Clients: James and Claire (names changed) Objective: Grow a low-maintenance property portfolio to create wealth for themselves and their two young children while remaining time efficient Strategy: Use TIA’s RoadMap and data-led market selection to buy high-growth, low-holding-cost properties Client background James and Claire are busy professionals and close friends of another TIA client. They wanted a hands-off, structured service that would deliver properties requiring minimal maintenance, low ongoing costs, and strong capital growth and rental returns. Their budget target for the next purchase was about $700,000 with a 20% deposit available. Our approach We built a personalised RoadMap to show clear short and long term scenarios, then selected markets with the strongest growth signals and rental demand. For their brief we recommended markets with resilient fundamentals and clear infrastructure-led growth. This led to a two-step approach: Acquire an entry property in a Perth growth corridor to generate equity quickly. Reuse that equity to buy a second property in a high-growth Queensland corridor to diversify state exposure and accelerate portfolio scale. The First Investment in WA Purchase Price: $478,000 (March 2023) Property: 569 sqm land size | 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car Last Valuation since Purchase: $630,960 (Aug 2024) Growth (Since Purchase to 2024 Val Date): 32% increase Equity Gain: $152,960 Rental Income: $540/week (5.87% yield) By buying in a high-growth Perth corridor at the right percentile, the first property delivered rapid equity uplift and healthy rental yield. That usable equity became the springboard for the next acquisition. The Second Investment in QLD Purchase Price: $738,000 (Jan 2025) Current Value: $835,000 (Oct 2025) Rental Income: $560/week Property: 625sqm land size, house built in 2007 | 4 Bed | 2 Bath | 2 Car Acquisition Type: Off-Market Using equity from their first investment, James and Claire diversified into one of Queensland's growth market - a market experiencing strong population inflows and rental demand. Within nine months, the property gained $97,000 in value , reaffirming the strength of their data-led approach. Outcomes to date Rapid equity creation from the first purchase enabled a second, larger purchase without extending beyond their budget and deposit capacity. Strong rental yields on both properties support positive cash flow and future servicing capacity. Portfolio diversification across WA and QLD reduces single-market concentration risk and increases optionality for future moves in the RoadMap. Time efficiency achieved by TIA handling market research, off-market access, negotiation and settlement, freeing James and Claire to focus on work and family. The Result With two performing assets across two states, James and Claire are on track to achieve their goal of building a sustainable, wealth-generating portfolio. Together, their properties have grown by over $250,000 in equity while maintaining healthy rental yields and low holding costs. James and Claire’s journey shows how a data-driven RoadMap and disciplined market selection can accelerate financial growth - even for time-poor investors. By leveraging equity and targeting the right markets, they’ve built a foundation for long-term wealth and family security.