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Book 44/52 of My #52Books52Weeks Bucket List Challenge

As a fan of business and investment cash flow (I mean, who isn’t, right?), I’m always on the lookout for smart ways to create passive income streams—especially ones that support a digital nomad lifestyle and family.

That’s why I picked up Positively Geared by Lloyd Edge. The book is all about how to build a multi-million-dollar property portfolio—starting with just a $40K deposit.

Now, I’ve been in the positive cash flow property game for a while, so I wasn’t expecting this book to blow my mind. But I was curious to see how Lloyd’s strategy compared to my own. And I’ve got to say—I took away some solid insights.

How This Relates to Living a Bucket List Life

A Bucket List Life isn’t just about ticking off big adventures—it’s about designing a lifestyle where you have the freedom to do what you love, when you want, with the people you want.

And let’s be real—financial independence is a huge part of that.

✅ Cashflow-positive property creates passive income that supports long-term travel, adventure, and lifestyle freedom.
✅ It’s about buying back your time—so you don’t have to trade hours for dollars.
✅ It aligns with my philosophy of designing life first, then building wealth to support it.

7 Key Takeaways from Positively Geared

1️⃣ You Don’t Need to Be Rich to Get Started

• Lloyd started with a $40K deposit and built a multi-million-dollar portfolio. The key? Strategy, not luck.

2️⃣ Positive Cashflow > Negative Gearing

• This book is all about building a portfolio that pays YOU, rather than hoping for capital growth while bleeding money in the meantime.

3️⃣ Location, Strategy, and Timing Matter More Than Emotion

• Many people buy property based on what they like, rather than what makes financial sense. Lloyd emphasizes data-driven investing—which I’m all for.

4️⃣ Leverage Is Key, But Be Smart About It

• Using other people’s money (OPM) is the fastest way to scale, but it needs to be done sustainably and with risk management in place.

5️⃣ Don’t Rely on One Strategy—Diversify

• Lloyd combines capital growth, high rental yields, and development opportunities to create wealth faster.

6️⃣ Property Investment Is a Long Game

• Quick flips can work, but true wealth is built through holding and growing a portfolio over time.

7️⃣ Education and Mentorship Matter

• Learning from those who’ve done it before saves years of trial and error. Lloyd shares the mistakes he made so you don’t have to make them yourself.

This book is a great read for anyone looking to get into property investing—especially if you want a strategy that actually generates income, rather than just hoping for market appreciation.

For me, it reinforced why I focus on cashflow-positive investments—because they provide the freedom to live life on my terms.

📖 Have you read Positively Geared? Let me know your thoughts!

Stay tuned for Book 45 of 52 as I continue this adventure of learning and growth!

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