House vs Unit vs Apartment - The $600k Decision For Tradies

Book a Free Strategy Call with Joel → https://calendly.com/joel-tomii/clien...In this episode, Joel and Brodie break down one of the most common questions tradie investors are asking right now: should you buy a house, villa unit, or apartment with a $600,000 budget? They unpack the pros and cons of each asset type, where they fit within a portfolio, and why changingmarket conditions are creating new opportunities for investors who are willing to adapt.Why tradies need to watch this:• Learn what type of property you can realistically buy with a $600K budget in today's market• Understand the differences between houses, villa units, and apartments and where each fits in aportfolio• Discover why regional houses can still be a strong long-term play despite affordability pressures• Find out why villa units are becoming one of the most overlooked opportunities in Melbourne• Learn how land content impacts long-term growth and why it matters for investors• Understand why boutique apartments are making a comeback and how to avoid the commonapartment traps• See how rental yields, cash flow, and the latest tax changes influence property selection in 2026• Find out which asset Joel and Brodie would personally choose depending on your stage ofinvestingTimestamps:• 0:00 – Welcome back & today's topic• 0:20 – Calling Chris on site: what's for smoko?• 2:23 – Why the $600K budget is becoming more common for investors• 3:22 – House investing: what can you realistically buy for $600K?• 9:34 – Regional investing, land content & long-term growth potential• 12:33 – Pros and cons of buying a house as your first investment• 15:39 – Villa units explained: the middle ground between houses and apartments• 18:50 – Why villa units could be one of Melbourne's biggest opportunities• 23:37 – Risks, strata considerations & ideal portfolio positioning for villa units• 26:21 – Apartments: the biggest myths investors get wrong• 28:34 – Boutique apartments vs high-rise developments• 32:21 – How to identify an investment-grade apartment• 34:00 – Why strong rental yields are changing the game in 2026• 37:00 – Real-world apartment case study & buying below market value• 39:54 – Rapid Fire Round• 44:11 – Which asset would Joel and Brodie buy today?• 45:00 – Outro