The Second Income Plan | Mecca Property Group
From the buyers agency behind 450+ purchases and $350M+ under management

We map you a portfolio that pays you a second income, without depending on your salary

Not one property, but a sequence of them, each funding the next, until your income comes from your assets instead of your job.

Is this you?

Build a second income that doesn't depend on your job.

  • You own your home, or you're close, and you've built up equity that just sits there instead of paying you.
  • You want income that doesn't depend on your salary, so work becomes a choice, not the thing holding it all up.
  • You're time-poor. You can't inspect everything, and you know every agent at the open home works for the seller, not you.
  • You've thought about investing, but most residential barely covers its own costs and you don't want to be out of pocket every month.
  • You want to do this the right way, with a team you can trust, not get sold to by another spruiker.

If even one of these is you, the next step is a short, no-obligation call to map your Second Income Plan: the properties, in what order, on a timeline that fits your life.

↓ Apply for your discovery call ↓

No obligation, and you keep the plan either way.

For homeowners

You own your home. Now make it work for you.

Owning your home is a genuine achievement. But your home alone won't build the passive income that makes life easier now, or gives you real freedom when you retire.

The path most people are on

Pay down the mortgage, save what's left, and hope super is enough. For a couple who own their home, the aged pension and super combined averages around $42,000 a year. That's the plan most Australians are on, whether they chose it or not.

There's a better path

We've helped hundreds of ordinary families, people on average incomes, not windfalls, use the equity already sitting in their home to build a second income through property. Not by selling up. Not by reckless risk. One smart move at the right time, with the right team.

The result is a portfolio that works while you sleep, grows in value over time, and eventually replaces, or significantly reduces, your dependence on a salary. The best time to start was ten years ago. The second best time is now. You already have the foundation, let's build on it.

The plan

We don't just buy you a property. We map you a portfolio.

Building a second income takes time, and it starts with a strategy. On the call we map the same plan we build for every client: where you are today, the income you want at retirement, and the assets that get you there, in order.

Today

Your starting position

Your equity, your income and your timeline. Most people have more capacity than they realise, and don't know their own number.

Step 1

The first asset

A first property funded from the equity you already have, chosen to build the foundation. Then a second, this time inside super.

Step 2

The income pivot

A commercial asset, where the income really starts to land and the salary stops doing the heavy lifting.

The goal

A second income

A portfolio sized to produce the income you actually want, drawn from assets that keep paying after you stop working.

The plan is tailored to your life stage and income goals, on a timeline built around when you want to stop working.

Right now your equity sits there doing nothing, and the income stops the day you stop. The plan turns that equity into an income that shows up whether you work that week or not.

Illustrative only, built to each client's own numbers. Results vary.

Inside the plan

The Second Income Plan is a journey, not a one-off purchase

Three plays, run in sequence, each one building on the one before. You join at the stage that matches where you are today, and every step moves you toward the same destination: a second income that doesn't depend on your salary.

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Stage one · Starting out

Get in: the buyer's window

If you haven't invested before, it can feel daunting, which is exactly why the right team matters. Our research team secures your first established property against strict criteria, bought through an investment lens while competition is thin and the deposit scheme is bigger than ever. This is the foundation the rest is built on.

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Stage two · Building equity

Engineer the cash flow

Once we can access the equity in that first property, we look at adding a granny flat to lift the rental yield and make the investment positive where possible. One title, two incomes: you keep the land that drives the growth and build the cash flow on top of it.

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Stage three · Replacing the salary

The commercial pivot

We keep using the equity you've built to add the next asset and grow the portfolio. Commercial sits in the lane the Budget left untouched: tenants cover the outgoings and the income drives the value, until it replaces what you earn.

Real clients, real incomes

The number that matters is the income

Not what a property is worth on paper. What it pays you, every month, whether you work that week or not.

Murat's commercial property secured by Mecca Property Group
~$19k
a month in rent

Murat, transport business owner

Came to us after a commercial deal he bought on his own went backwards. Our team handled the next one.

The equity behind it: up about $750,000 in six months, the fuel for the next asset.

