Commercial Property Investing - Explained

Steve Palise

A complete guide and masterclass on how to invest in commercial property.

  1. #38 - How the Top 1% Structure Their Super for Property and Retirement with Jeremy Iannuzzelli

    30 OCT

    #38 - How the Top 1% Structure Their Super for Property and Retirement with Jeremy Iannuzzelli

    In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Steve Palise sits down with Jeremy Iannuzzelli, one of Australia’s leading property accountants, to break down how to invest through superannuation the smart way. From managing thousands of investor portfolios every year to building his own multimillion-dollar property holdings, Jeremy shares what most investors get wrong about using their super to buy property and how to structure for long-term wealth. This episode covers: How to invest your super for your age and stage of lifeThe key differences between residential and commercial property inside superWhy growth vs cash flow balance becomes critical heading into pension phaseThe real impact of the government’s new 5% deposit schemeWhat the new Division 296 and inheritance tax discussions mean for investorsHow to protect your portfolio against shifting super and trust legislationThe biggest mistakes Jeremy sees investors make, and how the smartest ones pivotWhether you’re just setting up an SMSF or managing multiple properties, this conversation will help you future-proof your portfolio and build wealth that lasts. Get FREE access to the Commercial Property Institute course -  CLICK HERE Get FREE access to the Residential Property Institute course - CLICK HERE Get your FREE copy of Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply - Use discount code PODCAST CLICK HERE Get your FREE Commercial Property Paydown Calculator CLICK HERE  Follow Palise Property on FACEBOOK for Free Tips Tricks & Insights CLICK HERE HOSTED BY: Steve Palise Ph: 0403 878 497 Email: steve@paliseproperty.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/steve-palise CONNECT WITH JEREMY Website: https://www.praediumpartners.com.au/  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeremy-iannuzzelli-5bb6045b Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_ianna/

    1h 2m
  2. #37 - 15 Years of Brutally Honest Business Coaching for Property Investors in 90 Minutes

    8 OCT

    #37 - 15 Years of Brutally Honest Business Coaching for Property Investors in 90 Minutes

    In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Steve Palise sits down with Andrew Morello, winner of The Apprentice, Head of Business Development at The Entourage, and investor behind thousands of deals, to unpack what separates thriving tenants from the ones that fail. From running 1,500 auctions to coaching over 15,000 business owners, Morello reveals the traits he looks for before backing an operator, how to vet a tenant beyond the numbers, and why mindset and systems often matter more than the P&L. This episode covers: The six key elements Morello uses to assess any business (marketing, sales, product fit, operations, finances, and people)How to spot high-performing tenants before signing a leaseRed flags in small business operations that signal future troubleWhy most people fail to execute even when given the playbookThe future of office spaces, childcare centres, and service stationsHow business owners can use self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to buy their own premisesReal-world examples of how landlords can support long-term business success Get FREE access to the Commercial Property Institute course -  CLICK HERE Get FREE access to the Residential Property Institute course - CLICK HERE Get your FREE copy of Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply - Use discount code PODCAST CLICK HERE Get your FREE Commercial Property Paydown Calculator CLICK HERE  Follow Palise Property on FACEBOOK for Free Tips Tricks & Insights CLICK HERE HOSTED BY: Steve Palise Ph: 0403 878 497 Email: steve@paliseproperty.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/steve-palise

    1h 29m
  3. #36 - From Property Sceptic to $6.5M+ Portfolio in 4 Years

    26 SEPT

    #36 - From Property Sceptic to $6.5M+ Portfolio in 4 Years

    🔗Get FREE access to the Residential Property Institute course 👉 https://academy.propertyinstituteaustralia.com.au/offers/wmHWoVi8/checkout  🔗 Need help securing your next commercial property? 👉 Schedule a FREE consultation with Palise Property: https://www.paliseproperty.com/ _ From a beer with mates to a multimillion-dollar portfolio, Hamish shares how he went from zero to 16 tenants, doubling property values and generating five-figure cash flow in just three years through smart structures, commercial deals, and relentless drive. — 📋 Download our 100 Point Due Diligence Checklist 👉 https://www.paliseproperty.com/due-diligence-checklist — Steve Palise is a buyer’s agent experienced in sourcing quality commercial property investments. He has helped thousands of clients secure and purchase properties. Steve Palise has worked for Australia’s leading buyers’ agencies and is passionate about helping others to achieve their goals and financial freedom. His philosophy: Investments should increase your wealth and passive income with as little risk as possible. Contact us: https://www.paliseproperty.com/contact — Connect Website: https://www.paliseproperty.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paliseproperty/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-palise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paliseproperty/ — Video produced by Social Wave https://www.socialwave.com.au — DISCLAIMER: Not Legal, Financial & Taxation Advice. The Listener acknowledges and agrees that: • Any information provided by us is provided as general information and for general information purposes only; • We have not taken the Listeners’ personal and financial circumstances into account when providing information; • We must not and have not provided legal, financial or taxation advice to the Listener; • The information provided must be verified by the Listener prior to the Listener acting or relying on the information by an independent professional advisor including a legal, financial, and taxation advisor and the Listener’s accountant; • The information may not be suitable or applicable to the Listener’s individual circumstances; • We do not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence as defined by section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and we are not authorised to provide financial services to the Listener, and we have not provided financial services to the Listener.

