From investment books to real-life property: How this investor turned his dream into reality
By Bianca Dabu
21 December 2020
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Mr Chamberlain’s investment journey began at the age of 17, with books such as
The Barefoot Investor and
Rich Dad Poor Dad, which ultimately gave him an initial understanding of investment and what it could mean for him in the long term.
“Since the day I put that book down, that culminated in six or seven years’ worth of hard work, hard savings for an investment property.”
Before making his first purchase, he sought to learn as much as he could, and started listening to property podcasts such as The Smart Property Investment Show, which taught him the basics of minimising risks and maximising returns.
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