Can You BRRRR with Off-the-Plan? Not Quite. But Here's What You Can Do

Everyone’s heard of BRRRR — Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. It’s flashy, it’s popular, and it works well if you’re buying a fixer-upper. But what if you’re buying off-the-plan?

You’re not buying someone’s leaky reno project — you’re buying brand new. So does that mean BRRRR is off the table?

Not exactly. But you’ll need to flip the script.

BRRRR vs. Off-the-Plan: The Reality Check

BRRRR Step	Off-the-Plan Equivalent
Buy	✅ Secure at today’s price before completion
Rehab	✅ Not needed — it's brand new
Rent	✅ Line up a tenant before or right after settlement
Refinance	✅ Potential for uplift if market grows during construction
Repeat	✅ Use equity growth and rental income to leverage into the next deal

Why Some Investors Prefer Off-the-Plan Over BRRRR

• Less stress — no trades, no project management, no risk of overcapitalising
• Modern appeal — easier to rent, attract better tenants, and demand higher yields
• Tax perks — brand-new builds come with maximum depreciation benefits
• Leverage time — market might rise while you wait for completion

So What’s the Alternative?

We call it Buy, Wait, Lease, Leverage (OK... not as catchy, but effective).

• Buy smart off-the-plan property in a high-growth area
• Wait for construction while your deposit works quietly
• Lease quickly with professional property management in place
• Leverage into your next property using growth and savings

While the BRRRR method is suited to hands-on renovators, many young investors are choosing a different path — one that offers new-build reliability, lower entry costs, and a long-term view. With the right support, an off-the-plan approach can offer strong growth potential without the risks and time commitments of renovation-based strategies.

For more insights or to explore off-the-plan opportunities, contact the Young Investors Club team at enquiries@younginvestorsclub.com.au