#31 - From Lego Side Hustle to $1M Commercial Portfolio: Beau Thaller’s Journey

In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Beau Thaller joins hosts Steve Palise and Adrian Chicino to share how he turned a weekend Lego side hustle into a $1 million commercial property portfolio in under two years.With no prior investing experience, Beau built equity fast through two well-located commercial assets in Perth. One was a warehouse with value-add potential, and the other a retail property that skyrocketed in value within months of purchase. This episode covers how Beau leveraged his eCommerce business to fund deposits, why he chose commercial over residential, and what it really takes to build a portfolio from scratch.We also get into:Why Beau walked away from residential investing after his first home buildHow he added nearly $500K in equity from just two propertiesStructuring deals for strong cash flow with upside through market reviewsLease terms, tenant negotiations, and managing risk as a new investorHow a side hustle turned full-time income helped him scale fasterThe mezzanine equity strategy that adds value without major renovationsWhy Palise Property advised him to walk away from a deal, and what happened next▶️ Want to see the full breakdown? Watch the episode on YouTube: He Turned a Lego Side Hustle Into a Property Portfolio Worth Over $1MGet your FREE copy of Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply - Use discount code PODCAST CLICK HEREGet your FREE Commercial Property Paydown Calculator CLICK HERE Follow Palise Property on FACEBOOK for Free Tips Tricks & Insights CLICK HEREGet FREE access to the Commercial Property Institute course -  CLICK HEREHOSTED BY:Steve PalisePh: 0403 878 497Email: [email protected]: https://au.linkedin.com/in/steve-paliseAdrian ChicinoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-cicino-08b9a96b/ Email: [email protected]