
← The Property Academy Podcast5. Sept. · 22 Min.
He Saved $1,000 A Week. Now He Owns 2 Properties At 28 [Case Study]
<p>Luke moved to New Zealand from Australia, and by 21, he'd bought his first home. So, how did he do it... and why did he then go three months without a bathroom?</p><p>In this Case Study Sunday, Luke shares how he went from a $7-an-hour apprentice to a homeowner and investor.</p><p>You'll learn:</p><ul><li>How he saved hard and got past a "no" from the bank to buy at 21</li><li>What he learned watching his dad build a four-property portfolio</li><li>Why did he renovate his first home but buy a new build as his rental</li></ul><p>For Luke, the lesson was simple: take the risk while you're young, and get the right help.</p><p>Want to share your story on Case Study Sunday? Send us a message, email <a href="mailto:ed@opespartners.co.nz" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ed@opespartners.co.nz</a></p><p>For more from Opes Partners:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.opespartners.co.nz/newsletter-sign-up" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/opes_partners/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@opespartners" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li></ul>