How I Doubled My Portfolio Working With A Coach
Discover how working with a property investment coach helped build a faster-growing NZ portfolio. Real numbers, proven strategy.
Live Your Dream Life While Rent-Vesting
Rent-vesting lets you live in the home you love while investing in properties elsewhere to build income, equity and financial freedom.
5 reasons why your property portfolio isn’t bringing results
Stuck with a property portfolio that isn’t performing? Discover the five biggest mistakes holding investors back - and how to turn underperforming properties into growth and cashflow opportunities.
BRRRR vs New builds: Which property strategy is right for you?
Explore the trade-offs between BRRRR and new builds: which strategy delivers faster equity, higher cashflow, and greater upside in New Zealand real estate? Discover real examples and insights to help you decide with clarity.
$140k in 7 weeks through property investing
Discover how Wolfe Property client Andy achieved a $140K uplift in just seven weeks through smart renovation and refinancing. See the exact numbers, strategy, and lessons that made this fast-track success possible.
Where is the best place to buy an investment property?
Learn how to identify the best places to buy an investment property in New Zealand. Discover what to look for - from population growth and zoning potential to cashflow and long-term returns.
Property Management vs Managing Yourself
Compare DIY property management vs hiring a professional: learn the pros, cons, and what’s best for NZ rental investors.
How Do I Add Value to my Property with New Flooring?
Choosing the right flooring is critical for durability, aesthetics, and returns. Learn which materials perform best in rentals, cost ranges, and installation tips.
Top 9 Renovation Mistakes for Active Investors
Not all property renovations end in financial success.
Why? Because some times mistakes have to be learned the hard way.
And over the last 15 years, I’ve completed over 100 renovations (some personal, some with investors I work with). Through that I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. Many of these are the same mistakes I see my clients making at Wolfe Property Coaching.
That’s why, in this article, you’ll learn my top 9 renovation mistakes for active investors. That way you can avoid them and save yourself time and money.
Because it’s easy to know the right way, after doing it the wrong way. And while hindsight is a great thing … you can’t benefit from it until later.
How do I add an extra bedroom when renovating my property?
Adding an extra bedroom is one of the smartest moves for any property investor following the BRRRR strategy.
It’s often the fastest and most cost-effective way to boost both a property’s value and its rental income.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to add a bedroom step by step - from what to look for before the open home to the key decisions that make your renovation a success.
How much does it cost to renovate a property?
Most property investors ask: “How much does it cost to renovate a property?”
In investment renos, costs are often more contained than personal home makeovers - but it’s still crucial to balance spending with expected return.
As a benchmark, investors coached by Wolfe Property often spend $60,000–$80,000, though you should expect no less than $50,000 for a meaningful improvement.
Below, you’ll find ballpark costs for key renovation components and tips to keep your budget in check.
The Ultimate Guide to the BRRRR Strategy
The BRRRR (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy is the playbook for renovations-based investors.
In this article, we outline what a BRRRR strategy is, how much it costs, and what type of investor it is best suited to.