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The Inside Property Investing Podcast is a regular interview show, sharing the stories of the most inspiring and successful property investors and entrepreneurs. We discuss their backgrounds, how they got started in property investing, where there business is at now, their future goals and plans to get there, as well as advice for those of us looking to start investing or take our property business to the next level.
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07/11/2024

Choosing Your Freedom, with Julie Talbot

I’ve been banging on for years about property as a means to an end rather than the end itself, so I’m thrilled to share today’s episode with you, with Julie Talbot. Many of you might know her already from social media, and if you’ve been listening to the podcast for long enough you may remember her story from back in 2018 when she first appeared on the show, as an expat living in Abu Dhabi. Well, all these years later, she’s still building her portfolio, and still not living in the UK, but now travelling the world as a property nomad with her family, fully demonstrating the ability for property to give you more freedom in your life.  And not just financial freedom! In fact in this case, a lot of our discussion is centred around choosing time freedom and location freedom over money. And I hope it might help you consider what’s really the most important type of freedom in your life as well - because it absolutely is a choice! ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
59m
18/07/2024

Will Labour destroy property investment? Renters' Rights Bill Update

The Renters Reform bill has been on the agenda for UK Government since it was first proposed in 2019, but with Labour’s win in the 2024 general election, it looks as though it will be reprioritised by Keir Starmer’s party under a new name - the Renters’ Rights Bill. And with the bill being brought forward by a left leaning party, it’s no surprise that the focus will be on providing more security and protection for tenants while ensuring landlords know their responsibilities. In today's episode, we'll explore the key elements of the Renters' Reform Bill and what it means for property investors and residential landlords in the UK.Find all of the details here: https://www.insidepropertyinvesting.com/renters-rights-bill/========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
8m
19/06/2024

Innovative Property Strategies and Personal Triumphs, with Michelle Cairns

Today, I am delighted to be joined by Michelle Cairns. You may have come across her in many different guises over the years.She's been in the property industry since 2015 and is most prominently known as the host of the YPN podcast—a remarkable platform that offers invaluable insights into the property world.Michelle is an exceptional host and today, we're turning the tables to dive into her fascinating story.She has hosted numerous property networking events and is a successful property investor with 40 tenants in her portfolio.Michelle's achievements are the result of creative deal structuring and innovative financing strategies, including vendor finance, purchase lease options, and rent-to-rent schemes.Starting her journey from a teaching background without prior property expertise, Michelle has built an impressive portfolio in just eight years.Her success is more than enough to live a happy and fulfilled life.Now, while her portfolio continues to grow, she is exploring new interests and creative outlets, like being a podcast host.So without further ado, let's get into today's episode.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
58m
15/05/2024

Building a Business as a Property Mum, with Louise Smith

Today, we have the pleasure of introducing Louise Smith, a remarkable figure whose story is as compelling as it is inspiring.In the world of horseback riding, Louise is a seasoned equestrian, but her talents and ambitions stretch far beyond the stables.Her venture into the realm of property investment began around 2006, a time shadowed by the looming financial crisis.Yet, with savvy and timing on her side, Louise made a purchase that not only withstood the economic downturn but also taught her the invaluable lesson of buying smart.This pivotal moment set the stage for Louise's investment philosophy, emphasizing the power of a good purchase price.From there, Louise's investment strategy evolved from a part-time passion to a full-blown business endeavor. She's since flipped houses, dived into HMOs, and tackled multi-unit freehold blocks, all while maintaining an eye for the single lets and gems hidden in the market.What's more, Louise has harnessed the power of collaboration, working closely with joint venture partners and investors to expand her portfolio even further.But what truly sets Louise apart is her role as a co-founder of Property Mums UK, a groundbreaking group dedicated to empowering women in the property space, especially those balancing the challenges of motherhood with their entrepreneurial dreams.Join us as we explore Louise's extraordinary journey from equestrian to property mogul, shedding light on the strategies, successes, and insights that have defined her path.Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, there's a wealth of knowledge to be gained from Louise's experience.So, sit back, relax, and prepare to be inspired by a story of resilience, savvy investing, and unwavering ambition.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
46m
08/05/2024

