#32 - From Macca’s to $10M Portfolio: Jarrod McKenzie’s Fast-Track Strategy

In this episode of Commercial Property Investing Explained, Jarrod McKenzie joins hosts Steve Palise and Adrian Chicino to unpack how he built a 10-property portfolio, transitioning from a Macca’s manager to owning over $10 million in residential and commercial assets by the age of 30.

Jared shares the full story: starting with a backyard buy in Western Sydney, leveraging non-bank lenders to scale fast, then strategically pivoting into commercial to secure long-term cash flow. He’s now sitting on four commercial properties nationwide, with strong tenant profiles, equity upside, and predictable income, even in a high-interest rate environment.

This episode covers:

• How Jared bought 10 properties before 30, starting from a $50K income
• The exact buy-refinance-repeat system he used to scale his residential portfolio
• Why he pivoted from residential to commercial (and how interest rates forced the shift)
• How he leveraged his mortgage broking income and timing to refinance at scale
• His full commercial portfolio breakdown (Cheesecake Shop, gym leaseback, warehouse, and more)
• Lease structures, DD challenges, and why one deal nearly fell over at the 11th hour
• How he’s now using his SMSF to acquire high-yield commercial with minimal out-of-pocket
• What he’d do differently and how new investors can think long-term from day one

▶️ Want to see the full breakdown? Watch the episode on YouTube: How a Macca’s Manager Built a $10M Property Portfolio Before Turning 30

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Adrian Chicino
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