Behind every property recommended by Ironfish is a lot of in-depth research, which made me feel very confident to invest.
Finding a property professional
Chloe Zeng is a single mother of two and works in freight export. She migrated to Australia from China in 2013 with the aim of building a brighter future for her family in beautiful Sydney.
“In around 2018, I started thinking about buying a property and decided to talk to a professional first. [Ironfish Senior Strategist] Yusi Liu was a connection I made via social media networks and after learning she had worked in the property industry for many years, I wanted to meet her for a chat.
“I had a lot of property questions, which Yusi answered very patiently, clearly and in detail. We met multiple times and would often talk for three or four hours, and every time I learned a lot of useful information.”
Building a strategy
After learning more about investing with Ironfish, Chloe expanded her dream of owning a home, to becoming a property investor with a portfolio of multiple properties. Following the Ironfish portfolio approach, Chloe’s investments are diversified across multiple cities: Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast, comprising a mix of property types: apartment and townhouse.
“After learning more about Ironfish, I felt that their property research was very solid and the information they provide is very comprehensive. They have a dedicated team which looks into so many factors about their recommended investment properties: the location, transport, supporting facilities, demographics, future infrastructure planning etc. This information gave me a lot of confidence in properties recommended by Ironfish; I believe they have great potential.
“With Ironfish, I have been able to take advantage of market opportunities, which has helped me to build a portfolio quickly. More importantly, before buying any property, they helped me to build a tailored strategy, analysing how I can hold my properties long-term to achieve my goals.”
Covid-19 challenges
Investment often comes with challenges, and Covid-19 was a big one for Chloe. With three of her properties settling during the 2020/21 Covid-19 pandemic.
“It is really stressful to settle three properties in one year, but Yusi and Ironfish provided me with great support throughout the process. A team of professionals helped make the settlement process worry-free.
“The Ironfish Client Care team was excellent. In many cases, they communicated directly with my broker and solicitor, sending on all my documents in advance. This not only saved me time and energy in being the ‘middle-man’ but also made the whole process very smooth.”
Steady rental returns
After settling her recent Sydney properties, Chloe engaged Ironfish Property Management and has been very happy with the results.
“My apartment and townhouse in Sydney were rented out within a week after I settled! This speed is something I didn’t expect, and I am very satisfied with the quality of the tenants and I am enjoying great rental returns.”
A new hope for the future
Chloe has achieved a great deal in a short period of time, but it wasn’t necessarily an easy road.
“When I migrated to Australia, I was full of uncertainty being in an unfamiliar place. After becoming a single mother, I started to worry. I have always hoped to give my children a good education, as well as support my parents to have a carefree retirement. There was a period of time where I was feeling really down. With the help of Yusi and Ironfish, my life has changed dramatically. I am now very optimistic about the future.
“The properties I purchased have performed very well, and I believe that there will be even better performance in the long run. When I’m financially ready, I hope Yusi and Ironfish will help me to expand my property portfolio.”
Chloe’s tips to investors:
- Find a professional company to help you; unexpected challenges will happen along your investment journey, so it’s important to have the right people to help you.
- Listen to the guidance and recommendations of professionals. They are the experts in the field and can see opportunities that others can’t see.
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Find a professional company to help you; unexpected challenges will happen along your investment journey, so it’s important to have the right people to help you.
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Listen to the guidance and recommendations of professionals. They are the experts in the field and can see opportunities that others can’t see.
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