The Follio Property Podcast

Why First-Time Buyers Are Choosing Rentvesting in 2025

In this mini-episode, Reece and Lachlan break down why rentvesting is becoming the only way many first-time buyers can enter the market, and why it’s not just a strategy for beginners.

They explain how the affordability gap is forcing buyers to rent where they want to live while investing where the best growth opportunities are, and why more than half of strategy meetings now include Rentvesting as an option.

They also cover:

• Why Rentvesting is growing nationally, not just in Sydney
• The biggest pros (capital growth, lifestyle flexibility, borrowing power)
• The biggest cons (missing PPOR tax benefits, loss of “ownership” lifestyle)
• How experienced investors are using rentvesting as a stepping stone
• Whether to Rentvest locally or outside your own backyard

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor scaling your portfolio, this episode explains why Rentvesting has become one of the most powerful strategies in 2025.