
Brick to the Future: Property Investment Show
Brick to the Future: Property Investment Show
Season 4, Episode 78: The Tax Secrets Smart Investors Use
In this episode of Brick to the Future, OpenCorp CEO, Al Lewison chat's with Portfolio Manager Khaysan, on how strategic tax planning can help property investors reduce costs and grow portfolios faster.
Khaysan highlights how powerful strategic tax planning can be, citing a real client who reclaimed $43,000 over two years due to expert intervention.
The episode offers actionable advice, including differentiating repairs vs. improvements and securing depreciation schedules. With real examples and tips, the conversation empowers listeners to leverage tax benefits, build lasting wealth, and avoid common financial missteps in property investment.
Other practical tax tips discussed include:
- Maintaining organised property records (folder per property, per year)
- Understanding the difference between repairs (deductible) vs. improvements (capitalised)
- The importance of depreciation schedules
- Prepaying eligible expenses like landlord insurance
- Having a trusted, experienced team who has achieved similar investment goals
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