How to Build $500K in Passive Income by Investing in Commercial Property (In Just 7 Years!)
Release Date: 04/16/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of Talk Property To Me, hosts Brad East and Aaron Downie dive into the world of commercial real estate with Steve Palise, Australia’s top commercial property expert. Discover whether commercial investing is the key to passive income or a hidden risk—and learn how to navigate this lucrative market.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Residential vs. Commercial – Which offers better cash flow and capital growth?
✅ Lease Structures & Net Yields – Why tenants cover all outgoings (unlike residential).
✅ Deposit Hurdles & Finance – Why 30-35% deposits are standard (and how lease-stock loans unlock endless deals).
✅ Industrial vs. Retail vs. Office – Safest asset types (and red flags to avoid).
✅ Vacancy Risks – Strategies to minimize vacancies (hint: industrial dominates Sydney’s 0% vacancy zones!).
✅ Value-Add Goldmines – From mezzanine floors to multi-tenancy splits (boost returns without guesswork).
✅ Who’s It For? – Newbies vs. seasoned investors: Who should take the plunge?
✅ Real-Deal Case Study – Steve’s $3.1M shopping centre (yielding $100K/year passively).
📉 Myths Busted:
❌ “Commercial doesn’t grow” – Steve proves it matches residential growth (with 3x rent!).
❌ “Too risky” – Not in high-demand areas (e.g., Sydney’s industrial hubs).
💡 Key Insight: Commercial property can fast-track financial freedom—if you avoid rookie mistakes. Steve shares how to build a portfolio that pays you.
🔗 Free Resources: Grab Steve’s books & 10-hour course (CommercialPropertyInstitute.com).
💬 Your Turn: Should you pivot from residential to commercial? Comment below!
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro to Commercial Investing
02:10 – Residential vs. Commercial: Cash Flow Showdown
05:25 – Lease Secrets (Tenants Pay Everything!)
08:40 – Deposits & Lease-Stock Loans Demystified
12:15 – Best/Worst Assets (Industrial Wins, Retail Risks)
16:40 – Vacancy-Proof Strategies (Buffer Funds, Location Hacks)
20:20 – Value-Add Masterclass (Mezzanines, Splitting Tenancies)
25:05 – Who Should Invest? (Spoiler: Not Just Experts)
28:50 – Case Study: $3.1M Shopping Centre ($100K/Year Passive)
32:00 – Free Tools & Final Tips
🎙 Featured Guests:
🔹 Steve Palise – Founder of Palise Property, commercial buyer’s agent, and author of Commercial Property Investing series.
🌐 https://www.paliseproperty.com/ | 📚 CommercialPropertyInstitute.com
🔹 Brad East – Award-winning mortgage broker (Wisebuy Home Loans).
🌐 Website → https://wisebuygroup.com.au
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/newcastlemortgagebroker/
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bradeast_mortgagebroker/
👍 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/bradeastofficial
🔹 Aaron Downie – Property strategist & buyers agent (MacKenzie Buyers Agency).
🌐 Website → https://www.mackenziepropertygroup.com.au/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-downie-1b2749134/
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