Our Team
Sean Sulistio
Founder & Licensee
Sean is a savvy investor who has had wide-ranging experiences in several industries from Broadcast Engineering, to the Australian Army, Sales, Property Management, Property Development and Real Estate.
Sean started his investment journey in his early 20s when he started purchasing properties as an apprentice in an area called Mt Druitt and Penrith NSW, when those houses were around $200k each. From there, he continued to buy “cheapies” and added granny flats to some for a build and hold strategy. He then relocated to Townsville for work while continuing to invest in property there, and then finally relocated to the Sunshine Coast where he currently resides and works in property development full time. Sean has successfully completed multiple renovations, subdivisons, duplex builds, rooming house builds and conversions, rent to buy deals and head lease / sublease properties
After having been disappointed with costs in the thousands of dollars with other property manager’s not doing a good job at managing their properties, he and his wife May decided to manage their own properties. From there, he started to do Co-Living Property and set up his own properties for multiple streams of income. Other investors then asked if Sean and May could help them do the same with their properties hence the beginning of Start Small Property.
Sean’s success and reputation come from understanding what investors are looking for in the property investment space and providing an honest view on what is the best and highest use of clients investment properties. Just because you can do Co-Living, doesn’t mean you should!
He is also passionate to ensure that his team is trained so that their clients properties are designed, setup and managed to the same expectation that he expects for their own properties and that his staff are happy.
Sean continues to learn, grow and evolve with multiple coaches in the property development space, who have done much larger multi-million dollar projects in commercial and industrial property to aid with his own property development journey.
Outside the office, Sean enjoys a fulfilling family life as a husband with his wife May, father to a boy and a girl, and their much-loved poodle and guinea pigs. Other hobbies include spending time in his workshop working on project cars, electronic repairs and computers, DJing, bushwalking, working out at the gym and having a beer with mates
Erica Fitzpatrick
Property Management Supervisor
Erica has been in the industry since 2016, and brings with her a personal approach and extensive knowledge of the Property Management industry.
Erica brings an importance to build and maintain effective relationships to both tenants and landlords, and genuine level of care and service, have served well to provide proven ongoing results.
With a focus on efficiency and day to-day guiding the Property Management team, with a strong passion for property and achieving the best results for both tenants and landlords.
Outside of work, she enjoys keeping active, doing Pilates and spending time with her family.
May Sulistio
Interior Designer & Stager
May co-founder and owner of Start Small Property and May’s Property Staging. With years of experience in the industry, May is an expert in the areas of property management, interior design and staging properties for rent and for sale.
As a true real estate professional, May is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to landlords and tenants alike. She is committed to building strong relationships with her clients and providing personalized service to meet their unique needs. May’s extensive knowledge of the industry and her dedication to her clients have earned her a reputation as a trusted and reliable property management expert.
May is also a true artist for the property staging, it’s her passion to help our clients’ investment property stands out in the crowds and her skills have certainly helped our rental listings.
In her spare time, May loves spending time with her children, and her love for them is evident in everything she does. She is a devoted mother who enjoys being active and spending time outdoors with her family.
Overall, May is a highly skilled and dedicated real estate professional who is committed to delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships with her clients. She is a driving force behind Start Small Property’s success, and her passion for the industry and commitment to customer satisfaction make her an invaluable member of the Start Small team and May’s Property Staging
Kim Mayne
Property Manager
Kim commenced her real estate career 8 years ago in Townsville and continues her dedication to the region and Property Management industry.
She has prior knowledge and experience in Strata, aiding a comprehensive understanding of the real estate landscape and the various property types.
She thrives on going above and beyond to quickly solve problems, as well as ensuring strong communication for landlords, tenants and contractors to provide both support and the best outcomes where needed.
When not in the office, Kim loves spending time with her family, cooking new recipes and enjoying the outdoors life that North Queensland has to offer!