What if the biggest threat to your portfolio wasn’t the market but your mindset? In this episode, I break down the 20 most common mistakes I see investors make, every. single. day. From playing it too safe, chasing shiny objects, relying on the wrong team, or letting lifestyle creep sabotage your future, these aren’t just mistakes; they’re wealth killers. I’m sharing hard truths, real talk, and the exact lessons that could save you hundreds of thousands (and years of regret). Whether you’re just starting or already on your journey, these insights are designed to course-correct, refocus, and reignite your investing game. Because sometimes, the smartest move isn’t what to do, it’s what not to do. This one’s for the action-takers.

I talk about:

00:00The real reason most investors fail
00:55Mistake 1: Thinking you’re buying a loan instead of a home
02:00Mistake 2: High-income earners not investing
03:11Mistake 3: Low expectations of your team
04:45Mistake 4: Buying blind with no strategy
06:22Mistake 5: Chasing shiny objects like crypto and Airbnbs
07:14Mistake 6: Not willing to make lifestyle sacrifices
08:14Mistake 7: Playing too small or too safe
09:07Mistake 8: Not investing in yourself
09:55Mistake 9: Thinking equity is risky
11:19Mistake 10: Believing you need to pay off your home loan before investing
12:07Mistake 11: No financial alignment with your partner
13:03Mistake 12: Clinging to bad debt like credit cards and car loans
14:21Mistake 13: Taking advice from the wrong people
15:59Mistake 14: Investing for ego instead of outcomes
17:08Mistake 15: Choosing cash flow over capital growth
18:19Mistake 16: Using cash instead of equity
19:34Mistake 17: Making decisions purely based on tax deductions
20:56Mistake 18: Waiting for the “right” time to invest
21:41Mistake 19: Analysis paralysis
22:26Mistake 20: Not buying more when you had the chance
23:10Flip the script, avoid these traps, and build lasting wealth

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years. 

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron’s decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth. 

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