Peter and Leslie, factory investors featured in the AFR
$150k
a year in retirement income

Peter and Leslie, the AFR factory

They sold a residential portfolio that looked impressive and bought one industrial property on a long lease.

As featured in: the Australian Financial Review, April 2025. The income did the work.

William's house with a granny flat behind it
Two rents
from one block

William, the granny-flat play

An established house with a granny flat added behind it, so the first property was positively geared in year one.

The point: the land that drives the growth, with the cash flow engineered on top.

And the capital-growth deals, the off-market buys $20k to $175k under comparable value, are not the headline. They are the equity that becomes your next deposit.

Verbatim from recorded client testimonials and dated results. Results vary.

A first-time investor

One stalled property, rebuilt into a portfolio

How an ordinary Melbourne couple turned a single underperforming investment into a multi-state portfolio, mostly with equity they already had.

Before

One growth-corridor property that returned about 4% over 15 years. Money in, going nowhere.

The move

We released the trapped equity and rebuilt across Perth and Townsville, then Brisbane through their SMSF.

The kicker

A fourth property in Darwin funded entirely by recycled equity. Zero fresh cash out of pocket.

The point for a first-time investor: you don't need a windfall to keep buying. Once the first asset is working, its own equity funds the next.

Real client example. Past results are not a promise of future performance. Results vary.

The 2026 Budget

What actually changed

On 12 May 2026 the government handed down the biggest shake-up to property tax in about 25 years. Here is the short version, in plain English.

Negative gearing, wound back

From 1 July 2027 it is limited to new builds. Established property bought after Budget night is caught, so those losses can no longer offset your salary.

The CGT discount, replaced

The 50% capital gains discount is being swapped for cost base indexation plus a minimum tax on the gain.

Trusts, tightened

Discretionary trusts face a 30% minimum tax, which changes how a lot of investors are structured.

None of this is a reason to panic. It does change the smart move, and the plan we map with you is built for the new rules.

Every change, every date and every strategy is in the free guide, in plain English. No hype, no hotspots, no sign-up.

Download the 2026 Budget Guide ↓

General information only, not financial or tax advice. Proposed measures are subject to change.

Client stories

What a second income actually buys

A lifestyle of choice. Whether you rent where you want and invest where it pays, or you are gearing up to retire and still fund the things that matter.

The multi-portfolio investor

From a loss on his own deal to a second income

Murat runs a transport business. After a commercial property he bought on his own went backwards, our team handled the next one. Six months later it was up about $750,000 and paying close to $19,000 a month, with a long-term plan for a passive income that could be his retirement.

"In the space of six months, we've got an uplift of about $750,000."

~$19K
Rent per month
~$750K
Equity behind it
6 mo
To revaluation

Murat · transport business owner

"We didn't want to work for 60, 70 years."

Melroy · gearing toward freedom

"We bought it off market for 740 and currently it's valued just above $1 million."

Wissam · IT professional

"At the moment, this property has made up to 25% in capital growth, which is amazing."

Karim · business owner

"It's been a huge win to be able to buy a house that's positively geared."

William · the granny-flat play

Verbatim from recorded client testimonials. Results vary.

