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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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October 20, 202657 min

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 Weir Website: 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/ddbook Use Code: DD100 to get the book for free ★ Book a call with Revolve Commercial: https://revolvecommercial.com.au/book-a-call/

October 13, 202629 min

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 Landers Website: 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/ddbook Use Code: DD100 to get the book for free ★ Book a call with Revolve Commercial: https://revolvecommercial.com.au/book-a-call/

October 6, 202618 min

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/ddbook Use Code: DD100 to get the book for free ★ Book a call with Revolve Commercial: https://revolvecommercial.com.au/book-a-call/

September 29, 20267 min

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/ddbook Use Code: DD100 to get the book for free ★ Book a call with Revolve Commercial: https://revolvecommercial.com.au/book-a-call/

September 22, 202611 min

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/ddbook Use Code: DD100 to get the book for free ★ Book a call with Revolve Commercial: https://revolvecommercial.com.au/book-a-call/

September 15, 202626 min

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.

September 8, 20268 min

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.

September 3, 202618 min

How a First Commercial Deal Became a $1.7 Million Win

What do you do when you discover two days after settlement that your tenant was already planning to leave before you even bought the building? Most investors switch straight into panic mode. Commercial property looks simple from the outside, good yield, stable tenant, steady growth. This episode is about what happens when reality doesn't cooperate. Mish Daniel shares the unfiltered story of her first Australian commercial property deal, a warehouse in Townsville that looked like a solid 7% yielding industrial asset and turned into a masterclass in everything that can go wrong when you let assumptions do the work that due diligence should be doing. The seller knew the tenant was leaving. The agent knew. The deal had fallen over twice before she came along. She found all of this out after settlement. But here is where the story gets interesting. Instead of cutting losses, she pivoted. She stress-tested the situation, found temporary income during vacancy, negotiated a lease, and used the freshly improved building to attract a national tenant. A property purchased for $1.038 million was revalued at $1.3 million after the new lease was signed, climbed to $1.5 million in year three, and sits at $1.7 million today. She still owns it. The lessons packed into this episode cover everything from why you should never let an agent schedule your tenant meeting, to how to model for vacancy before you go unconditional, to why a make-good clause buried in a lease can cost you tens of thousands if you do not read it before you sign. This isn’t just theory. It is forty years of commercial property experience distilled through one very real and very instructive deal. This episode is for you if you are: A first-time commercial buyer who wants to know what can go wrong and how to protect yourself before it does Someone who has been making assumptions about tenant stability without actually verifying them An investor who wants to understand how to model for vacancy and holding costs before going unconditional Anyone who has been handed a lease and does not know what clauses to look for before they sign A residential investor making the move to commercial who needs to understand why the due diligence process is completely different Someone who wants to understand how lease structure and tenant quality can dramatically change the value of a commercial asset Anyone looking to build a cash flow positive commercial portfolio and wanting to learn from real deals with real numbers WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 00:30 - How a currency conversion and a rejection of negative gearing led to a commercial deal that almost went catastrophically wrong 01:45 - The red flags that were hiding in plain sight before settlement and the certification issue that nearly killed the deal before it started 05:35 - The three rules of commercial property tenant management 08:30 - Why financial modelling for vacancy is non-negotiable 10:00 - How a monsoon and a creatively negotiated temporary lease solved a five-figure problem without spending a single dollar out of pocket 11:00 - How a triple net lease and a 20% rent increase transformed a struggling asset into a property worth $1.7 million 16:52 - The stress test every commercial investor must run before going unconditional Deals rarely go to plan. But with the right knowledge, the right mindset, and the right lease strategy, a deal headed for the rocks can become a long-term cash flow asset that keeps paying you month after month

August 10, 202614 min

The Commercial Property Checklist That Separates Smart Investors From Expensive Mistakes

Most people buying commercial property for the first time are doing their due diligence like they would on a house. That is one of the most expensive mistakes you can make. Mish Daniel breaks down the six due diligence areas that make or break a commercial deal, the depreciation strategy most investors get wrong, and why a deal has to work on day one, before depreciation even comes into it. If you're buying your first commercial property, this is what you need to know before you sign anything. Listen to the full episode here Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commercial-property-investing-101-a-quick-start/id1651353540?i=1000585404070 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uMIw5JgKFpLitNmxPUSiV

August 4, 202633 min

Buying Commercial Property Without This Could Cost You

Buying commercial property is easy. Buying the right commercial property, structuring it correctly, and keeping more of what it earns … that's a completely different game. In this episode, Mish Daniel sits down with depreciation specialist Mike Mortlock to unpack the strategies many commercial property investors overlook after settlement. From choosing the right ownership structure to understanding depreciation, tax planning, fit-outs, and lease strategies, they explore how small decisions can have a significant impact on long-term cash flow and wealth creation. Success in commercial property isn't just about finding the right asset. It's about knowing why you're buying it, understanding the tax opportunities most investors overlook, and surrounding yourself with experts who can help you maximise depreciation, avoid expensive mistakes, and build wealth more efficiently. Whether you're buying your first commercial asset or scaling an established portfolio, this conversation will challenge the way you think about commercial property and show why the smartest investors focus on strategy long before they focus on tax. This episode is for you if you are: Buying your first commercial property Wanting stronger after-tax returns Unsure how commercial depreciation works Looking for the right ownership structure Trying to avoid expensive commercial mistakes WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 00:59 - Tax as a wealth strategy, not an afterthought 03:05 - The depreciation mistakes costing investors thousands 06:16 - Division 40 vs Division 43, explained simply 13:10 - Getting the most from fit-out deductions 24:26 - The overlooked tax rules that could save you thousands 26:12 - Why your accountant needs to be in the room before you buy or sell 28:26 - The team every serious investor needs around them 31:37 - Why commercial expertise matters more than ever 33:30 - Specialists vs generalists: why the difference matters The best commercial investors don't just buy better properties. They make better decisions before, during, and long after settlement. If you're serious about building wealth through commercial property, this episode is one you can't afford to miss. Connect with Mike Mortlock Website: https://www.mcgqs.com.au/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mortlockmike/

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