Real Estate Exposed
The Investigative Podcast
Deep-dive investigations, exclusive interviews, and expert analysis exposing the truth behind Australia's real estate industry dysfunction
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The $89,000 Lesson: How Sarah Chen Lost Everything
An in-depth investigation into how a $495 real estate course destroyed one woman's financial future and mental health.
Full Description
Sarah Chen thought she was investing in her future when she saw that $495 real estate course advertisement. 30 months later, she declared bankruptcy with $89,000 in debt and severe depression. This episode traces her journey step-by-step, revealing the systematic exploitation tactics used by RTOs to extract maximum profit from desperate career-changers. We examine the hidden cost escalation, the psychological manipulation, and the complete absence of support systems that left Sarah and thousands like her financially and emotionally destroyed.
Key Points
- How $495 became $89,000 through systematic cost escalation
- The psychological tactics used to keep students paying
- Real impact of predatory education on mental health
- Why 80% of real estate students fail within 24 months
- The complete absence of industry support systems
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All Episodes (10)
The $89,000 Lesson: How Sarah Chen Lost Everything
An in-depth investigation into how a $495 real estate course destroyed one woman's financial future and mental health.
Inside the RTO Machine: A Former Sales Rep Speaks Out
Explosive interview with a former RTO sales representative who reveals the internal tactics used to exploit vulnerable students.
The Mental Health Crisis: 347% Above National Average
Shocking investigation into the real estate industry's suicide crisis and the systematic cover-up of mental health statistics.
The Numbers Don't Lie: Mathematical Impossibility of Success
Data-driven analysis proving that the real estate education system is mathematically designed to fail 80% of students.
Consumer Hate Analyzed: Why 73% Regret Using Agents
Comprehensive analysis of why consumers despise real estate agents, based on 10,000+ survey responses and industry data.
The Whistleblower Files: Internal Documents Exposed
Exclusive access to leaked internal documents from major RTOs revealing systematic student exploitation strategies.
International Spotlight: How Other Countries Do It Right
Exploring real estate education and practice models from countries with high consumer satisfaction and low failure rates.
The Regulatory Failure: Why Government Won't Act
Investigation into regulatory capture and political interference preventing real estate industry reform.
Voices of the Victims: Stories the Industry Doesn't Want You to Hear
Raw, unfiltered accounts from real estate education victims sharing their experiences of exploitation and recovery.
The Path Forward: Building a Better System
Comprehensive reform proposal outlining how to fix Australia's broken real estate education and practice system.
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About the Podcast
Our Mission
Real Estate Exposed brings you the investigations the industry doesn't want you to hear. From predatory education practices to consumer exploitation, we shine a light on the systematic issues plaguing Australia's property market.
What to Expect
- • Deep-dive investigative reports
- • Exclusive interviews with industry insiders
- • Data-driven analysis and fact-checking
- • Real stories from affected consumers
- • Solutions and advocacy efforts