Podcasts about property secrets

Omar Younis is an attorney in Chicago, IL who focuses on real estate transactions, commercial and residential property tax appeals, and corporate transactions. Omar's law office averages more than 200 closings a year and are growing rapidly. His team has represented all types of property owners from residential to multi unit commercial, both on the buying and selling side.   Tune into this episode to learn more about Omar's legal background, what to consider before closing on a real estate property, the recent NAR settlement and what it means for realtors, and how you can reduce property taxes for your residential and/or commercial property.

Today on the show, we have Bryce Holdaway, property expert and host of The Property Couch, pull back the curtain on the 2024 property market. With decades of experience, Bryce offers unparalleled insights into what's next, from investment strategies to the impact of emerging technologies. Don't miss this Property Masterclass, where Bryce shares all the secrets of success. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:40 - Welcome Back 00:09:10 - Welcoming Bryce 00:18:16 - 2024 Predictions 00:22:02 - Crypto 00:28:36 - Starting a Podcast 00:40:22 - Property Couch 00:48:52 - Random Reels 01:08:26 - Rapid Fire Questions 01:12:26 - Final Words Follow the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/littlefishpod Brought to You By: Little Fish Network - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Townhouse Masterclass™ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠

With the recession word being thrown around a lot and the cost of living hitting a 40 year high, we're all thinking the same thing: Is the marketing crashing? There's a lot of opinions out there about the property market at the moment, so that's why we're here to clear the air... We thought it was only right to lay out the most recent facts & figures from the biggest data platforms such as Rightmove, Zoopla, Goodlord along with speaking to a number of mortgage brokers and using our own experiences. If you work in property and want to come on the show as guest or have a question, then please contact us on our socials @TheLandlordPage We will always update our subscribers with industry breaking news, letting legislation changes and market trends. So, make sure you hit that subscribe button ladies and gents. Your hosts are Tristan Lee, Ian Macbeth & Mike Robson

In this episode of the Progressive Property Podcast we revisit episode 134 where Dan gives you the 5 essential things to consider when looking for a JV partner. Choosing your JV partner is NOT a child's game, like pin the tail on the donkey or ring-around-the-rosy. There's too much at stake when you don't think carefully and you don't have your guards up. Discover how you can thoroughly pick the best JV partner in your property business through Dan's simple steps. There will always be one who's very compatible with your knowledge, skills, and vision, so never settle!   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Work out the real reason you need a JV partner. Are you really in dire need? Or are you just lacking of self-belief? What business are you looking to bring your JV partner on? Make sure that your bringing in the right person. If you don't want to do it alone, it's worth considering also to have a mentor who can guide you. Having a JV partner might complicate the situation if you aren't clear yet of your purpose.  What will each person's role be? It's best that you complement each other. Find someone who have the knowledge and skills that you lack. And, who will deal with the day to day issues? If you just want someone who will provide the funds, then being active with the operations is the least to worry about when looking for a JV partner.   Before any agreements, remember to make a list of things you need to agree upfront. A JV Partnership agreement must entail everything each of you must bring to the table. What does your JV partner want? Know what outcome are they looking forward to. Also prepare an exit plan just incase of unforeseen circumstances (e.g. breach of contract, critical illness, etc.)  If you're looking for a joint venture in property, familiarize yourselves first with PS13/3 regulations. There are only a bunch of people you're allowed to joint venture with, and PS13/3 has it detailed.  Don't pick someone just like you. You are not looking for another you, you are looking for someone who can do what you can't do. Consider taking the Wealth Dynamics Test to gauge if your personalities are compatible. You and your partner can be: a Creator, a Star, a Supporter, a Deal Maker, a Trader, an Accumulator, a Lord, or a Mechanic.  Don't rush in to picking a JV partner. If you're picking someone for the long term, test everything out first. It would be a waste of time to know that what you have hope for in the partnership won't be fruitful. Be clear about their values, not just about the money, the skill, and the knowledge they can offer.  BEST MOMENTS  “Sometimes, people think they need a JV partner and they go into business with somebody when in hindsight, all they needed was to build some knowledge and gain some belief for themselves.”  “We have the end in mind before we even started, and that's what's really important.”  “You are not looking for the best mate to go out with, you are looking for a business partner who brings a different dynamic, a different skillset.”  “Pick the right person to grow the business.”  “It's not a race; it's a journey.”  “I made a lot of mistakes in property, but I made them before I got educated.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  Progressive Property  PS13/3 Restrictions on the retail distribution of unregulated collective investment schemes (PDF)   Wealth Dynamics Test  ABOUT THE HOST  Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors.   On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.  CONTACT METHOD  The Property Teacher  Progressive Property  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trying to do your first deal can be a scary thing because you have no idea if you're doing it right. Did I do enough due diligence? Am I looking at the right numbers? That's already one too many questions. Fortunately, Christina is here to answer them all for us! She's been there herself and made it all work. Today she is teaching and coaching others how to do the same. Education and networking. She stresses about being extra thorough and asking tons of questions. By doing that, you are making sure that you don't lose any money on the first deal. There is a reason they tell you that experience is the best teacher, mistakes can be very enlightening but also expensive. Fortunately, we can all teach ourselves online now. The whole point is to network and learn. Even Christina's bad deal story was inspirational. It's a testament that you don't need to experience all that to get into your first deal. So many experts have already paved the way. All we gotta do is to watch and learn! In this episode, we explore: 01:26 – Do you know your neighborhood 02:01 – Not all real estate agents are investors 02:52 – Being an educated buyer & learning from Youtube 04:42 – Comp or walk 100 properties 06:35 – Networking and education, that's all it is 07:17 – Eight meetings a month for six Months 07:43 – Watch two videos per week (FIPI Pasadena) 08:13 – Business cards and people you want work with 09:30 – Create your knowledge base, diversify topics 12:28 – Breaking down deals: Asset and Team 13:16 – The market defines itself 14:16 – Christina's checklists and sheets 14:37 – Research and background checks 16:43 – Due diligence and getting to know partners 17:58 – After the work, what do I do? 18:22 – The investor profile: YOU 23:17 – A deal gone wrong for Christina 27:58 – Reputation is huge Connecting with the Guest: Website: https://christinasuter.com/ Phone: (310) 463-5942 #firstproperty #realestate #networking

Richard Davies is the CEO at Platinum Property Partners & Team CHX. He is also a Specialist Property Investor and the Founder of Bourne Awesome.   Richard joined Platinum in 2008 as Financial Director, having run his own company Property Secrets for many years. He has a strong commercial property background as CEO of Platinum's sister company Bourne Asset Management, and with a strong passion for customer centricity and innovation, Richard is the truest advocate of Platinum's core values.    He is also the Director of Safe & Dry Storage, a storage company based in Poole, Dorset that offers storage services for businesses & personal clients.      On today's Podcast:   00:00 - Dean thanks the sponsors of today's episode, Willbox   04:59 - Getting to know Richard Davies 10:37 - About Opco/Propco 15:15 - Dean thanks the sponsors of today's episode, Janus International Europe 16:15 - How well the Opco/Propco did for Richard 26:11 - About capital allowances on buildings 31:41 - About Safe & Dry Storage 38:52 - Dean takes a moment to thank the final sponsor of today's episode, StorageBox Marketing     Links:   Richard Davies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-davies-09368019/ Safe & Dry Storage: https://safeanddry.co.uk/ Platinum Property Partners: https://platinumpropertypartners.co.uk/     Thanks to our Sponsors!   StorageBox Marketing Website: http://storageboxmarketing.com/ StorageBox Marketing Email: kerry@storageboxmarketing.com StorageBox Marketing Contact: http://storageboxmarketing.com/contact-us/    Janus International Europe Ltd Website: www.janusintl.co.uk Janus International Europe Ltd Email: sales@januseurope.com Janus International Europe Ltd Contact: 020 8744944    Willbox Website: http://willbox.co.uk Willbox Email: selfstorage@willbox.co.uk Willbox Contact: 0800 023 5060    Hacking Self Storage Website: https://hackingselfstorage.co.uk/ Hacking Self Storage on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eb1gpBCts2RRFFUl2k9OS Hacking Self Storage on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hacking-self-storage/id1481445995​

Episode 014: 5 Property Secrets Every Estate Agent Wants You To Know

In this episode of The Property Nomads Podcast, Rob talks to The Property Teacher himself, Peter Jones! With over 40 years of experience in property, Peter is one of the best individuals out there who can give us the ultimate tips and strategies to know when starting a property business. Aside from being a property investor and an entrepreneur, Peter is also an author, a mentor, and a Chartered Surveyor. He shares today some stories from the years he spent in corporate to taking the leap to build his own property portfolio and finally to scaling up his property business.   One of the big takeaways from this episode is it's important to know what your end goals are, to understand why you want to achieve them, and to fully commit to doing it!  Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS  There is no right or wrong way. Before you accept any advice from property experts, make sure it aligns with your values, your principles, and your objectives. Your path will be very unique. So, as much as possible, tweak it based on what you believe will work for you.  The 9-to-5 job is not for everybody. Though Peter had notable success in the corporate world—he was promoted as a partner in a well-known firm—he felt it wasn't his playground. The property field is where he felt fulfilment and growth.  Set your goals. Write them down, cling onto it, re-read them, evaluate them, and always make sure you do the small and big tasks that will make everything fruitful. Some goals would require you to do things beyond what you thought you're capable of but don't let your doubts and fears hinder you. Do it.  Peter's portfolio includes 73 buy-to-let's, 2 HMO's and more. Lately, he's been exploring in building houses.  Peter's one key advice: It's all about the mindset. Being able to persevere when things get tough, being prepared to borrow the money and taking the action needs your unstoppable mindset.  Communication is very important. Every person differs in their verbal and non-verbal communication. So, with every client, every partner, or every investor you interact with, make sure you observe and learn how they communicate. This kind of skill increases your chances in closing more deals.  The property business is all about finding deals and raising finance. When you have everything in place in your property portfolio, then it's time to look into leveraging talents (hiring your staff) so you can focus on growing your business.  BEST MOMENTS  “Freedom is what it's all about for me.”  “In the normal course of things, freedom is generated by the money.”  “I'm a firm believer of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone.”  “Human beings are goal-seeking and goal-achieving creatures.”  “Speed is just as important as saving in the process.”  “It's hard to lose everything in property; it's almost a theoretical concept.”  “Commit to make the change.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  Tony Robbins - https://www.tonyrobbins.com   The Property Teacher - www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk   The Property Nomads  Email Rob at rob@thepropertynomads.com   ABOUT THE GUEST  Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.  ABOUT THE HOSTS  Rob Smallbone and Matt McSherry, the hosts of The Property Nomads Podcast, are on a global mission to guide your success. Success can happen in many ways, shapes and forms. Think about what success means to you. More properties? More clients? Financial freedom? Time freedom?   Rob & Matt are just two guys who want to make a huge difference to people around the world. Rob & Matt are here to guide your success in property, business and life and to inspire you to achieve your goals, dreams and visions. They've travelled, explored, and invested. And they're not planning on stopping these activities anytime soon. Buckle up, sit tight and enjoy the ride that is life.  CONTACT METHOD  Connect with The Property Nomads!  Official Website  LinkedIn  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  YouTube    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's either the JV partnership flourishes or not—and, what an absolute waste of resources when it didn't become productive and just fizzles out.  In this episode of the Progressive Property Podcast, Dan gives you the 5 essential things to consider when looking for a JV partner. Choosing your JV partner is NOT a child's game, like pin the tail on the donkey or ring-around-the-rosy. There's too much at stake when you don't think carefully and you don't have your guards up. Discover how you can thoroughly pick the best JV partner in your property business through Dan's simple steps. There will always be one who's very compatible with your knowledge, skills, and vision, so never settle!   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Work out the real reason you need a JV partner. Are you really in dire need? Or are you just lacking of self-belief? What business are you looking to bring your JV partner on? Make sure that your bringing in the right person. If you don't want to do it alone, it's worth considering also to have a mentor who can guide you. Having a JV partner might complicate the situation if you aren't clear yet of your purpose.  What will each person's role be? It's best that you complement each other. Find someone who have the knowledge and skills that you lack. And, who will deal with the day to day issues? If you just want someone who will provide the funds, then being active with the operations is the least to worry about when looking for a JV partner.   Before any agreements, remember to make a list of things you need to agree upfront. A JV Partnership agreement must entail everything each of you must bring to the table. What does your JV partner want? Know what outcome are they looking forward to. Also prepare an exit plan just incase of unforeseen circumstances (e.g. breach of contract, critical illness, etc.)  If you're looking for a joint venture in property, familiarize yourselves first with PS13/3 regulations. There are only a bunch of people you're allowed to joint venture with, and PS13/3 has it detailed.  Don't pick someone just like you. You are not looking for another you, you are looking for someone who can do what you can't do. Consider taking the Wealth Dynamics Test to gauge if your personalities are compatible. You and your partner can be: a Creator, a Star, a Supporter, a Deal Maker, a Trader, an Accumulator, a Lord, or a Mechanic.  Don't rush in to picking a JV partner. If you're picking someone for the long term, test everything out first. It would be a waste of time to know that what you have hope for in the partnership won't be fruitful. Be clear about their values, not just about the money, the skill, and the knowledge they can offer.  BEST MOMENTS  “Sometimes, people think they need a JV partner and they go into business with somebody when in hindsight, all they needed was to build some knowledge and gain some belief for themselves.”  “We have the end in mind before we even started, and that's what's really important.”  “You are not looking for the best mate to go out with, you are looking for a business partner who brings a different dynamic, a different skillset.”  “Pick the right person to grow the business.”  “It's not a race; it's a journey.”  “I made a lot of mistakes in property, but I made them before I got educated.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  Progressive Property  PS13/3 Restrictions on the retail distribution of unregulated collective investment schemes (PDF)   Wealth Dynamics Test  ABOUT THE HOST  Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors.   On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.  CONTACT METHOD  The Property Teacher  Progressive Property    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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If you need help looking for packaged deals and building your portfolio, our guest for today's episode of the Progressive Property Podcast, Dan Buchan, can help you. Dan, at the young age of 27, has already made a name as a successful property investor and an entrepreneur. Discover how he was able to buy his first house at the age of 19 and was able to grow his property portfolio to over £1million.   One of the best takeaways from today was with the right mindset, you're able to propel your way to the top of the property ladder. Dan also gives detailed tips on how you can start going out and talking to people. Learn what should be your talking points, why should talk property to anyone you know, and how do you seal a deal with someone. If, by chance, you are not confident with your skillset, then start learning today so you can improve them!  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Dan Buchan has only 8 years of experience in property, but he has a lot of accomplishments to put on the table. He bought his first house when he was 19.   Property was something he explored because someone suggested that he attend a property course. He went out of curiosity and definitely, that was not the last property course he attended.  Just like any other teens, Dan admits that he spent too much of his money on frivolous stuff before, but what sets him apart from the rest is the entrepreneurial side he has honed just to finance this ‘cool' lifestyle.  He met his soon to be business partner Jamie York at secondary school. They got into trading and reached six-figure numbers at very young ages.  Dan and Jamie started their major brand, We Sell BMV, dedicate to sourcing Below Market Value residential and commercial properties. The find properties and hunt for investors all over the country. They've done over a thousand deals.  To attract more clients, you have to be confident and an expert at what you do. You have to keep in mind that above all, you have to contribute value to other people. Clients can tell if their interests are always given priority.  What is holding you back? Some have difficulty talking to the vendors. Some have a hard time looking for properties… You need to push yourself out of your comfort zone and start developing your skill set.  Dan tries to talk to everyone about property investments because he knows that word travels through the mouth and they could easily tell it to people they know. Dan talks about growing their wealth and financial freedom.  Help them achieve their goals. Ask them, “Where do you want to be and what resources do you have available to achieve that?” instead of saying, “How much money do you have?”  BEST MOMENTS  “I was doing 3-4 jobs at once because I thought that's how you get rich.”  “Working out for other people didn't work for me… I found that the money was spent quicker than it was being used. I never had to do something creative.”  “Working for other people didn't necessarily work for me. It wasn't making money quick enough. Doing something speculative has some upsides, but it's one way risky and could've easily gone the other way.”  “Believe in the value that you add in other people.”  “In order to be wealthy, I need to be able to push myself and learn how to do these things.”  “Growth only comes when you push at the edge of your comfort zone.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  Progressive Property Podcast Episode 112: Interview With One of The Largest Deal Providers in The UK, Packaging Over 1,000 Deals to Date, Jamie York iTunes|Omny|Player.fm  Homes Under the Hammer  We Sell BMV  Progressive Property  The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins  The Story of Two Wolves  ABOUT THE GUESTS  Dan Buchan is a Property Investor, a Speaker, and an Entrepreneur. He is the Director and Co-founder of Aspire Property Group. He also owns We Sell BMV, a market leader in the UK, together with Jamie York.  Dan got into property when he started attending alternative classes on property after graduating from the University of York. From then on, he grew his property portfolio and has closed a lot of property deals.  Dan's LinkedIn  Email Dan at dan@aspire.co.uk  Dan's Instagram  ABOUT THE HOST  Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors.   On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.  CONTACT METHOD  The Property Teacher  Progressive Property  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thinking about investing in property, perhaps one day replacing your income ? Today we talk to renowned property investor & buyers agent Walter Nanni and ask the all important questions about where to begin. Walter has worked within the Sydney Real Estate industry for over 25 years spending the majority of this time as a business owner of his own office as well as the CEO of one of the major real estate franchise groups in Australia which he grew from 5 offices to 40 within a 5 year period. Having worked alongside and coached many of Australia’s top performing agents he is a master of understanding the real estate sales process and structuring a successful transaction. Often featured in property investment publications as he himself owns a large portfolio of properties, he coaches his clients to build wealth through property.   “Don't buy anything, buy well.” - Walter Nanni   Follow up Questions? Reach out to this week's guest here:   Facebook  - Walter Nanni Sydney's Top Buyer's Agent 0411 879 434 buyerx.com.au   Give Us a Rate & Review!                Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