    58 min
  4. 4 SEPT

    #35 - How ONE Deal Added $500K Equity + $20K Cash Flow in Just 2 Years

    In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Steve Palise chats with Iynka, an ex-engineer turned residential buyer’s agent, who hit the finance wall after four Melbourne properties and realised his strategy needed to change. After years of chasing property numbers, Iynka pivoted into commercial and landed a single deal that added over $500k in equity and $20k in annual cash flow, a true game changer for both his portfolio and lifestyle. This episode covers: The early mistakes that stalled Iynka’s growth (and how to avoid them)Why accumulating properties doesn’t equal financial freedomWhen to pivot from residential to commercialHow one industrial deal reshaped his portfolio and mindsetLessons from a failed retail tenancy vs. a thriving warehouse leaseWhy due diligence is non-negotiable in commercial propertyThe lifestyle shift of moving from engineering to buyer’s agencyHow property investing gave him the freedom to spend more time with his young family ▶️ Want to see the full video breakdown? https://youtu.be/fyz-_CfToiY?si=oFbECIU7Mbj3NBmg  Get your FREE copy of Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply - Use discount code PODCAST CLICK HERE Get your FREE Commercial Property Paydown Calculator CLICK HERE  Follow Palise Property on FACEBOOK for Free Tips Tricks & Insights CLICK HERE Get FREE access to the Commercial Property Institute course -  CLICK HERE HOSTED BY: Steve Palise Ph: 0403 878 497 Email: steve@paliseproperty.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/steve-palise Iynka Logan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iynka-logan-52940165

    40 min
  5. 20 AUG

    #34 - No BS Advice to Build a 10-Property Portfolio in Your 20s & 30s

    In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Steve Palise chats with investor-turned-buyer’s-agent Belinda, who built a 10-property portfolio, including commercial and residential, by the age of 32. From student rentals and duplexes to trusts, SMSFs and tobacconist tenancies, this is a real-world look at the ups, downs, and mindset shifts behind building serious wealth through property in your 20s and 30s. This episode covers: How Belinda bought her first property in Townsville at 20Lessons from high-yield strategies that didn’t work as plannedTransitioning from residential to commercial propertyUsing multiple brokers and trusts to unlock serviceabilityHow she balanced full-time work, 7+ side jobs and investingMoving to the US mid-journey—and coming back strongerWhy she sold her home to rentvest again (even while pregnant)Creative ways she’s used strata, zoning and SMSFs to growHer personal TAP framework (Team, Action, Patience)Advice for other women building portfolios from scratch ▶️ Want to see the full breakdown?  No BS Advice to Build a 10-Property Portfolio in Your 20s & 30s Get your FREE copy of Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply - Use discount code PODCAST CLICK HERE Get your FREE Commercial Property Paydown Calculator CLICK HERE  Follow Palise Property on FACEBOOK for Free Tips Tricks & Insights CLICK HERE Get FREE access to the Commercial Property Institute course -  CLICK HERE HOSTED BY: Steve Palise Ph: 0403 878 497 Email: steve@paliseproperty.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/steve-palise Belinda Stanley Email: belinda@paliseproperty.com

    1h 17m
  6. #33 - No BS Advice to Protect Your Commercial Property From Worst-Case Scenarios

