Property Investing Insights with Right Property Group EP 159: From $10K to a Dozen Properties: Shahin & Salvia's 10-Year Property Journey
Nov 17, 2025
In a captivating discussion, Shahin Behnam, a migrant investor from Iran, and his partner Salvia Sotoudeh share their incredible journey of building a 12-property portfolio in just a decade. They reveal how they started with under $10,000, the importance of teamwork, and the value of trusted professionals in investing. The duo emphasizes patience through market cycles, the significance of a clear exit strategy, and the emotional lessons learned from early sales. Their story inspires both new and seasoned investors to start their journey with confidence.
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Migrants Start With Under $10K
- Shahin and Salvia migrated from Iran to Australia in 2010 with engineering backgrounds and less than $10,000 in savings.
- They worked, studied and started building a property portfolio while settling into new jobs and life.
First Home Became Investment Launchpad
- Their first property was an established two-bedroom unit they lived in to avoid paying rent and start mortgage repayment.
- That home became the launch pad for a multi-property investing journey over the next decade.
Bought Out-Of-State Properties Unseen
- They bought Queensland properties sight-unseen using photos and videos and trusted their buyer agent.
- The decision felt risky, but those purchases later performed well after patient holding.