In this episode, Catherine Turner who has built both a successful Amazon business and Serviced Accommodation portfolio is in conversation with Peter Jones a long-standing property investor, Chartered Surveyor and author who has also built a successful property portfolio. They discuss how Catherine moved from employee to successful entrepreneur and the importance of being part of a community. This episode provides a candid account of both the successes and challenges that property entrepreneurs face. If you are considering property investment and want to achieve a successfully leveraged lifestyle then you need to listen in now.   KEY TAKEAWAYS How long have you been in property? I began educating myself about property investment at the end of 2011 and I initially began my property journey with a different training company. It provided a great deal of learning for me about what I wanted from a training company and I bought my first buy to let in 2012 What was different about the training at Progressive? It is the community that makes it special. It’s the inspiration and support network that the community provides to every individual that is a part of it. It’s like having an extended family. How did you get started? The beginning stage included my mum and it was her property that was our first rental property. The plan was to earn more money from renting the property than it would cost to rent somewhere else. It was a great learning experience and the first step, but part of the learning process was understanding that we didn’t work well together as business partners. In a business partner, you need someone who is different to you, with differing strengths and weaknesses it is important that you compliment each other's skills. My new business partner was my husband and as we didn’t have potential investors or finance within our family and friends we began initially to look at rent to rent HMO’s We invested the capital from our own property and rented a property that met our needs. We used the capital to buy and develop our first HMO and to joint ventured with someone else buying and flipping properties. Your financial security is now in the properties that you have invested in rather than the property you are living in. We undertook the management of properties and that experience helped me to realise that I wanted to be a property investor, not a property manager. How important was the Mastermind Group? Being part of the mastermind group helped my business partner and husband to see that property investment was a way of obtaining financial freedom. We agreed that we wanted to get down to a 4-hour working week and have been able to achieve this. We took our ideas for life leveraging to Rob Moore, who wanted to create a course that was practical and actionable and between us we created the Life Leverage online Master class. It has helped so many people and the wide variety of people that we have had the opportunity to work with has been great. It's an online course and, if you want to get in touch, joining the Facebook group will help you to find out more.   BEST MOMENTS ‘Knowing that people have got your back is massive support and makes a real difference’ ‘It was an opportunity to dip our toes in and was a great learning experience and first step’ ‘The first one is always the biggest learning curve’ ‘I did a lot of research to ensure I was getting the best price and quality’ ‘Bringing together rent to rent and serviced accommodation was the strategy for us and the one we are now developing’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Progressive Property Podcast Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast Building a Business Using Amazon http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ Facebook Community: bit.ly/llocfbgroup     ABOUT THE GUEST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating the property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider’s Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, the book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors.  On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor’s Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator’s Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.  CONTACT METHOD http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/   http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/       ABOUT THE HOST Catherine Turner Catherine is an iTunes No.1 podcast host of Leveraged Lifestyle, entrepreneur, businesswoman, an Inspirational Speaker, world record holder, Co-Director of Ideal-Collective.com and a mum of 2! Catherine quit being an employee in 2013, after working more than 50+ hours on average a week, over 3 jobs. Jobs, hours and a lifestyle which led to a diagnosis of clinical depression before the age of 25. In 2011/12 Catherine discovered the power of investing in property, and tried many different property investment strategies over the years, finally settling on Serviced Accommodation in 2015, which has now grown from one unit in her home town of Chelmsford, Essex to over 50 across the UK, helping investors, landlords and developers create a better return on their money or property. This year, Catherine and her husband Stephen, also her business partner, joined forces with the Directors of LoLite Homes to create the Ideal-Collective.com, which is all about leveraging the services and knowledge of all four Directors when it comes to Serviced Accommodation, Social Media, Finance & Virtual Assistants. Catherine started Leveraged Lifestyle podcast to give business owners and those not leading their ideal lifestyle, to learn the mindset and skill set it takes to create a lifestyle of Freedom, by leveraging time, money & knowledge and using outsourcing and systemisation. CONTACT METHOD http://www.ideal-collective.com www.instagram.com/catherineannt www.facebook.com/catherineturnerspeaker www.linkedin.com/in/catherineturnerspeaker https://itunes.apple.com/…/leveraged-lifestyl…/id1380225106… https://www.stitcher.com/…/progressivepr…/leverage-lifestyle Leveraged Lifestyle Community: bit.ly/llocfbgroup

How do you grow from zero to the biggest property training company in the UK? How do you get started in your property business? What can you learn from the Progressive Property journey? Rob responds to a question from the Disruptive Entrepreneur community on how they grew Progressive properties. Rob talks through how social media can be your biggest asset, something that wasn't around a few years ago, and how always been adaptive has helped to overcome challenges. If you're looking to grow or start your property business this is the podcast for you.   Key Takeaways How do you grow in the early years? How long did it take to feel like it clicked with your business? In the early years, there wasn't really VA's and social media so we went to a lot of networking events. We bought 20 properties in the first year and grew from there. We weren't very elegant because we saw hundreds of properties and only bought 20 but it worked. We went to business and property networking events, locally and around the country which helped us build our brands. We were young and were different from the usual type of person at the event which made us memorable. A few months a switch flicked.I figured that the speaker has the most leverage at a networking event, not the people attending it. So, I went to a speaker course, because I was really nervous at first. But now I've done thousands of speaking events and feel much more confident. People would give you feedback that you should do some courses, and write a book.   Once enough people said it, I thought I'd write a book. I wrote a book called Property Secrets. Mark had a lot more knowledge about property, so I interviewed him. In that year we created our first property meet up at a nice hotel in London and had 70 people attend. We didn't have social media, so we had to work hard to get people to that first event.   The book sold pretty well. A couple of partners promoted the book for us, which helped a lot. When we launched the book we gave a free ticket to the event as well. At the end of that first event, I sold a two-day property masterclass. People paid £2,000 there and then to get onto the course after I pitched it.   Google Adwords became really big. We went from 800 contacts to thousands of contacts. We didn't think we could afford staff so we were hacking it ourselves. YouTube started, and I started doing a lot of videos, and we were getting a lot of hits through that medium, thousands in fact.   Would you buy deals for other people? When enough people asked us to buy deals for them we thought this was a good use of leverage. Initially, we would put a deposit down and then flip the property. You couldn't go to the high street and do this but because of the contacts that we had made, it was easier. We wound down the business eventually to move onto other bigger projects but it was a good business for us for a good few years.   The modern way to grow is to definitely make the most of social media. Look to LinkedIn as a way of developing your online presence. After email marketing, social media became really prevalent, and then content marketing has become a really big thing. It's a decentralised media landscape now. There are more platforms which can feel overwhelming but they are all free.. I launched my podcast most recently and that has grown my reach globally. We are now creating events globally and created a networking event Franchise across the country. I've written a lot more books as well along the process.   When did it start to kick in and feel more secure? 6-9 months in there was a bit more traction, and after the first year, we knew there was something happening. We are not good at looking back at our achievements, we are always looking forward. Two years in we had a big foothold, and the recession helped us. Then by default, we became a big player in property because a lot of the big players folded.   We became the biggest Property Training Company in terms of turnover around 5 or 6 years in. Then we branched out into a personal development, and business training. We have a lot of companies now all under the Progressive umbrella, including a letting agency, media agency and public speaking course. You have to be adaptive in business, and we've done lots of different things along our journey, not just our initial Buy-To-let property business.   Best Moments ‘When we first started, VA's and social events weren't really a thing.' ‘We would always follow up with people.' ‘I figured that the speaker at any event is the person with the most leverage at an event.' ‘We had to work hard to get the 70 people to come to our first event.' ‘We sold 25 places on our first course at £2,000 each at out first event.' ‘Many very successful properties business owners went to our first courses.' ‘We agreed to not draw too much from the company and reinvest a lot into the property.' ‘Google Ads, went from 800 to thousands of contacts.' ‘Setting up a training business allowed us to grow.' ‘Content marketing used to be one blog post a week, now it's on all sorts of platforms.' ‘It's a decentralised media landscape now.' ‘We are always thinking about going forward.' ‘The recession helped us in some respects.' ‘We were prepared to be a bit disruptive, and noisy in our marketing.' ‘Everyone looked the same at our networks events.' ‘It takes time to build a brand but it doesn't take a lifetime.' ‘You do get back what you put in.' ‘You need to be adaptive in business.' ‘We have a passion for business.' ‘You can turn your passion into a business.'   VALUABLE RESOURCES The Disruptive Entrepreneur Podcast iTunes | Stitcher Books Written by Rob Moore:https://robmoore.com/books/ ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor and property educator. Author of global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK's No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything.”   CONTACT METHOD Facebook - LinkedIn - YouTube - See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was taken from a talk I held recently on entrepreneurship and property. I talk about the 3 property secrets they don't want you to know. I hope you get some value from this episode, I would love to hear your thoughts. My goal for this episode is to help two types of people. Beginners and Entrepreneurs who don’t own a single property and Landlords who do will learn how to unlock up to £42,155 p.a above the current market rent from properties that you don’t need to be the owner of. What’s great is every £1,000 in rent is now worth up to £3,000 per month. That’s a 201% profit increase above the market rent and you’ll be paid by customers (not tenants), which means you are no longer held prisoner to an Assured Shorthold Tenancy; or a court. You will find a variety of talks; tactics, breakthroughs, strategies, interviews, entrepreneurship, business and Q and A’s from the Ask Ryan Otto YouTube Show. I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Warmest Wishes Ryan Otto P.S You Are Just One Perfect Property Deal Away... You can find me on social here: FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/RyanOttoX https://www.facebook.com/groups/PerfectPropertyDealPodcast/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/ryanottox/ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/RyanOttoX SNAPCHAT - https://www.snapchat.com/add/ryanottox

