Revolve Commercial Property Podcast Australia

Property Investing Australia

Mish Daniel, a commercial property investor with over 20 years of experience, shares her knowledge on generating cashflow on autopilot through commercial real estate investing in Australia. Each episode provides essential education & tactics on how to acquire HIGH YIELDING commercial real estate and grow a successful commercial property portfolio. This commercial property show is for property investors who want to gain access to expert strategic advice & industry knowledge, to ensure their success and reduce their risk. 🎙 Connect with Mish Daniel - www.revolvecommercial.com.au

  1. 1d ago

    10 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Commercial Property

    Waiting for the market to lift your building’s value is a strategy for amateurs.  In this episode, Mish shares ten rules for turning a tired, mediocre commercial asset into a cash machine. One building was worth $1 million until a smarter lease structure pushed it past $1.36 million. A $3.5 million purchase had $168,000 shaved off the price in a single week. One owner sat hundreds of thousands out of pocket for years because nobody read the lease. She also explains why she loves ugly buildings, and why dirty windows, tired signage and a grubby restroom quietly cost owners money. If you’ve been sitting on a property and just quietly hoping the value will increase, it’s time to look at it from a different perspective. This episode is for you if you are: Sitting on a commercial property and waiting for the market to lift its value Holding a tired, dated building you’d love to turn into a cash machine Letting dead space, empty basements and unused corners gather dust Curious how a few extra dollars of rent can add hundreds of thousands in value Charging a long-term tenant below-market rent, but worried they’ll leave if you increase it Not sure what’s in your lease, or who’s meant to be paying the outgoings Hunting for ugly, undervalued buildings you can fix and flip into higher yields Looking to replace your income with cash flow positive commercial property Looking for expert guidance to find the right commercial property at the right price WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 03:19 - How to turn dead space and forgotten corners into rentable square metres that can add six figures to your building’s value 08:23 - Reconfiguring an oversized, hard-to-lease building into smaller pods to add income streams  11:24 - Why fixing structural problems early protects your valuation 13:35 – How improving street appeal can attract tenants and lift your building’s value 17:26 - How to keep tenants happy and stop them bargaining your rent down 21:08 – How to attract tenants with valuable equipment to protect 23:48 - Ways to cut a tenant’s running costs and make your building the obvious choice 25:50 - How to cut outgoings with smart tech (and why spending now pays off over the following years) 27:16 - How to bring under-market rent up to fair value without losing the tenant 31:30 - How to retain long-term tenants and why reading your lease properly protects your cash flow and valuation

