As twilight faded into the vibrant Sydney night, Rusty Rastogi, an experienced sales executive, found himself contemplating his future. He had worked diligently, like countless other Australians, who invested their days in jobs that paid the bills but barely scratched the surface of financial independence. His dreams were not monumental, just a simple, secure life, perhaps a legacy for his children. It was then that his thoughts steered towards the route many had trodden before him – property investment.