When Maggie Zhang dreamed of owning property, she wasn’t born into wealth — she built it, one sacrifice at a time.
At just 25, the Melbourne woman chose to skip dinners out, survive on brown rice and broccoli, and pour every dollar into real estate. “It wasn’t easy,” she admitted, “but I’m so glad I did it.” That grit paid off — Maggie now owns six properties across Victoria, including her own home, rental units, and renovation projects.
The journey wasn’t smooth. Rising interest rates hit hard, stretching her finances to the limit. But while others pulled back, Maggie pushed forward. “Now’s the time,” she said confidently. “Rate cuts are coming — investors who wait might miss the window.”
Experts agree that while cost-of-living pressures persist, Australia’s housing shortage keeps prices strong. In fact, CoreLogic data shows homes added $12,000 in value in just three months.
Maggie’s story isn’t just about money — it’s about mindset. “Some nights I went to bed hungry,” she recalled, “but I was full of purpose.”
Her lesson is simple: sacrifice a little now, and your future might just thank you later.
