The 'Financial Engine' Behind SUCCESSFUL Property Portfolios (rental yield, negative gearing & more)
Want to understand what actually drives returns in the Australian property market?
In this episode of the No BS Property Investing Podcast, we’re sharing the real financial “engine room” behind a strong property portfolio strategy.
You’ll hear a range of topics, including: rental yield, borrowing power, cash flow, buffers, negative gearing, and depreciation.
This episode is for you if you’re an aspiring property investor looking to avoid stalling their portfolio, improve serviceability, manage risk, and build a plan that holds up over the long term.
Tune in to learn:
✅ How rental yield impacts borrowing power (and why small rent differences can have a huge impact)
✅ The surprising situation where chasing higher rent can backfire
✅ The role of cash flow when forecasting investment returns
✅ How to set up buffers and offset accounts to stay in control
✅ Negative gearing explained in simple terms… and when negative gearing becomes dangerous
✅ A simple yet effective way to improve after-tax cash flow
✅ How to think about the next 10 - 15 years of portfolio growth and planning
This is a must-watch for understanding how rent, yield, and structure affect your ability to buy again (and build wealth faster).
00:01:40 How Yield Impacts Borrowing Power
00:05:20 When High Earners Chase Growth Over Yield
00:08:00 The Tenant Loyalty Trap
00:11:00 Building Strategic Buffers
00:15:20 Negative Gearing Explained Simply
00:18:40 When Negative Gearing Gets Dangerous
00:20:40 Depreciation Schedules Decoded
00:24:00 Planning Your Next Property Purchase
00:29:00 What The Next Decade Looks Like
If you're serious about building a property portfolio that compounds over decades… not one that stalls after the first purchase… hit play now and take notes.
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✅About Mark From ALIC✅
Ranked as Australia’s leading residential broker for the past seven years, Mark Davis is a director and investment lending manager at ALIC.
Winning 23 times broker of the year and $4.5 billion+under management - he co-founded the company in 2009 and has forged it into one of Australia’s most respected brokerages.
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✅About Ripehouse Advisory✅
Through their innovative ‘done for you’ property investment system, Ripehouse Advisory simplifies the investment process - enabling investors to build a property portfolio that generates substantial returns.
With a focus on long-term relationships, personalised strategies, and thorough research, Ripehouse Advisory empowers investors to create a financial legacy that can be passed on to future generations.