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Case study
Scott's First Home $1M Success: 334% Return on Investment
Smart acquisition and perfectly timed exit created substantial equity in Brisbane's rising market
A
Scott P.
First home buyer
+334.09%
Cash on cash return
key metrics
Address:
2/28 Douglas Street, Sherwood
Purchase Price:
$1,873,000
Sale Price:
$2,791,400
Holding Period:
2 years
Capital Growth:
149.03%
AnnualiSed Growth Rate:
22.08%
Return on Cash:
334.09%
Total Profit:
$918,400
Summary

This case study showcases Scott's impressive property investment in Sherwood, which yielded a remarkable 334% return on cash in just 2 years. Purchased in March 2021 for $1,873,000, the property at 2/28 Douglas St was strategically sold in March 2023 for $2,791,400, resulting in a 149.03% growth in value.Scott's success demonstrates the effectiveness of a well-executed short-term hold strategy in Brisbane's rising market. By identifying an undervalued apartment in a premium location and timing the market correctly, he maximised his returns without the additional costs and complexity of renovation or development.This investment highlights the importance of location selection, market timing, and exit strategy execution when aiming for exceptional returns. Scott's approach proves that with the right property selection and patience, significant wealth creation is possible even within a relatively short investment timeframe.

Testimonial
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Scott P.
First home buyer
Compare the pair
Not every million-dollar suburb delivers million-dollar returns — and here’s the proof. Scott bought 2/28 Douglas Street, Sherwood in 2021 for $1.873M. Without lifting a finger on renovations, the property resold just two years later for $2.791M — delivering a 149.03% capital uplift and a staggering +334% return on cash. With $918K in profit and a 22.08% annual growth rate, this was a textbook example of what happens when you buy the right property, in the right pocket, with the right price tag. Now compare it to 81 Longman Tce, Chelmer. Purchased for $3.5M and held for over five years, the property returned just $200K in profit. Even assuming the same deposit structure as Scott’s deal, the return on cash was only +38.89% — over eight times lower — with an annual growth rate of just 1.00%.
Our investment
Similar property
Purchase Price:
$1,873,000
$3,500,000
Sale Price:
$2,791,400
$3,700,000
Holding Period:
2 years
5.5 years
Capital Growth:
149.03%
5.71%
AnnualiSed Growth Rate:
22.08%
1.00%
Return on Cash:
334.09%
38.89%
Total Profit:
$918,400
$200,000
Scott’s success wasn’t down to luck or a booming market — it was strategy, precision, and timing. Because when you’ve got the right eyes on the deal, you don’t need five years to win — just the right property.
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