Step 1: Research, learn, set goals

29 May 2025 Back

How critical is proper research and goal setting to property investment success, and how can you distinguish reliable information from misleading advice?

Host Damian Collins kicks off Season 2 of the Property Investing Roadmap podcast by exploring the first step in his proven nine-step framework: Research, Learning and Goal Setting. Joined by Robin Ram, Property Acquisitions Manager at Momentum Wealth, they dive into why education forms the foundation for everything that follows in your property investment journey.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why property investing requires a different skill set than buying your own home
  • How to identify trustworthy property advice and recognise potential biases
  • Why many investors make poor decisions by buying in familiar areas
  • The dramatic impact different growth rates can have on your investment over time
  • How to break down big investment goals into manageable, actionable steps
  • Common fears that hold potential investors back and how to overcome them
  • The balance between thorough research and “analysis paralysis”
  • Why focusing on total return (not just yield) is critical for investment success

 

FREE RESOURCE

Want to learn how to set realistic property investment goals? Discover essential strategies for researching the property market in Momentum Wealth’s free online guide, Unlocking your home’s potential: How to leverage equity to buy an investment property.

 

SUPPORT FOR INVESTORS

Looking to develop a research-based property investment strategy? Discover the tailored support available to investors through Damian’s property investment advisory, Momentum Wealth.

Featuring

Damian Collins

Host, Property Investing Roadmap
Managing Director, Momentum Wealth
Chairman, Westbridge Funds Management

Damian Collins is the Founder and Managing Director of residential property advisory, Momentum Wealth, and Chairman of Australian property funds management company, Westbridge Funds Management. Damian is the author of the Amazon Best Seller, Property Investing Roadmap: How to build an income from property for life and host of the Property Investing Roadmap podcast. He is a well-known advocate across Australia’s real estate industry, previously serving as President of the Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA) from 2018 to 2022 and as a Director of the Real Estate Institute of Australia. Having been an active property investor himself for over 30 years, Damian continues to apply his extensive experience to help fellow investors grow wealth through direct and syndicated property investments.

Robin Ram

Department Manager – Property Advisory, Acquisition & Research, Momentum Wealth

Beginning his career as a property management assistant and sales representative, Robin has since garnered over two decades of experience in various areas of real estate strategy and management. At the age of 20, Robin became WA’s youngest holder of a triennial license and also holds diplomas in Business Management for Real Estate and Management, along with certifications in Real Estate and Training and Assessment. Robin has a broad skill set and has worked in sales, agency management, training, and business development, including running his own residential-focused office. Now, as the leader of Momentum Wealth’s Property Acquisitions and Research division, he uses proven research methodologies to help identify valuable investment opportunities for the company’s clients.

Thanks for tuning in! If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to rate us to help others discover the show. Please note that the information shared on Property Investing Roadmap is general in nature and doesn’t take into account your individual circumstances. The information is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment or financial decisions. Always seek professional advice before deciding whether to invest.