Rental Properties Are Losing Money | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 13, 2026 · 1m

Forget the dream of property as a passive cash cow—most rentals actually lose money when you factor in rates, insurance, maintenance, and opportunity cost. A financial advisor reveals that investing in index funds might outperform real estate. With flat or falling markets, investors are shifting focus to cash flow, favoring townhouses over single-family homes. The old drivers of growth—low rates and rising incomes—are fading, forcing a structural rethink. Now, savvy investors are renovating for yield or eyeing new builds with relaxed lending rules. It’s time to stop chasing equity and start…