If I Started Property Investing Again in 2026, I’d Do This

<p>If you could start your property journey all over again, what would you do differently?</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of <strong>Future Proof Property</strong>, Dawn is joined by <strong>Aaron Christie-David</strong> to unpack the biggest lessons they’ve learned from years of building property portfolios  and what they would change if they were starting again today.</p><p><br /></p><p>From choosing the right broker and structuring your portfolio properly to resisting the temptation to spend your entire borrowing capacity, Dawn and Aaron share the mistakes, strategies and mindset shifts that have shaped the way they invest today.</p><p><br /></p><p>They explore why your borrowing capacity should be treated as a strategic weapon rather than a spending limit, why every property needs a clear purpose, and how the right sequencing of lenders, structures and purchases can help investors keep moving forward.</p><p><br /></p><p>The conversation also dives into cash flow, market timing, when to sell, the danger of holding properties for too long, and why investors need to stay flexible as markets and lending conditions change.</p><p><br /></p><p>Most importantly, the goal isn't to own the most properties.</p><p><br /></p><p>It's to build enough wealth that your money gives you <strong>more freedom, more choice and more time</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><ul><li><p>What Dawn and Aaron would do differently if they started investing again in 2026</p></li><li><p>Why your property journey should start with a clear goal, not just borrowing capacity</p></li><li><p>How to choose a broker who understands portfolio growth</p></li><li><p>The three numbers every investor should understand before buying</p></li><li><p>Why you shouldn't automatically spend everything the bank will lend you</p></li><li><p>How ego can influence property investment decisions</p></li><li><p>Why borrowing capacity is a weapon, not a spending limit</p></li><li><p>The importance of asking, “If you buy this, what happens next?”</p></li><li><p>Why investors should think strategically about cash flow</p></li><li><p>How much cash flow buffer you may need to keep growing</p></li><li><p>Why yield and capital growth both matter</p></li><li><p>The danger of buying into a market at the wrong point in its cycle</p></li><li><p>Why Dawn wishes they had sold some properties sooner</p></li><li><p>How to choose and manage your professional investment team</p></li><li><p>Why