From Hairdressing to Housing Providers: Laura's Leap Into Supported Living

A couple of weeks ago, we hosted a masterclass on supported living.I'll be honest—I'm far from an expert in supported living, with my knowledge mostly coming from quick Google searches.That's why I invited a good friend and an expert in the field, Chris Bermit, to lead the content for that day.While I took on the role of host, the real insights came from Chris, especially when he introduced us to Laura Ackers, today's special guest.Before this masterclass, I hadn't met Laura, but her presentation on supported living was nothing short of inspiring.She shared her experiences and detailed a specific deal that captivated everyone listening.It was then I knew we had to have her share her story with all of you on the podcast.Laura has achieved an incredible amount in a relatively short period.Starting with some experience in renovating her own home, she found herself focusing more on property after being furloughed from her sales role in the hairdressing industry in 2020 due to COVID.Starting with single lets, she quickly moved into HMOs, dedicating all her time to this new venture.Her success allowed her to retire her husband, Dan, from the corporate world within just a couple of years.Now, with a mix of professional HMOs that she self-manages, and a growing supported living portfolio, Laura has built a significant business in just three years.In today's episode, Laura shares details and insights on how she developed her business, offering valuable lessons for all of us.I'm thrilled to have her here and I'm sure you'll enjoy what she has to say.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
42m
01/05/2024

It's a Family Affair - How Two Brothers And Their Father Created Freedom From Rent to Rent, with Daniel Blacker

I first crossed paths with Daniel a few months ago, during one of our commercial to residential open days.Daniel, along with all our guests, shared his introduction, and right away, it was clear he was someone whose story deserved the spotlight.His tale is a beacon of inspiration and motivation, showcasing the remarkable possibilities that come with determination and vision.Daniel's venture into the world of property began about seven years ago, alongside his dad and brother.Together, they embarked on a mission to build a business that would bring them more freedom and opportunity.They started with rent-to-rent strategies, dedicating their initial years to developing a profitable portfolio in what's arguably one of the most accessible paths into property investment—despite requiring some capital.However, what sets Daniel and his family apart is their forward-thinking decision to not just stop at rent-to-rent.They leveraged their success by investing in buying assets, utilizing profits from their existing portfolio and forming partnerships with investors seeking a more hands-off investment strategy.Learning about their story, the transitions they've navigated through, their growth, and the invaluable lessons along the way has been incredibly enlightening.We believe you'll find Daniel's story as captivating and motivational as we did.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
52m
24/04/2024

From HMOs to Hotel Rooms: an update from Philippa and Tom Charrier

Six years ago, Philippa and Tom Charrier, the dynamic duo behind the Fat Properties brand, graced the IPI podcast with their presence to share the humble beginnings of their student HMO ventures in Lancaster—my old university haunt. About half a year later, Tom made a return appearance to drop a bombshell: he was ditching his day job to plunge headfirst into property investment. We dove deep into their thought process, the meticulous planning that paved the way for this bold move, and why the timing felt just right.Fast forward to today, and it's like no time has passed at all. Though we've kept in touch and I've keenly watched their progress, it boggles my mind that it's been five whole years since our last chat. And what a ride it's been! The Charriers are back on the show to walk us through the rollercoaster of the last five years—how their business has evolved, the strategic shifts they've made, and the exciting new ventures beyond the realm of student housing.In the early days, they zeroed in on a niche strategy that not only allowed them to specialize but also to build a robust income foundation to support their dreams. Once they hit a certain level of financial comfort and security, the world became their oyster.They've since branched out into thrilling projects like hotel conversions, grade two listed buildings, serviced accommodations, and passion projects that still line their pockets, all while resting on a cushy financial safety net.Whether you're just dipping your toes into the property investment waters or you're a seasoned investor contemplating your next big move, there's a treasure trove of insights waiting for you in this episode.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
1h 3m
17/04/2024

The Art of the Deal: How Sabine Abdou Flipped Her Corporate Skills into Property Success

