Is residential property investment still the best way to generate passive income, or is commercial real estate the smarter play? In this episode we get into the real challenges of investing in houses vs. commercial properties, using a real-life case study of a couple who built an $8M portfolio. We break down the pros, cons, and financial realities of both strategies—so you can decide which path leads to true financial freedom.

(00:00) Intro

(00:21) Residential vs. Commercial Property: The Big Debate

(01:56) How One Couple Built an $8M Property Portfolio

(03:23) The Real Problem with Residential Property Investment

(06:00) Why Commercial Property Could Be the Better Bet

(08:53) The Pros & Cons of Commercial Property

(12:45) The $300K Passive Income Plan – Can It Work?

(16:27) Common Myths About Investing in Commercial Real Estate

(22:50) Why More Investors Are Selling Their Residential Properties

RESOURCES MENTIONED https://www.afr.com/wealth/personal-finance/how-this-millennial-plans-to-get-wealthy-even-as-a-forever-renter-20240902-p5k76h

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Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

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Australia's property market is booming and now ranks among the world's most expensive. We compare property prices and wage growth between 2000 and 2025, looking at whether these trends can be sustained. what needs to change, and what strategies can actually help you own property.

On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00) Intro
(00:21) How buying a home in 2000 compares to today's market
(02:59) Property prices vs wage growth: 2000 to 2025 comparison
(05:25) Australia's global ranking in housing costs
(09:18) The growing gap between property prices and wages
(17:00) Housing affordability and challenges for young Australians
(19:04) Managing property debt effectively
(25:59) Future outlook: navigating the housing market

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Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

This podcast is produced by VIDPOD.

Welcome to Episode 217 of The Numbers Game. In this episode, we reflect on our predictions from 2024 and get some new predictions in for 2025! Jason's prediction about AI becoming more embedded in business operations and daily activities proved accurate as well as Nick's notable prediction about Donald Trump's return to office. What will 2025 hold? Take a listen as we share our two cents!

On this episode, we discuss:

(00:00) Intro
(01:44) Reflecting on Predictions We Made for 2024
(03:28) AI Integration in Daily Life
(08:28) Economic Predictions and Reflections
(09:46) Elon Musk and Political Predictions
(14:09) Economic Climate and Business Challenges
(16:11) Looking Ahead to 2025
(19:57) AI Agents
(22:15) Economic Predictions for 2025
(23:28) Future of Property Market
(28:09) Tech's Impact on Real Life Experiences
(34:51) Business Strategies and AI Efficiencies

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Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.au

The Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.

Hosts:
Nick Reilly
Jason Robinson
Martin Vidakovic

This podcast is produced by VIDPOD.