EPISODE 10 :

Case study: mum and dad investors scale property portfolio

13 Aug 2026 Back

Building a successful property portfolio isn’t reserved for high-income earners or seasoned investors. In this episode of Property Investing Roadmap, host Damian Collins is joined by Momentum Wealth clients Patricia and Ben Degafe  to share how they built a property portfolio worth nearly $3 million while balancing careers, raising a young family and navigating the challenges of everyday life.

Originally migrating to Australia from Kenya and Ethiopia, Patricia and Ben began their investing journey with a family home and a single investment property. With a long-term mindset, strategic guidance and a willingness to make small sacrifices along the way, they were able to significantly grow their portfolio and create substantial equity in just a few years.

This episode explores the power of taking action, leveraging equity, building the right team around you, and why successful property investing is often more about consistency and planning than earning a large income.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why you don’t need to be a high-income earner to build a successful property portfolio
  • The role financial structuring plays when scaling a property portfolio
  • How equity can be used to fund future investment purchases
  • Why location and underlying land value are key drivers of long-term growth
  • Why building a strong team around you can help avoid costly mistakes
  • The importance of having a long-term strategy when investing in property
  • How small sacrifices can contribute to significant wealth creation

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