Stepping Into Property: An Interview with AMG Health Professionals
- Stephanie Portoglou
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
Private Practice Medical Consulting recently had the incredible opportunity to be interviewed by AMG Health Professionals, diving into one of my favorite topics outside of healthcare property and investing.
It was such a refreshing and engaging conversation, where I got to share my personal journey into the property market how it all started, the lessons learned along the way, and the strategies I’ve found most valuable.
Like many people, getting into the property market wasn’t something that just “happened.” It took planning, persistence, and building the right team around me. One of the biggest lessons I shared was the importance of working with the right brokers and banks. My first experience wasn’t the best, and it really opened my eyes to how crucial it is to know where to go and who to trust. Once I connected with experienced teams who truly understood my goals, everything changed from how my finances were structured to the opportunities I could access.
We also spoke honestly about the challenges because it’s not always smooth sailing. From navigating borrowing capacity to understanding lending criteria and managing risk, there are definitely hurdles along the way. But those challenges are what shape your knowledge and confidence as an investor.
One of the standout moments in the interview was being asked:
“If you had $200K, how would you invest it?”
My answer was clear : I wouldn’t just put it all into one glamorous property.
Instead, I’d take a more strategic approach. While property is an incredible long-term wealth-building tool, I believe in diversification. That $200K could be used across multiple smaller investments potentially leveraging into property, while also allocating funds into shares or other income-generating assets to help build capital and spread risk. It’s about creating a balanced portfolio, not putting everything into one basket.
We also touched on a question so many people ask:
“How much deposit do you actually need to get into the market?”
There’s a common misconception that you need a huge amount saved, but that’s not always the case. There are different pathways depending on your situation, lending options, and how well everything is structured. Again, this comes back to having the right broker and guidance it can completely change what’s possible.
Overall, it was such a great experience being part of this conversation with AMG Health Professionals. It’s always exciting to step outside the day-to-day of healthcare consulting and share insights on something I’m equally passionate about.
A big thank you to the AMG team for having me I’m looking forward to many more conversations like this in the future!
