The Investor Lab The Brutal Truths About Property Investing for Cashflow Right Now
Nov 15, 2025
Dive into the hard-hitting truths of property investing in today's market. Negative cashflow is on the rise, but it shouldn't deter you from assessing a property's overall potential. Discover why prioritizing growth over immediate cashflow can yield better long-term returns. Explore how to view negative cashflow as just a temporary holding cost. Learn practical strategies for managing your financials, including leveraging equity and understanding realistic cashflow expectations. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate this market effectively.
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Missed Trade, Market Opportunity Mindset
- Goose shares a short story about waking at 3:45am to trade and missing the market close by a minute.
- He uses it to illustrate market volatility and buying opportunities.
The 'Holy Trinity' Strategy Then
- Goose recounts the 'holy trinity' strategy from 2019: cashflow positive, high growth, value-add.
- He notes that past market conditions made that trifecta easier to find than today.
Cashflow Is An Attribute, Not The Goal
- Cashflow is an attribute of a property, not the defining characteristic of a good investment.
- Focus on return on invested capital (growth) when building a portfolio, not immediate positive cashflow.