They Turned Their Backyard Into $36K a Year – Here’s How⎟Ep. 2411

They Turned Their Backyard Into $36K a Year – Here’s How⎟Ep. 2411

From The Property Academy Podcast by Opes Partners

April 18, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 2411

About this episode

Jess and Rob share their journey of building a three-property portfolio, including insights on their backyard build and business launch.

They started with a first home in Auckland… and turned it into something much bigger. In this Case Study Sunday, Jess and Rob share how they built a three-property portfolio – including buying a discounted plaster home and constructing a second dwelling in their own backyard. You’ll learn: Three properties, a backyard build, and a plaster home bought at a discount What they’d do differently if they could start it all again How they launched a new business to boost their cashflow The key takeaway? Building a portfolio isn’t always a straight line. With the right mindset, practical skills, and a willingness to adapt, you can keep progressing... even when lending gets tight. And if you want to support Jess and Rob's new business, check out Auckland Pre-Purchase Inspections if you need a building inspection. For more from Opes Partners: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

People in this episode

Guests: Jess, Rob

Topics covered

  • property investment
  • real estate
  • portfolio building
  • cashflow
  • backyard build

Keywords

  • property portfolio
  • real estate investment
  • cashflow strategies
  • backyard construction
  • discounted homes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Auckland Pre-Purchase Inspections

Places: Auckland

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