I am thrilled to be back today with an episode I am so excited for you to listen to with an amazing lady called Sabine Abdou, a property investor who comes from a background in corporate negotiations - a really switched-on individual who applies her corporate expertise to a lot of the deals that she is doing in property. And today we get into some of those details I think you will find really interesting, like how she applies that background in corporate negotiations to securing all money out deals. She started investing seriously only a few years ago back in 2020 after almost a lifelong passion of property investing.We get into all the background about her story, how she came up through the corporate world, how she translated that into property, and what her plans are for the future.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
49m
28/02/2024

From AirBnB Nomad to Vacation Resort Owner, with Jasper Ribbers

Welcome back, dear listeners, to a very special episode that feels like a long-awaited reunion with an old friend.Seven years have flown by since we first sat down with one of the most memorable guests to grace our show, Jasper Ribbers.With over 400 episodes under our belt, Jasper's name still lights up conversations at events, and it's easy to see why. His journey wasn't about amassing a vast portfolio or raking in eye-watering sums of money. No, Jasper's story struck a chord because it was a masterclass in designing a life of freedom and adventure.If you're just tuning in for the first time or need a little refresher, let me paint you a picture of Jasper's original vision.Imagine owning three cozy, affordable homes in three of your most cherished spots around the globe. Now, picture yourself hopping from one to the other, living out the ultimate digital nomad fantasy, all while renting out the other two to fund your adventures. Sounds like a dream, right?Fast forward to today, and we're diving back into Jasper's world to see how that dream has evolved.The path hasn't been without its twists and turns—especially with the curveball that was COVID—but Jasper's adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit have led him to exciting new ventures.One of these is Freewyld, a venture that's reimagining the staycation experience in California, with plans to expand across the US.Alongside this, Jasper continues to share his expertise on Airbnb and short-term rentals through his brands, Get Paid for Your Pad and Overnight Success.Our conversation today is a treasure trove of insights, not just on Jasper's journey, but also on the future of the market.Whether you're a seasoned listener or joining us for the first time, there's a wealth of knowledge here for anyone interested in serviced accommodation, short-term lets, or Airbnb as part of their investment strategy.So, without further ado, let's dive in and catch up with Jasper Ribbers. Trust me, you won't want to miss a moment of this inspiring journey into lifestyle freedom and savvy business moves. Let's get started!========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
52m
21/02/2024

Starting two phenomenal businesses with no time or money, with Matthew Sherriff

Today, we're diving into the remarkable journey of Matthew Sheriff, a go-getter who kicked off his investing career with minimal experience, limited time due to a full-time job, and scarce capital.If you've ever felt the squeeze of juggling various commitments while pursuing your investment goals, Matthew's story will surely resonate with you.What's truly inspiring is how, in a relatively short span from 2018 to 2019, Matthew turned these challenges into opportunities, successfully establishing not just one, but two outstanding businesses.From humble beginnings as a sourcing business, his venture has blossomed into a comprehensive turnkey solution catering to property investors seeking HMOs in the supported living sector.Whether you're taking your first steps into the world of investments or you're already a seasoned player, there's a wealth of inspiration to draw from Matthew's experiences.So, get ready to glean valuable insights that you can seamlessly integrate into your own investment narrative. Buckle up, because this is a story you won't want to miss!========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
51m
07/02/2024

Creating 'Family Freedom' Through Property Investing, with David Kidd

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to David Kidd, a seasoned investor who has made remarkable strides in his journey towards financial and time freedom.Over the past year, David has transitioned from being a part-time property investor to a full-time endeavor, achieving the kind of success many aspire to emulate.Not only has he attained financial freedom, but he has also gained valuable time to spend with his young family, which has been a driving force in his pursuit.With a diverse portfolio and a series of astute decisions under his belt, David shares insights into his portfolio growth and the strategies that have propelled his success.His focus on creating freedom and flexibility to cherish precious moments with his family while they are young is truly inspiring.Though this episode may not revolve solely around this aspect, it's a poignant highlight of the balance he has achieved through property investing.As David continues to pursue further growth, his journey thus far holds invaluable lessons for all. So, without further ado, let's delve into today's episode.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
54m
31/01/2024

Boosting your portfolio income without buying any more deals, with David Wigram-Tomes