  2. Oct 20

    The Hidden Costs of Managing Your Own Commercial Property

    Managing your own commercial property might seem like a smart way to save money. But what happens when a poorly written lease, missed outgoings or one expensive maintenance issue starts eating into your investment returns? And would you even know what to look for before it becomes a problem? In this episode, Mish Daniel sits down with commercial property management specialist Annabel Weir to uncover the costly mistakes that commercial property owners often don't discover until it's too late. From a tenant who occupied a property rent-free for two years to an investor who found himself facing a $40,000 air-conditioning bill, Annabel shares real examples of what can happen when the right checks and protections aren't in place. They explore why commercial property management goes well beyond collecting rent, how seemingly small oversights can affect your cash flow, and why the people you involve before purchasing a property can be just as important as the property itself. You'll also hear why even experienced investors can overlook critical lease conditions, what happens when tenant obligations aren't properly managed, and why trying to save a few dollars today can sometimes cost you thousands tomorrow. Whether you're buying your first commercial property, building your investment portfolio or considering managing your own asset, this is a conversation worth hearing before your next property decision. This episode is for you if you are: Buying your first commercial investment property and wondering whether to manage it yourself. Already investing in commercial property and wanting to protect your cash flow and investment returns. Unsure whether your leases, outgoings and property management arrangements are protecting your interests. Looking to avoid expensive surprises during commercial property due diligence and ownership. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 03:28 – The two-year rent-free tenant and what happens when there's no commercial lease. 06:36 – Why commercial property management is about much more than collecting rent. 15:28 – What regular inspections can reveal before small issues become expensive problems. 19:23 – The overlooked lease obligations that can create costly surprises when tenants leave. 23:52 – The $40,000 air-conditioning lesson every commercial property buyer should hear. 47:40 – How missed outgoings, rent reviews and land tax provisions can affect your returns. 50:26 – Should you manage your own commercial property or bring in a professional? Connect with Annabelle WeirWebsite: https://annabelleweir.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelleweir/ SHOW CREATED BY REVOLVE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PODCAST HOSTED BY: Mish Daniel Ph: +61 401 313 573 Website: ⁠www.revolvecommercial.com.au  ⁠ Email: ⁠sales@revolvecommercial.com.au  ⁠ YouTube: ⁠@mishdaniel-revolvecommercial⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/michelline-daniel-commercial⁠ Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/revolvecommercial⁠ Facebook Group: Revolve Commercial Group - ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/revolvecommercial⁠ Instagram: ⁠@revolve.commercial⁠ TikTok: ⁠@revolvecommercial⁠ ★ Free Tools & Resources for Commercial Property Investors Got questions about commercial real estate? Mish has answers. ★ #Ask Mish Anything about CRE. Send your questions to: https://revolvecommercia.kartra.com/page/ama ★ Unlock the Secrets of Commercial Property Due Diligence with our Exclusive Book!Check out the book here: https://revolvecommercia.kartra.com/page/ddbookUse Code: DD100 to get the book for free ★ Book a call with Revolve Commercial: https://revolvecommercial.com.au/book-a-call/

  3. Oct 13

    You’re Uninsured The Moment You Sign

    Most investors think insurance starts at settlement. By then, it’s already too late. In this episode, insurance broker Amy Landers breaks down why that assumption is one of the most expensive mistakes a commercial buyer can make, because the moment a contract is signed, the risk is already on the buyer’s shoulders, whether or not they realise it. Amy walks through what actually needs covering beyond the bricks and mortar, loss of rent, liability exposure, and the tenant related risks that most owners never think to ask about until something goes wrong.  She also unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions in commercial property, that a strata body corporate policy covers everything inside a lot, and why that gap has cost real investors tens of thousands of dollars. This episode is for you if you are: About to sign a contract on a commercial property and assuming insurance can wait until settlement Buying in strata and assuming the body corporate policy has you covered Looking to replace your income with cash flow positive commercial property Changing tenants or considering a tenant swap and unsure what that means for your cover Wanting to understand the real risks behind owning a commercial asset, not just the returns Looking for expert guidance to find the right commercial property at the right price WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 03:30 - The moment you sign is the moment you’re liable, whether you’ve got the keys or not 14:38 - What commercial property insurance needs to cover beyond the building itself 20:17 - How a change of tenant can silently void your cover 23:53 - Strata doesn’t mean covered, and the gap can cost you tens of thousands 28:20 - The checklist to run through before signing your next commercial property contract  Insurance isn’t the boring part of buying commercial property. It’s the part that decides whether one bad week sinks your deal or barely touches it. Connect with Amy LandersWebsite: https://insuranceadviser.net/alp-insurance-advisers-pty-ltd  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amy-landers-639389a4 SHOW CREATED BY REVOLVE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PODCAST HOSTED BY: Mish Daniel Ph: +61 401 313 573 Website: ⁠www.revolvecommercial.com.au  ⁠ Email: ⁠sales@revolvecommercial.com.au  ⁠ YouTube: ⁠@mishdaniel-revolvecommercial⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/michelline-daniel-commercial⁠ Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/revolvecommercial⁠ Facebook Group: Revolve Commercial Group - ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/revolvecommercial⁠ Instagram: ⁠@revolve.commercial⁠ TikTok: ⁠@revolvecommercial⁠ ★ Free Tools & Resources for Commercial Property Investors Got questions about commercial real estate? Mish has answers. ★ #Ask Mish Anything about CRE. Send your questions to: https://revolvecommercia.kartra.com/page/ama ★ Unlock the Secrets of Commercial Property Due Diligence with our Exclusive Book!Check out the book here: https://revolvecommercia.kartra.com/page/ddbookUse Code: DD100 to get the book for free ★ Book a call with Revolve Commercial: https://revolvecommercial.com.au/book-a-call/

