10 BIGGEST Property Mistakes Costing You $$$

Australian property investors are making the same portfolio mistakes over and over again, and many of them only realise when it becomes expensive to fix. In this episode of Property Banter, Michael is joined by Josh from Zapiio to unpack the top 10 most common mistakes they see after modelling over 10,000 Australian investor portfolios, from unrealistic expectations and poor cash flow planning to buying in the wrong structure and holding underperforming assets for too long. They break down why knowing your numbers matters, how the wrong mortgage broker or accountant can limit your borrowing capacity, when to sell a dud property, why property managers are more important than most investors think, and why going into commercial property too early can backfire. If you’re building a property portfolio in Australia, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and make smarter long-term decisions –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Chapters: 1:33 — Mistake #1: Unrealistic Expectations — Why “Get Rich Now” Fails 6:13 — Overthinking vs No Planning — Finding the Middle Ground 8:29 — Build the Right Team — Broker, Accountant, Buyer’s Agent and Strategy 10:06 — The $90K–$120K Structure Mistake — Buying in the Wrong Name 11:33 — Holding Bad Assets — When a Property Is Killing Borrowing Capacity 12:23 — When Not to Sell — Timing the Market Cycle Properly 14:04 — Property Managers Matter — Rent Reviews, Cash Flow and Avoiding Self-Management 16:53 — Growth vs Cash Flow — Why Retirement Strategy Needs Options 21:28 — Commercial Too Early — The Risk of Chasing Yield Before Scale –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Get in touch today: https://linktr.ee/pinnaclebuyersagents Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLurnyIhu_VwV2KSGhiFNFhDjux2d0MWVc #PBA #PropertyBanter #MichaelLežaja #BorrowingCapacity #PropertyInvesting #BuyersAgent #RealEstateAustralia #WealthBuilding #EquityGrowth #InvestSmart Disclaimer: The information provided in this content is general in nature and should not be considered as personal financial advice. The content host, guests, and contributors are not licensed financial advisors. Please seek professional financial advice that is tailored to your situation and circumstances before making any financial decisions.