Did you know that 71% of property investors only ever own one investment property?
It’s a surprising number — but when you dig into it, it all comes back to one thing: clarity of purpose.

The Power of a Clear Why

When most people buy their first home, they’re laser-focused.
They know exactly why they’re doing it — to stop renting, create security, build a future for their family.

That “why” drives their behaviour:

  • Spending goes down.
  • Savings go up.
  • Every dollar is directed toward the goal.

Their Control Game is tight. Their Sacrifice Game is strong.
And because they’re clear on their purpose, their actions naturally lead them to success.

What Happens Next

Once they hit that first goal — they buy the home, they achieve the dream — something shifts.

When it comes time to buy investment property #2, #3, or #4, the clarity fades.

  • The “why” becomes vague.
  • Priorities shift.
  • Financial discipline slips.

Suddenly, the same person who once made bold, smart moves becomes hesitant, distracted, or unfocused.

They start playing the Comfort Game, not realising that comfort is the bridge back to the Poverty Game.

The Fitness Analogy

Think about it like fitness:
You commit, eat clean, train hard, and lose weight. You hit your goal — and then… you relax.
Bit by bit, the habits fade, and the results slip away.

The same happens with property.
When the goal is achieved, the motivation disappears. And that’s why 71% stop at one property.

The TMAP Difference: Staying in the Wealth Game

At TMAP, we teach that long-term success isn’t about one big win — it’s about staying in the game.

The moment you lose clarity around your “why,” your behaviours shift, and your results follow.
That’s why our Property Course starts with Module 1: Start with Why.

When your “why” is clear, your focus sharpens, your strategy aligns, and your next move becomes obvious.

TMAP Takeaway

If you’re sitting at one property right now and feeling stuck, this is your moment to refocus.
Revisit your “why.”
Reconnect with your vision for your family, your freedom, and your legacy.

Do that, and you’ll move from the 71% who stop — into the 29% who build portfolios,
create options, and live life at the top of the mountain.