How Bad Property Deals Look Good on Paper

That 6% rental yield or “$150 per week positive cash flow” might look impressive—but does the property still perform once you calculate the real costs? In this episode of the Passive With Property Podcast, Dragan Dimovski and Amanda Calabria explain how bad property deals can be made to look profitable by manipulating the numbers. They break down the difference between gross yield and true net cash flow, revealing the expenses investors must calculate before purchasing a property. You’ll learn: 👉 Why advertised rental yields can be misleading 👉 How your loan amount and LVR affect cash flow 👉 The upfront costs investors often overlook 👉 Why council rates, insurance and management fees matter 👉 How vacancy, repairs and maintenance reduce rental income 👉 Why investors should use an independent rental appraisal 👉 How to calculate a realistic net return 👉 The danger of relying on depreciation and tax benefits 👉 How confirmation bias can distort your property analysis 👉 Why best-case and worst-case calculations both have limitations 👉 How fear-based sales tactics pressure investors into buying Dragan also shares a practical framework for analysing a property deal, including the purchase costs, borrowing structure, ongoing expenses, realistic rental income and potential interest-rate changes. The key lesson? Don’t make your decision based on the most attractive number in a sales presentation. Calculate the real net position, verify the information independently and make sure the investment still works without relying on beautiful assumptions. 📘 Get 20% off Dragan’s book plus free shipping at buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book using the code BOOK20. 🔥 Listen to the full episode now! ⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice. Connect with Buyers Agency Australia 🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au 📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15 📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book 🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552