Most investors would run from a meth-contaminated property - but I saw an opportunity.

In this episode of Rentvesting, I take you inside my most challenging property renovation yet: transforming a meth house in Western Australia and turning it into a stunning rental property.

From a trashed, toxic mess to a family-ready home, I’ll walk you through the entire property transformation, including:

✅ How I found this off-market deal

✅ The difference between a meth cookhouse vs smokehouse

✅ My full meth testing and professional remediation process

✅ A line-by-line renovation budget breakdown

✅ Strategic decisions like keeping a damaged pool

✅ And the final profit - over $126,000 in under 10 weeks

(This episode is best viewed on YouTube)

This is a real estate case study on how to handle distressed property renovation, turn problem properties into profits, and build serious equity through smart investing.

Key Points

00:00:00 Property Discovery
00:04:40 Finding Off-Market Deals
00:05:40 Cookhouse vs Smokehouse
00:07:00 Meth Testing Process
00:08:40 Professional Cleaning
00:10:00 Renovation Budget Breakdown
00:14:00 Property Transformation Results
00:15:40 Final Numbers Analysis

Whether you're a new or experienced investor, this video shows what it's really like to tackle a meth-contaminated house renovation - from risk assessment to final valuation.

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Is 2025 the right time to sell your investment property?

With property prices predicted to hit record highs across all capital cities and interest rates expected to fall, timing your exit is more important than ever.

In this episode of Rentvesting, Steve Williams reveals the crucial data every Australian property investor needs to know - including forecasts for capital city property growth, housing supply shortages, and how interest rate cuts may impact the real estate market in 2025.

He also breaks down the Australian property market forecast 2025 to help you make smarter decisions about whether to sell your rental property now.

From regional property growth to housing affordability and capital gains tax implications, Steve covers everything you need to weigh up - including personal factors like transaction costs, opportunity costs, and the risks of reinvesting in similar-performing markets.

You’ll also hear about how population growth and migration trends are fueling demand, and why listening to a real estate agent’s advice could cost you thousands.

Instead, Steve explains how to get unbiased advice from trusted professionals, so you don’t make a costly mistake.

Key Points

00:00:40 Long-term investment goals
00:01:20 Current market growth factors
00:02:00 Property price forecasts
00:03:00 Interest rate predictions
00:04:20 Population growth data
00:06:40 Housing supply shortage
00:08:40 Personal selling circumstances
00:10:20 Transaction cost considerations
00:11:00 Real estate agent warning
00:12:40 Getting unbiased advice

This episode gives you a complete framework for deciding if selling now makes sense for you - or if holding onto your property will deliver better results. Especially as Australian property prices continue to rise.

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Thinking of investing in Melbourne property, expecting another Perth-style boom?

Think again.

In this episode, Steve Williams unpacks the real story behind the Melbourne property market - revealing why it's a completely different beast with unique risks and challenges.

Melbourne has quickly become Australia's new property investment hotspot, attracting attention from investors nationwide. But while the headlines scream growth, the numbers tell a different tale.

A typical Melbourne investment property priced between $650K–$900K offers much lower rental yields than Perth and comes with Australia’s highest land tax, skyrocketing stamp duty costs, and strict rental property regulations that could cost you thousands before a tenant even moves in.

Steve dives deep into the latest CoreLogic property data, showing:

⚠️Vacancy rates in key investor-heavy suburbs

⚠️Rental growth in Melbourne compared to Perth

⚠️Suburbs flooded with new building approvals

This episode highlights the hidden costs and crucial differences in property investment strategy between Melbourne and Perth.

If your goal is positive cash flow, Melbourne may not be the place.

But if you’re chasing long-term capital growth - timing and suburb selection are everything.

Key Points

00:01:00 Melbourne Investment Basics
00:03:00 Property Growth Cycle
00:04:00 Melbourne Price Data
00:05:00 Sales Volume
00:06:00 Rental Yields
00:08:00 Population Growth Comparison
00:09:00 Investment Property Locations
00:11:00 Building Approval Levels
00:13:00 Land Tax
00:15:00 Tenant Requirements
00:16:00 Housing Supply Red Flag

Is Melbourne a good place to invest in 2025? Watch the full breakdown to uncover the risks, potential rewards, and expert insights you won’t find in mainstream headlines.

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