The Big Institutions Don't Want You To Know This. Forget Slow Growth, Low Yields And Owning Multiple Houses. Commercial Property Delivers Stronger Tenants, Reliable Cashflow And Equity You Create, Not Wait For.
This free training reveals why commercial property is not reserved for big institutions and how everyday Australians are learning to find, assess and secure high-performing commercial deals themselves, without relying on agents, guesswork or blind trust.
This free training breaks down:
- Why commercial property outperforms residential
- Who commercial property is actually right for
- How value-add strategies manufacture equity fast
- What separates safe deals from costly mistakes
- Real commercial deals showing income and equity in practice
The Difference
Why Commercial Works Differently
Most people believe commercial property is complicated or out of reach. The truth is, it's simply a different game.
When done properly, commercial property offers:
Tenants who pay all outgoings
Commercial leases shift expenses to tenants - no more paying for repairs, rates, or insurance.
6%+ net returns (not 4% gross)
True net yields starting at 6% - not 4% gross like residential with all its hidden costs.
Long Leases That Stabilise Income
5, 10, even 15-year leases provide predictable income and reduce vacancy risk.
Manufactured Capital Growth
Manufactured capital growth, instead of waiting for the market
Commercial doesn't reward speculation.
It rewards understanding.
Common Mistakes
Why Most People Get Commercial Wrong
Residential Investing Teaches People To:
- Buy multiple houses
- Pay all the outgoings
- Fix the toilets
- Absorb negative cashflow
- Hope the market does the work
When People Rush Into Commercial, They Often:
- Rely entirely on agents who don't work for them
- Misread gross returns instead of net yields
- Ignore vacancy and lease risk
- Overpay for weak leases
- Buy emotionally, not analytically
Real Outcomes
Case Studies
Examples of how equity and income are created using the exact same frameworks taught inside the training.
Owner Occupier - Lease-Back Strategy
Purchased vacant at $1.86M, this asset was strategically leased back to a related entity at market rent - driving a revaluation to $2.7M on a 6% return. By structuring the deal and lease terms correctly, we manufactured over $800K in equity from day one.
Investor - Rental Reversion
This property was acquired in December 2024 on behalf of a local investor for $877,000. At the time of purchase, it was subject to a short-term lease at a rental rate well below market value.
Investor - Childcare Centre
This property was purchased in 2025 on behalf of a Canberra-based investor. The property was acquired below comparable sales in the market, and is part of an under-developed strata community, which provides value add potential into the future.
Is This For You?
Who This Is For
Upgrading Residential Investors
People ready to move beyond negative gearing, slow growth and low yields into income-first commercial assets.
Self-Managed Super Fund Investors
Those looking to take control of retirement using long leases and reliable cashflow.
Business Owners Ready to Own Their Premises
Stop paying someone else's mortgage. Control your rent, location and equity.
Buyers Agents & Advisors
Residential is saturated. Commercial is where informed professionals stand out.
Ambitious, Action-Driven Investors
People willing to learn the system and execute - not spectators waiting for permission.
Inside The Training
What You’ll Learn Inside The Training
- ✓ Why commercial property creates income instead of financial stress
- ✓ How to assess a property's true net return
- ✓ Why leases drive value more than the building itself
- ✓ How rent levels determine asset value
- ✓ How everyday investors manufacture equity faster
- ✓ The difference between safe and risky commercial deals
- ✓ How to position yourself to buy confidently
Proof It Works
Real Commercial Deals - Real Outcomes
These are real deals, using the same frameworks taught inside Mane Commercial.
Craig: Franchise Owner (SMSF)
Franchise and business owner turned commercial landlord.
Craig worked as the in-house accountant for a previous owner and saw firsthand how strong the numbers were - so he bought his own site. He has two Snooze stores and a central warehouse/admin facility that grows in value and pays his SMSF.
Brad: Business Owner
Purpose built facility for his business.
Let's break it down:
Land Purchase price: $925,000
Build price: $1,500,000
Total: $2,425,000
New value: $3,000,000-$3,100,000
Equity uplift: $500,000-600,000 in 12 months
Graham: Rental Reversion Play (Off Market)
From flipping houses to tracking $2,000,000+ in equity from his first commercial deal.
This was a rental reversion play, the property was being significantly under-rented, and we secured it off-market, we will be creating value by repositioning the lease, and a cosmetic renovation.
Let's break it down:
Purchase: $1,650,000
Post lease valuation: $4,000,000
Equity uplift: $2,000,000
Project net income: $80,000 per year
Matt: Financial Planner & Business Owner (SMSF)
Financial planner who wanted to own his premises through his SMSF.
We purchased a warehouse + office space, structured as owner-occupier plus subletting, with income flowing back into his self-managed super fund.
Let's break it down:
Purchase price: $700,000
Deposit: $140,000
Equity uplift: $600,000 in 10 months
Net income: $80,000 per annum
Strategy: Work from part of the building and lease the rest.
Commercial doesn't reward luck. It rewards knowledge, structure and decision-making.
Your Guide
About Simon Borham
My name is Simon Borham, Director of Mane Commercial. I've spent over 15 years working inside commercial property at an institutional level - and now I help everyday Australians apply the same frameworks.
Mane Commercial exists to give private investors the knowledge, structure and confidence normally reserved for corporates and funds.
- Bachelor of Commerce (UOW)
- Master of Property Development (Distinction), UTS
- 15+ years across Australia, NZ & Singapore
- Led national property strategies for Audi and Unilever
- Worked with 1,000+ investors to secure high-performing assets
The Road Ahead
Your Commercial Blueprint
From commercial-curious → capable → confident → informed commercial investor.
Why Commercial Property
What makes commercial different. Why everyday investors are pivoting. Who you need on your A-team.
Fundamentals & Key Terms
Core concepts commercial investors must know. Asset classes, yields, leases, valuation basics.
Ownership Structures & Tax
Holding structures explained. Trust, company, personal, SMSF.
Financing Your Purchase
Commercial lending explained. Deposits, criteria and strategy.
Finding Opportunities
Choosing asset classes and locations. On-market and off-market sourcing.
Numbers & Negotiation
Running numbers with confidence. Valuation frameworks professionals use.
Due Diligence (Make or Break)
What to check before signing. Legal, financial and tenant checks.
Contracts, Settlement & Management
Contracts and conditions. Tenant setup and cashflow.
Value-Add & Growth
Turning good deals into great ones. Lease improvements, upgrades, zoning.
Commercial Development Fundamentals
Beyond buy-and-hold. Feasibility, planning and approvals.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Take The First Step
Commercial property can be incredibly powerful, but it can also be risky if you don't know what you're doing. Most people rely on buyers agents - the problem? Many don't properly analyse commercial deals and no one teaches you how.
That's why Mane Commercial exists. After assessing thousands of deals and helping hundreds of everyday Australians step confidently into commercial, one truth became clear: People don't need someone to buy property for them. They need the knowledge, frameworks and confidence to do it themselves.