100 homes. $59 million.
Without tenants or flips.
When the property market feels out of reach, this is where smart investors start.
A free guide for Aussies who don't want to wait decades for results — and want a proven 5-step framework that creates real equity and lifestyle freedom now.
In The Property Escape Plan, you’ll discover:
Why flips and rentals feel like progress but can just be another trap (and how to spot the warning signs before you waste years).
The 5-step shortcut framework designed to help you add value quickly — without tenants, remortgaging, quitting your job or risking your savings.
The three biggest property myths keeping everyday Aussies chained to the 10-year waiting game — and why most never escape it.
A clear path to projects you can start and finish in months, not decades — designed for real people with jobs, kids, and mortgages, not endless time and cash.
100 homes. $59 million. Without tenants or flips.
When the property market feels out of reach, this is where smart investors start.
A free guide for Aussies who don't want to wait decades for results — and want a proven 5-step framework that creates real equity and lifestyle freedom now.
In The Property Escape Plan, you’ll discover:
Why flips and rentals feel like progress but can just be another trap (and how to spot the warning signs before you waste years).
The 5-step shortcut framework designed to help you add value quickly — without tenants, remortgaging, quitting your job or risking your savings.
The three biggest property myths keeping everyday Aussies chained to the 10-year waiting game — and why most never escape it.
A clear path to projects you can start and finish in months, not decades — designed for real people with jobs, kids, and mortgages, not endless time and cash.
Download The Property Escape Plan
If you’ve ever looked at the “traditional” property path, you know the drill:
Save for years.
Buy a rental.
Hold for a decade.
Cross your fingers the market delivers.
On paper it sounds like progress.
In reality? It’s a trap.
You stay tied to your job.
Your money’s locked up.
Your time’s on hold.
That’s not wealth creation.
That’s a retirement plan disguised as a strategy.
Here's the truth most people miss:
You don’t need to wait 10–20 years for property to “hopefully” pay off.
There’s a smarter path.
One that uses small, manageable projects to add value fast — projects you can start and finish in 12-18 months, not decades.
Because time is your most precious resource, and the faster you get results, the sooner you can choose to:
Pay off your mortgage and get the bank off your back.
Spend quality time with your family while they’re still at home.
Tick off your bucket list now, not when you’re retired.
Hi there, we’re Amanda and Alistair McEwin – the husband-and-wife team behind The Rising Star Developer.
I (Amanda) got into property development as a busy mum of three, just looking for a way to build something meaningful without sacrificing family time.
Fast forward a decade, and as of August 2025, I’ve created 100 homes across 25 projects, worth over $59 million – mostly during school hours.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing. I made my fair share of mistakes, but figured out what actually works – and what’s just noise.
Now I'm joined by Alistair, my husband and business partner.
He’s an ex-banker with 20+ years in finance, and now helps support our students, especially with the risk and numbers side of things (his happy place).
We’re here to show you how property development really works.
No fluff, no hype, just practical steps that fit around your life, without risking your savings or getting in over your head.
If you’re ready, let’s do it together.
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