The Worst Property I Ever Bought (And Why We’re Launching Paid Property Content)

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A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.
The first property I bought was a disaster.
This was during the 2008–2013 boom, when most investors were raking in gains. But I fell for bad advice and peer pressure to buy a condo too early. The data was cherry-picked, the returns inflated, and the pretty charts made it all seem bulletproof.
I ended up with a stagnant unit, tenant issues, and a mountain of regret. It was my crash course in how property can build wealth—or destroy it.
That experience is why I joined Stacked. From the start, the goal was clear: to provide honest, clear-eyed property content that tells you the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable.
Because no one should suffer for buying the wrong home.
But doing that—real research, original reporting, deep analysis—isn’t cheap. Some stories require:
- Paid market data and historical pricing trends, which costs thousands of dollars to research and find
- Days of on-the-ground comparisons between stacks, layouts, and facings
- Tools and experts to unpack complex analytics
We’ve compared developer sales timelines, stack-level price gaps, and even why two identical units can differ by $100k. That kind of work doesn’t attract sponsors—especially when the conclusions aren’t flattering.
Why We’re Introducing Stacked Pro
Most of our content stays free: reviews, news breakdowns, weekly updates—you’ll still get all that.
But for deeper, data-driven pieces, we’re asking for your support through Stacked Pro. It helps us stay independent and gives you access to:
- Advanced reports and macro-trend analysis
- Exclusive comparisons across floor plans, launches, and districts
- Early access to key insights
- New research tools and visualisations (coming soon)
It’s not content for content’s sake—it’s the kind of insight that prevents six-figure mistakes.
Thanks for reading—and for being part of a community that values honest, informed decisions.
– Ryan from Stacked
Ryan J
A seasoned content strategist with over 17 years in the real estate and financial journalism sectors, Ryan has built a reputation for transforming complex industry jargon into accessible knowledge. With a track record of writing and editing for leading financial platforms and publications, Ryan's expertise has been recognised across various media outlets. His role as a former content editor for 99.co and a co-host for CNA 938's Open House programme underscores his commitment to providing valuable insights into the property market.Read next from Editor's Pick

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