Today's guest is no stranger to the show, despite actually never appearing on a podcast episode with us in the past. And that is because his wife, his partner in crime, Jackie Tomes, has been a guest several times in the past and often refers to ‘Detail Dave’ with affection during those interviews. Today I'm thrilled to be joined by Dave himself talking through what really gets him excited and fired up, which is all things numbers, spreadsheets, and data to help make sure that as property investors, our portfolios are optimised as much as possible. And through one of his services that he provides to his clients, the Portfolio Cashflow Optimizer, he has had visibility to more portfolios, more data, more financial information than any of us will most likely ever see in a lifetime.Through that he has spotted trends, patterns, opportunities, and areas where most of us are probably failing to maximise the income that we generate from our portfolio. So throughout today's interview, we talk a little bit about where this problem came from, how he went about solving it for his own business, and also some of the hints, the tips, the ideas, the opportunities that he has seen from his work with his clients that you can maybe apply to your own portfolio as well.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
53m
24/01/2024

From Lump Sum Land Assembly Profits to Recurring HMO Revenue, with George Ball

Today's guest, George Ball, brings a unique perspective to the property industry. With a background in sales, George has crafted a highly profitable strategy in land assembly. This involves negotiating with multiple homeowners or property owners to create parcels of land that he secures planning for. He then either develops these himself or sells them on to another developer for a considerable profit.However, George realized that alongside these substantial profits, he also wanted more recurring revenue. That's where our paths crossed. A couple of years ago, George found our Inside HMO Investing course and recognized that HMOs were the perfect route for him to build up healthy monthly recurring profits alongside his development and land assembly pipeline.Since then, George has built up an impressive HMO portfolio, which he continues to focus on today, in tandem with his land assembly and development projects. There is a wealth of knowledge to be gained from his experiences, including how he got started, what his early deals looked like, his current focus, and his plans for the future.We're confident you'll enjoy this insightful discussion. If you have any questions for George or want to discover more about his journey, all of his contact details will be shared at the end of today's episode.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
47m
19/01/2024

My top property lessons learned from 400 podcast interviews

Hey folks, welcome to what was supposed to be episode 400 of the Inside Property Investing podcast, but apparently is episode 401.  What I thought would be nice to  celebrate 400 episodes and almost nine years of the podcast was to run through some of the biggest lessons that I've learned from the various podcast interviews that I've done - some from specific guests and others just by osmosis from hearing them time and time again from lots of different people succeeding in the property world and talking about how they were able to do it... seeing the repetition, seeing the things that have applied in multiple cases that have resulted in growth beyond what the average or the aspiring investor achieves.Whether this is the first episode you've listened to, or your 400th, thanks for being here - I really appreciate you! ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
52m
04/01/2024

My change in focus for 2024 - from Reset to Responsibility

I'm just coming out of my little Christmas / New Year hibernation. I've been up in Scotland for a couple of weeks at my folks house with Victoria and our little girl, hanging out with family and eating all the food and watching all the Christmas films and doing all that stuff. So I just want to start off by wishing you a massive Happy New Year, whatever you've been up to, whatever holidays you celebrate. I hope you had a good little break whilst everyone else shut down and you're feeling refreshed and ready to go for the year ahead.Now this is a New Year focused episode. I'm not talking about goal setting today though. I went a little bit off piste and wanted to focus on something that came into my life, an exercise that I first  came across about 12 months ago that had a big impact on my 2023 and something that I will continue to do going forward.And I thought I'd share that process with you and share a bit about the impact that it's had on me and hopefully give you some inspiration about how it maybe can impact you and what your intention could be for 2024, not necessarily to replace goals or your goal setting process, but to sit alongside it. So I hope you enjoy today's episode. Like I say, it's had a massively meaningful and profound impact on me, both from a personal point of view and a business perspective and I hope it does the same for you. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
26m
20/12/2023

