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No B.S. Property Investing
Welcome to The No B.S. Property Investing podcast (brought to you by Ripehouse Advisory) - where data replaces guesswork and strategy beats speculation.
Join your host, Julian Nicolitsis (Head of Strategy at Riphouse Advisory), as we cut through all the property investing fluff and nonsense - bringing you proven strategies helping everyday Australians build legitimate property portfolios.
Each episode delivers actionable intelligence on what actually moves the needle.
We also expose the costly mistakes that trap first-time investors and share the data patterns that predict sustainable growth.
Whether you're comparing rentvesting returns, decoding interest rate impacts, or understanding why most property investors never buy a second property - you'll get the unfiltered, no B.S. truth backed by real numbers.
Hit subscribe for data-driven property investing insights and tips that successful investors use. New episodes drop every week.
Your first investment property is closer than you think.
No B.S. Property Investing
We’ve Seen Every Property Investing Strategy - Here’s What Actually Worked
After helping over 1,000 people with their property investing strategy - we know the strategies that actually build long-term wealth look very different to what many people think (and even teach).
Whether you're chasing positive cash flow, considering a renovate and flip, or playing the long game with a buy and hold capital growth strategy - this episode breaks it all down for you so you can make a more informed decision.
You’ll hear about real-life numbers, real risks, and real investor experiences.
In this episode, we cover:
✅ Are positive or neutral cash flow properties really worth it?
✅ The truth about the renovate and flip strategy in 2025
✅ How buy and hold builds wealth through capital growth
✅ Common mistakes investors make chasing fast returns
✅ Why most investors fail to replace their income through property
✅ The impact of interest rate rises and rising construction costs
✅ How banks view different investment strategies
✅ Real case studies and financial breakdowns
It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time investor, planning to build a portfolio, or just trying to learn more about property investing in Australia - this episode gives you the real-world insights you won’t hear at typical property seminars.
Key Moments:
00:01:00 Cash Flow Positive
00:04:00 Building Costs
00:07:00 Renovate & Flip
00:10:40 Bank Lending Perspectives
00:14:00 Investment Bank Selection
00:16:40 Regional Property Restrictions
00:18:00 Historical Growth Patterns
00:19:40 Strategy Selection Framework
(Note: This is part 2 of 2 - catch the previous episodes for more context and tips)
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👉Get In Touch With ALIC
https://www.ripehouseadvisory.com.au/lp/24/8/investment-lending-sign-up
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👉Access our “Top-Performing Suburbs” report to see the highest growth suburbs right now:
https://www.ripehouseadvisory.com.au/lp/25/09/pd/top-performing-suburbs-report-2025
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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.
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✅Contact Ripehouse Advisory✅
https://www.ripehouseadvisory.com.au