Everything Property: AU$68,000,000 Portfolio with 80+ Properties - Secrets Revealed!
Inside the Mind of a Property Investor Who’s Been There
In this episode, Michael Xia sits down for a candid conversation about the journey behind the results.
Widely regarded as one of Australia’s most humble and respected property investors, Michael shares the real story of how he built a property portfolio of 80+ properties valued at over $68 million, alongside becoming a Top 25 Mortgage Broker nationally in 2024 by loans settled.
This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the mistakes, setbacks, discipline, and strategic decisions that shaped his success.
In this conversation, Michael opens up about:
The early investing mistakes that cost him years
His unconventional path through education and career
The pivotal mentoring moment that changed everything
How he manufactured equity and identified markets early
The mindset and unorthodox rules that guided his growth
Using mortgage broking as a vehicle to fund long-term investing
Lessons you can apply directly to your own property journey
This episode captures the philosophy that underpins Mortgage Channel: real experience, disciplined strategy, and finance done in the client’s best interest.

