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From factory work to investing on three rental properties

Jeremiah O'Brien in the SBS Studios in Sydney

Jeremiah O'Brien in the SBS Studios in Sydney Source: SBS Filipino

Family members contributed so he can fly to Australia and with US$200, Jeremiah O'Brien arrived in Australia in late 2008, with the aim to help his family. Image: Jeremiah O'Brien in the SBS Studios in Sydney (A.Violata)


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Family members contributed so he can fly to Australia and with US$200, Jeremiah O'Brien arrived in Australia in late 2008, with the aim to help his family. Image: Jeremiah O'Brien in the SBS Studios in Sydney (A.Violata)


What did the then 23-year-old do before he was able to save for the down payment for his first investment property?

 

Now after three rental properties, Jeremiah shares his success and the things that might help us succeed in our dreams of having our own home or property.

 


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