Peter's Farewell and His Ultimate Advice for Property Investors If there's one thing that our host Peter Jones learned while he was producing content for all of you, it was the importance of freedom. He's joined today by Rob Moore and Kevin McDonnell. Peter says his farewell and shares his experience while he was podcasting. He also gives his ultimate advice to property investors out there; it's important to do networking, so you see more significant results. Today, we also welcome the new host of the Progressive Property Podcast for the upcoming episodes, Kevin McDonnell! He's excited to share new stuff with you and are open to suggestions so make sure to let us know what you want to hear in the future episodes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Peter has been podcasting for over two years. He has produced more than 100 episodes with great and entertaining content about property and business. One of the things that he emphasizes a lot when creating a business is the importance of financial freedom and passive income. Freedom, above all, is what Peter values, and this is what he wants to explore when he gives up podcasting. Peter has excellent reviews from people over time because of his expertise in property, his flow, and his storytelling voice. Progressive Property Podcast episodes won't be taken down and will be available anytime and anywhere for free for those who need of resources about property and everything else. Kevin McDonnell is excited to be the new host of the Progressive Property Podcast for the upcoming episodes. Peter's ultimate advice: Network. Think about who you network and who you deal with. It makes the biggest difference in your property journey. BEST MOMENTS   “One of the things which I realised when I came to Progressive is that my highest value is freedom.” “The one thing that makes a big difference in their property journey is networking.” “If you're just new to property, if you're just new to Progressive, you probably don't understand yet the power of being in a network, and the difference that can make in your financial life is absolutely key and crucial.”   VALUABLE RESOURCES Progressive Property Progressive Property Masterclass Rob Moore ABOUT THE GUESTS Rob Moore is the host of the UK's no. 1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur,” as well as an entrepreneur, property investor, property educator, and holder of 3 world records for public speaking. He is also the author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, and the global bestseller, Life Leverage. “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything.” Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people's property to create financial freedom. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty/ Official Website: https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk/ No Money Down: Property Investing by Kevin McDonnell ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD The Property Teacher Progressive Property See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fifteen years of practitioner experience in the building trade gives you an insight that many people would pay a lot of money for. Dan Hulbert has moved from working ‘On Tools' to being a property investor and now property training all over the country specializing in refurbishments. Peter interviews him in this latest episode where their conversation goes from how Dan sources properties, what's the best way to do a refurb, and he goes through his EMPTY model for getting into property. If you looking to do a refurb at any point in your properties this is the podcast for you.     Key Takeaways  Two or three years into the business of working ‘On Tools' in carpentry, I realised there is more to life than being on tools and that there was a different way of doing this. Education was the key. I am interested in property, and business and started doing some coaching, and training courses in property. I wanted to be my own client. I've always wanted to teach others.    What strategy did you pursue? I teach the EMPTY model at the moment which is my own model for how to get into property. I was fascinated to find some people were doing it without any of their own money. I do a lot of business networking and I just talked to a lot of people about finance. I started by doing flips. I wanted to do things that got the money in straight away.     Networking Is Key. Show up to the event, always show up. Then be present and ask a lot of questions of other people rather than talking about yourself all the time. Finally, follow up over a call after the meeting. Then meet up over coffee later for a more in-depth chat.    What sort of properties are you refurbing? We are doing a lot of HMOs and we are looking at some flats next which we haven't completely sorted yet. We do them to a very high standard. I have an advantage because I know the costings, and I can manipulate the costs lower. My EMPTY model is a good way of getting started with property:    EMPTY MODEL  E - Experience/Education - Leverage a team member, a partner. It could be education  M - Money - You don't need your own money, but you need some money from somewhere.   P - Property - You need a property to be in property  T - Time - Time to put into the business, meet lots of people, and put things together.  Y - You - You're the driver. You are the most important part of the deal.    It's important to focus on actual challenges like the below three ‘M's rather than perceived challenges which often come from a wrong mindset.  M - Mindset  M - Motivation  M - Momentum     How do you find your properties? I've found properties in very different ways. I have really good relationships with the local estate agents. I don't do a lot of leafleting but I write a handwritten note through the door to inquire about a property. There are specific agents that I wouldn't work with, I wouldn't get a deal from them. All the deals I've got are from smaller independent estate agents. Why not go and ask the estate agents if they have any properties?    I lost a lot of money in the building industry a few years back. That has made me put a lot of best practice in my business, a lot of systems and structures. I'm always striving to be the best. I've put in the right processes and strategies to ensure it works. I keep ensuring that things get tweaked to ensure that they are continuously improving.     How do you get to learn about costings? It's like building muscle, you need to keep practising. There are systems that you can put in place when you get into a new area to learn about that area. You have to ask a lot of questions. Don't be lazy: go and learn this stuff. Like anything, you need to do research.     There are three types of roles for property investors. You can be the manager where you subcontract to everyone, and you're the project manager. If you're new to property then this would be a tough job. Secondly, you can manage the manager where it might be more expensive but there are ways of bringing down costs. The third role is to employ a project manager, which can work on larger properties, but not so much on small. This way you leverage your time and bring in the relevant expertise.    Always make sure you have the right insurance in place. Public and Employer liability insurance is a must for your main contractor. Make sure you ask for a copy of their policy in full. You need an all-risk policy especially if you are removing the roof, as a normal policy won't cover it as it's exposed to the elements. If you are a limited company then you need Directors insurance, because of health and safety liability.     Important Steps to Refurbs. This is after your 80% preparation.   Strip out demos. Make the property a blank canvas.  First Fix - This is the most important part. It's important to be on site. Things can be more expensive if you don't fix them at this stage.  Second Fix - Decorating, hanging doors - Getting it to a finished stage.  Snagging - Silicon missing, screw missing - do the whole list and give the builder a week to complete these.  Final sign off - everything is complete, instructions for the oven etc are in the property.   Dress to Impress - Get a furnisher in. Get professional photos, and videography was done. These are all part of the extra investment.     Property Vault. The idea came in 2013 but didn't really materialise until 2016. We do one event now, and we have a co-host/business partner. Because of this, I'm now being mentored by Rob Moore. We are aiming the event at people who are already in the game rather than complete newbies.     Best Moments  ‘The transition was working with a coach to figure where I wanted to be.'  ‘I wanted to be my own client.'  ‘I initially wasn't interested in being a landlord.'  ‘I love joint ventures.'  ‘Networking was key.'  ‘If people say networking is not good, then they aren't doing it right.'  ‘We broke a lot of rental barriers.' ‘Property for me is very simple but its not always simple.' ‘It all starts and ends with you.' ‘The best property deals come straight to you.' ‘I write a handwritten note through the door to enquire.' ‘Everywhere has a strategy can work.' ‘Make sure you get back to people on things.' ‘Try and cookie cutter everything in a business.' ‘Estate agents want this to be easy as well.' ‘80% is in the prep when it comes to refurb.' ‘Budgeting is the most vital thing to get right.' ‘It's all about building relationships with people.' ‘People only know what they know.' ‘Insurance is easy to sort out but it's essential to get in place.' 'I've got 15 years of systems because I've made so many mistakes in the past.' Valuable Resources https://www.thepropertyvaultuk.com     ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating the property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, the book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors.    On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.      CONTACT METHOD   http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/   http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/      ABOUT THE GUEST  Dan Hulbert is a property Coach, Consultant and Investor, he works with people seeking professional advice and guidance within property investments. With 15 years' practitioner experience under his belt which started 'ON THE TOOLS' to now being his own client, working on his own projects. Dan's journey has led him to dedicate his life to teaching others by sharing his applied knowledge allowing them to grow through his lessons. Dan works on three elements ​MINDSET | MOTIVATION | MOMENTUM  ​All three must work together to achieve success. 'In property, the process is where you make your profit" CONTACT METHOD  Website: https://www.danhulbert.com/about   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielhulbert       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Peter discusses the value of mentors, the need for property education and why succeeding in property is simple when you surround yourself with the right people with the right knowledge. Join Peter and David as they bring you vital tips to growing your property portfolio and how you too, can become a Progressive Property Investor.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Partnership and teamwork. As a starter in the progressive property, you should always look for a person who you can work with side by side and who you can invest with. This helps a lot because you end up making a well-informed decision because you discuss with your partner before making the decision.  Mentorship. For you to succeed in dealing with properties, you should always have a mentor by your side so that he or she can advise you on things that you are doing in the property investment. Have a mentor who has good information or background or is dealing with properties.   In properties, you can also do commercial conversions. You can convert a commercial premise and turn it to a resident and start dealing in properties now.   Confidence. These require someone with the confidence to even go ahead quitting the job in order to join the property community and start dealing with properties. This is a trait to achieve success in dealing with properties.   Education and knowledge. The background of success in properties is getting the right education and using it in the right way. Always have the knowledge behind everything that you want to do.   Advertisement. This is the process of providing information to the community so that they can be your customers.   Joint venture. For you to have success in your property deals, you should always look for a joint venture because you share the funding and when the business doesn't succeed, you also share the losses together.  You should not have a ceiling to what you want to achieve. If you want to do commercial conversions, it's really great to have an initial base in property, try and do something first.  BEST MOMENTS  “You have to find out what you enjoy doing.”  “Having partners in your business always keeps you on your toes.”  "The road is not always easy, you should expect ups and downs in your business life,"  “In these uncertain times, it's good to have a mix of different finance models.”  “If you have a certain amount to go into a project don't go and think of putting this into the project, think of holding that back because you'd be surprised how many different things could go wrong in a project.”  “If your heart's not in it, don't do it because it will always come crashing down. Do something that you believe you in and you really enjoy.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/  ABOUT THE GUEST  David Rumford is in progressive property community. He started dealing in properties in 2010. He now relocated to Peterborough to invest and be closer to Progressive's training. He has spent about 15 years in the corporate world before joining the property community working in logistics.    CONTACTS  http://www.thebathapartments.co.uk Email. david@buildingoninvestments.co.uk    ABOUT THE HOST  Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating the property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, the book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors.   On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.   CONTACT METHOD  http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/  http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to today's episode of the Progressive Property Podcast to hear you host, Peter Jones interview prestigious property investor, VIP mentor and letting agency owner, Derek Pape. Derek and Peter discuss all things property from creative investment strategies to advertising your property business, why mentors matter and how to be successful in property.  KEY TAKEAWAYS  Education and knowledge. If you ever want to succeed in anything you do in your personal life or even your business life, you should always try to learn about that thing you want to do, get the knowledge that surrounds that thing that you want to do.  Creativity. You must always have a creative mind if you ever want to survive in this world and be successful. This always comes in handy when you come across very difficult situations like being fired by your boss, losing your company etc.  Avoid panicking. Being strong and not always panicking when you are faced by challenges helps a lot because you even come up with a solution very fast and you get to solve the problem before it gets worse.  Advertisements. When you start your business, always try and spread the word about it to the people by advertising it so that people can have the information about it so that when they may need your services or their friends need your services, they may refer them to you or contact you on their behalf. With this, be sure that your business will grow very fast.  Having a mentor. This is a very good thing to do if you ever want to achieve success in your life because mentors help you to make a very wise decision on the things you want to ever do in your life.  Teamwork or partnership. If you want to achieve success in your life, you should always find someone who you can work with and achieve your goals.   BEST MOMENTS  “You don't know what you don't know.”  “If we knew then what we know now we would run the business totally differently.”  “You don't need money to invest in property because you can do options and you can do delayed completions.”  “We're not all good at everything, but we are all good at some things.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/  ABOUT THE GUEST  Derek Pape is a VIP mentor and also has a Letting agency. Derek is kindred spirited minded. Before Derek joined to do properties, he was an electrician. He is from Hartlepool up in the northeast. Derek sauces and packages deals and properties in his hometown.  CONTACTS  Email: derek@dpproperty.co.uk  ABOUT THE HOST  Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating the property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, the book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors.   On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.   Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating the property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, the book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors.   On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.   CONTACT METHOD  http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/  http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For anyone who wants to know more about commercial conversion, what is prior approval, the advantages of prior approval and risks you should avoid this episode is for you. Listen to Peter Jones as he interviews experienced solicitor and chartered surveyor, David Kemp. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Commercial Conversions: This is the ultimate course on converting the commercial property to residential.  What is prior approval? Prior approval is a bit of a fast track process, so instead of having to go through the very long elongated process of planning permission, it's a bit of a fast track. So it removes a lot of the obstacles to it and it's sort of a legal lead process with a bit of planning policy in between and because it's a bit like permitted development.  What are the advantages of prior approval? It takes most of the politics out of the process. So what you'll find is a lot of counsellors that can't call in these applications because under the internal rules of every local council, they have what's called a scheme of delegation and sometimes if it's politically controversial, they don't like losing offices for instance, then counsellors try to call these things and they can't do that with prior approval. Prior approval is a much more straightforward route, it's a bit more technical and also it has a set period to be decided, in that applications have to be determined within 56 days or eight weeks and if they're not, then in pretty much all cases, if not most cases of what's called prior approval in the law, you get planning permission straightaway for the change of usage.   It's only for a change of use. There are a few exceptions around the law where you can have external alterations included, and you get that with agricultural prior approval from an agricultural building to residential, but most of it is to do with a change of use. So if you need to make external alterations to a buildings windows, doors, roof slope etc that sort of thing, then you have to apply for the Planning Commission separately for that.  Risks leading to you not getting prior approval. There are different prior approval, so there are offices to residential, there's agricultural to residential and so on so forth. You've got four risks under office to residential.    You've got noise. The premise that is to be converted from offices to residential must be in a location free of noise for you to get that approval.  You've got ground contamination. Some offices, particularly in rural areas, are built on former agricultural land so there may be pesticides and so the offices must be in a location which is not contaminated.  Traffic and parking. There should be ample parking lots for the total units in the premise. Sometimes before you're going to acquire a site, it's worth having a parking consultant as part of your power team.  Flood risk. There are two types of flooding that we tend to look at and that surface water flooding and also flooding from rivers and seas. The offices must be in a location that does not flood for you to get that approval from the council.  Instead of prior approval, when would you use planning? You need planning permission when you are erecting a new building or you're changing use. So whenever you fall into those two categories, you're going to need planning permission.  BEST MOMENTS  “So if you need to make external alterations to building it will have to like Windows, doors, change the roof slope, that sort of thing, then you have to apply the Planning Commission separately for that.”  “If there's something like an office building and you want to turn it to residential, basically the local authority can't stop you.”  “Wherever the air is more rarefied, there is an obvious opportunity there to steal a match on your competitors and pick up a site for pretty good value and to be able to do something with it.”  “Just use what's there, don't get clever.”  “The bigger the development, the bigger the mistake.”  “Choose one thing, get good at it, try and systemize it and control your time on it.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  Website: www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk   ABOUT THE GUEST  David Kemp is a barrister, he is also a solicitor and he is also a chartered surveyor. He's got a lot of experience in planning and has done a lot with local authorities. He was a senior or principal planning lawyer for about 10 different councils. David has also done property education. He has worked with a lot of people in commercial conversion.  CONTACT METHOD  Email: david@drkplanning.co.uk   Facebook: David Kemp ABOUT THE HOST  Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating the property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, the book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors.  On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.  CONTACT METHOD  http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/   http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Peter discusses his answers to James questions from his experience in property. He also shares some knowledge on how to deal with JV partners, the things that you need to remember when dealing with joint-ventures and drawing up contracts and much more. James' Question “Wonder if you can help in raising finances, do you know of any solicitors who can arrange a contract to give the lender of the finance some security and confidence that I'm not going to or legally can't take all of their money and run away with it? Do they have a floating charge on the property? Would you have a sample agreement you can forward to myself?” KEY TAKEAWAYS  Security to a Lender. James is wondering how to give the lender security and how to make the lender feel comfortable with lending the money. One of the key things you must do when you're thinking about doing a JV and when you are thinking about raising your finance is to take the time to get to know the lender so that you can understand exactly what it is that the lender wants from you.  Different Personality Types. You can talk about any aspect of the property and it doesn't matter what it is but we tend to think that whatever we think or whatever we feel is what everybody else is going to think or feel but it isn't just the case. There are multiple personality types. Study the different personality types so that you will know how to approach a JV partner and how to get the best deal with them. You need to sit down with your JV partner and you need to understand what is important to them in a JV.   Make things less complicated. Ask your JV lender, what rate of interest would you like? What rate of interest would make this JV work for you? Asking these questions to your JV partner would most likely save you a lot of money and it will make your deal with them a little less complicated.  Do you need a solicitor to draw up a contract? It is important to have something in writing. But do you always need a solicitor to draw up the contract? When you become experienced, if it is a small simple deal, maybe you don't. It is about scale and degree.  What sort of solicitor do we need to go to? We suggest that you go on to Progressive Facebook group and ask who people are using.  Sample agreement? Peter would not do that for the reason that every JV is going to be different. It is much better to start with a blank piece of paper, talk to your JV partner, make bullet points, heads of terms, and discuss between your JV partner/s exactly what you want and what you want to get out of the JV and what the JV looks like to you and which bits are important to you.   Main Terms.  Who are the parties? Who is borrower? Who is the lender? What's the address of the property? Is the property gonna be provided as security? Is any other security going to be provided? What are the terms of the deal? Is it a profit share? Or are you going to be paying somebody interest? How much is the profit going to be? What is the interest going to be? What is the length of the term? These are the main things which we need to have down and to be understood.  What could potentially go wrong in a JV? We are not hoping that something will go wrong, but we should think about this. Think about the what could go wrong, make sure that they are in your head of terms, and make sure that the solicitor actually incorporates those into the JV agreement.  JV. Jv is a fantastic way of financing your deals and making sure that you can do more than one deal.  JV with older people. A JV with younger people and older people works really well. Most of the time, older people have assets. They have the capital but they don't have the income. You as the younger generation might want to give them that income. It is a good collaboration.  Why would someone want to JV with me? When you have done 4 days with us on a masterclass, you will be able to look somebody in the eye and say, “I know about property investing.”  Do they have a charge on the property? It really depends on the lender. What do they want? Ask them what they want. Don't assume that you are always gonna give somebody a charge. You can also give them a restriction. A charge will allow you to repossess a property whereas a restriction doesn't.    BEST MOMENTS  “You need to be very very careful about assuming that you know what they (JV partner) need and want. Ask them what they need and want and then structure the deal accordingly.”  “At the end of the day, what's important is getting down the main terms.”  “When you are thinking about your JV agreement think about all of the what ifs… think about the things that could potentially go wrong.”  “If there isn't a basic level of trust then I'm not sure I'm going to do a JV with somebody anyway.”  “I don't know everything and I might make a mistake. And if I make a mistake, I might lose the money. Hopefully not. But I am never gonna run away with your money because that's not who I am. And if you think I'm the sort of person who could run away with your money, then I don't really wanna do business with you. And so I said, 'That's fine. Don't worry about it. I will find somebody else.' And I think they are taken aback by that but it had to be said and it had to be done.”  “Older people are good JV partners because older people stereotypically, I know it doesn't apply to everybody, but stereotypically older people are much more likely asset rich and cash poor, which mean that they've got collateral. They've got a property which you can borrow against if they're prepared to put them up as a security, and that's all well and good. And you can then give them a return. Lots of older people, they may have the capital but they don't have the income. So you can provide them with the income.”  “One of the things that you must bear in mind is that if at some point you're gonna top up the JV funds with bank lending, for example, and if you think well can you actually do that? Well, yeah with the commercial conversions, something like that, you can do that. You need to make sure that there is no first charge on the property because the bank is gonna want the first charge.”  VALUABLE RESOURCES  Progressive Property  Progressive Property Masterclass  Tony Robbins  Rob Moore  ABOUT THE HOST[Text Wrapping Break]Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD The Property Teacher Progressive Property  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“If you want something, you can make it happen.” This is what our guest, Emerald Fisk, is going to prove today in this episode of the Progressive Property Podcast. Peter chats with Emerald about her journey in building her portfolio and achieving success while helping other people. Emerald started from absolutely nothing – no knowledge about properties and no connections with investors. But, what she has is determination and a goal – an outstanding capital for starters in property investing. Of course, she faced challenges and some struggles, but she didn't let them get in the way. So, if you are just starting in exploring property investing, then make sure to tune in. A lot of your worries and doubts will be all gone as Emerald also answers some questions like: Should you go for the properties and finances first? Where do you find your goldmine area? Does it matter that you got zero knowledge about properties? KEY TAKEAWAYS Emerald was a Deputy Manager for a car agency before she decided she wants to work for herself alone and start exploring property investments despite not knowing even a tidbit about properties. She also became a personal trainer because she was drawn to one of her passions, her sport, rugby. Since Emerald bought her first property at 21, she set her eyes on properties that could be remortgaged, be rented out, or be invested on. So, she started looking for ways on how to learn the ins and outs. This was when she stumbled on Toni Gargan, a property investor and a trainer in Progressive Property, whom she'll learn a lot and owes a lot of her success to. A goldmine area is an investment area where you buy our investment properties. It might be difficult to find the area that works for you, just like what happened to Emerald at the start. It became overwhelming when you make the decision since there are a lot of factors to consider. It took Emerald 6 months to decide on her goldmine area finally. She raised £400,000 while she was with Progressive speaking with various investors. She never needed to get from her own pocket for finances. Which should you be locking in first? Finances or Properties? For Emerald, its securing funds while eyeing on properties at the same time. There should be an investor right around the corner who's ready to do a deal with you while you're looking for properties. Peter says there is no wrong and right answer to this question. Do what works for you. From Gloucestershire to Liverpool: Did Emerald's choice worth it for property investing? She says it was more helpful in building her property portfolio, finding more deals, and networking with people who could help her in her career. Where does Emerald see herself in 5 years? Emerald wants to build her portfolio full of properties in her hometown, Gloucestershire. She'll be sticking to single lots and do away from HMOs and huge commercial conversions. Above all, she wants to be an international speaker to inspire people. Emerald's Top Tips For Beginners: Know that you need to learn along the way. Everyone has to go out and have it a go. Find your investor. Even just one would do to get a deal. To raise finance, you just have to be with you and believe you can do it. Proactively meet people. BEST MOMENTS “What do the richest people seem to have? They all seem to have property.” “I think my mind was absolutely blown and I was incredibly overwhelmed. I had no idea how I was going to do it, but all I could say to myself was, other people have done it so it can be done and so I can do it.” “Buying at an auction is a sophisticated strategy particularly for beginners.” “You just need time to do houses and stand houses and speak to investors. And, you don't build relationships overnight.” “I think I'm finding good people that know more than me. So, it's not like I go into things blind. I just find people that can. If I got a deal, I just find someone who knows how to do the deal. I'd rather have the piece of the pie, rather than trying to keep it all to myself and do it wrong.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Progressive Property Progressive Property Masterclass Tony Robbins Rob Moore ABOUT THE GUEST Emerald Fisk is a property investor, a public speaker, and a serviced accommodation provider. She loves buying and refurbishing single let properties. She also specialises in Joint Ventures. In 2018, she was awarded the Community JV of the Year from Progressive Property Ltd. Emerald's LinkedIn Emerald's Instagram ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD The Property Teacher Progressive Property See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The progressive community is a vibrant and dynamic one so listeners are always sending in some great questions. In this episode, Peter answers some of your burning questions about property. Should I Buy Property Abroad? Do property investors specialise in one type of property? or How quickly can I buy a house or apartment? All important questions for anyone looking to develop, start or grow their property business. Key Takeaways Should I buy property abroad? If you are familiar with progressive you'll know the answer to that. We have our REASON model, these are the things that we shouldn't be buying. The A in REASON stands for abroad. In the past, I put down some hefty deposits in Romania and I didn't do my due diligence. The rent had to be closer to double the average rent in Romania to make any money. The difficulties abroad are that there are local rules which you won't know, as well as the currency exchange rates which are constantly fluctuating. There is one exception to this rule, however, where you buy a property abroad as a lifestyle choice. Do property investors specialise in one type of property? There are different views on this. The difficulty in specialising in one thing is it's a bit like putting all your eggs in one basket. Mainly specialising in one thing however means that you are going to get better at that one thing. I became really specialised in buy-to-let for instance. That was great until the credit crash. I knew that my one strategy of buy-to-let wasn't going to work anymore and I needed a new one. There is the 70/20/10 model, where you have three strategies and you divide your time/resources up into three things. Do property investors sell directly or use agents? Both, some sell directly, to other property investors. The answer it depends on your strategy and what you are trying to achieve. You need to do the best for you. There is scope to do all sorts of stuff. There are lots of creative ways to sell through agents, or directly. With deal packaging, you'll be the agent, and not use an agent. Selling buy-to-lets I'd consider selling to an owner-occupier, or to another investor, or even sell the limited company to another business. How quickly can I buy a house, apartment or a dwelling? It's probably going to take longer than you think. I've bought properties where I'm buying with cash and I don't need searches but even then it can take as long as having the searches. It is quite hard to make a solicitor move faster than they want to go. It's going to be rare to get a buy-to-let done in under 3 months. These things take time. Should I buy-to-let or should I sell? I would consider doing both. The great thing about buy-to-let is they will give you cashflow. The reality is that property prices are increasing in the North rather than the South. Maybe have a strategy where you get chunky cash coming in, like commercial conversions, or something like flips. It could be HMOs or serviced accommodation. Any business depends on cash-flow for it to succeed. Lumps of cash like that make you look more lendable by the banks. Best Moments ‘Never invest in property abroad.' ‘Only buy a property abroad if it's a lifestyle choice.' ‘Specialising in one thing it's a bit like putting all your eggs in one basket.' ‘Having more than one strategy means you have a buffer.' ‘Specialise in a number of areas.' ‘It is quite hard to make a solicitor move faster than they want to go.' ‘In property, its a case of get rich quickly slowly. ‘Buying a property is probably going to take you longer.' ‘Any business depends on cash-flow for it to succeed.' ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating the property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, the book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD - Peter Jones http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you go from being a global cybersecurity expert to running a successful property business as well being an angel investor/business mentor? Well, Chris Jones has done exactly that, in this episode, Peter interviews Chris, on his journey in business, how to make sure that you are diversifying your income streams, and what it takes to make property a business, not a hobby. In this fantastic interview, Chris talks through how he has learnt to grow a property business and how anyone can be a property investor. Learn from his experience on how to make sure you're not putting all your eggs in one basket, and diversifying your income streams. Key Takeaways I always wanted to be a spaceman. Having not been able to do that, I started as a 3D designer and fell into computers. I have a brain that stores useless information and 90% of computers is useless information. I have run my own Cyber Security firm for the last since 2003. World War III is happening in cyberspace. If you are ok with computers I highly recommend getting into the cybersecurity business as their will always be work in the future. But in my business, I came to realise that I was working in the business, not on the business. I didn't realise the mistakes I made until I went to the Multiple Streams of Income course with Progressive Property. It was successful but I was working 12 hours a day, every day a week. 2008 hit and I thought we had diversified as a business, as we had different customers but they were similar business customers in the same sector. All of a sudden they all stopped spending money, and I had to lay off half my staff. It took me a while to realise that I hadn't diversified enough. My first foray into property then was 2013. It was risk mitigation. In 2008 in the financial crisis, I realised that we had put all the eggs in one basket in the shape of my business so I set about learning all I could about property from the best. I realised that I needed to buy an asset. I always wanted to build a new business out of property. What are the differences between the people that treat property as a hobby or as a business? Two things, systems and teams. When it's a hobby you don't need systems. You can be lucky and be successful without systems but I focus on business ability, not on luck. You need systems. Then the second is the team, if you get a team then you can spread the load, one brain is good two brains is better. People think you should train to be better at the things that you at bad at. Whereas you should focus on the things that you are good at and then employ people who are better at you to do that job. I've always been bloody-minded. I don't allow things to be a problem, they are either a whip to charge me forwards or an opportunity to develop a sense of self-reliance. Persistence is something that is both learned and born with behaviour. Those people who are persistently persistent are people who have worked through adversity. What happened next when you completed the course? I completed the course in November and then bought a property in January. We were working with a homeless charity to help young men get a house. We started with my wife and two very good friends. We gutted the house and made it a really nice house. This was meant to not have loads of profit, but be a long term asset. We were going to buy a big Victorian house, but one of my friends pulled money from the property and the deal fell through. That set us back at least a year in our growth.   I completed VIP and it was the best decision I made. Within the IT world, I am very good at what I do, and I wanted to be very good at property. The best way is to learn from the best. VIP is one of those things where the more you put in the more you get out. I turned up every month, completed all my mentor's actions and networked the hell out of the room. This kickstarted my passion for angel investing, which means that I am a professional business mentor, and angel investor now. I'm a qualified business mentor through the Institute of entrepreneurs. I would do that from 5.30am until 7.30 in the morning. Mentoring and investing are both things that have come from progressive VIP courses. How did Hive start? Like bees, we wanted to have a Hive like mind, where we all working together for the common good. It started as a club with people for mutual support where we would work on our own things but support each other. Made sure we did the planning. The banks would not give us a bank account, and we formed a limited company to buy property, do bigger possibilities. We did ok, and with any venture, we had to change the way we did things so we were all aligned.  