EP: 2484•30 Jun 2026

The Boarding House Catch Nobody Talks About⎟Ep. 2484

About this episode

Boarding houses can generate rental yields that most property investors only dream about. But there's a reason for that.

In this episode, Ed and Andrew unpack the reality of investing in boarding houses.

You'll learn:

Should you invest in boarding houses … pros and cons revealed
How much rental yield can a boarding house generate
Who should buy a boarding house ... and who should probably avoid it

While boarding houses can produce significantly more cashflow than a standard rental, the higher returns often come with more management, more compliance, and more moving parts than most investors expect.

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Ok, now for the legal bit:

The Property Academy Podcast is for your general information. It’s not financial advice.

So the hosts aren’t telling you what to do with your own money. We’ve made every effort to make sure the information is accurate. But we occasionally get the odd fact wrong.

Make sure you do your own research or talk to a financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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