Investor Success Blueprint | Emma Craig on Long-Term Rentals, Airbnb & Smart Buying Strategies
In this week’s episode, we chat with Emma Craig, one of Queensland’s most respected property managers and the youngest Principal in the Professionals Network globally. Emma brings over a decade of experience managing investment properties across Cairns and regional Queensland, sharing powerful insights into what it really takes to build a successful property portfolio in today’s market.
Whether you’re a first-time investor, exploring rentvesting, or looking to grow your property portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable advice, local insights, and real-world examples.
⏱️ Timestamps & Key Topics:
0:16 ➤ Big Milestone: Becoming the youngest Principal in the Professionals Network (Australia & Global)
1:56 ➤ Investor Mistakes: Where real estate investors go wrong with property and tenant selection
3:04 ➤ Vacancy Costs: Why every week your property sits empty costs you money
6:35 ➤ Investor Mindset: What it really takes to be a successful property investor
8:31 ➤ Case Study: The success story of Emma’s Edge Hill Airbnb
12:28 ➤ Renovation Pitfalls: How to avoid drawn-out renovations and unnecessary costs
13:34 ➤ Buying in Cairns: Emma’s top advice for property buyers in Far North Queensland
23:11 ➤ Regional Growth: The trend of people moving to regional areas for affordability
23:40 ➤ Rentvesting Explained: How first home buyers can use this strategy to enter the market
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