Over the two years we have pared down, and we are left with a core group. What is your vision for the property business? We are continuing to do buy-to-let as it's a really good money earner, which I hadn't realised they are so profitable before getting into property. We are doing some HMO's, and looking at some commercial property as well. I'm always looking for investors. If we are talking about property investing, then we are looking at 70,000 onwards, either as a loan or a joint venture. The wider angel investing, I'm working with a wide range of business, from media to print. We are looking from £250,000, up to £2.5 million, in different ways. They either need to be sophisticated investors or individuals high net worth. Why start a property business in Hartlepool, and Middlesbrough? The attraction is the low cost of access, and the rental we get is very good. The property which would cost us £60,000 we are able to rent out for £500 a month. There can be little property growth, however. Part of the Tees Valley has had a lot of investment recently which has seen higher property prices. There is a lot of things happening in the northern parts of the country which can sometimes be ignored if you only look t the media. Where are you going to be in five years? The intention is to leave a legacy of properties that we own and manage. I find it difficult to find a vision in five months, I work in dynamic markets so I focus on 6-12 months. But the long term vision is to have a substantial property portfolio and to have each sector of the property portfolio which allows me to do things better. Best Moments ‘It took me a while to realise that I hadn't diversified enough.' ‘Reality is never the same as your perception.' ‘We can all see the same thing and see very different things.' ‘You have to treat property as a business.' ‘You need systems, to make a business of property.' ‘Getting the systems, and the team in means it's not a hobby or a business.' ‘Mind-set is really important.' ‘People who have been through adversity either collapse or rile against it.' ‘The more you are determined to carry on the more you will carry on.' ‘If you carry on doing the right things, then you will be successful.' ‘Having to restart after a deal fell through taught me a lot.' ‘I turned up every month, completed all my mentor's actions and networked the hell out of the room.' ‘What I have to offer is how business work and globally, and my wide networks.' ‘Part of the difficulty is being focused.' ‘It took me a long time to learn to say no.' ‘You can't help poor  if you are poor yourself.' ABOUT THE GUEST Chris Jones is a successful Company Director, Serial entrepreneur, Angel Investor and Board level advisor for many startup companies. Co-author of the latest International standard for Business resiliency and disaster recovery.   CONTACT METHOD Email: Chris.jones@nbv-ltd.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.jones.7549185 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-jones-b01442/   ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating the property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, the book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD - Peter Jones http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this of the Progressive Property Podcast, your host Peter Jones interviews Progressive Property Co-founder multi-millionaire property investor and host of the UK's #1 business podcast, The Disruptive Entrepreneur, Rob Moore. Rob and Peter discuss fear and share with you the ways that you too, can overcome your fears and begin to use it to your advantage so that you can grow, serve and super-charge fix your business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Points which can really help you deal with your fears, embrace your fears and even master your fears in building a property portfolio or business or taking some risks. Number one is that a lot of people feel like fear is something that they've got to get rid of when in reality, if we think about it in a little bit more depth and without our emotion, you realize that fear actually does serve a very important purpose. The purpose of fear regarding your business, your property portfolio, your start-up, your scale-up is to protect you from making rational decisions, is to preserve what you've already built and is to keep you humble to want to learn and grow and continue to develop your product and service in the marketplace. The second thing is if we're honest, you can leverage fear. When you feel really good, you can build momentum and you can get sort of this speed and you can feel like things are going your way, but actually, when you do things well, you don't normally sit there and painstakingly analyze what went well and why it went so well and how to make sure it goes well next time, usually we only do that when things don't go well, so the fear and the difficulties that we face actually give us energy in order to fix problems to solve meaningful challenges and situations. The third thing is it forces you to care, to serve and to solve. If you have no fear in your business, then you wouldn't care as much about your clients, about your reputation, you wouldn't want to sort out complaints and want to make sure that your products and services are the best that they could possibly be any better than your competition, you wouldn't desire to solve your clients, followers and fans problem if you didn't have fear. The fourth thing is it simply control growth. Fear stops us going too big, too hard and too fast because when you go too big, too hard and too fast, everything breaks. The fifth thing is also to get you to seek what's underneath the fear. Number six then is that the fear in business forces you to grow and because it forces you to be better, do better, serve, fix and prepares you for a higher level. Number seven is getting mentors and finding masterminds and having people around you, a network of individuals who are either further ahead of you, or at least on the same level because you can feel misunderstood, you can feel alone, you can feel you want to talk to people who will give you their free advice. BEST MOMENTS “Fear. Fear is vital to stop us doing silly things that would negate ourselves.” "If you don't grow and progress, then ultimately you're going to be outmanoeuvred by your competition." “If you have no fear to drive you, to progress, to innovate, to be better, then you would essentially just rot and decay very slowly.” “Purposes of fear are to protect yourself, your business, your empire, to preserve what you've built, and to keep you humble, to grow, to innovate, to develop and to evolve.” “When you go too big, too hard and too fast, everything breaks.” “Reward for the bigger challenges is the bigger payoff, the bigger brand or the bigger reputation or whatever it is that you're seeking.” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything.” VALUABLE RESOURCES http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ ABOUT THE GUEST Rob Moore is the host of the UK's no. 1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur,” as well as an entrepreneur, property investor, property educator, and holder of 3 world records for public speaking. He is also the author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, and the global bestseller, Life Leverage. “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything.”  CONTACT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating the property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, the book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Progressive Property Podcast, your host Peter Jones interviews one of the largest deal providers in the UK, packaging over 1,000 deals to date and accumulating an asset base of over £5million, Jamie York. If you're looking to achieve success in the property market and want to learn the essential tips to becoming a full0fledged property investor then this episode is for you. Peter and Jamie discuss exactly what it takes to build your very own property portfolio and how you too can leverage industry changes to your advantage and make property your occupation and passion. KEY TAKEAWAYS Positivity. When you face challenges in your life, you should always have positivity in your life and you should always let that be your stepping stone. Do not let your challenges pull you down. Push forward always even when the times get hard. Action. Take action right at this moment that you are alive because you do not know what tomorrow brings. For you to succeed in life, you should always do what it is that you want to be done in the present moment because you don't know what life brings you in the next minute. You might even die in the next minute, so be advised to take action now. You can't afford to start taking action. Surround yourself with the right people. If you ever want to succeed in life, always surround yourself with people who advise you always on the right path, people who always help you to achieve your goals and people who help you. Mentors. Have yourself mentors who mentor you and advice and help you make the right decisions in your life. Mentors help you make the right choices in your life and with this, you get to achieve your dreams. Commitment. You should be committed to that goal that you want to achieve and don't look any other direction and with this, be sure that you will achieve your goals in no time. Be focused on your goals always.   Education. Knowledge is another stepping stone to success and if you ever want to succeed in life, you should first learn and get the knowledge of what you want to do in your life. You should not dive into doing something without you acquiring the right knowledge to do that which you want to do or achieve. Going all in. For you to succeed in life, when you have made a choice of doing something, you should always go all in and it should not be testing to you, go all in and you will succeed in life. Being innovative. Since the world is always changing, you should be innovative, always try to make your product better and just don't leave it there at that stage even if it's selling well, always try to make it better and better for your customers if you ever want to succeed in life. BEST MOMENTS “If you don't have the resources, then you get resourceful.” “You should never look at other people's problems less or more, they are just completely different.” “Life is precious.” “You can't afford to start taking action.” “Every single person have the potential for greatness, whether that's in property or something else.” “If you're going to go into something, don't dip your toes, because that's not the way to do it, just go all in.” “You make your own luck.” VALUABLE RESOURCES http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ ABOUT THE GUEST Jamie bought his first property at 19 and has since then gone onto grow his property businesses to being one of the largest deal providers in the UK, packaging in excess of 1,000 deals to date.From an early age, Jamie has been persistent in following his ambitions, founding his first company at 18, and balancing property education with his university studies, to reach his current achievements to date, accumulating an asset base of over £5 million. ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating the property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, the book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this latest episode, Peter interviews Property investor, traveller and co-host of The Property Nomads Podcast Rob Smallbone. Rob took the decision to make his yearly goals public, filing monthly accountability facebook videos. Stay listening to hear how making them public has helped Rob achieve his goals and all about his journey which has seen him relocate from Reading to Hull for his property business. Key Takeaways Why Did You Publically Make Updates On Your Facebook Page? I'd always set my yearly goals on my birthday in July. Making them public has really helped my accountability. People were asking for updates on my goals so there was a demand from others. Goal setting is really important in succeeding. You achieve things with goals because if you don't have any then you won't achieve anything. How Do You Set Your Goals? Every mid-July, I will take a day out and put my phone on airplane mode. I go somewhere and do a personal reflection on the last twelve months, what has gone well, and what hasn't. I have to be really honest with myself to set the best goals. Letting yourself off on small elements can snowball out of control. I've always had goals, but each year I try something new for the discipline. Why do you set goals? The want and the desire to be better. I know that if I can discipline myself in my life it will help build my business. I know that I can be better. Ultimately I want to visit every country in the world before I'm fifty. Trying to use property to help facilitate and achieve that. What areas in your life do you set goals? I set goals in seven key areas: business and work, personal wealth, energy, mental, physical, spiritual, social and spiritual. Some current goals that I have are below: No coffee, alcohol chocolate for a year. The aim is for the discipline. I was wasting too much time with lost days to hangovers, and those energy lulls caused by coffee. To be personally debt free as of 13th July 2020. I've strategically planned out how I'm paying off the debt incrementally. To publish my first book by the 13th July 2020. Over time i've built up a series of blog posts, and now I want to repackage and repurpose them. It's on the theme of how to buy your first buy-to-let property? To successfully establish the Property Nomads podcast. This has been achieved. The Nomad name sat well with me. It's a blend of property and business content. The latest episode is around the fourteen people you need to have in your power team. We are looking to do a mini-series on individual historically important properties. To have 25 positively cashflow properties by 13th July 2020. We are about halfway there at the moment. We still have plenty of time to make the full amount. To finally get rid of moobs, so I can look in the mirror and be happy in my own body. I've become more disciplined in my routine and surrounding myself with the right people to learn from. Why did you choose to buy properties in Hull? At the time of going up there, it was about to become the city of culture. Seeing it work really well in Liverpool was a good draw for me. The main reason was renewable energy, however, as there is a lot of investment in the area, with regards to that sector. Siemens has invested heavily there as well, and there is a sense that the city is going in the right direction. Having moved there from Reading, it's easier to react to things, like viewing properties first. It gives you a competitive advantage How did you get to know the area? I got stuck in at every level possible. I had time on my side. I'm on the committee for Humber housing association, which is something that I sought out. Simple things, like driving round Hull during the day and at night and talking to lettings agents. They know where the high demand is in the city. There are any number of reasons why you don't reach a goal. It might be that your goal wasn't quite framed properly. If you don't achieve the goal in the set time frame, just learn from it and then extend the date to the goal to achieve it. What difference has it made making your goals public? Public accountability has been really useful. There are lots of people who can understand body language, so they could know I'm lying. You will shoot yourself in the foot if you lie about achieving your goals. Best Moments ‘Entrepreneurs know we always want to do more.' ‘If you are not honest with yourself than you are only cheating yourself.' ‘It's all about your mindset' ‘If you want to do property then you have to be in the mindset to do so.' ‘Don't hide behind that mindset that you can't learn a certain skill.' ‘Write blog posts, and then you will have some content for a book.' ‘You don't have to relocate to invest in a gold mine area.' ‘Don't overthink it, just do it.' ‘It's easy to get stuck in analysis, paralysis.' ‘Make yourself accountable.' ‘Letting agents can be key for getting to know the area.' ‘You cannot be a property investor if you only look on Rightmove.' ‘We all have the 24 hours in the day so it's what you do with them that matters.' ‘There is no shame in resetting goals.' ‘Knowing how you learn to represent your goals in the right way.' VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast If you're interested in finding out more about the right mortgage product, please email ThePropertyTeacher@gmail.com and Peter will put you in touch with his mortgage broker. The Property Nomads Podcast - https://omny.fm/shows/the-property-nomads ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. About Your Guest Rob Smallbone, Property Investor, traveler and co-host of The Property Nomads Podcast. The vision of the Property Nomads is to 'bring the world to you' and our mission is to 'guide your success'. Rob just wants to make a huge difference to people around the world. He's here to guide your success in property, business and life and to inspire you to achieve your goals, dreams and visions. He's travelled, explored, and invested. And they're not planning on stopping these activities anytime soon. Buckle up, sit tight and enjoy the ride that is life. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk - Peter Jones LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-property-nomads Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ThePropertyNomads/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepropertynomads?utm_source=ig_profile_sh See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The majority of property investors start their journey the same way - by investing in residential real estate. However the residential market can be a volatile, highly competitive & unforgiving.  Now imagine a property market that's just as easy to get into but with less competition and greater predictability. In today's episode of Property Secrets James Dawson introduces us to this market: welcome to the world of commercial property investing. James Dawson of James Dawson Property, is an expert commercial property investor. Today we discuss the hidden secrets of investing in commercial properties. James describes how commercial property investment is different from residential, and the steps you can take to get started.   “Get educated and focused on the numbers.” - James Dawson   In This Episode of Property Secrets:   Getting started with Commercial Property Investing Commercial Vs Residential Property Investing How to identify opportunities Evaluating opportunities   Contact:   James Dawson Property       Give Us a Rate & Review!                Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Welcome back to another episode of the Progressive Property Podcast with your host Peter Jones. In this episode, Peter looks ahead to 2019, and how best to set your goals for the new year. Peter goes through a 17-step process developed by Progressive Property co-founder Rob Moore to ensure that you have the best 2019 possible and achieve everything you want to.   Key Takeaways Be Goals: Who do I want to me? How do I want to be known? How do I want to be remembered?   My Vision, Legacy and Cause: How will you change the world? Imagine that you have changed the world?   Your Mission and Purpose: What caused the change in the world? What did you do that helped you change the world?   What Am I The Very Best At: What are the five things that you need to get very good at, to change the world? Don't hamper yourself with a negative mindset, everyone can do anything.   My Values. The 1 to 8 things that are the most important things to you. Things that drive you as a person. Peter talks through his values that are centred around freedom.    My Roles In My Business (KRA): Write down 1-4 vision roles? What roles will you be doing to make the business work? E.g Raising finance, strategic planning.   Do Goals: What are the significant goals that you are going to achieve? What are the 5 five main goals for 2019? This could be split between your business, life and spiritual goals.    Have Goals: These are the things that you are going to own. These are things that resonate with you. Five things that you really want to have.   Health And Fitness: If you are not healthy and fit then you can't achieve your other goals. Please set five health and fitness goals that are personal to you.   Business Goals: Write five business goals. These are more detail? How much profit? How much cash-flow? What services are you going to create? What do you want your turnover to be?   Giving Goals: These are the things that you are going to give or do that is for others. Maybe giving to charity, or donating blood, whatever it might be. You need five Giving Goals.   Money Goals: Think specifically about you as a person and what you want.               What do you want your Net Worth to be? How much Cash In Bank do you want? How much Salary do you want? How much do you want in your emergency fund to be? E.g ISA fund How much passive income do you want coming in?   Investing Goals: Where are you going to invest in 2019? How much do you want to invest in Property? Are you going to invest in stocks? Physical items e.g Gold, Art Other   Education Goals in 2019: What books are you going to be? What courses do you need to attend? What audio books do you want to listen to? What mentorships do you want to take up? What biographies and autobiographies are you going to study?   Network Goals: Write down a list of five people that would be in your black book? People who you can contact around finance for example. Is there anyone out there who you wish you knew better with the intent that in 2019 you will add them to your network.   Lifetime Goals: There is no limit to this, just keep adding them. They can be from any of the previous 16 sections. Add these over time on something like Endnote.   Best Moments ‘Don't hamper yourself with a negative mind-set, everyone can do anything they set their mind to.' ‘Make sure you complete each step of the 17-step process.' ‘The bigger you think the more you will achieve.' ‘If you are not healthy and fit then you can't achieve other goals.' ‘Life is more than money.' ‘You don't know what you don't know' ‘Your network is your net worth.' ‘Spend half your time networking.' ‘No right or wrong answers, write down what is right for you.'   VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast If you're interested in finding out more about the right mortgage product, please email ThePropertyTeacher@gmail.com and Peter will put you in touch with his mortgage broker.   ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.   CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Progressive Property Podcast. In this latest episode your host Peter Jones, takes a look at some of your questions and tries to answer them. Peter answers questions on which regions are good for property investments, do you need to relocate as an investor and actually where do investors buy property? With fascinating and insightful answers Peter gives you some really key info for anyone interested in property at whatever stage of your career? Key Takeaways Can Any Region Of the UK Work for a Property Investor? Yes, there will be deals everywhere. Peter recommend researching which property strategies works in your region. HMO's, serviced accommodation and commercial refurbishments will work in most regions. The only strategy which is more region is buy-to-let's through the BRR model which can be difficult in some regions such as London. Returns in London might be 3 or 4% which is hard to sustain cash flow. Do You Need To Relocate? No, can you find a JV partner, who can help you source the area for you and help you find properties. Sometimes you can do this from a distance, or you can relocate but you don't have to. People do relocate into different regions but like all these things it depends on your circumstances and your strategy. Where Do Investors Buy Property From? This does depend on your strategy, as different strategies will dictate your different options. For example, with buy-to-lets, you can go to Estate Agent which is a really simple, easy way to find properties. There is more than enough properties to cover different investors in your area. Your job as an investor is to go through the detail and make sure the numbers add up. There are other more creative ways to find properties such as gorilla marketing as you are going directly to the vender. Property auctions can be helpful but if you're new to property it can be difficult as there is a lot of groundwork beforehand. You can pay out a lot of fees before the auction and still not get a single bid in. How Can I Spot A Good Area? What Signs Are There That The Values Will Rise In The Area? An area is only a good area if your strategy works in that specific area. It doesn't matter if your prices are going up if your strategy doesn't work. Then it's not a good area. There is an argument that property investors should focus on cash flow rather than capital values, higher values aren't always helpful. Individuals investors can't change the market. Infrastructure and the geography of the city with the relation to the suburbs, such as areas which are improving can all affect the market.   Are There Other Ways Of Making Money From Property Not Just Buying and Selling? Yes, there are other ways like packaging up properties or sourcing properties. Some of the properties that we look at and don't buy it might work for other people. Not everyone wants to be a professional investor. Some people would like a small extra income. You can do the deal and then sell the deal on. Another reason might be when you have a large number of properties you could set up your own Letting Agency. Another way is to educate people in property through mentoring for example. Should I Only Buy Properties Near Where I Live? There are advantages to buying near where you live, as you know the local area, the potential suburbs which you can use and it cuts down on travel time. You are leveraging yourself in that regard. There is a downside however in that you run the risk of managing these properties and getting bogged down in tenant complaints for example. Purchasing at a distance forces you to allow others to manage your properties. It can be helpful to buy near where you live, but not necessarily. Best Moments ‘Most strategies work in most regions. Except for buy-to-lets through BRR.' ‘Your options are always dependant on your strategy.' ‘If something is easy and something is hard always try the easy first.' ‘Make sure you do your due diligence.' ‘It doesn't matter if your prices are going up if your strategy doesn't work then it's not a good area.' ‘Cashflow is the foundation of everything.' ‘Values tend to go up with improvements to infrastructure like a new road, or a new business.' ‘The past can be a good guide to the future.' ‘We all buy for different reasons.' ‘Many people would like to be mentored by someone only a few steps ahead rather than someone light years ahead.' ‘You have to buy property that works for you.' VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/   If you're interested in finding out more about the right mortgage product, please email ThePropertyTeacher@gmail.com and Peter will put you in touch with his mortgage broker. ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a huge demand for Peter to return with more expert answers, to questions from you guys, in the Progressive Property Community and today, he's back. Peter shares with you the typical day for a property investor and if you need a permanent office space or not to be successful. He goes on to explore how many hours you should be working when getting into property and who you should include in your property investing power team. Learn all of this and more in today's episode of The Progressive Property Podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS Is there a typical day for a property investor? It depends on your strategy but really all property investors should be out there sourcing deals and finding finance. Now, these two things go hand in hand and as a property investor, you must always be aware of doing both at the same time. If you're starting out you will need to spend time researching your goldmine area, visiting estate and agents and building rapport with those in and around your investment area. Your network IS your NET-worth. Do property investors need offices or a place to work? If you want to have a mobile lifestyle you don't want to have an office that ties you down. However, if your particular property strategy scales and grows if may mean that you need offices and a letting agency. If you aspire not to have an office, you need to implement systems and automation in your business so that you can become a more organised paperless office. How many hours should I be looking to work as a fledgeling investor? If you're still in full-time employment you're going to have to juggle your time. This means getting organised and cutting out unnecessary tasks from your daily routine so you can free up an hour a day to work on your new property business. Use this time to arrange viewings, scroll through Rightmove and determine your goldmine area. You can easily start with 7-10 hours a week and if you outsource you can perhaps do it with less.   What services and specialists will a good property investor have on speed dial? Your strategy determines your power team. There is going to be a different makeup of team dependent on the property strategy you're implementing. However, one of the most important is your mortgage broker. You will want to have a broker that's a specialist in your particular strategy. BEST MOMENTS “We should spend at least half of our time networking to find JV funds.” “Everyday plan in raising finance and finding the deals.” “There are tax breaks to having an office.” “With a mobile phone and a tablet you can probably work anywhere.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast If you're interested in finding out more about the right mortgage product, please email ThePropertyTeacher@gmail.com and Peter will put you in touch with his mortgage broker. ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Progressive Property Podcast with chattered surveyor and property investing expert, Peter Jones. In this episode, Peter answers questions from the Progressive Property Community and shares with how to get started in property, even when you don't have any money or own any property. Peter goes on to discuss where you can find JV finance and JV partners and why if you're not yet part of the community you should go ahead and join now! Tune in now and learn how to believe that you're a property investor, how to get yourself started and begin growing your empire. KEY TAKEAWAYS Do I need to have a lot of money to become a property investor? Well, you don't know what you don't know and in property, other people's money is much better and much more efficient to invest with. By using other people's money you will see far greater returns to you than using your own. You can accelerate and accentuate your portfolio by using other people's money. It's good to have a lot of money, as long as it's someone else's money. Finally, it's also important to maintain a good credit rating so that you can regularly borrow finance, it's doesn't always have to be a JV partner. You can use bridging loans, personal finance and credit cards to get you started. Can I get started in property, even when I don't own any? Yes, of course. You need to be telling people you're a property investor even before you do your first deal. Being a property investor is a state of mind, it's not a qualification. You need to get out there, get networking and begin telling people who you are and what you're looking at doing. So many property deals and JV finance is done as a result of networking and telling others that you are a property investor. Where can I meet other investors? Really it depends on the type of investor you want to meet. The usual places are networking meetings such as Progressive Property Network (PPN) and Property Investing Network (PIN) but you can also check out National Landlords Association and Residential Landlords Association meetings to expand your network. This works particularly well if you're doing a Rent2rent strategy or tired landlords worried about the Section24 act. You can also attend Progressive Property's Joint Venture Day and learn how and where to meet other investors. BEST MOMENTS “When you begin property investing and you have your own money you will actually start off slower on your journey because you become fixated on the amount of personal money you have to invest.” “Sometimes we get so fixed on raising JV finance that we forget we can borrow from the banks. This can even be a bridging loan.” “If you're going to be a property investor you're going to have to get your hands on some money, and there are multiple ways to do this.” “Tell everyone that you're a property investor.” “Get out there and do it, be it until you see it.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Thepropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another property mini-series with your host, Peter Jones. Today, Peter dives into Commercial Property Conversions and why this strategy can give you huge chunks of cash from just one deal. Most people think that commercial conversions are only for seasoned pros and expert investors. This is not the case. Really they can be done by anyone with the right knowledge. There are so many commercial properties out there waiting to be converted. It's a perfect storm with incentives from the government, prior approval from local authorities and a market desperate for more housing. KEY TAKEAWAYS So what is a commercial conversion? - Converting a property for commercial use - Usually turning an office building into a block of apartments - There are plenty of pubs and corner shops readily available to be converted Why Commercial Conversions? Just one deal can change your financial future because there are large numbers involved. Bigger projects mean bigger profits and you can get bigger returns with the same effort of converting a smaller project. Because of the scalability of commercial conversions and the potential to earn big profits from one deal, you don't need to own and manage a big portfolio or properties. Just one or two deals can make you financially free. Most of the time you will be converting properties and selling them on for large chunks of cash. As a result, you won't have to deal with tenants and the associated risks. The great thing about commercial conversion is the scalability, it's like doing a number of refurbs all at once. This means when refurbing you'll start to see economies of scale. for example, purchasing lots of kitchens will be cheaper than just buying one. There are tax breaks to commercial conversions with capital allowances. We can depreciate the cost and the value of plant and machinery etc. when taking on commercial conversions. We can use prior approval under permitted development from the local authority. Progressive Property Co-founder Mark Homer purchased a large scale commercial conversion project. He purchased the old Marks & Spencers building in Peterborough for 4.2 million and is converting them into 98 apartments with a projected worth of 15 million. There are three main ways you can add value to a property. Refurbish it - As part of a commercial conversion will change the use of the property but we will also refurbish it to fit the new use of the property. Extend the property - You may be able to build up the property out the back or around the side to add value and create a bigger property. Change of use - We can add value simply by changing the use of the property. You will need to get planning consent and due to government demands, it's much easier to get approval for a change of use. BEST MOMENTS "Although there's still hassle with commercial conversions, it's a better quality hassle" "It's often much easier to borrow a large amount of money as people who have the large funds want to put their money into bigger projects for bigger profits." "With commercial conversions, it is very likely you will be able to do your deals no money down" "Because Mark was able to buy the whole property and then sell off the ground floor as a commercial unit, he's been able to do the whole deal no money down" “The fall of high street shops has provided a huge opportunity for commercial conversion investors.” “You can JV with investors providing the finance by offering your time to go out there and find the deals.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ If you're interested in learning more about Commercial Conversions you can contact Progressive Property to find out more about their expert course. ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Progressive Property Podcast. Peter continues the property strategy mini-series and today discusses Rent2Rent. If you're looking to invest in property with little or none of your own money, generate an instant monthly cashflow and benefit from property capital growth, Rent2Rent is the strategy for you. In its basic form, you're essentially renting a property and then sub-letting it on to someone else for a monthly cashflow. Tune in today to hear the pros and cons of Rent2Rent property investing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Stereotypically you might be renting it from a tired landlord and then sub-letting it on to a tenant that wants to live in the property. You'll guarantee the monthly rent to the owner. For some of us, the term sub-letting is a bad word, but Rent2Rent is perfectly above board if you do it right. Rent2Rent is about negotiating a long-term tenancy from a current landlord that's mutually beneficial. The good thing is you can negotiate a lower rent as you'll be taking it on a long-term and sub-letting it for a higher monthly income. You're taking aware of the risk of them have a void and the property is empty. This means the landlord will have no issues with the property and see an income coming in every month. Be careful how you structure you agree with the owner of the property. You need to make sure your agreement is not in any violation of the landlord's mortgage. Make sure you do your due-diligence here so that there are no issues with you using the Rent2Rent property as part of your portfolio. Once you have an agreement in place you can also agree an option deal to purchase the property for an agreed price today for a future purchase. Rent2Rent can be a great strategy that adds to the overall pot of what you're doing. You can use this strategy in conjunction with other strategies to help give you a monthly cashflow and build towards the property goals you want to achieve. The big benefit of Rent2Rent is that you can start with very little capital. You don't actually have to buy the property. However, as you won't own the property you won't benefit from any capital growth. This isn't an investment as much as it is a property activity. BEST MOMENTS "If I was doing a Rent2Rent I would always agree on an option deal with the landlord. This way you will earn the cashflow to purchase the property in 2,3,4 years time and you will benefit from the capital growth of the property" “You can take all of the costs and hassle away from the landlords. This is why Rent2Rent is very attractive to a lot of property owners.“ “Rent2Rent has progressed over the years and it is now used as a strategy for larger properties, in particular, HMO's. Although you won't be seeing your asset grow, you will be seeing a monthly cash flow. You could then use this cashflow as a deposit for future property investment strategies such as flips or your own HMO projects.