Welcome to Property Investor Tales, Stories From The Front Yard, where I talk to property investors from around Australia about their investing journey. My name is Karen Chavez and I'm a property coach here at Positive Real Estate, where we help people build wealth through property. With over 8000 clients across Australia and New Zealand, there are some incredible stories to tell, which hopefully make your investing journey that little bit easier.   In this episode of Property Investor Tales, Karen Chavez and Essa discuss the cultural background regarding debt and property ownership, the lessons learned from his investment mistakes, and the realities of managing a large property portfolio. Essa emphasizes the importance of mentorship and exit strategies in real estate investment, providing valuable insights for future investors. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Esa's Journey 02:03 - Cultural Perspectives on Property Investment 06:03 - Lessons from Property Investment Mistakes 10:03 - The Reality of Managing a Large Portfolio 14:20 - Advice for Future Investors Once you’ve listened to this episode, I’d love it if you hit the subscribe button so you get notified every time a new episode drops.    I love hearing people's property investor tales so if you’d like to share yours then please get in touch with me via email at  propertyinvestortales@positivementor.com.au  You can watch all of these podcasts over on YouTube at Positive Mentor or at positivementor.com.au