At Teach Me About Property (TMAP), it’s always a special moment when former students return to the fold, ready to continue their Wealth Game journey. Many students who joined early in TMAP’s journey have ventured out, faced their own challenges, and are now returning to reconnect and continue building their wealth through property. To those long-time TMAP members and new faces alike—welcome back to Team TMAP!
Recently, TMAP welcomed back an original student who joined back in 2017. After stepping away for a few years, they rejoined with remarkable stories and hard-won lessons. Their journey shows how sticking with a strategy—and a supportive team—can make a world of difference. Here’s what happened in their story and what it means for everyone chasing financial independence through property investment.
The Power of Playing the Wealth Game
When this student first signed up in 2017, they bought their first property, locking in a prime opportunity that has since doubled in value. Over the past seven years, that property built close to $400,000 in equity—a major financial win! But like many investors, they faced the temptation to step away from the “wealth game” for a while.
Life happens, and sometimes property investors start prioritising other goals, entering what we call the “comfort game” or even the “poverty game.” It’s easy to lose focus on the bigger picture when consumer debt sneaks in, and this student’s story is a classic example. At some point, they found themselves needing extra cash and opted for consumer debt—a personal loan or credit card here and there. Eventually, they accumulated over $40,000 in consumer debt across multiple sources.
Before they knew it, monthly payments for this debt hit around $2,200. High interest, small individual amounts, but together it created a drain on cash flow. They realised it was time to make a change and returned to TMAP to get back on track.
The TMAP Solution: Tapping into Equity and Freeing Up Cash Flow
Step 1: Debt Consolidation
When students come back to TMAP with consumer debt, the first move is often debt consolidation. By tapping into the equity built up in their property, this student could eliminate those multiple debts. The result? No more juggling high-interest payments and a massive improvement in monthly cash flow.
Step 2: Reinvesting in Property
With the equity freed up, TMAP worked with this student to set them up for their next property purchase. Not only did they eliminate $2,000 in monthly debt payments, but they also got back into the wealth game with the support of TMAP’s expertise. Accessing that equity allowed them to buy another property, growing their portfolio and putting them on track to reach their long-term financial goals.
The Takeaway: Property is a Team Sport
One of the biggest lessons in this story is that property investment is a team sport. The most successful TMAP students stay connected to the community and its resources. There will be challenges, but keeping in touch with TMAP can help prevent small setbacks from becoming bigger obstacles.
TMAP is here to support students through every phase of their property journey. So, if you’re facing stormy seas, remember that TMAP is the lighthouse guiding you safely to shore. Whether you’re looking to overcome financial hurdles or make a fresh start with a new property investment, TMAP is ready to help you turn things around.
Welcome back to all the returning students—and to anyone out there thinking of rejoining, the TMAP family is always here for you!
