Positively Geared

The Simple Rule Most Investors Ignore: What Can You Really Service?

ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Property strategy isn’t just about borrowing capacity, chasing hotspots, or copying what everyone else is doing. In this episode, Lloyd Edge is joined by financial planner, Jackanizer, to unpack how smart property decisions are really made, starting with lifestyle goals, serviceability reality, and long-term structure, not hype or FOMO. They break down why borrowing less than the bank offers is often the smartest move, when property should (and shouldn’t) sit inside a trust, and how emotional decision-making quietly derails portfolios. The conversation finishes with Ed’s Deal, where three real mortgagee-in-possession properties are analysed as potential deals or traps. If you’ve ever wondered: • How much you should actually spend • Whether trust structures still make sense • If mortgagee sales are bargains or risks • Or why copying other investors rarely works This episode will help you cut through the noise and think strategically. 🔔 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an update. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - The “Lifestyle Architect” story and why strategy starts with lifestyle 01:02 - Meet Jack Monza and the money lessons that shaped his approach 04:25 - Buying a first home at 23 through discipline and smart risk 10:34 - FOMO, emotion, and why comparison ruins decision-making 13:32 - When you should actually engage a financial planner 19:50 - Trust lending changes and why banks are pulling back 22:05 - Trust structures, land tax, and when they don’t make sense 28:20 - Ed’s Deal begins: mortgagee-in-possession properties analysed 28:48 - Deal 1: Strong rent and location, but critical due diligence required 31:26 - Deal 2: Cheap land, lapsed DA, and hidden red flags 34:16 - Deal 3: Airbnb upside versus passive income reality 36:40 - Final takeaways and strategic lessons 📞 Book a Discovery Call: https://www.auspropertyprofessionals.... ✅ MESSAGE ME THROUGH THESE CHANNELS: 🌐 Website: 👉 https://www.auspropertyprofessionals.... 📧 Email your questions: 👉 lloyd@auspropertyprofessionals.com.au 📘 Facebook: 👉 www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563777981416 📸 Instagram: 👉 www.instagram.com/lloydedge_buyersagent/ 🎥 YouTube: 👉 @auspropprofessionals 🔗 LinkedIn: 👉 /lloyd-edge-b417a399 📌 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 📄 Disclaimer : The information provided in this video is general in nature and should not be considered personal financial advice. Always consult with a licensed financial advisor for advice tailored to your specific situation. #australianproperty #propertyinvesting #buyersagent #financialplanning #mortgagebroker #truststructures #cashflowproperty #rentalyield #australianrealestate #propertystrategy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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