[Ripehouse Advisory] Property Management Mistakes That Cost Investors Thousands

In this episode of No B.S. Property Investing, the focus shifts to a stage many investors underestimate, property management. While acquisition often receives the most attention, the panel explains how poor management decisions can quietly erode returns, damage borrowing power and stall portfolio growth.

From tenant selection to rent consistency, this episode highlights why strong property management is not an expense to minimise, but a strategic lever to optimise.

Guests include:

1. Julian Nicolitsis – Host, Head of Strategy at Ripehouse Advisory
2. Mark Davis – Guest, Director and Principal at The Australian Lending & Investment Centre

Topics Covered In This Video:

1. Why self managing a rental property often costs more than it saves
2. How missed maintenance turns small issues into expensive problems
3. Why tenant selection is just as important as purchase price
4. What to look for when choosing a property manager
5. The truth about property management fees and what really matters
6. How consistent rent performance affects borrowing power and refinancing
7. When and how to fire a bad property manager step by step
8. How property management directly impacts portfolio growth and leverage

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