Rasti Vaibhav
MBA (Finance), CFA Charterholder
Founder, Get RARE Properties

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Institutional Strategist Turned Property Adviser

Rasti Vaibhav is the founder of Get RARE Properties, bringing structured portfolio thinking to an industry often driven by transactions and noise.
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Before founding Get RARE in 2019, he managed multi-billion-dollar institutional portfolios at Westpac and AMP Capital as a Quantitative Fund Manager. His multidisciplinary background spans architecture, data science, institutional finance, and 15+ years of personal property investing.

His work centers on helping professionals reduce noise, avoid unnecessary risk, and move forward with measured confidence, applying institutional-level discipline to private wealth creation through property.

In His Own Words

Rasti shares his journey from losing his father at seventeen to managing billions in institutional finance, and why he founded Get RARE Properties to bring portfolio-level thinking to everyday Australian investors.

Investment Philosophy

At seventeen, following the sudden passing of his father, Rasti developed an early awareness of financial responsibility and the importance of protecting future options.

​​​​​​​That experience shaped a lifelong orientation toward preparation, discipline, and long-term thinking.

Property investing, in his view, is not about chasing markets.

It is about building resilient portfolios that support life decisions over decades.
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Core Beliefs

Clarity before action
Understanding the decision is more valuable than making it quickly.

Sequencing before speed
The order of property acquisitions affects long-term outcomes more than acquisition pace.

Structure before scale
Frameworks and discipline must be established before portfolio complexity increases.

The best investment decisions feel calm, not urgent.
If a decision feels rushed or emotionally charged, something is wrong. Good strategy creates clarity, clarity creates confidence, and confidence allows deliberate action.

Background & Professional Credentials

Education

Bachelor of Architecture (5-year program)
Where systems thinking and structural discipline were developed. Architecture taught Rasti to see projects as integrated systems, not isolated components; a perspective that later informed his portfolio-level approach to property investing.

Master of Computer Science
Transitioned into technology and data-driven analytical environments. This background in quantitative analysis and systematic problem-solving became foundational to his later work in institutional finance.

MBA (Finance), AGSM & University of Chicago Booth
Completed graduate business education at two leading institutions, focusing on capital markets, portfolio theory, and corporate finance.

CFA Charter (Chartered Financial Analyst)
One of the most rigorous professional designations in investment management, covering portfolio construction, risk management, asset valuation, and fiduciary responsibilities. Fewer than 20% of candidates who begin the CFA program ultimately earn the charter.

Institutional Finance Career

Quantitative Fund Manager, Westpac & AMP Capital
15+ years managing institutional portfolios exceeding $2 billion in assets.

Key responsibilities:
  • Portfolio construction and rebalancing
  • Risk-adjusted return optimisation
  • Quantitative modeling and scenario analysis
  • Capital allocation across asset classes
  • Performance attribution and reporting

This institutional experience shaped his understanding of:
  • Risk-adjusted returns (not just returns in isolation)
  • Portfolio construction logic (how assets interact within a system)
  • Capital sequencing (what comes next and why)
  • Behavioural discipline under uncertainty (making rational decisions despite market noise)
The institutional world taught him that portfolio outcomes are determined more by structure and discipline than by individual asset selection.

Applying Institutional Strategy to Property

Rasti applied the same capital discipline to property investing that he used in institutional finance. Over 14+ years, he and his family built a diversified portfolio across 21 properties using disciplined sequencing and risk management principles.

​​​​​​​Rather than chasing cycles or trends, decisions were made through:
✓ Portfolio-level thinking: Evaluating how each property affects overall portfolio balance, not just individual property metrics
✓ Capital preservation principles: Understanding downside protection before pursuing upside potential
✓ Structured review points: Annual assessment of position, not reactive decision-making based on headlines
✓ Long-term horizon alignment: 10-15 year thinking, not quarterly or annual cycles

This lived experience informs the frameworks now used inside Get RARE Properties. The GPS Framework (Grow, Protect, Secure) and RARE Model (Review, Aim, Raise, Enjoy) weren't created in theory; they were developed through managing his own portfolio over more than a decade, then refined through working with hundreds of client families.

Personal Investment Context

  • 21 properties owned and managed across NSW, VIC, and QLD
  • 14+ years of active property investing using institutional frameworks
  • Same strategies used personally are the strategies taught to clients
  • Not theoretical. Every framework, every principle, every risk management protocol has been tested through personal investing across multiple market cycles.

​​​​​​​"I'm not asking clients to do anything I haven't done myself. And I'm not recommending strategies I wouldn't use for my own family."

Founding Get RARE Properties

In 2019, Rasti left institutional finance to establish Get RARE Properties.
The objective: Apply institutional-level risk management and capital allocation principles to private property investors.

The problem he saw: Most property advice delivered to everyday Australians was optimised for transactions, not outcomes. Volume-driven models, developer relationships, speed over sequencing, and individual property focus rather than portfolio construction.

The solution: Get RARE was built around independence, structured frameworks, and long-term partnership, not transaction volume.

