In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Steve Palise sits down with someone very close to home: his fiancée and former Lloyd’s of London insurance broker, Lisa Hiscock. Together, they unpack the real-life risks that can derail your commercial property investment… and how smart insurance strategies can protect your portfolio from the unexpected.

This episode covers:

• Why insurance isn’t just a formality, it’s your last line of defence
• The difference between property insurance, fit-out cover, liability, and loss of rent
• Real examples of claims and disasters that crushed unprepared landlords
• What most investors get wrong about body corporate insurance
• Why flood cover can destroy your cash flow if you don’t read the fine print
• High-risk tenant red flags (including tattoo parlours, laundromats, and tobacconists)
• How to save on premiums through smarter risk management
• Understanding reinsurance, public liability, excesses, and what brokers actually do
• A surprising story about terrorism insurance, warehouse fires… and their love story

▶️ Want to see the full breakdown? Watch the episode on YouTube: No BS Advice to Protect Your Commercial Property From Worst-Case Scenarios

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Steve Palise
Ph: 0403 878 497
Email: steve@paliseproperty.com

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Lisa Hiscock

Website: https://hakeainsurancebrokers.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hiscock-7308a259/
Email: lisa@hakeainsurancebrokers.com

In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Jarrod McKenzie joins hosts Steve Palise and Adrian Chicino to unpack how he built a 10-property portfolio, transitioning from a Macca’s manager to owning over $10 million in residential and commercial assets by the age of 30.

Jared shares the full story: starting with a backyard buy in Western Sydney, leveraging non-bank lenders to scale fast, then strategically pivoting into commercial to secure long-term cash flow. He’s now sitting on four commercial properties nationwide, with strong tenant profiles, equity upside, and predictable income, even in a high-interest rate environment.

This episode covers:

• How Jared bought 10 properties before 30, starting from a $50K income
• The exact buy-refinance-repeat system he used to scale his residential portfolio
• Why he pivoted from residential to commercial (and how interest rates forced the shift)
• How he leveraged his mortgage broking income and timing to refinance at scale
• His full commercial portfolio breakdown (Cheesecake Shop, gym leaseback, warehouse, and more)
• Lease structures, DD challenges, and why one deal nearly fell over at the 11th hour
• How he’s now using his SMSF to acquire high-yield commercial with minimal out-of-pocket
• What he’d do differently and how new investors can think long-term from day one

▶️ Want to see the full breakdown? Watch the episode on YouTube: How a Macca’s Manager Built a $10M Property Portfolio Before Turning 30

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Steve Palise
Ph: 0403 878 497
Email: steve@paliseproperty.com

LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/steve-palise

Adrian Chicino
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-cicino-08b9a96b/
Email: adrian@paliseproperty.com

In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Beau Thaller joins hosts Steve Palise and Adrian Chicino to share how he turned a weekend Lego side hustle into a $1 million commercial property portfolio in under two years.

With no prior investing experience, Beau built equity fast through two well-located commercial assets in Perth. One was a warehouse with value-add potential, and the other a retail property that skyrocketed in value within months of purchase.

This episode covers how Beau leveraged his eCommerce business to fund deposits, why he chose commercial over residential, and what it really takes to build a portfolio from scratch.

We also get into:

• Why Beau walked away from residential investing after his first home build
• How he added nearly $500K in equity from just two properties
• Structuring deals for strong cash flow with upside through market reviews
• Lease terms, tenant negotiations, and managing risk as a new investor
• How a side hustle turned full-time income helped him scale faster
• The mezzanine equity strategy that adds value without major renovations
• Why Palise Property advised him to walk away from a deal, and what happened next

▶️ Want to see the full breakdown? Watch the episode on YouTube: He Turned a Lego Side Hustle Into a Property Portfolio Worth Over $1M

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HOSTED BY:
Steve Palise
Ph: 0403 878 497
Email: steve@paliseproperty.com

LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/steve-palise

Adrian Chicino
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-cicino-08b9a96b/
Email: adrian@paliseproperty.com