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The Investor of the Year Awards is all about celebrating success in the dynamic field of property investment , while providing the opportunity to network with like-minded investors and property gurus ” says Andrew Walker , CEO , and founder of the SA Property Investors Network ( SAPIN ).
“ We want to encourage and inspire all South Africans to build wealth through property investment , as we have seen just how our members have been able to move from Zero to Hero while assisting others along the way ”.
Silindile Leseyane , Founder of Sakhisizwe Property Stokvel and winner of the South African Property Investor of the year 2019 under the most innovative category , discusses her highlights from the event : “ It ’ s the like mindedness of everyone . Everybody out here is passionate about property , they ’ re passionate about finding good deals and making sure everything is done right . It ’ s not just about investing in property , it ’ s about doing it the right way . You ’ ve got this amazing support network that want to see you succeed .”
The theme for the 2019 Investor of the Year Awards was to encourage South Africans to invest in property and challenging the misconception that property investing is reserved for the wealthy . The focus now is on shifting that narrative - to show property investment as a means of building wealth .
education and the right network . We want to expose this and encourage all South Africans to take advantage of the opportunities available to them ,” explains Walker .
“ During the Covid-19 lockdown , we helped a twenty-four-year-old teacher purchase her first property . With the right education from The Property Academy and through the support of our network , this young property enthusiast purchased a property virtually , which has already started earning rental income for her . These opportunities are available to other young South Africans and through the SA Property Investors Network we provide the support and information to help investors make sound property decisions “.
If you are passionate about property and you are ready to showcase your investment journey to a broader audience , then the Investor of the Year Awards is for you ! Not only is this an opportunity to win prizes , but you can expand your property portfolio by expanding your knowledge base and your network , while having fun doing it .
This year the black-tie Awards will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Sandton on the 18th of November 2021 . The third annual Investor of the Year Awards can be attended in person or virtually . There are seven categories of awards , which cater for a range of entries from beginner property owners to professional property practitioners .
“ There is a myth that property investing is only for the wealthy ; but we have seen investors start with almost nothing … so it really is true that you can create wealth through property investing with the right
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