Is buying your own home really the smartest move? In this episode, Aaron from Opiak Finance Solutions breaks down why the traditional “Great Australian Dream” might actually be holding you back and how rentvesting can fast-track your path to financial freedom. If you’ve ever wondered how to buy your first investment property in Australia while still living where you love, this one’s for you.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What rentvesting is and how it lets you live where you want and invest where you can

• Why owning your home isn’t always the best financial decision

• How to structure your loans, offsets, and buffers like a pro investor

• The key mistakes first-time investors make and how to avoid them

• How rentvesting can help you build wealth and still enjoy lifestyle freedom

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Key moments:

00:35 What Is Rentvesting

02:06 The Mindset Shift For Wealth

03:05 Why Saving Cash Doesn’t Work

04:00 Top Benefits of Rentvesting

05:00 The Downsides of Rentvesting

06:35 Why You Need a Buffer Fund

07:21 The Most Common Rentvesting Mistakes

08:43 The Dream Home Strategy

10:12 How to Turn Equity Into a Home

11:51 Who Should Avoid Rentvesting

12:26 How to Start Rentvesting Today

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