How the Wrong Property Can Stall Your Investing for 5+ Years

Sounds dramatic — but I’ve seen it happen.

A client came to me after buying an off-the-plan apartment in a flashy Sydney suburb back in 2020.

They thought they were set. But over the next few years:

• The building had defects
• Strata fees skyrocketed
• Rent didn’t cover the mortgage
• And when they tried to sell? No buyers

Five years later — they still haven’t moved forward.
No equity to leverage. No cash flow. No progress.

👉 Now, look — if an apartment is what you can afford right now as a stepping stone into the market, fair enough.
As a home, it might serve its purpose.
But as an investment strategy?
I’ve heard plenty of stories like this — and they all come with regret and roadblocks.

This is why I always say:
✔ Property investing isn’t about buying “a” property
✔ It’s about buying the right property for your goals, your finance, and your stage of life

At Truth Group, I combine buyers agency + mortgage planning to help clients avoid these traps — and move forward, faster.