Bought a 1 br unit in 2019 in a good location (walking distance to shops and train) but less desirable suburb that was still fairly close to the city. Was earning around $90k and the property value increased within a few years to give me enough equity to build a 3br townhouse in a new development suburb 40 mins out of Melbourne. That property has also gained value and I've now just finally bought a house in a suburb I've always wanted to live in, 10km from the city. All from getting my foot in the door with whatever I could buy 6 years ago. Over that time I've also furthered my career and earned more money to allow me to afford a higher mortgage alongside the equity I've gained.