Client reviews
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200+ five-star Google reviews, rated 5.0 overall
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I've had an outstanding experience working with Mecca Property Group. The strategy session alone was incredibly valuable. It clearly identified the type of asset my portfolio needed based on my passive income goals and timeline. Ella, Fergus and Abdullah have been nothing but professional throughout, with detailed market insights and thorough due diligence. I was able to secure an off-market deal that also has the potential to add an extra dwelling. I've used other buyer's agents before, and the difference is remarkable.
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Mark Espino
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Mecca Property Group truly lives up to the name of Buyer's Advocates, fiercely representing their clients at every stage. As a first home buyer, breaking into the market felt overwhelming and at times nearly impossible. From our very first conversation, the team provided clarity, strategy and reassurance. They were highly professional and personally invested in my future. Throughout this daunting journey I felt protected, empowered and informed at every stage. Special shout out to Hamzah, Abdullah and Carla.
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Hounayda E
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Abdullah and his team are absolutely amazing! I initially thought hiring a buyers agent doesn't worth it, especially if you're not buying an investment property. I WAS WRONG! TOTALLY WORTH IT. They basically did all the heavy lifting for us. I just told them what I was looking for and my budget, and they took care of the rest. They even had access to information that no ordinary buyer could have known. We definitly saved alot more than what we paid for the service. I 100% recommend working with Abdullah and his team.
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Mohammed Elgharbawy
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I was apprehensive with going with a buyers agent. In the past we didn't see the value in needing one as doing the research on your own seemed easy enough. Being time strapped this time round we took the risk and it has really paid off. We had the pleasure of working with Abdullah to purchase an SMSF investment property in Melbourne. The property that Abdullah secured for us was almost 10% below the market value rate and ticked all the boxes of what we asked for! Thanks to Abdullah's expertise, we secured a fantastic property at a great price.
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Suzanne Noah
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I settled on a property in a major regional town for $450k and was able to rent it out immediately. It currently rents for $530 a week and has grown in capital growth considerably well. Unfortunately the house suffered extensive damage to the roof. He could easily have left me alone to deal with the issue. However after hearing my story he contacted me back one day out of the blue and committed to helping me with some of the repairs. This was next level. He was not a churn and burn Buyers Agent, getting a commission and moving on to the next client.
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M E
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Whichever state / city you're living in AND looking at investing in, this is the team you want helping you!! My husband and I vetted 6 different buyers agents across Australia (Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide) and by far Mecca Property Group were the stand out. But best of all, Abdullah knows someone for everything! His always happy to work with your own team but also never short of a recommendation when you need one. Appreciate the laughs along the way guys.
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Venece Floridis
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The whole team at Mecca are outstanding at what they do. I thought it was quite difficult to buy property before this experience. They made it so easy we actually got the whole property secured whilst we were overseas. Especially buying interstate there is no way to do the research that Mecca do. Abdullah even flew to our property to get a feel for the on ground market. So fun and so enjoyable. 6 STARS.
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Michael Rizk
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We recently bought our first home with the support of Mecca Property Group, and the whole process was made so smooth and stress-free. As first-home buyers, we were nervous at the start, but the team made sure we were guided every step of the way. While Mecca might be a little on the pricier side, the level of service, attention to detail, and peace of mind you get is absolutely worth it. If you are making 10s of thousand back with offmarket opportunities, spending 1-1.5k is totally worth it.
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Sarah G
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My partner and I were trying to buy our first home in Melbourne while living interstate. It was an overwhelming process and impossible to inspect every property. We couldn't trust any of the realestate agents as they were clearly working for the vendors benefit. After we found the house that we wanted, that's when Abdullah stepped in with his outstanding negotiation skill. As a salesman myself, I was absolutely amazed with the way he handled the entire process. We ended up securing the property, our 'First choice property' at $10,000 below asking price.
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Amr Bahakim
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The founder

Built and led by Abdullah Nouh

Abdullah has spent 19 years in property. He and the team have acquired more than $350 million across 450+ purchases for over 300 investors, building portfolios designed to pay an income for life.

He learned the discipline the hard way. At 19 he bought his first property from an agent who, it turned out, worked for the seller. His second, in a hyped growth corridor, fell close to 40 percent, around $75,000 of his own money. Most people would walk away from property. He rebuilt the entire approach around what went wrong, and it is exactly why Mecca is independent, buyer-side only, with no stock to sell and no developer kickbacks.

"Scarcity creates resilience. Supply kills it."

Abdullah Nouh, founder of Mecca Property Group

We screen 15,000+ suburbs down to the few that fit strict, data-led criteria. Independent, buyer-side only, no stock to sell. Client results have featured in the Australian Financial Review and The Age.

19 yrs
In property
$350M+
Acquired
450+
Purchases
Ready when you are

Map the plan that pays you a second income

In 20 minutes you walk away with a clear read on where you stand, which stage of the plan fits you, a rough idea of the income your equity could already produce, and your exact next move. Yours to keep, whether or not we ever work together.

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