Property Investing for Beginners: When to Move from Buy & Hold to Commercial or Development

When Should You Actually “Level Up” in Property? Featuring Dragan Dimovski & Amanda Calabria, Property Educator at Buyers Agency Australia In this episode, Dragan and Amanda break down one of the most common mistakes investors make: 👉 Trying to level up too quickly. From commercial property… To subdivisions… To chasing faster results… Many investors want to skip straight to the “next level.” But here’s the reality: 💥 Property is a long game — not a fast one Amanda explains that jumping into advanced strategies too early means: ❌ Taking on risks you haven’t grown into ❌ Carrying costs you may not be ready for ❌ Building a strategy without a solid foundation Even with professional guidance? 👉 Risk doesn’t disappear There are still: ❌ Vacancies ❌ Delays ❌ Market changes And that’s why they emphasize: 👉 Start with buy and hold 👉 Learn how to manage risk 👉 Build confidence step by step Dragan also highlights the danger of starting with commercial property: 💥 Long vacancy periods 💥 Rent-free incentives for tenants 💥 Businesses failing — leaving you with no income Which is why commercial is something you: 👉 Grow into — not start with They also share a smarter long-term approach: 💬 Buy properties with future potential Like: ✔️ Larger land size ✔️ Subdivision opportunities ✔️ Flexibility to “level up” later Because the best investors don’t just think about today… 👉 They think about what that property can become Amanda reinforces a key point: 👉 You don’t know what you don’t know Which is why choosing the right professionals matters. Because the real ROI isn’t just the property… 💥 It’s the decisions 💥 The strategy 💥 The thinking behind it And finally — a lesson from experience: Dragan admits he started with a “safe” 2-bedroom apartment… 👉 The cheapest option And looking back? 💬 It limited his upside Because in property… 👉 Playing it safe isn’t always the smartest move 🔥 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|