Get Invested: Part 2 - Sharyn Burgess on the borrowing truths banks don’t tell property buyers

Get Invested: Part 2 - Sharyn Burgess on the borrowing truths banks don’t tell property buyers

June 12, 2026 · 40 min

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Bushy Martin and Sharyn Burgess discuss the critical borrowing decisions that impact property investment success.

A lending decision that takes five minutes can shape your financial future for the next 30 years. In Part 2 of Bushy Martin’s conversation with KnowHow Property Finance Strategist Sharyn Burgess, the focus shifts from financial reality to financial capability — examining the practical borrowing decisions that ultimately determine how much wealth you can build. Most investors spend enormous amounts of time researching suburbs, properties and interest rates, yet many never fully understand the borrowing structures, lending strategies and support systems that sit behind successful property portfolios. Sharyn reveals why emotional attachment is one of the most costly mistakes borrowers make, how borrowing capacity can vary dramatically between lenders, why the cheapest rate isn’t always the best outcome, and why property investing is rarely a solo pursuit. The conversation also highlights an often-overlooked reality: a loan is not just a financial product. The right lending strategy can expand your purchasing power, improve flexibility and create opportunities that may otherwise never exist. As Bushy and Sharyn continue navigating the EXAMINE stage of the Property…

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