Property investing in the French alps? Yes please! With Gina Ewart

You may have heard that over the past couple of summers, we've been spending a little bit of time in the mountains, specifically in a sleepy little ski resort called Morzine. And after decades of enjoying ski holidays in the winter, we thought, let's go check out what all the fuss is about for mountain summer holidays. We had an absolute blast. And in the process, we were lucky enough to meet a family who run a business called Reach 4 the Alps in Morzine. They've been doing it since 2000, so over 20 years now.And in today's episode, I get the chance to catch up with Gina, one half of the business and family partnership that has been running that company for those 20-plus years. And we get to talk about a whole bunch of different things. I mean, at its core, it's a service accommodation business, hence the relevance. But I know a lot of us are investing in property to do other things with our lives, right? Property is not the end, it is the means to that end. But maybe we could combine the two.Maybe we could enjoy a different lifestyle, a different way of life, a different geographic location, or just something that we are more passionate about by investing in property in a way that allows us to have fun at the same time, which is exactly what Gina and Marcus have been doing - investing in a place that they love so that they can ski several times a week, they can enjoy that mountain life throughout the summer as well, raise their kids in a great location with all of that outdoor lifestyle. That specifically may or may not appeal to you. It doesn't matter, but I think what is important is that we can create a life, we can create a business that is built around what we want to achieve, what is important to us, and what makes us happy.So hopefully you get some inspiration, whether it's about the service to accommodation side of the business, which includes some owned ski chalets as well as some rent-to-rent stuff, or just to get some creative juices flowing in your own mind about what a property business that works for you could look like. So I hope you enjoyed today's episode, I'm sure you will, and if you ever find yourself in Morzine then be sure to check out Gina and Marcus at Reach 4 the Alps.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
46m
08/12/2023

Medical Dr Tom Rourke is building a portfolio of large HMOs in a challenging Article 4 area

Today's guest, Tom Rourke, is a member of the IPI Mastermind. I have had the pleasure of getting to know him over the past six months. I cannot take any credit for his past success, and this isn't to brag about how we've been able to turn around his business overnight. It's really just to say I'm thrilled to get to surround myself with people like Tom who have achieved what he has achieved in a relatively short space of time, and I'm hoping that this interview today will give you some idea, some inspiration of what is possible in four or five years of dedicated investing, but alongside a pretty busy and hectic career as well. And I love lots of things about what he's done. I love his approach to HMO investing, not being scared of article four areas, really embracing the idea of bigger is better and getting some phenomenal returns by looking at large HMO properties - up to 12 bedroom sizes, which a lot of people shy away from, but can be a real opportunity. I love his approach to how he's funded his deals and using his corporate background and connections to really build a niche for what he does and build a reputation as the go-to guy for anyone else that is in that industry. And he's really tapped into that and used that to his advantage, allowing him to raise capital to continue growing the portfolio. So I'm sure you will get a ton of insights and tips and hopefully a whack of inspiration from what he's been able to achieve and the stories that he shares throughout today's podcast.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
58m
30/08/2023

The Art of Finding Good Property Deals, with Stephanie James

Get ready to dive into the incredible journey of Steph James as we unravel her property saga! From daringly diverging off her university path to teaming up with her dad for an exhilarating new venture, to crafting a web of triumph with diversified income streams and synergistic businesses – Steph's story is about to unfold.I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Steph over the past 6 months as a member of the IPI Mastermind, and I remember one of my first thoughts when she ran me through her businesses was ‘there’s no way this is sustainable to spin all these plates’, but she is insanely well organised and her enthusiasm for all things property means she makes it work, without needing to kill herself working 60 hours a week. I’m sure you’ll find her as inspiring as I do, so let’s get into the show. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
53m
03/08/2023

Why teaming up led to exponential growth for two solo investors, with Carl Tranter and Peter Tredger

Tune in to the dynamic duo in the investment world. Meet Carl Tranter and Peter Tredger - the unstoppable partners of TNT Assets Group!From individual investors to an extraordinary team that came together in 2020, they'll share their thrilling journey on today's episode. Discover how they got started and went from the usual single lets alongside corporate jobs into full time property development investment.With 50 apartments under construction and 70 more in the pipeline, they run a tight ship with a simple yet powerful model. They create stunning apartments from commercial spaces, focusing on delivering projects on time and on budget. Learn their secrets and tricks as they reveal how to execute this seemingly simple strategy consistently and effectively. Get ready for valuable takeaways and insights that you can apply to your own business too! Don't miss this episode packed with success stories, tips, and inspiration. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
49m
31/07/2023

