Luke Harris - Lets Get Real: Discover the reasons most Australian property investors fail to get the results they desire

I first met Matt Bateman quite a few years ago when I was beginning to dabble in property investing. He came across as a very energetic, charismatic and knowledgeable person, who was extremely passionate about helping people like me understand the exciting, and sometimes daunting, world of property investing. At this stage in my life, I knew I wanted to do something to make my future life more comfortable but I wasnt sure what or how. I was feeling out my options but wasnt 100% sure where I was going.

Fast-forward about five years, and phone call came out of the blue from Matt, which quite honestly has changed the direction of my life.

Matt explained that he and a friend (Luke Harris) were starting an investment and education company to help people like me understand the whys, hows, whens and wheres of property investing and that he thought I might be interested.

I have spent thousands of dollars and been to a number of functions held by other property investment and wealth-creation organisations including travelling interstate and they were ALL nothing more than a sales platform aimed at making the promoters wealthy. People were encouraged to bring their credit cards and take advantage of the great opportunities and special offers. Matt, Luke and The Property Mentors dont do this. In fact, it was quite refreshing to hear them say DONT bring your credit card as you wont need it theres nothing to buy at our events.

Matt introduced me to Luke who, as my mentor with my permission has pushed me in the right direction. (I tend to be a very hesitant and cautious person by nature and I required pushing.) I have been to a number of The Property Mentors investment education events and am absolutely amazed by the depth of knowledge demonstrated by both Matt and Luke in every area of investing. They have no trouble whatsoever explaining in detail the opportunities and possible pitfalls involved in investing.

As successful investors themselves, Matt and Luke are constantly looking for better opportunities to pass onto their members.

Fast-forward to now and I have acquired three investment properties, as well as been involved in other investment opportunities, and I couldnt be more excited. I feel extremely comfortable in my dealings with The Property Mentors. So much so, that I have recommended them to many friends and family members (Those who know me, also know that this is an extremely rare thing for me to do.) A major reason I feel so at ease dealing with The Property Mentors is that they are right there with you investing in exactly the same opportunities they are recommending.

Both Matt and Luke are more than a couple of businessmen helping me to better my future life they are people I call friends.

Howard Quick, Melbourne, Vic.

Being an ambitious 25-year-old, working in the construction and property industries, I thought property investing would be easy simply save a deposit, jump online, visit a few display suites, attend a few auctions and, finally, once you find something that you liked, you just buy it, right? To my ignorance, saving the deposit was the easy part. No, [property investing] is not easy, rather its the opposite. You discover a whole new list of emotions and quickly realise its a whole new ball game, working up the courage to throw your lifes savings down on a property you wont be living in and hoping it will be a successful investment.

After searching the internet and doing the above for six months without success, a family friend encouraged me to call The Property Mentors to assist. So, finally getting over my ego, I contacted them. The following month, I attended my first Mentor Masterclass. The Property Mentors changed my whole perception of property investing with their approach to first surround yourself with a team that can support you and ensure you purchase the right property the right property being one that suits your personal financial situation and long-term goals. My mentor facilitated the entire process from go-to-whoa, while taking the time to ensure I was comfortable and understood each step along the way. The Property Mentors collaborative approach gave me the confidence to purchase my first property in late 2016. Since then, my best friend has also purchased an investment property with the support of The Property Mentors. Im glad I have The Property Mentors in my corner and have confidence I purchased the right property that suits my Point B goals.

Matt Pellegrino, Melbourne, Vic.

I love the way The Property Mentors have set up their property education. They start from the beginning and go ahead step by step, not only covering property, but also other aspects of property investing, like goal-setting, finance, accounting and structures. Above all, their support is second to none. Having access to a mentor has made a big difference, as initially my property goals were unrealistic. Working on my strategy with them has shown me how to do things and keep it real, which I appreciate.

Ravi Shah, Melbourne, Vic.

Our journey as members [of The Property Mentors] has been an immeasurable ROI. We have gone from dreaming to making our goals a reality. The education provided has enabled us to take action with confidence. We are very grateful to have a mentor who can actually help us achieve the success we want because she has already achieved it!

Noah Pacey, Perth, WA

My mentor has been wonderful, providing guidance through areas in my portfolio which I found, personally, very difficult to resolve. I am a home-owner and also have had one investment property for over 10 years. Since The Property Mentors have been mentoring me, I am much more confident going forward with further investments.

Preston DLaroy, Melbourne, Vic.

I joined The Property Mentors early this year after having quite a few conversations with my mentor to determine, not only whether The Property Mentors were the right fit for me, but whether I was the right fit for them. I had been wanting to do more in the property investing space for a number of years and over that time had been involved with, and had discussions with, a number of different property investment firms. Some focused on mentoring, some focused on education, some would just recommend you a property. But it wasnt until I found The Property Mentors that I found a firm that truly tried to combine all these aspects and ensure they were working with me for the long term, trying to reach my financial goals.

Although my relationship with my mentor is still quite new, he has already helped me in clarifying my goals, for the short, medium and long term. In saying that, I truly feel like I have a mentor behind me who can help me achieve these goals. The Property Mentors approach is not to hold my hand and tell me step by step what to do, but rather empower me with the knowledge and education I need to build long-term wealth, whilst also acting as a guide along the way. To use an old proverb as an example, their approach is definitely about teaching a man how to fish, rather than catching fish for him. They have not tried to sell me any property, up-sell me any products or been pushy in any kind of way. Their wealth of knowledge in all aspects of property and development is evident in the way my mentor presents the right opportunities to me based on my situation, whilst also giving me the knowledge in reaching my own decisions. I know I have found a team that is in it for the long term and is truly invested in assisting me and my family in reaching our goals.

Jason Sas, Melbourne, Vic.

Ive known both Luke and Matthew professionally for more than 10 years. The tools and personal experiences that they both share in the book highlight the dos and donts in property investing and how important it is to have a good mentor who will work alongside you to [help you] achieve your financial goals in life.