He Quit a $400K Career... Now He’s Creating $550K Property Deals | Simon Borham

Simon Borham walked away from a $400K corporate career to build a business around commercial property. Now he’s finding deals where hundreds of thousands of dollars in value can be created without renovating a thing.In this episode, Frank sits down with Simon, Director of Mane Commercial, to break down how commercial property investing really works and why it operates so differently from residential property.Simon shares his journey from mechanic to senior corporate roles with Unilever and ALDI, why he eventually walked away from a secure high-paying career, and how getting burned on his own property investment helped shape the way he approaches property today.They also unpack how commercial property is valued through rent and yield, how investors can manufacture equity through leases, why Simon reviews hundreds of properties before buying one, and a recent deal expected to create around $550K in additional value.They cover:• Why Simon quit a $400K corporate career• How commercial property creates capital growth• Manufacturing equity without renovating• A commercial deal creating around $550K in uplift• The biggest risks in commercial property• The lease clauses investors often overlook• Finding off-market commercial opportunities• Industrial, retail, office, medical and childcare property• Commercial property finance and deposits• Why low investor sentiment can create opportunity• Moving from residential into commercial propertyMane Commercial: https://manecommercial.com.au/buyers-agent/Book a free consultation with our team below. We’ll learn about your goals, answer your questions, and point you in the right direction.invest.freshstartadvisory.com.au/strategy-opt-in?utm_source=Spotify&utm_medium=Audio&utm_campaign=New+Offer&utm_term=EndGameThis content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Nothing discussed takes into account your personal circumstances. Always do your own research and seek independent professional advice before making investment decisions.