Does rent to rent still have a place in the current property market? with Katrina Jones

Katrina Jones has been on the podcast several times in the past and she's joining me again today. This episode is from our IPI HMO summit that we hosted a couple of weeks ago, and Katrina joined us to talk through the Rent to rent strategy, specifically with regards to how it relates to today's market. There's a lot of uncertainty, and people are wondering, is it the right time to invest? Does rent to rent still work? And Katrina goes through all of this in detail. So, ahead of a free session that she's running in just over a week about the rent to rent strategy in more detail, I thought it'd be nice to share this with you just to see if it gets you excited... to see if it's the type of strategy that you want to learn more about.And if you do, you can find out what she's got going on at insidepropertyinvesting.com/Katrina========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
44m
26/07/2023

How I Built A Property Portfolio To Travel The World, with Jack Smith

Today’s interview is from a discussion I had recently with Jack Smith for his podcast, from the ground up.  I’ve been sharing a few of these podcasts recently where it’s someone else asking me the questions, and I wasn’t sure to begin with whether you’d find them valuable, but the feedback has been super positive as the spotlight is turned on me and my business, and how we built things to the stage they’re at now, which we don’t often share here when it’s me asking the questions. In this episode, Jack and I discuss the foundations of our portfolio, and how we focussed on HMOs to give Victoria and I the freedom to step away from our days jobs initially, and then more recently to step away from life in the UK to spend 4 years travelling. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
56m
04/07/2023

Balancing Family, Career, and Remote Investing, with Paul Pickering

Today, I'm delighted to be joined by Paul Pickering. Now, Paul is a guy who's got a lot going on in his life. He has got a little girl who's two and a half years old. He's just had a little boy with his wife who is currently four weeks old, it's also his birthday on the day we recorded this.So massive Happy birthday to you. Paul is in the process of transitioning out of his career in the military and he's just going into business with a builder that he's been working with for the last couple of years. Paul's been investing for five years. He started his business just before COVID and continued to grow it ever since, doing some really interesting things while investing pretty remotely being based down south to start with and investing in the Northwest and then moving up to Scotland, but continuing to focus his portfolio in and around Liverpool.So lots going on from simple single lets to more complex social HMOs and I think you're going to really enjoy today's episode. So sit back, relax, enjoy it and have fun.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
43m
31/05/2023

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Discover the power of outsourcing with Jane Scroggs

Today I’m delighted to be joined by Jane Scroggs, returning to the show after a couple of years since her last appearance, not to talk about property this time, but about her business Beam, which supports property investors with her team of UK based virtual assistants and property specialists. Jane is  a real pro when it comes to outsourcing, delegating, and generally helping you free up your time from the day to day admin of running a property business so that you can focus on the real valuable tasks in your business like sourcing your next deal, raising funds for your next development, or, god-forbid, taking a well-earned day off, safe in the knowledge that things won’t implode whilst you’re gone. During todays episode we talk about the who, what, where, when and why of getting help and starting to outsourcing some of the work in your business, and of course if you’re interested in Jane’s support with any of this, you can reach out to her via the contact details she shares at the end of the episode. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
46m
19/04/2023

Building a HUGE portfolio by focussing on just 2 postcodes, with Michael Lawson

Michael Lawson is a Dubai based investor who rapidly scaled his portfolio whilst holding down a successful career and living about 3,000 miles away - and when I say rapidly, I’m talking to the tune of 15+ new purchases per year. How does he do this?  Well it’s a family business, and he has his mum back on the ground looking after more of the customer facing tasks while he focuses on the business growth and strategy; he keeps his attention on just two postcodes in Fife that he knows like the back of his hand - an approach I’ve always favoured rather than trying to cast your net too wide; and he’s kept things as simple as possible, with a portfolio made up predominantly of single lets. One of the reasons I love hosting this podcast is the constant reminder that there are so many different ways to make a successful career from property, and Michael gives us yet another perspective on how things can be done, so I’m sure you’ll get a ton of value from our discussion today. He also let slip after we stopped recording that he’s getting married next week, which will be before this podcast airs, so Michael, by the time you’re listening to this you’ll be a married man and I just want to wish you a huge congratulations and all the best to you and your new wife.  Now, let’s get into the show. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
44m
05/04/2023