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you know if a home is going to be easy to renovate? What secrets could your house be hiding from you and how do you find out? Architect and Host, Laura Davis will walk you through how to research a property to reveal potential deal breakers and problems that will make remodeling or adding onto a home difficult or even impossible. See show notes for Podcast: Property Secrets You need to Know. in this episode In Episode 78 of The Architecture Happy Hour Podcast, Laura shares tips on how to research a property to uncover the secrets it's hiding. Start by investigating your property on three levels: County Appraisal District City Zoning Property Survey Watch out for these potential deal breakers: Floodplain Max lot coverage Noncompliant or unpermitted structures Other information sources to check are: HOA Architectural Review Board Property deed restrictions resources and links Dallas Central Appraisal District Dallas City Hall Zoning Map FEMA Flood Map  sponsor Are you interested in sponsoring The Architecture Happy Hour podcast? We want to connect with companies that are a good match with the interests of our listeners. Please call 214.751.2304 or contact us here to receive a media kit and learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Welcome back to The Progressive Property Podcast. Peter returns to discuss the property strategies you can use to begin your own journey in property investment. Today Peter focuses on Serviced Accommodation and brings you both the pros and cons of this new innovative property cashflow strategy. KEY TAKEAWAYS With Serviced Accommodation, you essential let out your property on a short-term basis. The difference is with a buy-to-let, you will have a 6-month or longer tenancy, however, with Serviced Accommodation you are letting out your property for a shorter period of time. It's very flexible and not as rigid as a buy-to-let where you will need to have an AST (Assured Shorthold Tenancy) and often the type of properties that are being used as buy-to-lets can also be used as Serviced Accommodations and the best bit, you will typically achieve a much higher rent. Rental fees that you can charge for a shorter-term let will be substantially higher if you're using your property as a serviced accommodation unit. However, you might not have it filled every night. Therefore you will need to work out your occupancy level and how many nights you will need it to be filled to make a profit. In many ways, serviced accommodation is more of a business strategy than a property strategy. It's much like a B&B, an alternative name would be holiday lets as they are very similar. You will need to set up your unit a bit like a hotel and furnish it and keep it clean etc. There's a lot more work that you need to put into it to get it up and running. 95% of the time you will need planning for your serviced accommodation. It's not considered as residential property, its more of a holiday let. As you need planning this will affect how you finance the property, this is different to a buy-to-let and you will need commercial lending. With Serviced Accommodation, you need to ensure you have the right insurance and policies in place. BEST MOMENTS With all the things you need to do to maintain your serviced accommodation, you will need to have a team behind you. With Serviced Accommodation, you are really creating yourself another job, rather than freedom. However, the returns are so good it's worth it. If you get contractors as tenants they may stay a lot longer at your serviced accommodation. Do not use your buy-to-let mortgage to purchase a property to then use it as a serviced accommodation.   VALUABLE RESOURCES If you're interested in finding out more about the right mortgage product to finance your serviced accommodation, please email ThePropertyTeacher@gmail.com and Peter will put you in touch with his mortgage broker. Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to The Progressive Property Podcast. In today's episode, Peter continues to answer your questions from the Progressive Property community. Learn the right and wrong questions to ask a letting agency, hear the essential advice you need to know if you're a complete beginner in property and learn about Peter's own journey in property own the last 18 years. Hear the real-life questions from the property investors out there doing it today and taking action. If you're not yet part of the Progressive Property Community click here to join now. KEY TAKEAWAYS Questions from the Progressive Property community What questions should you ask a management company? One thing to look at is how they structure their company. Look to deal with specialist management companies that also deal with Lettings. This way if you have a tenant move on you can seamlessly market the property and let it out again, inhouse. Look to see if they are a local company or part of a chain and from here you can see their systems and processes. For example, do they do inspections and home visits? Do they specialise in letting certain property strategies? Really you want to know as much as possible and especially “What is your procedure if a tenant goes into arrears?” What would you do differently if you were starting now? If I knew then what I know now it would most likely have been different. Times have changed since I started investing in 2000 with software, systems, communities and training more available now than ever. Things are now much better for investors than they used to be. To be honest I would have done more flips and been less cautious. If possible I would have looked to invest more in HMO's and commercial conversions with the new planning laws. I'd also like to have done more options and delayed completion deals during the credit crunch. Finally, if I were to start again now, I would raise a lot more private finance and joint-ventures from the beginning.   What advice would you recommend for a complete beginner? The key thing for a beginner is getting started. The one thing that always lets them down is simply fear. It's rarely the case that you'll go out and lose all of your money if you've been educated. Make sure you just get started and take action, you don't need to wait to find your goldmine area you can get started anywhere. It's better to invest somewhere than to invest nowhere. The one thing you should know is your reasons why, what you're trying to achieve and how you'll achieve it. BEST MOMENTS “Problems compound with time. You need to nip it in the bud as soon as possible” “Always back yourself and go for it” “Your network is your NETworth” “Even a mistake in property will grow out in time” “It's better to invest somewhere than to invest nowhere” VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ https://omny.fm/shows/progressive-property-podcast/ppp-100?in_playlist=progressive-property-podcast!podcast ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter shares with you a special Q&A from the Progressive Property Community. Property investors from around the U.K. have been sending in their questions and today, Peter takes to the podcast to answer them. With over 65 hours of content and listeners in over 50 countries, you can tune in now, to hear the answers you've been waiting for in this milestone episode. If you're not yet part of the Progressive Property Community click here to join now. KEY TAKEAWAYS Questions from the Progressive Property community What is the best and worst pieces of advice you've received on your property journey? Well, when I was working full time I read a Joe Carbo a classic self-help book called The Lazy Man's Ways To Riches. This book helped me understand there were other ways of doing things, and as a result, I started to explore my entrepreneurial side. So the best piece of advice I've received was ‘To realise that things didn't have to be done the traditional way' and I could go off and do my own thing and leave the 9-5. It gave me the freedom to embrace entrepreneurship and to get out there and start doing it. The worst piece of advice is ‘To Be Careful' we don't need to be cautious and not take risks, don't be reckless but equally, you need to take action, and this can mean not being careful.   How do you find a good mortgage broker? You should definitely be using a mortgage broker. It's far easier than raising finance yourself by going straight to the bank. A good broker is worth their fees because they will help you find the best possible deal. Brokers will help you keep tabs on the market and its changes. It's a full-time job keeping up-to-date with changes to legislation and interest rate, it's not your job. Brokers also can pick up the phone and persuade the bank's underwriter to lend you the money, even if you don't fit the requirement. Many investors don't appreciate the quality of good mortgage brokers. A good broker will ideally be investing in property themselves and will, therefore, be creative with your application to get you the best deal. The most important thing, however, is to go to the best broker for the type of finance you're looking for. If you're planning on securing finance for a HMO deal you'll want to visit a specialist in that area. But mainly, look for referrals and recommendations from the community. If your looking to find your own mortgage broker and need some help from Peter? Email Thepropertyteacher@gmail.com for his recommendation. How easy is it to move up to the next strategy? Normally you would naturally progress through the Progressive Property pyramid of strategies. This starts with buy-to-let, and then moves onto the buy, refurbish, remortgage model, onto flips and then further up the pyramid you'll start doing HMO's, lease options and then at the top commercial conversions. Really you can do any strategy as long as you're educated. At Progressive, we start at the bottom so you have the fundamentals first. Don't go out there and do it alone. BEST MOMENTS “For each strategy, you might need a different type of finance and for each type of finance you might need a different broker” “You don't need to be geographically close to your broker, it isn't essential to securing the right finance for you.” VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At its core level, flipping is about buying a property cheap and selling it on for a profit. A typical BTL will only yield you a small percentage of income each month whereas flipping a property will land you a large sum of cash when you sell it on. Now you have a chunk of cash, you can use that to finance your Buy-to-let properties to also create a monthly income from property. Learn how to find vendors that are motivated to sell quickly and where securing the highest possible price for their property isn't their number one concern. It may be the speed of the sale or simply getting rid of the property as quickly as possible because its empty. It's with these type of vendors that a good deal can be done. KEY TAKEAWAYS You can increase your chance of securing a good flip by going directly to the vendor. It makes sense for us as investors to target the owner-occupier market. To these deals, you can employ guerrilla marketing and leaflet dropping in your area. The best way of doing a flip and adding value is to do up the property. You can find these simply by going into your local estate agents and building a rapport with your local agent. Securing properties that are suitable for a flip doesn't just revolve around the price of the property. There are many vendors that value moving quickly over getting the best price for their property. Empty properties are also a great type of property to secure as the vendor will be incurring costs all the time that it's on the market and sat there empty. The problem with finding properties on Rightmove is that you don't get the whole picture. In fact, you only see the best pictures. It may be that a property with nice photos will still be the right property for a refurb and then a flip. You need to speak to vendors and estate agents face to face. BEST MOMENTS “The term flip is an American word, it's about flipping a property on and moving it on as quickly as you can so that it can be sold on for a profit.” “BMV - Below Market Value” “Rightmove doesn't tell you the motivation of the seller” “A lot of investors will flip properties and target homebuyers or owner occupiers” VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ https://omny.fm/shows/progressive-property-podcast/80-interview-with-property-investors-tasha-darring?in_playlist=progressive-property-podcast!podcast ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of 1st October 2018, new House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) rules came into effect in England. If you're planning to venture in HMO investing, then it's time to be in the know and get updated. In today's episode of Progressive Property Podcast, Peter Jones shares everything you need to know about HMO Property Investing and the new HMO regulations 2018. There are different kinds of HMOs and different types of tenants so Peter gives a quick rundown on the fundamentals. Discover how you could structure your property portfolio to make the maximum return of cash. Know also the pros and cons of having investments on houses of multiple occupations. And, if you're one of the HMO owners who have still unlicensed properties then better learn how to update them quickly. Let Peter help you and answer your questions. Connect with him! KEY TAKEAWAYS Consider the area before HMO investing. Not every local area is the same. Not every tenant is gonna want the same type of property. For example, if you want your HMO to be near the centre, your tenants maybe young professionals or millennials. Do you want it near the commercial area or residential area? Conduct a specific research on the demographics of tenants - what cost can they afford, how near do they want to stay, etc. HMOs are heavily regulated. If not regulated, these properties could be a fire risk or a social problem. As of October 2018, a license is needed if there is more than one family or at least 5 tenants. It can be applied through your local authority. The local authority/city council is also looking if you're fit or competent on investing in the HMOs. Peter advises you to go to an agent to help you show your competency. The local authority/city council is also looking on the property features and amenities your offering. They're strictly following the regulations. If your chosen area is under Article 4, you have to get requirements like a license and a planning consent from your local authority. Article 4 is a planning device given to local authorities from the central government which allows local authorities to regulate the proliferation of HMOs. HMOs are management-intensive. Peter's advice is to not invest in any HMO in an area where you can't find a competent agent. Start at finding on the right agent. Go to a specialist HMO mortgage broker to find you the right lender. HMO is a letting business so finding the right lender and valuer can increase commercial valuation on a cash basis – the rental they produced. When creating HMOs, they need certain requirements for shared accommodation. Some people, when they need space, would build a conservatory as an extension. If it's of the right size, then you don't need a planning council. BEST MOMENTS "Be very careful. Make sure you understand the regulations in your area." “The upside of creating an HMO is that the income can be fantastic when all rooms are rented out. The downside is you often find – depending on who your target market is & depending where your HMO is actually located – that the tenants can be rather come and go quickly.” “The reality is if you want to make a decent profit from your property, you want to do the work.” ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshopand The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD The Property Teacher Progressive Property   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of the Progressive Property Podcast. Today, Peter explains how you can find a limitless amount of deals, simply by visiting your local estate agents. A question Peter is often asked is ‘how do I find deals?' the answer, start with what you're trying to achieve. When you're clear on what you want, you can decide on the right property strategy for the right property deal. Believe it or not, the best place to find vanilla buy-to-let BMV deals is at your local estate agents. There are tons of deals out there and you can use a multitude of property strategies to cashflow them. All you need to do is, get to know your area, build a relationship with your local agents and as a result, you'll find the right deals. KEY TAKEAWAYS The perception is, you cannot get a good BMV deal from your local estate agents. This is absolutely not true, in fact if you're creative and know the right property strategy you can find lots of deals at your local agent. Most deals come down to the motivation of the seller and what they're looking to achieve. Investors earn their money by doing the due diligence, the digging and the market research to see if a property can become a deal and earn a profit with a particular property strategy Before going to your local estate agent, be absolutely clear on what you're looking for. Go to all of your letting agents in your local area and hone in on the type of property that rents well and that there is demand for. Then you can approach your local estate agents with a clearer idea of the right investment property. Go into the estate agents with confidence and know what you're looking for, visit regularly and build rapport with them so you can become a preferred buyer and secure future deals BEST MOMENTS “Visit your estate agent once a week to stay in their mindset” “There are enough deals in your local area for you to become a full-fledged property investor” VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of the Progressive Property Podcast. Today, Peter shares with you the foundational knowledge of buy-to-let property investing. It doesn't matter if you're new to property or a seasoned investor these proven models and insider knowledge can help you succeed from the ground up. Learn the vital information to help you build your property empire and grow your portfolio with Vanilla buy-to-lets and the Buy, Refurbish, Refinance model. If you're looking for a refresher on the proven property investing strategies you can implement right away, this episode is for you! KEY TAKEAWAYS The most simple but effective strategy is buy-to-let but do we use interest only or capital repayment mortgages? The answer is either, both have pros and cons and you can use either to get started in property investment. Interest only is normally the preferred route, however, if you're looking to purchase the property and rent it out, capital repayment can provide you with a safe and secure long-term savings plan. The tenant is effectively buying the property for you! Vanilla buy-to-let investing can be for anyone, not everyone wants to become a full-time property investor and own a portfolio. You might just want to put your wealth into property and store your money in an appreciating asset to supplement your income. The B.R.R (Buy, Remortgage, Refinance) buy-to-let model. This can be used with a variety of property strategies. All you need to do is, find a property where you can add value, refinance the property and recycle your money back out. To increase your margins you can buy properties below market value (BMV) and negotiate a better deal. As long as you've got a 70%-75% loan to value you can make it work and see a profit. To finance your buy-to-let property investments to can take equity out of your own home, to provide the seed capital to secure your first buy-to-let and begin building your substantial property portfolio. Most banks will be okay with you using equity from your home to use to purchase other assets such as buy-to-let properties. You could also use the Bridging method. Bridging the gap between buying the property and putting the property on conventional finance, this is also known as a short-term loan. It's possible that you might not meet the bank's criteria, but you could be the bridging criteria as they look at the deal, before the person. BEST MOMENTS “The value of a property is what someone is willing to pay for the property” “If you look at the top richest people, they haven't made their money through property investment, but they store their money in buy-to-lets, they just want to keep their wealth safe” “My favourite investing model is B.R.R (Buy, Remortgage, Refinance)” “In this country, we tend to value properties on the number of bedrooms, so you can take out the dining room and create another room you can increase the property value” VALUABLE RESOURCES Join the Progressive Property Community here: http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/buy-refurbish-refinance-brr/ http://www.thepropertyteacher.co.uk/ ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of the Progressive Property Podcast. In today's episode, your host Peter Jones interviews fellow Masterclass trainer, coach and mentor Rebecca Smith. Rebecca is an expert property investor with experience in managing a letting agency, HMO's and single-lets. Rebecca is a specialist in raising finance and investor networking and she now runs the Joint-Venture finance raising secrets training courses at Progressive Property. Rebecca shares her own story and experiences from over 3-years in property investment and expert knowledge in raising joint-venture finance. Hear how you too, can position yourself as a credible partner and organically grow your network by marketing yourself online and developing your skill set. Tune in today if you want to learn more about the lazy property investing strategies that can make you millions, simply by knowing your network and outsourcing everything. KEY TAKEAWAYS Position yourself as the local buy-to-let landlord or go to JV partner by having the knowledge and the network to create your own credibility and get investors coming to you. Understand the value of you and the value you are bringing your investor. Create a win-win for yourself and your investor by aligning their vision and values and creating a cash flowing asset that you both can profit from. Simply match someone interested in property who doesn't have the knowledge with the people that do. If you can learn the skills of creating investor finance, there is nothing that can stop you. With joint-venture finance, you can properly scale your property portfolio and do ten times the amount of deals then if you simply use your own money. BEST MOMENTS “I love leveraging and outsourcing but the very first thing I did was find a mentor” “I used outside investors to initially invest in property and then I had friends and family coming to me to invest” “Property is a people business, you have to meet people and get in the right networks” “It was an advantage not having money, to begin with because I had to learn how to raise the finance to buy property” “You can get all of the knowledge, but you need to take action and get out there and talk to people and network, focus on your strategy and get going” VALUABLE RESOURCES Progressivepropertycommunity Rob Moore - The Disruptive Entrepreneur http://www.rebeccasmithpropertyservices.co.uk/ Join the Progressive Property Community here: Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast - Catherine Turner ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success, he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investors Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk ABOUT THE GUEST Rebecca Smith Co-trainer on Masterclass at Progressive Property and expert in raising joint-venture finance. She has raised over £3 million in finance in the last 3 years after attending Progressive Property events. Rebecca is a property professional who is passionate about helping people make the most of their funds with low risk, high return property investments, often without ever owning property or having the hassle of tenants! Rebecca is also a property trainer, coach and mentor and her mission is to help people to achieve financial freedom through property. CONTACT GUEST https://www.facebook.com/rebeccasmithpropertyservices/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccasmithproperty See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of the Progressive Property Podcast. In today's episode, your host Peter Jones takes a look at the good news stories and educational content posted in the Progressive Property Community. Hear the inspiring journeys of up and coming property investors, seasoned pros and millionaire developers. Learn more about the mindset needed to succeed in property, the power of pipelining and why following up on offers and getting the deal done is essential to success. Peter shares insights from the UK's #1 property investing community that can help any property investor no matter where you are on your journey. Finally, Peter shares some important information about the future of bank lending, the cyclical nature of property investment and tackles the question of ‘the normal pattern of property and the future of market prices' Join the Progressive Property Community here: KEY TAKEAWAYS Alex Milburn - “Over the last 7 months I have acquired 40 rent2rent serviced accommodation units and achieved a million pound turnover, without using a penny of my own money” Ryan Quinn - “A wise man once told me that the best deals are the quickest or the ones you have to spend time waiting for. I have to admit I was sceptical, how could a property that has sat in your pipeline for months, ever become a good deal. I went to view a property in March and five months later it fell through and I was able to negotiate a deal” Dan Cheetham - “£25,000+ profit from a single flip, I offered on a property about a month ago that was well under asking price and after some negotiating it was accepting. It fell through and four weeks passed with the property still unsold. After 6-7 weeks the asking price dropped and with some further discount, a deal was agreed. Purchase price £110,000, Refurb £26,000, Total investment £141,000, Forecast sale price £170,000 and total profit from the deal. £26,500 Alex Szepietowski - “six-month rule, what six months rule Kent Reliance? With bank lending getting easier, does it mean a crash isn't a million miles away?” BEST MOMENTS “Don't do things in the vacuum, learn how to do it and get training. Invest in yourself and gear your mindset towards success” “The key thing to all success is the mindset. You can all of the technological stuff, all of the techniques, but nothing will make a difference unless you understand the mindset to take action.” “The key to success is massive action, work out what it is you want to achieve and work out the steps to get there” Most of your offers will be rejected, because if they were accepted straight away you're probably offering too much. Add properties to your spreadsheet and pipeline them. One in three properties falls through so own a process and a system” VALUABLE RESOURCES Progressivepropertycommunity Rob Moore - The Disruptive Entrepreneur Money, Rob Moore Brian Tracey Jim Rohn Tony Robbins Thepropertypodcast CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A protip one should remember when online: Be careful of click baits and fake news stories! In today's episode the Progressive Property Podcast, Peter dissects and points out how misleading the latest article from a well-known tabloid is for its readers. It was tackling on the ‘fall' – well, that's what this tabloid sees – of the property market. For one, their interpretation wasn't backed with enough evidence for it to be credible. So, listen in to discover from Peter himself how stable the property market is right now according to RICS, the concept of ripple theory, what indices should you look at, and how to stay away from non-credible sources! KEY TAKEAWAYS How true is the Daily Mail's latest article on the ‘fall' of the property market? The article is entitled “As property sales fall across the UK, are house prices set to take a tumble?” which was published last August 16, 2018. It says property market run out of steam. It will lead to a crash. Houses are losing value. Property Market is in a bubble and it will burst soon. The whole article is questionable because there weren't enough sources to support it. Ripple Theory. London value goes up. Values near London increase also. TRUTH/FACTS from RICS UK Residential Market Survey for July 2018 the number in the new letting sector is going down the number of landlords bringing properties have decreased quite significantly since Section 24 implementation +2% increase in rents in over 12 months AND +15% increase is expected in 2023 Daily Mail forgot to mention that London Price balanced edged from +3% to 4% last July - not big but not an indication of a crash. It's saying the market is STABLE. Despite the fact that buyers are scared because if interest rates, the number of buyers increased by 2. very little because the number of properties available hasn't increased. Don't just read the headline and think it must be through. Find credible sources. Get a hold of RICS monthly residential market survey. BEST MOMENTS "There's been a curious game of cat and mouse with buyers and sellers." "What I think is happening here is as often happens, as I said right in the beginning, the Daily Mail – they gotta sell papers, they're trying to be dramatic…” "The RICS is confirming that that [Stamp Duty Land Tax] and Section 24 are beginning to bite in the investment market and in the buy-to-let market overall." "If you're thinking: is it the time to be in property? Maybe that's suggesting that now is the time to be in property." "Do your own interpretation. Don't let the Daily Mail or the press or anybody else interpret the data for you." VALUABLE RESOURCES RICS UK Residential Market Survey (July 2018) ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating a property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD The Property Teacher   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Progressive Property Podcast! The wait is now over! Here's the second part of the special about the 10 things Peter has learned in property over the last 20 years. These 10 things could be vital to anyone who plans to have a career or just wants to step up their game in property. Of course, these can also be applied to other fields – even in how you go on with your day-to-day life. So, start listening and take mental notes on the last 5 useful tips from Peter! And if, by chance, you got a bit hazy about what the first five were during Part 1, you can just easily go back to the previous episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you just keep going, you can achieve more than you think. The first years in property aren't going to be easy. There are going to be bumps and obstacles that will derail you. You may have little experience to put everything in perspective. But over time, you'll learn from the mistakes and build processes, systems, network, etc. to grow and be successful. Success is about problem-solving. If you can deal and solve bigger problems, then you'll get more successful. Just remember, momentum takes time. Here's an inspiring quote from Tony Robbins: “Once you have mastered time, you will understand how true it is that most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year – and underestimate what they can achieve in a decade.” Keep on going no matter what. It's never smooth sailing. Accept that bad stuff could happen. If you keep on going and nothing's working out for you, review – which may be done periodically – and make sure that you're doing the right thing. But even during rough times, keep going. It's possible to work smarter rather than harder. You have the vision. You have it planned out. BUT there are some tasks you can't do to properly realize your vision because you don't have the right knowledge, skillset, and abilities. That's okay. You shouldn't try to do everything on your own. Ask someone who could help you. Find someone who can complement your skills and abilities to make your company stronger. JV can only be successful with the right JV partner. Working with just any old partner is not enough, you have to work with the right JV partner to be fruitful. Your JV partner could either be the one to source the deals or finance the deals... There are so many ways you can structure it. But what is more important is the quality of the partnership. The synergy between you and your partner matters so take time to consider who you want to work with. The time to take action is NOW! Stop procrastinating and get started. Don't wait for months and years to pass by. You'll find excuses at times and think that this and that should be 100% perfect… Don't! You just have to start! Sometimes, doing something little is good enough. You improve and move an inch closer each day to perfection. And if you finally started business, don't put off things that will make your company grow. Here's another inspiring quote Peter heard from an investor: “The greatest investors are those that can make quick decisions using incomplete or imperfect information.” BEST MOMENTS “A trait commonly seen on entrepreneurs and highly-successful people is that they are optimistic.” “Property isn't a straightforward journey.” “Persistence is important in success.” “Don't consider it to be cheating if you find somebody to the do stuff that you can't do or something you feel you shouldn't be doing. It's actually working smarter.” “Whether the JV is gonna succeed or not will often be down to the quality of the actual person themselves, not just what they bring to the partnership.” “Don't look for perfection. Imperfect action is fine.” VALUABLE RESOURCES 10 things I've Learned in Property Over The Last 20 Years Part One – Progressive Property Podcast | iTunes |Stitcher ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop, in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. CONTACT METHOD The Property Teacher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this two-part episode of the Progressive Property Podcast, today your host Peter Jones shares five things he's learnt in property from over 20 years of investing. Hear the multiple investing strategies you can employ to reach your investing goals, and why you too, should adopt and adapt what the successful say and do and make it work for your own circumstances. Peter dives into his key learnings from over two decades of investing in his own right and shares the finely tuned steps you can follow to be successful. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or a pro, lack finance or confidence you can become a property investor as long as you investing in your foundation, your education.   KEY TAKEAWAYS There's rarely just one way of doing things - Listening and learning from others will show you that there are multiple ways of achieving your property goals. There can be more than one right answer, so don't give up after one attempt. There are numerous strategies to achieve success in property, the best way to do anything in property is to choose the solution that's best for you and best suits your circumstances Most things that we worry about don't actually ever happen - Most investors will take very little action at the start of their journey because they're worried about what might happen. In reality, if something does happen it's usually unexpected and unprepared for. A lack of money should not hold you back from getting started in property - The key thing to consider is it doesn't have to be your own money and you shouldn't let this stop you from purchasing property. There are multiple ways of financing property you just need to get educated on it. Train your mindset and become a property investor. If you consider yourself poor you will act poor. You don't have to run out of money - If you invest correctly you can continue to buy all from your initial investment. Refinance your portfolio to keep expanding by taking out the equity. Some things in property just take time - There are parts of the property industry that simply take time, so be patient and let things happen. Try not to get too stressed and realise this is part of the process. BEST MOMENTS “The failsafe mode in all of us is to not do anything, this actually causes us more harm.” “Don't let worry stop you from taking action” “There are numerous ways to get into property no money down” “Those who know the least, often shout the loudest” “Your education has got to be foundational” “There are no hard and fast rules in property” “Modelling yourself on those that are successful is worthwhile if it works for you.” “You have to educate yourself, the more we know, the more informed we are and we will be able to make decisions for example if the property market were to crash, it doesn't matter because if you're educated and you will be prepared for it.” CONTACT METHOD Therpropertyteacher.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of the Progressive Property Podcast, in today's episode your host Peter interviews professional investor and modular property developer Andy Hubbard. Learn about Andy's inspiring story from brick-layer to Progressive Property VIP of the year 2017. Hear about how Andy has become an expert in commercial conversions and went from working over one hundred hours a week in his business, to managing multiple businesses, mentoring others and developing property in just a few hours every week. Andy dives into his incredible journey and how he has been able to start, grow and scale a cashflowing property business starting with single lets and HMO's too commercial developments of 34 plus offices and now, his latest project in modular housing, building ready-made homes in just 24 hours. KEY TAKEAWAYS Andy attended Multiple Streams of Property Income in 2015, and it was a turning point in his life. Andy discovered the techniques to leverage, how to create passive income, the proven property strategies, the networking opportunities, and the unrivaled joint ventures partnerships progressive had to offer. Andy has now attended 25 Multiple Streams of Property Income Events and each time picks up new pieces of information. In 2015 Andy signed up for the Rob and Mark VIP mentoring programme, and also attended the Cayman legacy with progressive and it helped him gain clarity within his business. Andy understood the idea of systemising and leveraging, and before he knew it he was earning the same amount of money each week without working. Now a valuable joint venture partner Andy is mentored by Mark Homer and mentors others himself sharing his knowledge of the property industry. Andy now focuses on modular construction and has partnered with a factory to produce ready-built homes with the first development scheduled for completion on the 13th of August. The modular homes are all done in a quality controlled environment and what usually takes 10 weeks to do can be done in 24 hours.   BEST MOMENTS “Was my own worst enemy and ended up doing everything in my business myself, I was working 100 hours a week” “We want to do more and build our businesses but because we have an entrepreneurial mindset it's hard to let others in and leverage out tasks” “As long as people are doing 80% of the standard of work you're looking for you can leverage out the tasks” “Modular housing is a game-changer in the construction industry” “I now personally mentor others, it's the simplest way to becoming a developer” “Your first development is the most important one” CONTACT METHOD Andy@bishopsgatedevelopments.co.uk Facebook ABOUT THE HOST Peter Jones is a Chartered Surveyor, an author and a serial buy-to-let property investor. He has been involved in property for over 35 years and now owns 78 letting units. He is still actively involved in buying and renovating property, and regularly flips properties for profit. Peter has written a number of successful property books. The first, An Insider's Guide to Successful Property Investing, was first published in 2000 and was one, if not the very first, book of its kind which was written for what we'd now call buy-to-let investors. On the back of its success he was invited to be a guest writer for Property Secrets, and wrote Spanish Property Secrets, French Property Secrets, and Portugal Property Secrets. He has since written a number of other successful titles dealing with UK investing including 63 Common Defects in Investment Property and How to Spot Them, the highly acclaimed The Successful Property Investor's Strategy Workshop and The Property Renovator's Workshop ,in which Peter describes step-by-step how he built his own property portfolio, starting with virtually none of his own money.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jazz Sidana of Finance Boutique is a qualified mortgage broker specialising in investment lending being an avid property investor himself. Jazz began investing in property eight years ago and through his experience and regular dealing with banks decided to learn the skill of mortgage broking in order to help other people wanting to achieve the same success through property investing. On today’s episode, Jazz explains why people get stuck financially when trying to build their investment portfolios and how to overcome those situations by setting yourself up correctly. We also discuss various topics which should be at the forefront of the mind of the aspiring investor.   “The market is changing every month, so it's important regularly evaluate your portfolio and change your plan if necessary.” - Jazz Sidana       In This Episode of Property Secrets: The importance of structuring your finances Rent Yield vs Capital Gain and striking a balance Things to consider before buying What stops people from expanding their portfolio How investments change and how to keep track of them   Jazz’s Insider Property Secrets: To build a sustained property portfolio, you need a strategy based on your own financial position Surround yourself with the right team of people.   Reach Out to Jazz Sidana: JSidana@financeboutique.com.au   Give Us a Rate & Review!            Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!  