  4. Oct 6

    The Gap In Your Knowledge Just Cost You $200K

    There are twelve steps between sitting on cash and owning a commercial asset that runs itself, and most people trying to make the jump only know about two of them.  In this episode, Mish pulls back the curtain on the full framework, the one she's used for thirty years to help investors skip the overpriced mistakes most beginners don't even know they're making. She's seen clients hand over a couple hundred thousand dollars for a "great yield" that turned out to be a trap, simply because nobody taught them what to check first. From reading a lease properly to the one decision buried near the end that determines whether your property actually runs itself or quietly becomes a second job, this episode maps out exactly what separates a deal that works from one that wrecks a portfolio. If cash flow positive commercial property has been on the radar but the path to get there feels like a black box, this is the episode that opens it up. This episode is for you if you are: Ready to move from low yielding residential into cash flow positive commercial property Tired of guessing which asset type actually fits your financial goals Confused by leases, outgoings, and rent reviews and want them explained properly Worried about overpaying for a "great yield" that turns out to be a trap Looking for the right due diligence process before you drop a deposit Curious how a self-managed super fund could be leveraged into a higher yielding asset Ready to buy your first commercial property, but not sure what happens after settlement Looking for expert guidance to find the right commercial property at the right price WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 00:57 - Figuring out which type of commercial asset fits your financial goals 2:00 - How to read a lease properly so you know exactly what you're buying and who's really paying the bills 4:00 - Finding deals and analysing numbers so a projection holds up against inflation  6:40 - What to know about contracts and due diligence so you never end up buying someone else's expensive mistake 9:30 - How to negotiate a commercial deal so it's fair for both sides, without leaving money on the table 11:25 - Why your entity structure, including a self-managed super fund, can change how hard your money actually works for you 14:00 - What it takes to make a commercial property run itself  Owning a commercial property is step one. Running it properly is the step that makes or breaks you. SHOW CREATED BY REVOLVE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PODCAST HOSTED BY: Mish Daniel Ph: +61 401 313 573 Website: ⁠www.revolvecommercial.com.au  ⁠ Email: ⁠sales@revolvecommercial.com.au  ⁠ YouTube: ⁠@mishdaniel-revolvecommercial⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/michelline-daniel-commercial⁠ Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/revolvecommercial⁠ Facebook Group: Revolve Commercial Group - ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/revolvecommercial⁠ Instagram: ⁠@revolve.commercial⁠ TikTok: ⁠@revolvecommercial⁠ ★ Free Tools & Resources for Commercial Property Investors Got questions about commercial real estate? Mish has answers. ★ #Ask Mish Anything about CRE. Send your questions to: https://revolvecommercia.kartra.com/page/ama ★ Unlock the Secrets of Commercial Property Due Diligence with our Exclusive Book!Check out the book here: https://revolvecommercia.kartra.com/page/ddbookUse Code: DD100 to get the book for free ★ Book a call with Revolve Commercial: https://revolvecommercial.com.au/book-a-call/

  5. Sep 29

    Your Commercial Property Tenant Walks Out. What Now?

