EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 21 MIN
Linkedin Slammed Me For This
from Motivate Property Podcast · host Corey Jones
If you want help building a property strategy that works in a housing market like this, book a call with my team here:https://www.motivateproperty.com.au/contactIn this episode, I respond to the backlash from my LinkedIn post on negative gearing, explain why I believe it is a tool used by working Australians to get ahead, and break down why I think the government’s framing around inequality completely misses the real issue.I dive into:◼️ Why Corey says wealth is about freedom, autonomy, and assets, not just income◼️ Why negative gearing is usually a first-base strategy for everyday investors, not the wealthy◼️ How sophisticated investors move into companies and trusts once personal tax benefits are exhausted◼️ Why Corey believes policy changes hurt working Australians more than wealthy investors◼️ The difference between property ownership, income, and real wealth creation◼️ Why he says fewer investor incentives lead to less rental stock and worse affordability◼️ The four real options for supplying rental housing in Australia◼️ Why Corey rejects the argument that negative gearing created the housing crisis◼️ How he responds to claims that investors are simply getting richer off taxpayer support◼️ Why he believes most critics are arguing from scarcity and poverty mindset00:00:00 The LinkedIn post that triggered a backlash00:00:39 What Corey actually meant by poor vs wealthy00:01:44 Why wealth is freedom, not just income00:02:28 The millionaire who is still poor00:03:10 The couple on $150k who Corey calls wealthy00:03:47 Why negative gearing is a first-stage strategy00:04:27 How Corey used his first five properties00:05:09 Why wealthy investors use companies and trusts00:06:32 Responding to the claim that his view is self-serving00:08:05 Corey’s own background with poverty00:09:17 Why he says the policy will hurt everyday Australians00:10:29 The four ways rental housing can be supplied00:12:18 Why Anthony’s affordability argument fails00:14:12 Why wages and property prices are not correlated00:16:16 Responding to claims of reverse welfare00:18:07 Why one investment property does not make you wealthy00:19:26 Corey’s response to the CGT and 1999 argument00:20:04 Why he denies the rich use negative gearing most00:21:10 Final thoughts and invitation to commentFollow Motivate Property for more insights and updates:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivatepropertygroup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivatepropertygroupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatepropertygroupLinkedIn (Personal ): https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-jones-34b43b105/LinkedIn (Company ): https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivate-propertySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W3Neb30Hy9JjNEQnZeRqP
What this episode covers
If you want help building a property strategy that works in a housing market like this, book a call with my team here:https://www.motivateproperty.com.au/contactIn this episode, I respond to the backlash from my LinkedIn post on negative gearing, explain why I believe it is a tool used by working Australians to get ahead, and break down why I think the government’s framing around inequality completely misses the real issue.I dive into:◼️ Why Corey says wealth is about freedom, autonomy, and assets, not just income◼️ Why negative gearing is usually a first-base strategy for everyday investors, not the wealthy◼️ How sophisticated investors move into companies and trusts once personal tax benefits are exhausted◼️ Why Corey believes policy changes hurt working Australians more than wealthy investors◼️ The difference between property ownership, income, and real wealth creation◼️ Why he says fewer investor incentives lead to less rental stock and worse affordability◼️ The four real options for supplying rental housing in Australia◼️ Why Corey rejects the argument that negative gearing created the housing crisis◼️ How he responds to claims that investors are simply getting richer off taxpayer support◼️ Why he believes most critics are arguing from scarcity and poverty mindset00:00:00 The LinkedIn post that triggered a backlash00:00:39 What Corey actually meant by poor vs wealthy00:01:44 Why wealth is freedom, not just income00:02:28 The millionaire who is still poor00:03:10 The couple on $150k who Corey calls wealthy00:03:47 Why negative gearing is a first-stage strategy00:04:27 How Corey used his first five properties00:05:09 Why wealthy investors use companies and trusts00:06:32 Responding to the claim that his view is self-serving00:08:05 Corey’s own background with poverty00:09:17 Why he says the policy will hurt everyday Australians00:10:29 The four ways rental housing can be supplied00:12:18 Why Anthony’s affordability argument fails00:14:12 Why wages and property prices are not correlated00:16:16 Responding to claims of reverse welfare00:18:07 Why one investment property does not make you wealthy00:19:26 Corey’s response to the CGT and 1999 argument00:20:04 Why he denies the rich use negative gearing most00:21:10 Final thoughts and invitation to commentFollow Motivate Property for more insights and updates:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivatepropertygroup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivatepropertygroupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@motivatepropertygroupLinkedIn (Personal ): https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-jones-34b43b105/LinkedIn (Company ): https://www.linkedin.com/company/motivate-propertySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W3Neb30Hy9JjNEQnZeRqP
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