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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