    If your tenant walked out tomorrow, could you still pay the mortgage for the next six to 12 months? It's a question Mish Daniel believes every commercial property investor needs to be able to answer before a deal goes unconditional. In this Snapshot, Mish takes you inside one of her own commercial property deals that definitely didn't go to plan. A tenant walked out. A monsoon hit Townsville. And suddenly Mish had a vacant commercial property and some decisions to make. What happened next changed the performance of the deal. Mish breaks down how smart lease negotiations helped solve an expensive property problem without putting more cash into the building, how a new tenant changed both the income and value of the asset, and why knowing your numbers intimately gives you options when a deal takes an unexpected turn. She also shares the vacancy stress test she uses before buying and the figures, lease clauses and exit strategies you need to understand before dropping the finance clause. Because commercial property deals rarely go exactly to plan. The opportunity is knowing how to pivot when they don't. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER How a triple net lease shifts insurance, rates and land tax onto the tenant, and what that does to your net yield How to use lease negotiations to fix a vacancy or make good problem without spending your own cash Why tenant quality and lease structure can change what a building is valued at What to check before you drop the finance clause, from outgoings to maintenance clauses to exit strategies The stress test that tells you how many months of vacancy your buffer can really handle Deals rarely go to plan. A smart lease and a proper stress test can turn one headed for the rocks into a cash flow asset that keeps paying. Press play and see how. Listen to the full episode to hear the complete conversation. Apple - ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-a-first-commercial-deal-became-a-%241-7-million-win/id1651353540?i=1000787539092⁠  Spotify - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/5U7GCaKwdO8XCPogulF9c0?si=gQewVCSIRAaVPCK-x4mzVQ&nd=1&dlsi=57df2ba053ad4552⁠   Youtube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGzYtnqqqXk⁠ SHOW CREATED BY REVOLVE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PODCAST HOSTED BY: Mish Daniel Ph: +61 401 313 573 Website: ⁠www.revolvecommercial.com.au  ⁠ Email: ⁠sales@revolvecommercial.com.au  ⁠ YouTube: ⁠@mishdaniel-revolvecommercial⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/michelline-daniel-commercial⁠ Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/revolvecommercial⁠ Facebook Group: Revolve Commercial Group - ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/revolvecommercial⁠ Instagram: ⁠@revolve.commercial⁠ TikTok: ⁠@revolvecommercial⁠ ★ Free Tools & Resources for Commercial Property Investors Got questions about commercial real estate? Mish has answers. ★ #Ask Mish Anything about CRE. Send your questions to: https://revolvecommercia.kartra.com/page/ama ★ Unlock the Secrets of Commercial Property Due Diligence with our Exclusive Book!Check out the book here: https://revolvecommercia.kartra.com/page/ddbookUse Code: DD100 to get the book for free ★ Book a call with Revolve Commercial: https://revolvecommercial.com.au/book-a-call/

  6. Sep 22

    The Yield Trap Most Commercial Property Investors Never See

    A high yield can look like a great commercial property deal. But what happens when the tenant behind it is three weeks away from insolvency? In this Snapshot, Mish Daniel  unpacks why the headline numbers don't always tell the full story. From the difference between net and gross yield to rental guarantees, tenant due diligence and keeping a strategic cash buffer, Mish reveals what investors need to look at before deciding a deal is really as good as it looks. Because the smartest question isn't just, "What's the yield?" It's "What's behind it?" Why a high yield can hide a bad deal The danger of rental guarantees Why tenant due diligence really matters How you can use inflation in commercial property to your advantage Why every investor needs a strategic cash buffer Listen to the full episode to hear the complete conversation. Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stop-losing-money-in-the-bank-start-earning-it-in-commercial/id1651353540?i=1000789703275  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EWvVAgwj36IMfB04L1sQw  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlBpGrs6ATE&t=3s  SHOW CREATED BY REVOLVE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PODCAST HOSTED BY: Mish Daniel Ph: +61 401 313 573 Website: ⁠www.revolvecommercial.com.au  ⁠ Email: ⁠sales@revolvecommercial.com.au  ⁠ YouTube: ⁠@mishdaniel-revolvecommercial⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/michelline-daniel-commercial⁠ Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/revolvecommercial⁠ Facebook Group: Revolve Commercial Group - ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/revolvecommercial⁠ Instagram: ⁠@revolve.commercial⁠ TikTok: ⁠@revolvecommercial⁠ ★ Free Tools & Resources for Commercial Property Investors Got questions about commercial real estate? Mish has answers. ★ #Ask Mish Anything about CRE. Send your questions to: https://revolvecommercia.kartra.com/page/ama ★ Unlock the Secrets of Commercial Property Due Diligence with our Exclusive Book!Check out the book here: https://revolvecommercia.kartra.com/page/ddbookUse Code: DD100 to get the book for free ★ Book a call with Revolve Commercial: https://revolvecommercial.com.au/book-a-call/

  7. Sep 15

    Stop Losing Money In The Bank. Start Earning It In Commercial.

