EP: 2330•27 Jan 2026

Why Your Rental Is 'Losing' Money (Even When It's Not)⎟Ep. 2330

About this episode

Your property makes $100 a week in cashflow — so why does your accountant say you lost $33,000 this year?

In this episode, Ed and Andrew explain the confusing gap between what your bank account shows and what your tax return says.

Spoiler: they're measuring two completely different things.

You'll learn:

-Why cashflow and profit are NOT the same thing

-How depreciation can turn a small surplus into a big "loss" on paper

-Why a property showing a profit might still be costing you cash

-What you should actually focus on as a property investor

This episode clears up one of the most common misconceptions in property investing — and helps you understand what your accountant is really telling you.

Want to quickly calculate your investment property's cashflow? Use our cashflow calculator to find out.

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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