    29 JULY

    #33 - No BS Advice to Protect Your Commercial Property From Worst-Case Scenarios

    In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Steve Palise sits down with someone very close to home: his fiancée and former Lloyd’s of London insurance broker, Lisa Hiscock. Together, they unpack the real-life risks that can derail your commercial property investment… and how smart insurance strategies can protect your portfolio from the unexpected. This episode covers: Why insurance isn’t just a formality, it’s your last line of defenceThe difference between property insurance, fit-out cover, liability, and loss of rentReal examples of claims and disasters that crushed unprepared landlordsWhat most investors get wrong about body corporate insuranceWhy flood cover can destroy your cash flow if you don’t read the fine printHigh-risk tenant red flags (including tattoo parlours, laundromats, and tobacconists)How to save on premiums through smarter risk managementUnderstanding reinsurance, public liability, excesses, and what brokers actually doA surprising story about terrorism insurance, warehouse fires… and their love story ▶️ Want to see the full breakdown? Watch the episode on YouTube: No BS Advice to Protect Your Commercial Property From Worst-Case Scenarios Get your FREE copy of Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply - Use discount code PODCAST CLICK HERE Get your FREE Commercial Property Paydown Calculator CLICK HERE  Follow Palise Property on FACEBOOK for Free Tips Tricks & Insights CLICK HERE Get FREE access to the Commercial Property Institute course -  CLICK HERE HOSTED BY: Steve Palise Ph: 0403 878 497 Email: steve@paliseproperty.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/steve-palise Lisa Hiscock Website: https://hakeainsurancebrokers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hiscock-7308a259/ Email: lisa@hakeainsurancebrokers.com

    48 min
  7. #32 - From Macca’s to $10M Portfolio: Jarrod McKenzie’s Fast-Track Strategy

    24 JUNE

    #32 - From Macca’s to $10M Portfolio: Jarrod McKenzie’s Fast-Track Strategy

    In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Jarrod McKenzie joins hosts Steve Palise and Adrian Chicino to unpack how he built a 10-property portfolio, transitioning from a Macca’s manager to owning over $10 million in residential and commercial assets by the age of 30. Jared shares the full story: starting with a backyard buy in Western Sydney, leveraging non-bank lenders to scale fast, then strategically pivoting into commercial to secure long-term cash flow. He’s now sitting on four commercial properties nationwide, with strong tenant profiles, equity upside, and predictable income, even in a high-interest rate environment. This episode covers: How Jared bought 10 properties before 30, starting from a $50K incomeThe exact buy-refinance-repeat system he used to scale his residential portfolioWhy he pivoted from residential to commercial (and how interest rates forced the shift)How he leveraged his mortgage broking income and timing to refinance at scaleHis full commercial portfolio breakdown (Cheesecake Shop, gym leaseback, warehouse, and more)Lease structures, DD challenges, and why one deal nearly fell over at the 11th hourHow he’s now using his SMSF to acquire high-yield commercial with minimal out-of-pocketWhat he’d do differently and how new investors can think long-term from day one ▶️ Want to see the full breakdown? Watch the episode on YouTube: How a Macca’s Manager Built a $10M Property Portfolio Before Turning 30 Get your FREE copy of Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply - Use discount code PODCAST CLICK HERE Get your FREE Commercial Property Paydown Calculator CLICK HERE  Follow Palise Property on FACEBOOK for Free Tips Tricks & Insights CLICK HERE Get FREE access to the Commercial Property Institute course -  CLICK HERE HOSTED BY: Steve Palise Ph: 0403 878 497 Email: steve@paliseproperty.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/steve-palise Adrian Chicino LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-cicino-08b9a96b/  Email: adrian@paliseproperty.com

    40 min
  8. #31 - From Lego Side Hustle to $1M Commercial Portfolio: Beau Thaller’s Journey

    2 JUNE

    #31 - From Lego Side Hustle to $1M Commercial Portfolio: Beau Thaller’s Journey

    In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Beau Thaller joins hosts Steve Palise and Adrian Chicino to share how he turned a weekend Lego side hustle into a $1 million commercial property portfolio in under two years. With no prior investing experience, Beau built equity fast through two well-located commercial assets in Perth. One was a warehouse with value-add potential, and the other a retail property that skyrocketed in value within months of purchase.  This episode covers how Beau leveraged his eCommerce business to fund deposits, why he chose commercial over residential, and what it really takes to build a portfolio from scratch. We also get into: Why Beau walked away from residential investing after his first home buildHow he added nearly $500K in equity from just two propertiesStructuring deals for strong cash flow with upside through market reviewsLease terms, tenant negotiations, and managing risk as a new investorHow a side hustle turned full-time income helped him scale fasterThe mezzanine equity strategy that adds value without major renovationsWhy Palise Property advised him to walk away from a deal, and what happened next▶️ Want to see the full breakdown? Watch the episode on YouTube: He Turned a Lego Side Hustle Into a Property Portfolio Worth Over $1M Get your FREE copy of Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply - Use discount code PODCAST CLICK HERE Get your FREE Commercial Property Paydown Calculator CLICK HERE  Follow Palise Property on FACEBOOK for Free Tips Tricks & Insights CLICK HERE Get FREE access to the Commercial Property Institute course -  CLICK HERE HOSTED BY: Steve Palise Ph: 0403 878 497 Email: steve@paliseproperty.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/steve-palise Adrian Chicino LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-cicino-08b9a96b/  Email: adrian@paliseproperty.com

    57 min

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