With a background in Insurance and IT Jason Snaddon began investing in property when he was 21 years old. Pursuing his passion for property Jason has since gone on to build an advanced property portfolio & founder his own investment company Love Property. Today Jason helps people shape their future prosperity through strategically investing in property.   On today's episode we discuss how to identify a good investment opportunity and how to find it. Jason also shares the fundamentals of what drives property to grow in value and why strategy is critical to building your portfolio.   “Make sure you invest in a property that is attractive to the future local owner/occupier - not just other investors” - Jason Snaddon   In This Episode of Property Secrets: What social & economic factors drive demand in a property market Identifying the level of supply for a particular area and what it means How to match your investment to it’s demographics The importance of local infrastructure   What a profitable market looks like The importance of having an exit strategy   Jason’s Insider Property Secrets: People make mistakes when they panic. We all go through tough periods; have a cash buffer behind you so you can ride through a tough spot.   Reach Out to Jason Snaddon: loveproperty.com.au jason@loveproperty.com.au   Give Us a Rate & Review!            Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!      

Today on Property Secrets I'm joined by Chris Gray, property investment strategist and founder of 'Your Empire' to discuss the hot topic of Rentvesting.  Chris began his journey with £10,000 when he purchased his first property in the UK at the age of 22. Realising that £10,000 would not be enough to purchase a comfortable place to live he unknowingly found himself on a path that many a successful investor have followed into the world of Rentvesting.  Intuitively using the concept of supply & demand to guide his purchasing decisions & without any formal property education Chris quickly began grow his property portfolio - initially in the UK and later in Australia.   Fast forward to today and Chris is both an educated and an experienced investor working primarily as a buyers agent for his company Your Empire. On today’s episode Chris shares his journey and the simple steps he took to get where he is today.  “If you want Rentvesting to work for you, and you’re positive about it, it can work.” - Chris Gray   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Rentvesting, what is it and how does it work  Nurturing your money through investments A common sense approach to buying propertye it Chris’s Insider Property Secrets: Concentrate on the numbers. Don’t get let emotional attraction influence your purchasing decisions.   Reach Out to Chris Gray: www.yourempire.com.au     Give Us a Rate & Review!            Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!    

