John started investing 10 years ago and has built a mixed portfolio of 50 properties covering Local Housing Allowance, HMOs, lease options, and commercial.   4 years after that he took the plunge and opened The Castledene Group, which quickly became the most respected sales and lettings agency in the North East, winning the Sunday Times Letting Agency of the year award, achieving Investors In People Gold accreditation, and was recently featured on Channel 4's Britain's Benefit Tenants.   He now has 6 branches, with 3 more scheduled to open, and employs 34 people managing over 2000 properties across the North East of England. Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes so you don't miss another episode, and let us know what you think at www.facebook.com/insidepropertyinvesting and www.twitter.com/MikeStenhouse. Full show notes available at http://www.insidepropertyinvesting.com/johnpaul/********************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