Taku Ekanayake - Millennial ‘rentvestor’ builds property portfolio of six in two years

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  1. Simon L

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    Simon L, 11th Feb, 2017
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    Good stuff mate, keep it up...
     
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  3. David Shih

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    Well done @Taku Ekanayake and I totally agree he's unstoppable!
    A guy with an amazing mindset that we all need to learn from :)
     
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    My hero :D
     
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    well done! great achievements

    (cue haters comments from mainstream)
     
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  7. CK_Invest

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    nice work :)

    though I have to question the motivation to share your story with the media?

    normally people that share these stories have some agenda e.g they became a broker or a buyers agent etc..

    anyway not taking any credit away but just curious to hear, as I certainly wouldn't want the public knowing my full name and property portfolio! (or my workmates / boss for that matter!)

    keep up the good work man
     
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    Nek Minit, Taku becomes a broker...
     
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    The suspense is killing me!

    I think he'll buy brokers. He's going large
     
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    Go post it on whirlpool......lol
     
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  11. Taku Ekanayake

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    thanks @Simon L! hahaha that nickname is starting to stick - not sure how i feel about it o_O

    thanks buddy @DDBY

    earning a lot from you also @LeMU - thanks mate

    lol @G TOWN
     
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    thanks mate @CK_Invest

    @Ace in the Hole i'm just doin my thing chief

    haha @bob shovel settle down
     
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    6 IPs in 2 years is phenomenal, without outside funding help too!

    Have you thought of starting a Youtube channel with short videos or similiar to share your mindset? I'm sure there's plenty of people interested in your thoughts and views.
     
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  14. Creamy

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    Great work mate. As a fellow millennial this is inspirational.
     
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    Great story and journey!
     
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    Pfftt I'm having my property cake and eating my smashed Avo too...

    Well done @Taku Ekanayake but don't forget to enjoy the journey too...
     
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    Great work @Taku Ekanayake , ( couldn't keep up with the fast changing world), what is your next move?
     
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    Came across this blog piece while searching more about rentvesting by Taku.
    Dunno what magic is involved but all your articles show up close to the top on Google, probably get lots of views!

    Confessions of a millenial rentvestor
     
    Zoolander, 12th Feb, 2017
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    Awesome job! Did you have any issues with valuations? I thought it was a minimum of three months post settlement before wants would even consider reval.
     
    legallyblonde, 12th Feb, 2017
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