Today on Property Secrets I'm joined by Investment Advisor & Buyer's Advocate Cate Bakos (of Cate Bakos Property). In 2003 Cate began her career as a Real Estate Sales Agent and soon found that she was particularly interested in the investment sphere of property. Also an experienced Mortgage Broker, Cate has additional skills which allows her to view the big picture when helping her clients make important investment decisions. Today, Cate shares her experience, advice and knowledge on a range of investment topics as we discuss strategies and the importance of getting into the market as early as you can. “I don't make investment decisions in an attempt to catch an upcycle, I purchase with a long term view.” - Cate Bakos   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Being aware of how banks view you Roadblocks and reservations that investors have Starting regardless of where you are When to get rid of a property Long-term investments  Cate’s Insider Property Secrets: Think about property like you think about people. We are all unique. Each property is as well. Have your criteria sorted out. Have “must haves” and “nice to haves” and be willing to compromise on your “nice to haves”. Reach Out to Cate Bakos: com.au       Give Us a Rate & Review!            Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!  

This week on Property Secrets I'm joined by digital marketing expert Prosper Taruvinga, founder of Livelong Digital, who helps small businesses grow their online presence through digital marketing strategies.  Today we're discussing social media and how it plays a communicative role in almost every industry, including Real Estate. Prosper explains how social media can help us deliver our message to an audience more connected than ever. We also discuss the consequences for businesses that fail to keep up with modern communication methods.   “People don’t like being sold to, but they like buying.” - Prosper Taruvinga   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Prosper Tarunvinga's journey How Property Investors can leverage social media Using Facebook live to grow your business Why it’s important to be seen and heard The importance of figuring out what you can offer Why you don’t have to be an expert Reach Out to Prosper Taruvinga: com.au Facebook     Give Us a Rate & Review!            Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!  

