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Welcome to the new season of Help Me Buy Property Podcast!
n 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 Strategy Is For:
• Investors with 1–2 properties struggling with cashflow
• Property investors wanting to scale faster
• First-time investors looking for high-yield entry strategies
• Anyone tired of losing money holding traditional properties
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Episode Highlights
- 0:00 – 1:07 – Introduction: housing supply issues, rental stress, and impact on tenants and investors
- 1:07 – 2:09 – Podcast setup: discussing co-living, cash flow real estate, and housing challenges in Australia
- 2:09 – 3:07 – Market pain points: rising rents, supply shortage, and post-COVID price pressures
- 3:07 – 4:35 – Origin of Cash Flow Real Estate: bridging tenant housing gaps and investor yield problems
- 4:35 – 5:29 – Key milestones: in-house architects and building compliant systems for fast delivery
- 5:29 – 6:17 – Scale & performance: 400+ rooms delivered, targeting 1,000+, 10–12% gross yields
- 6:17 – 7:25 – Rental model explained: per-room pricing, property configurations, and investor returns
- 7:25 – 8:08 – Team structure: 70+ specialists including architects, project managers, and client success teams
- 8:08 – 9:11 – Growth vision: expansion across Australian states and internationally
- 9:11 – 10:29 – Data-driven acquisitions: IPG-backed research, infield locations, vacancy & demand analysis
- 10:29 – 12:09 – Education & warning: avoiding bad property advice, importance of informed investing
- 12:09 – 13:25 – Investor profile: multi-property owners and first-time investors seeking cash flow solutions
- 13:25 – 15:01 – Early challenges: council compliance, approvals, and complex regulatory hurdles
- 15:01 – 16:24 – Housing crisis solution: high-density co-living improving affordability and supply
- 16:24 – 17:30 – Operational challenges: council changes, compliance surprises, and fast problem solving
- 17:30 – 18:49 – Investment insight: critique of buy-and-hold, yield pressure, and co-living advantages
- 18:49 – 19:26 – Commercial upside: valuation uplift and stronger returns vs traditional property
- 19:26 – 20:40 – Purpose-driven investing: affordability, community living, and support for vulnerable tenants
- 20:40 – 21:45 – Closing thoughts: impact on housing crisis, investor returns, and industry transformation
