Introduction: Location is Everything
You can have the best cash flow property in the world, but if it’s in a dead-end location—where no one wants to live or rent—you’ve got a liability, not an asset.
Smart investors don’t just chase high rental yields. They focus on the right locations where demand is high, vacancy rates are low, and rental prices are climbing.
Here’s exactly how to find those golden locations that will keep your bank account growing.
What Makes a Location Cash Flow Positive?
1. High Rental Demand = No Vacancies, More Rent
You need tenants lining up to rent your property. If a suburb has high demand, you’ll never struggle to find tenants and can charge premium rents.
🔹 Major employment hubs – Where people work, they need to live. Simple.
🔹 University precincts – Students and staff need housing close by.
🔹 New infrastructure projects – Big developments attract people and jobs.
Hot Tip: If you have to offer discounts or incentives to get tenants, you’re in the wrong location.
2. Strong Rental Yields = More Cash in Your Pocket
Rental yield is the magic number that tells you how much return you’re getting on your investment. Anything above 5% is solid, but smart investors aim for 6%+.
💡 Example:
• Property price: $500,000
• Annual rent: $30,000 ($575/week)
• Rental yield: 6%
The higher the yield, the more money in your pocket every month.
3. Government and Private Sector Investment = Future-Proof Growth
When the government or private sector is pumping money into an area, that’s your green light. Infrastructure projects = more jobs = more demand = higher rents and property values.
🔹 New train stations and roads
🔹 Shopping centers and entertainment hubs
🔹 New schools, universities, hospitals
These factors drive property demand and rental income higher over time.
4. Tax Depreciation = Less Tax, More Profits
Newer properties in high-growth locations come with huge tax depreciation benefits.
✅ Claim deductions on the building and fittings
✅ Reduce your taxable income
✅ Increase your after-tax cash flow
Final Thoughts: How to Spot a Winning Location
If you want cashflow positive properties, don’t just chase any high-yield suburb. Follow this checklist:
✅ Low vacancy rates (under 3%)
✅ Rental yields above 5%
✅ Major infrastructure projects planned
✅ Job growth and population increase
✅ Strong tax depreciation potential
Let us do the research, buy smart, and watch your portfolio grow without draining your bank account.