PROPERTY
Author • Investor • Coach
current property investment Portfolio
Blocks of Flats
Student Beds
Mixed-Use
Commercial
About
My Story
Laurens Boel is a seasoned residential and commercial property investor with over a decade of experience in the affordable housing market in South Africa. Specialising in high-yielding, low-income properties, Laurens has built a reputation for identifying and transforming undervalued assets into thriving residential and commercial developments. His expertise spans both residential blocks of flats and mixed-use buildings, with deals in the last year boasting a combined investment of R24M and a projected annual revenue of R6M.
Laurens is a published author, international speaker, and serial entrepreneur with multiple property ventures and online businesses. His educational content has reached audiences across the globe, empowering aspiring investors to achieve financial independence through property investment.
In 2024, Laurens was awarded the prestigious Most Growth Investor of the Year award, cementing his status as one of the leading figures in the property sector. His success is driven by a commitment to innovation, strategic deal-making, and a passion for revitalizing South Africa’s urban areas through affordable housing solutions. Whether through his investments, educational resources, or entrepreneurial ventures, Laurens continues to make a significant impact in the property industry.
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Results
Featured Deals
Mixed Use
Noordberg
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Return on Investment
R35 000 Monthly Cash Flow
Location: Alberton, Johannesburg East
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High-level details
Asking Price: R4m
Purchase Price: R2.3 (42.5% discount)
Rental Income: R60k
Gross Yield: 31%
Cashflow: R35k
Day 1 ROI: 14%
This mixed use building consists of 10 residential flats and 4 retail shops in the heart of Alberton. It is fully let with zero delinquent behaviour and has mixed use income making it more resilient to market fluctuations.
Block of flats
Eloff Court
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Return on Investment
R29 000 Monthly Cash Flow
Location: Turffontein, JHB
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Asking Price: R2.9m
Purchase Price: R2m (31% discount)
Rental Income: R45k
Gross Yield: 27%
Cashflow: R29k
Day 1 ROI: 17.4%
This building consists of 9 x 2-bedroom apartments located in the South of Johannesburg. It is currently fully occupied with ZERO delinquent behaviour – which is a reminder that when you provide a good product and have a detailed vetting process, you can avoid the risk of investing in affordable housing. I only have R100k of my own capital invested in this deal, the rest was financed through equity partners. It is and continues to be one of my best investments.
Block of Flats
Great Court
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Return on Investment
R25 000 Monthly Cash Flow
Location: Kenilworth, JHB
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Asking Price: R2.8m
Purchase Price: R2m (28.5% discount)
Rental Income: R35k
Gross Yield: 21%
Cashflow: R25k
Day 1 ROI: 15%
This building consists of 6 x 3-bedroom apartments located in the South of Johannesburg. It is currently fully occupied with good paying tenants. This deal required a lot of renovations and an ugly evictions to remove a very delinquent tenant… but now that the property is managed correctly and a good product has been provided to the tenants, they are all happy and paying on time. I have zero of my own capital invested in this deal, it was all financed through equity partners.
Author
Books
I’ve written books that contain the essentials to taking charge of your financial life using property as a vehicle. They will give you new insights into those ‘impossible’ situations that cause so much anguish, stress and fear. Using personal anecdotes and practical metaphors, these books are easily readable and filled with credible guidance.