    Cash sitting in a bank account feels safe. It's actually a slow, guaranteed loss. In this episode, Mish runs the actual numbers on a $400,000 balance, and the result is enough to change how anyone looks at their savings. Most people have never actually calculated what their cash is really costing them every year, quietly, without a single alarm going off. Once that figure is on the table, the conversation shifts to where that same money could be working instead, and why one distinction between net and gross yield changes an entire investment decision.      Leaving money parked in a bank account might actually be the riskiest decision of all.  This episode is for you if you are: Sitting on cash in a bank account and wondering if it's really working for you Looking to replace your income with cash flow positive commercial property Confused about the difference between net and gross yield and want it explained properly Ready to move your capital into something that grows, but not sure where to start Worried about the risks of commercial property and want the real picture, not the sales pitch Coming from a residential investing background and want to understand what's different in commercial Looking for expert guidance to find the right commercial property at the right price WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 01:07 - Why cash sitting in the bank feels safe 02:30 - How you might be losing over $11,000 a year even while earning interest 09:48 - What changes when that same capital gets deployed into a commercial asset  10:53 - The real difference between net and gross yield  12:48 - How commercial leases are structured so rising costs increase returns instead of eating into them 17:30 - Common mistakes beginners make when moving cash into their first commercial property 21:14 - The mindset shift that separates a landlord collecting rent from an investor running a commercial asset If you have cash sitting idle right now, this conversation might be the most expensive twenty minutes to skip.  Hit subscribe, and find out exactly what that balance is really costing you.

  8. Sep 8

    Shares Vs Commercial Property. Which One Actually Builds Wealth?

    Banks will lend you up to 90% against a commercial property. Try asking for that against your share portfolio. Shares or commercial property? It is one of the great Australian wealth debates, and this episode does not sit on the fence. The shares side gets its due, low cost, easy to manage and zero tenants before Mish Daniel asks one question that changes the entire conversation, and from there the debate goes places most portfolio discussions never touch. You'll learn why some investors build wealth twice as fast as everyone else, and it has nothing to do with picking the right stock or the right property. You'll also hear about the retirement trap that catches people who did everything "right" with their shares, and a way of thinking about vacancy that flips it from a fear into a strategy. Whether you're firmly on one side of this debate or genuinely torn, this conversation will change how you look at your own portfolio. This episode is for you if you are: Watching a share portfolio grow slowly while cash flow stays flat Looking to replace income with cash-flow-positive commercial property Deciding whether shares or property is the smarter place for the next dollar Ready to use leverage to grow a portfolio faster, but unsure where to start Planning for retirement and want an asset they never have to sell off in pieces Considering a move from residential into commercial and want to understand why Looking for expert guidance to find the right commercial property at the right price WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 00:05 - Why shares look easier on paper, but the numbers behind leverage tell a very different story 03:00 - How dividend income and capital gains tax quietly work against you in retirement 03:45 - Building a portfolio using someone else's money 04:53 - How to plan for vacancy in commercial property so it never catches you off guard 06:00 - Why owning commercial real estate hands you control over your asset's value, something no shareholder will ever have 07:02 - How commercial property lets your tenants pay down your loan while you keep the asset and build wealth that lasts 08:06 - Why the smartest investors don't choose one asset class over the other Shares or commercial property. Both have a place. But if you are chasing high cash flow, maximum leverage, and an asset you never have to sell in retirement, the numbers make a very clear argument.

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Mish Daniel, a commercial property investor with over 20 years of experience, shares her knowledge on generating cashflow on autopilot through commercial real estate investing in Australia. Each episode provides essential education & tactics on how to acquire HIGH YIELDING commercial real estate and grow a successful commercial property portfolio. This commercial property show is for property investors who want to gain access to expert strategic advice & industry knowledge, to ensure their success and reduce their risk. 🎙 Connect with Mish Daniel - www.revolvecommercial.com.au

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