​​​​​​​Core principles:
  • Independence: No developer relationships, no stock to promote, no volume incentives
  • Portfolio-first thinking: Every decision evaluated at portfolio level
  • Structured frameworks: GPS and RARE models provide repeatable decision logic
  • Long-term partnership: Measured in years and decades, not transactions

Since inception, the firm has supported hundreds of families across Australia in making strategic property decisions aligned with long-term financial outcomes, representing over $300 million in acquisition value.

 Featured Conversations & Industry Commentary 

Rasti has appeared on leading finance and investment podcasts, sharing insights on institutional investing principles applied to property.

Topics frequently discussed:
  • Institutional portfolio construction for private investors
  • Risk management in property investing
  • Behavioural finance and investor psychology
  • Capital sequencing and portfolio timing
  • Independence in buyer advocacy
Example: Ben Handler discusses Rasti's background in institutional finance and how those principles apply to property investing.

Professional Memberships & Associations

Get RARE Properties maintains active memberships with:
  • Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA)
  • Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW)
  • Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA)

Committee Role: Rasti serves on the REINSW Buyers Agents Chapter Committee, contributing to professional standards and industry development.

These affiliations reinforce the firm's commitment to professional standards and independent advice.

Industry Recognition & Professional Leadership

Rasti's work in strategic property investing and buyer advocacy has been recognised at both industry and national levels.
2025 Recognition:
🏆 Australia's Top 50 Small Business Leaders: National recognition for business leadership and innovation in strategic property services
🏆 REINSW John Greig OAM Community Award: Industry recognition for contribution to professional standards in buyer advocacy and community impact
Industry Finalist Recognition:
🏆 REB Thought Leader of the Year, Finalist: Recognition for advancing portfolio-first thinking in property investing
🏆 REB Innovation in Buyer's Agency, Finalist: Recognition for strategic integration of advisory and acquisition services
🏆 REB Residential Buyer's Agency, Finalist: Recognition for excellence in residential property acquisition

These recognitions reflect peer acknowledgment of a structured, independent approach to long-term property investing.

Author, Speaker & Media Commentary

Author: Amazon bestselling book on strategic property investing, focused on disciplined portfolio construction and long-term wealth building.

Ongoing Commentary: Regular insights published via:
  • LinkedIn newsletter (portfolio sequencing, risk management, investor psychology)
  • YouTube channel (strategic frameworks, case studies, market analysis)
Media Appearances: Featured in national media, including:
  • The Australian Financial Review
  • News.com.au
  • The Daily Telegraph
  • Leading finance and property podcasts

Speaking Topics:
  • Institutional portfolio principles for private investors
  • Risk management in property investing
  • Behavioural finance and decision-making under uncertainty
  • Portfolio sequencing and capital allocation
  • Independence in buyer advocacy
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Thought Leadership Focus

Rasti's commentary focuses on:
  • Portfolio Construction: Not individual properties
  • Risk Management: Downside protection before upside pursuit
  • Behavioural Discipline: Rational decision-making despite market noise
  • Long-Term Thinking: 10-15 year horizons, not quarterly cycles
  • Independence: Structural safeguards that enable objective advice

Philosophy: "The best investment strategies are often boring. They don't make headlines. They just quietly compound over decades."

Personal Perspective

Beyond credentials and experience, Rasti believes:

Wealth is not built through intensity or constant activity. It is built through thoughtful decisions made in the right order, over a long period of time.
The role of an adviser is not to predict markets. It is to help clients think clearly, manage risk systematically, and make decisions aligned with their long-term objectives.

​​​​​​​Property investing should support life, not consume it. The goal isn't to maximise theoretical net worth; it's to build a portfolio that provides confidence, flexibility, and optionality while improving quality of life.

Outside of property, he values long-term relationships, family, and continuous learning, principles that shape both his life and his advisory approach.

Philanthropy & Long-Term Impact

Beyond investing, Rasti and the Get RARE team support long-term community initiatives, including sponsorship through So They Can, an organisation focused on education and sustainable development in East Africa.
Impact to date:
  • 25 students sponsored (full education, uniforms, meals, resources)
  • 1 school co-funded (serving hundreds of students)
  • Girls' education supported (long-term empowerment focus)
  • Teacher training funded (generational impact)

For Rasti, long-term investing extends beyond financial capital. It includes responsibility, contribution, and social impact.

"Real wealth isn't just what you build. It's what you help unlock in others."
Get RARE Properties partnership with So They Can supporting education Get RARE Properties partnership with So They Can supporting education

Work With Rasti

If you're evaluating whether a structured, strategy-first approach to property investing aligns with your long-term goals, the first step is clarity, not urgency.

Next Steps:
→ Book a Strategy Call: Direct conversation with Rasti or Rupali, no obligation
→ Explore the Strategic Buyer's Agency: Understand our complete partnership approach
→ Learn How We Work: Our process, frameworks, and methodology
→ Return to Team Overview: Meet the broader Get RARE team

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