When people say property is out of reach for young Australians, Ezekiel Ross is living proof that the story doesn’t have to end there. At just 21 years old, Ezekiel became a homeowner in October 2025 — only months after joining Teach Me About Property — and he’s already planning his second.
Life Before TMAP: Working, Saving, No Clear Plan
Before joining TMAP, Ezekiel’s life looked like most young Australians finishing school. He was completing his final year of high school and working just one day a week. There was no formal financial strategy, no clear investment plan, and no specific savings goal — just putting money aside without a destination.
Like many young people, saving felt responsible, but it wasn’t connected to a bigger outcome. That changed when conversations at home shifted toward property.
The Spark: Learning What Was Actually Possible
Property entered the picture through family conversations. As Ezekiel began learning how property actually works — borrowing, leverage, strategy — something clicked. Saving stopped being passive and became intentional. Money now had a purpose.
In July 2025, Ezekiel joined TMAP after attending a summit, and from that moment, the focus sharpened. Within three months, he moved from learning to action.
First Property at 21: Faster Than It Looks
From the outside, buying a first property between July and October looks fast. From the inside, it felt slow — which is completely normal. Learning new rules, navigating lending changes, and going through the process for the first time always feels longer than it is.
Ezekiel used the 5% Government Guarantee Scheme, allowing him to enter the market without a large deposit. His total out-of-pocket cost was just over $21,000 — far less than what most young buyers assume is required. Importantly, it was achievable through disciplined saving and consistent work, not a windfall or special advantage.
Thinking Ahead: Property Two and Beyond
Ezekiel’s first purchase was a unit. His next goal is a house — potentially one he can live in initially, then convert into a rental later. That flexibility is intentional. It reflects a long-term mindset rather than a rush to consume everything now.
Looking ahead, the goal is simple and realistic. By age 30, Ezekiel wants to own three properties and then stabilise. No hype. No unrealistic timelines. Just steady progress.
The Bigger Impact: Changing What Young People Believe Is Possible
One of the most powerful outcomes of Ezekiel’s journey isn’t just his own success — it’s the ripple effect. Younger siblings and cousins are now talking about saving, investing, and property ownership as something normal and achievable, not distant or impossible.
That mindset shift matters. When one young person proves it can be done, it quietly rewrites what others believe they’re capable of.
A Message to Young Australians
Ezekiel’s advice is simple and grounded. Save hard. Show up to work every day. Stop assuming property is impossible before you’ve learned how it actually works. Most importantly, don’t wait for “someday” — start building now, even if the first step feels small.
At TMAP, this is exactly why we do what we do. Property isn’t reserved for a select few. With the right strategy, guidance, and action, even a 21-year-old forklift driver can become a homeowner — and build from there.
