The gap between an average Perth investment property and a high-performing rental comes down to four hidden levers.

Pull all four, and your Perth rental property performs at its peak, with strong yields, and lower stress.

Miss just one, and you could be losing thousands every year without even knowing it.

Right now, Perth landlords are facing rising interest rates, new rental reforms, and tenants who expect more than ever. 

That makes a property ‘health check’ more important than at any point in the last decade.

In this episode of Perth Property Insider, Jarrad sits down with Jewayne Loong, former REIWA Property Manager of the Year - to share the four pillars that decide whether your Perth investment property is building wealth or leaking it.

Tune in to discover:

✅ Why chasing the highest rent often kills your real return
✅ How to tell if your Perth rental is truly performing at market rate
✅ Can keeping a great tenant below market value actually pay off?
✅ How property condition shapes your rent, tenant quality, and future sale price
✅ The simple checks that prove your property manager is doing their job
✅ What world-class property management in Perth should look like in 2026
✅ The warning signs of an underperforming rental (and how to fix them fast)

Key moments:

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:40 Proactive landlords vs set and forget
00:05:40 Rent pricing strategy
00:08:40 Vacancy rates and the data trap
00:11:40 Attracting quality tenants
00:14:20 The extreme tenant screening process
00:18:20 Property condition and value
00:21:20 Why property management matters
00:25:40 Warning signs of an underperforming rental
00:28:20 The free Perth Rental Health Score

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Resource Link

• Get your Rental Health Score now to ensure your Perth rental property is optimised for returns and sleeping well at night https://rentalhealth.scoreapp.com/
• Would you like to get clear on your current property’s outlook and the best strategy for you? Email Jarrad for your Strategic Property Review: jarrad@investorsedge.com.au 
• Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/)
• Take our Property Investor Readiness Scorecard to uncover your blind spots and make smarter investment decisions before you buy: https://investorsedge.scoreapp.com/
• View upcoming property investor webinars, events, and networking sessions: https://www.investorsedge.com.au/events/
• Thinking of selling? Get expert advice on timing and strategy

https://www.investorsedge.com.au/appraisal 

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• Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors)
• Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update with insights on your suburbs of interest (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join)
• For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/)
• For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/)

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Resource Link

• Get your Rental Health Score now to ensure your Perth rental property is optimised for returns and sleeping well at night https://rentalhealth.scoreapp.com/ 
Would you like to get clear on your current property’s outlook and the best strategy for you? Email Jarrad for your Strategic Property Review: jarrad@investorsedge.com.au 
• Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/)
• Take our Property Investor Readiness Scorecard to uncover your blind spots and make smarter investment decisions before you buy: https://investorsedge.scoreapp.com/
• View upcoming property investor webinars, events, and networking sessions: https://www.investorsedge.com.au/events/ 
• Thinking of selling? Get expert advice on timing and strategy
https://www.investorsedge.com.au/appraisal 
• Get email updates about suburb intelligence reports and exclusive invites to our webinars, events, and workshops. Join (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join) 
• Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors)
• Join Jarrad Mahon’s Property Investor Update with insights on your suburbs of interest (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join)
• For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/)
• For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/)

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