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