Our biggest lessons when moving from residential to commercial conversions

This is possibly my most awkward interview to date, because Jerry is a true expert when it comes to commercial property investing and I spent the whole time trying to think of answers beyond ‘we just make it up as we go along’. Jerry Alexander is the host of the Commercial Property Investor podcast and invited me on to talk about our own experiences in the world of commercial property investing.  I could talk all day about commercial to residential conversions, and in fact if you’re interested in listening to me talk all day about them then on of our commercial to residential Open days would be the perfect investment for you, but in this case Jerry’s real interest is in commercial property retained as commercial property, which I am a novice in.But it’s an interesting discussion, particularly around how we moved from residential projects into commercial conversions, and some lessons I’ve learnt along the way, so I hope you enjoy, and if you feel so inclined, I’d be grateful if you could take a moment to leave a review for the show to help more aspiring investors discover it.  ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
1h 8m
31/03/2023

Behind the scenes of this first time HMO investment, with Courtney Bryan

I think you’re going to love today’s episode as I chat with Courtney Bryan about his investment story so far, specifically looking at the details of his first HMO - what worked well, what didn’t go to plan, how he selected his investment area, sourced the deal, and so much more, including all the numbers of that first project. Courtney mentions our Inside HMO Investing programme a couple of times throughout the interview, and I’m thrilled it’s had such a positive impact on his confidence to get out there and invest, but actually most of our guests these days we’ve worked with in the past, whether it’s through our HMO programme, our Open Days or our raising private finance programme. Some of our recent guests like Nikki Smith, Martin & Lauren Plummer, Howard Giblin, Jess Leader, and Kim Opszala have all invested in support and education with IPI, and as I said to Courtney after recording this, it’s so fulfilling 7 or 8 years after starting this podcast to be part of all of their stories, and I hope one day I can be part of yours as well.  Maybe even, I’ll get to discuss it with you as a guest on the podcast. But for today, let’s see what we can learn from Courtney and his own investing story. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
52m
22/03/2023

You can build a property portfolio AND travel the world, with Kim Opszala

Since last being on the podcast in 2020, Kim’s business and life have changed dramatically.  From a property perspective, she’s switched her focus from R2R to buying HMOs, giving her much more security for the longer term by actually owning the assets that she’s renting out, although as you’ll hear during the interview, she still obviously has a soft spot for rent to rent and the opportunities that model created for her in the early days. But more excitingly, at least from my perspective, is the change to her living arrangements, as she recently converted a van into a camper and splits her time between life in the UK and life on the road, travelling with her family whilst continuing to run and grow her property business. And as a fellow travel junkie, I spent more than a little time asking her about how this is working out as well. A great follow up interview with Kim that I’m sure you’ll enjoy, so let’s get started. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
44m
13/03/2023

Can property sourcing really become a sustainable business? With Jack Smith

Today, I’m joined by Jack Smith, and I think you’re going to enjoy this episode. Jack’s an investor who started off flipping houses, after spending time spinning his wheels and getting distracted by all the different investment options that were available to him.  He made a £30,000 profit on his first deal, and quickly moved on to deals 2 and 3, but during his search for good projects, he realised he had a knack for finding off-market deals that were valuable to other people. His sourcing business was born, and that quickly surpassed his investment income, becoming more or less his full time focus ever since. During the interview we talk about both the flipping model and his sourcing business, as well as the value of his YouTube channel in helping him scale, and why this platform is a huge opportunity compared to most social media platforms. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
57m
06/03/2023

Jumping straight into the deep end of blocks of flats, with Lauren & Martin Plummer

Lauren and Martin Plummer did pretty much everything with their first deal that the mainstream advice tells you not to do.  In their defence, they’d built up some experience from renovating their own home a couple of times before they thought seriously about investing, but as far as first deals go this, was a biggie - the conversion of a period property into 5 flats, including a loft conversion which, as we discuss during the interview, may or may not have been worthwhile. But despite plenty of lessons learnt along the way, and dare I say a few mistakes, ultimately the project was a success with all 5 flats renting within 12 hours of viewings!  And it certainly didn’t dampen their spirits, as the next project they are purchasing is another conversion, this time of a listed building into 4 flats that they intend to use as holiday lets.  ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
1h 7m
20/02/2023

