Property Q&A: Market Cycles, Rentvesting & Smarter Investing Decisions

Is it better to buy regional or metro? Should you chase high-yield properties? Is rentvesting still worth it in today's market?

In this Q&A episode of Future Proof Property, Dawn tackles some of the most common questions investors are asking right now. From regional Victoria and self-managed super funds to granny flats, apartments, yield strategies, and market timing, this episode focuses on the fundamentals that actually drive long-term property success.

Rather than chasing headlines, hotspots, or the latest social media recommendations, Dawn explains why understanding market cycles, affordability, supply, demand, and buyer behaviour remains the key to building wealth through property.

Because great investing isn't about owning the most properties.

It's about owning the right properties at the right time.

In This Episode West Wodonga vs Sale: which market has more potential?

Metro or regional investing inside a self-managed super fund

Why market cycles matter more than location labels

Diversification vs doubling down on strong fundamentals

Should you sell your Sydney home and start investing?

Melbourne apartments and the reality of buying for yield

Has Frenchville reached its peak?

Is rentvesting still a smart strategy in 2026?

The truth about granny flats and manufactured yield

Why chasing the highest yield can be risky

Will properties above $800k continue to grow?

Chapters 00:00 Why Property Fundamentals Matter More Than Hotspots 00:45 West Wodonga vs Sale 03:12 Metro or Regional for Self-Managed Super Funds 05:44 Diversification vs Doubling Down 08:27 Should You Sell Your Sydney PPOR? 12:06 Melbourne Apartments & St Kilda Opportunities 18:35 Has Frenchville Reached Its Peak? 20:32 Is Rentvesting Dead? 25:20 Granny Flats: Worth It or Not? 30:12 Chasing High-Yield Property Investments 35:05 Will Properties Above $800k Keep Growing? 38:05 Final Thoughts on Building Wealth Through Property