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S4E11: Why Smart Investors Are Switching to Co-Living in Australia (High Cashflow Strategy)
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- Helpmebuy Property Podcast
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- Apr 17, 2026
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- 1321
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Summary
If you’re struggling with low rental yields, negative gearing, or rising interest rates in Australia, this episode will completely change how you think about property investing. In this episode of the Help Me Buy Property Podcast, Moxin Reza sits down with Rajen Sharma to break down the co-living property strategy that’s delivering 10–12% rental yields, generating $100K+ annual rent per property, and helping solve Australia’s growing housing crisis. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why traditional buy and hold property strategies are failing in today’s market • How co-living properties generate multiple income streams from one property • Real numbers: 400+ rooms built, $6M+ rental income generated • How investors are achieving $140K–$164K annual rent from one property • The truth about negative gearing vs cashflow investing • How to balance profitability with purpose in real estate • Why housing affordability and rental demand are creating massive opportunity • How data-driven property selection beats hype and greenfield investing • The risks, compliance challenges, and how to avoid costly mistakes Why Co-Living is Exploding in Australia With rising interest rates, increasing migration, and a severe rental shortage, co-living properties (rooming houses / Class 1B builds) are becoming one of the most powerful strategies for: ✔ High rental yield ✔ Portfolio stability ✔ Strong tenant demand ✔ Affordable housing solutions This is not just an investment strategy — it’s a solution to Australia’s housing crisis. Real Case Study Insights: • 9-bedroom co-living property generating up to $164K per year • Weekly rents per room: $300 – $360+ • Portfolio scaling from 400 rooms → 1000+ rooms • Investors achieving both cashflow + equity uplift (commercial valuation) Who This Stra…