Creating a safety net for his wife became a full time passion, with Lawrence Khen

Sometimes, life doesn't go to plan! Lawrence got first hand experience of this when he was diagnosed with Lime disease after years of major health issues. Despite barely being able to get out of bed or walk up a flight of stairs, he focussed first of all on his recovery with the help of functional medicine and a lifestyle overhaul that now sees him spending a 3rd of his time looking after his health and wellbeing, and then on his financial future, ensuring his wife would continue to have an income should the worst happen to him.  It started with a small portfolio of single lets, that’s quickly grown over the past 4 years to a larger portfolio of single lets, several multi-unit block purchases, and a few serviced accommodation units, some of which he feels are worth the effort, and some of which aren’t. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
52m
06/02/2023

374: Investing remotely whilst changing strategy with Howard Giblin

Are you living in a different location to the one you want to invest in? Do you wonder why renovation projects always seem to be so inefficient, and wonder what can be done to improve things? Have you ever thought about making the move from single lets to HMOs? If any of these questions are on your mind, then today’s episode is for you as I’m joined by Howard Giblin, an investor who recently made the switch from his stable single let portfolio to the higher rewards of student HMOs; investing in Gloucester whilst living and working full time in Amsterdam; and with his lengthy career as a civil engineer for some of the largest construction companies in the world, he’s got some great insights into the efficiencies of building olympic stadiums that can be applied (sometimes) to the projects we’re working on as well. So stick around, and if you’re enjoying the show, I’d love if you could take a minute to leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts from. It really makes a difference to me and to the investors that might discover us because of your review. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
54m
02/02/2023

Your 4 step marketing plan to attract private investors

Private finance continues to be a huge focus area for loads of you - or at least it’s something that you WANT to focus on in your business.  It’s the subject of today’s podcast, as I outline the 4 steps of your marketing plan that you need to be thinking about to bring investors into your business. In fact it’s pretty much the 4 steps to market anything in your business, whether that’s your serviced accommodation properties or your property management services, so keep that in mind as I run through the 4 steps, but I’ll be talking about them specifically in relation to private investors.  And if you want some more help bringing private finance into your business, head over to insidepropertyinvesting.com/finance to see what we’ve got going on. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
36m
23/01/2023

Handling burnout and how to move past it

This is a quick intro to a relatively long podcast I recorded just before Christmas with Paul Lanfear. For a change, it was Paul asking me the questions for his own podcast, The Property & Investor Podcast, with a particular focus on burnout, how to cope with it and how to come back from. It’s something we’ll all experience at some point as we try to grow our business, and I think it’s important to shine light on some of these less instagrammable moments that we experience so that if you’re feeling burnt out you know that you’re not alone.  If you enjoy the discussion, let me know with a quick review so that even more people can find it, and you can check out more conversations with Paul on his own podcast as well. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
1h 10m
16/01/2023

From 30+ years in construction to finally building your own portfolio, with Nikki Smith

Nikki and her husband Mark have got over 35 years experience in the property world through their construction business, creating bespoke homes for their clients. But in 2020 during the first lockdown they decided it was time to put their experience of developing properties for other people to better use for themselves, and started to build their own recurring income by investing in their own deals. They joined our Inside HMO Investing programme, and since then they’ve moved quickly, acquiring a portfolio of single lets, HMOs and serviced accommodation.  In today’s episode, Nikki shares exactly what they’ve been up to over the last couple of  years, including what’s worked for them and what has been more of a struggle. So I hope you enjoy, I hope you get inspired, and if I can be so cheeky, I hope you take 2 seconds to leave us a review wherever you’re listening to this today.  They make a huge difference to me in terms of helping new aspiring investors find the show, so if the podcast has been in anyway helpful to you, I’d love for you to pay it forward. I really appreciate it. Now let’s get into the show - oh and by the way, if the audio sounds a little funky, I was recording this in my car in December during that really cold spell on my headphones microphone, so there you go.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms:Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property InvestingFacebook: Inside Property InvestingNewsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com
56m