{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"First Time Property Investor","title":"S2E15 - The Dark Side Of Investing: How A One-Stop Property Shop Lost Our Client $350,000 Of Equity (Part 1)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1654,"description":"What happens when a successful investor follows advice from people they thought they could trust?\nIn this episode, the team unpacks the real-life story of Julia, a migrant who worked tirelessly to build wealth through property, only to find herself locked into two unconditional contracts that put more than $350,000 of equity at risk.\nFrom community referrals and educational seminars to referral commissions, house-and-land packages, SMSF property purchases, and unconditional contracts, this episode reveals how a series of seemingly small decisions created a financial nightmare.\nPart one focuses on Julia's journey and how the situation unfolded. In part two, the team will break down the red flags, warning signs, and practical lessons every investor should know to avoid finding themselves in the same position.\nConnect with us ➜ https://linktr.ee/ftpi.pod\nFirst Time Property Investor is for Australians who want to invest in property but feel stuck between too much information, conflicting advice, and the fear of getting it wrong. \nGet honest conversations, practical insights, and clear strategy to help you avoid costly mistakes and move forward with confidence.\nHosted by Imti, Pete and Skye, with insight from the finance, buying, sales and property management sides of the industry.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2SXBqT7JCQgfSmeE1U3e1d0jOwdazVnyTO1sDKLJ_RE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80Njlh/MDZjODI5MmM5NjVk/ZGEyNmQ2ZGFhMWQ2/MTA4YS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}