2019 Commercial Property 1
Value: $980,000
Equity: $745,000
Cashflow: +$57,800pa

Airbnb Upstairs 3 Brm
Cashflow: +$20,000pa

Self-Managed Super Fund
Value: $356,000
Equity: $257,000
Cashflow: +$24,080pa

2022 Investment Property 1
Value: $980,000
Equity: $620,000
Cashflow: +$10,520

Savings & Shares
Value: $30,000

Total Position
Value: $2,806,000
Equity: $1,817,000
Cashflow: +$112,400 pa