Sarah Bartholomeusz is the founder and CEO of You Legal and the author of two books, How to Avoid a Fall from Grace: Legal Lessons for Directors, and Kingpin: Legal Lessons from the Underworld.  She is on a mission to transform the way legal services are provided for corporate clients and lawyers in Australia. She also serves on the South Australian Government’s Education Standards Board and as the Board Chair of the Catalyst Foundation Inc. Today, Sarah and I discuss the legal aspects of property - specifically commercial property, and the leasing of commercial properties. Sarah advocates for seeking legal advice before entering into a commercial lease so that issues can be prevented down the track.   In This Episode of Property Secrets: The importance of seeking legal advice when entering into a commercial lease How to choose the right lawyer for your business The diversity of Commercial Real Estate Common issues that arise between tenants and landlords in commercial leases Sarah’s Insider Property Secret: As a tenant, make sure you are fully aware and understand any “make good” obligations concerning what needs to be done at the end of the tenancy agreement. Reach Out to Sarah Bartholomeusz: com FaceBook   Give Us a Rate & Review!            Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Today on Property Secrets I'm fortunate enough to be joined by prolific Victorian Estate Agent Anthony Molinaro of Stockdale & Leggo Blackburn. Anthony joined his family's business at the age of sixteen and began his career in Real Estate as a Property Manager - eventually moving into a roles as a residential sales representative.  On today’s episode, Anthony shares his passion for Real Estate, his story, and his industry insights. We touch on the the challenges facing property investors and the importance of seeking advice before you set out to renovate your home for sale.  “Leave it up to the experts; they do it for a living.” - Anthony Molinaro   In This Episode of Property Secrets: The common mistake sellers make of overcapitalising before they sell The advantage of seeking out a reliable agent before you do anything Why Reality Renovation shows aren't a realistic model for preparing your home for sale     Anthony’s Insider Property Secrets: Pay attention to detail A Agent's advice is free so make the most of it   Reach Out to Anthony Molinaro: Mobile: 0411 061 796 Email: anthony.molinaro@stockdaleleggo.com.au   Give Us a Rate & Review!             Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!  

On this week's Episode of Property Secrets we talk to Chris Hamann - Property Investor & director at Market Magnet, a company dedicated to supporting Real Estate Agents through helping them achieve results in their local markets. Originally from South Africa, Chris is a huge believer of self-investment through education. After initially being introduced to the world of property investing through a seminar Chris has gone on to achieve fantastic results in this field starting with only limited funds.   In today’s episode, Chris shares how he made his start in Real Estate, his investment strategies & his mindset.   “You do not have to own property to make money from it.” - Chris Hamann   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Self-investment through education Property Investment Stratergy & Mindset Maximize your investments  Utilizing resources and assets available to you Identifying opportunities and monetizing them Chris’s Insider Property Secrets: Education is the most important thing. Education empowers individuals.  You can educate yourself to the hilt, but if you never leverage your skills by taking action, then that is a waste.  Reach Out to Chris Hamann: Market Magnet Chris’s Facebook       Give Us a Rate & Review!            Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Getting started in property investing is not always easy... without a crystal ball how do you know where to buy and what to buy first? With so much information and advice offered these days the answer to those all important questions may leave you feeling more confused than ever.  This week we take things back to basics with a grassroots approach to property investing offered by Peter Gray of Peter Gray Realty. In today's episode Peter shares his strategic investment theory which he has coined "The Ripple Effect". Using the methodology of the Ripple Effect Peter helps his clients to invest with confidence in areas expecting good return. Peter goes on to explain the essential aspects of the ripple effect and how to make wise investment choices by discussing your options and strategies with a property expert. He also shares various methods of building capital once you secure your investment.   “Invest in areas adjacent to those experiencing ongoing growth”- Peter Gray     In This Episode of Property Secrets:   What is "The Ripple Effect" Investment Strategies  Equity Creation Long-term investment   Peter’s Insider Property Secrets   "Buy something you can add value to because you’ll get capital growth a lot faster."   Connect with Peter Gray:   Peter Gray Realty Email: contact@petergrayrealty.com         Give Us a Rate & Review!                Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Renovating is not for everybody, but you don't need to be fond of the process in order to profit from it, in fact with the right team you don't even need to be part of the process to profit from renovation! Today I'm talking to Property Expert, Edgar Natolo from Natgroup Real Estate about how investing in low-cost items such as flooring, painting, gardens & fixtures can add considerable value to your property before it goes on the market.  In this episode Edgar discusses the opportunity that sellers have to make the most of the sale of their property through presentation & clever marketing. He also explains the advantage of employing someone to visualize & manage the renovation process.   More In This Episode of Property Secrets: Strategies to renovate your home for profit Sourcing renovation projects Planning efficiency is key   Contact: Edgar Natolo Real Estate   Give Us a Rate & Review!                Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

The way we market Real Estate for sale has come a long way since the days of newspaper advertisements. Today, I'm exploring modern marketing strategies with an expert in this arena - Craig Hamilton of Mike Pero Real Estate. The Pero group specialise in TV advertising & feature every property they sell on TV. Although undeniably a costly approach the Pero group cover this expense for their sellers and find that TV is an ideal medium to reach a broad range of buyer demographics. In Today's episode Craig shares the advantages and successes of his marketing strategies and how they help him achieve the best results for his clients    “Use an agent that is reliable and honest.” Craig Hamilton   In This Episode of Property Secrets:   When to use traditional vs when to use innovative ways to market properties Points of difference for television marketing The importance of quality photography Resources Mentioned: TradeMe  Contact: Mike Pero Real Estate Email: hamilton@mikepero.com Mike Pero - Agent Craig Hamilton     Give Us a Rate & Review!                Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Today, successful property investors must be able to identify and add value to their investments rather than just waiting for the market to go up which may take years or even decades. Nobody understands or preaches this more so than my guest today, Jason John Byron from Property Developer Success. In this episode Jason discusses how he was inspired by other's stories of success and with only a minimal loan available to him was able to embark on a journey into the world of property investing. Jason discovered that no matter what your starting point property is one of the safest and most rewarding investments when sticking to a strategy that works for you. In today's episode Jason shares his experiences with adding value to property, Joint Venture partnerships and utilising equity. He thrives on giving advice and inspiring success in others and has no shortage of advice to give.  “The best thing about property development is that you can manufacture growth.” - Jason John Byron     In This Episode of Property Secrets:   Knowing what property to invest in  Tactics for beginners Understanding the business aspects of investment and returns Developing systems to accomplish your financial goals Where to look for opportunities Contact: Property Developer Success Facebook: Jason John Byron   Give Us a Rate & Review!                Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!    

Over the past year we've explored many topics relating directly to investing in property but today we're making some comparisons to investing in shares and the stock market. Today’s guest, Jalpan Dave, founder of Passive Income Engineering, reveals how he started his journey into the world of investing after reading Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad, Poor Dad when he was just 13 years old.  Jalpan shares his own experiences and strategies and gives us an understanding of how a beginners should approach the stock market. Using simple methods such as 'Think or Swim Paper Trading' and 'The Permanent Portfolio' Jalpan explains how he was able to grow his wealth through shares.     “Focus on one consistent strategy for the long-term until you see profitable return.”- Jalpan Dave   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Strategies to build your investment portfolio Mindset and approach for beginners The four key investments  Resources: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter Think or Swim Paper Trading Fail Safe Investing by Harry Browne The Permanent Portfolio: Harry Browne’s Long-Term Investment  by Craig Rowland and J.M. Lawson “Warren Buffet is winning one bet and losing another” article   Reach Out to Jalpan Dave: Passive Income Engineering Udemy courses by Jalpan Daily Bits Off courses     Give Us a Rate & Review!                 Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Podcast Darren Standish and Lisa B Lisa Today I was interviewed by Darren Standish from Property Prosperity and we spoke about how to choose a real estate agent. Some of the things I discussed was about marketing, about advertising and about negotiation.   The difference between advertising and marketing – Advertising is one small part of marketing. Advertising is say.. advertising a specific property – so it’s putting an ad in the paper about a particular property, it’s doing a flyer about a particular property, it’s a for sale sign out the front of a particular property. Now marketing is everything else.. Marketing is building your brand.. it’s marketing you.  Marketing is the strategy.. Who is your buyer? What can you do to attract them.. what can you do to keep YOU top of mind awareness. I hope you enjoy this podcast.   Darren: Welcome to this week’s edition of Property Secrets. The show where we speak to experts from around the country to give us an insider's guide to buying and selling and investing in real estate. I know a lot of people out there that want to know how to choose a good real estate agent - they know that an agent can make a massive difference but they’re not really sure how to choose the best real estate agents. What I’ve done, I’ve gone and got Lisa B to come and join us - she’s actually a real estate coach from The Real Estate Hotline. Thanks for joining us Lisa. Lisa: Thank you for having me,,,, and I was going to say I’m in the sunny Gold Coast but it’s not, it’s pouring rain. (Laughing). Darren: (Laughing). Fantastic. Well thanks for joining us, like I’ve said, a lot of people you know, know the difference a real estate agent can make but they sort of struggle to work it out.   All the agents seem like they do the same thing and obviously, you know, especially nowadays, people think ‘oh maybe I can just sell it myself’…. so….. I want you to get on and really talk about the difference between a good agent and a not so good agent. Before we get to that..  I suppose if you could give people a bit of your background - you’re obviously a real estate trainer and coach and you give advice to real estate agents.  Did you start out as a real estate agent or how did you learn your skills? Lisa:   Yes, I started in real estate when I was about 22 years old. I’m 49 now so, yes. A long time. I worked in real estate for about 18 months before I bought my own business. So in my early 20’s I had my own real estate office. And that was scary, that was something that I learnt very fast. I had that office and that was near Wollongong, - I had a franchise and my own name as the brand -  I had those for a long time, then I opened up another office in Sydney.  And it was something that, in my very first business, I knew the area very well.   People would come to us because of the marketing and the work that we did. And then when I opened up in Mosman, we didn’t know anybody. We didn’t know the area. It was the complete opposite of what I was used to. So I really had to create a really big presence very fast. To show our experience and our credibility and all that sort of thing and I really worked hard on building our online profile and our offline profile in that area. And from that, I had a lot of real estate agents that would ring me and say ‘How did you do this with your online marketing’, ‘How did you do that’ and ‘How did you do this with your video’. And so that was how I created my first online course for real estate agents, on marketing…. Online marketing and that sort of thing so…. I’ve written books on the subject. And now I’m a real estate coach on demand. So, I’ve done coaching for a long time and online marketing - all sorts of things. So… real estate agents can ring me anytime if they’re stuck with say a buyer and they can’t get a deal across the line. Or they’re trying to get a property signed up or a listing -  they can call. Anything real estate related or business related.  So that’s a bit of my background as far as, you know how I got into the profession. It’s just been something, that… I love real estate, you know. I think once you get into real estate it’s in your blood so, I just love it. I love everything about it. I loved being a real estate agent. I love helping people find their ideal home... Finding their dreams and making it their family home. So it’s something that I’ve always been proud to say I’m a real estate agent. And I always did my best as a real estate agent.  I was having a conversation with somebody yesterday about being a real estate agent and sometimes it is tough. And it’s like, when you go to bed every night - you have to think ‘Have I done my best?’ and you answer ‘Yes, I have’. You sleep well…. If you haven’t, you learn from it, and you sort of and work on what you can improve on. Real estate gets into your blood, it’s just something that yes….  I just love it. As far as choosing a good real estate agent goes, or a great real estate agent goes. For me If I was going to choose a real estate agent, I would probably, if I didn’t know somebody personally or if I hadn’t seen anybody before, I would do a lot of research online. Because if you’re just going to ring the local real estate office and you don’t know anyone personally…. You haven’t watched them online, or you don’t know anything about them, it’s really just a lucky dip.  You are just kind of putting your hand in and picking out who ever you get. So you might ring the local franchise and say, I want to sell my house. You might get the person that’s been in real estate for five minutes, you might get the person who’s been in real estate for five years or 40 years. You don’t really know who you are going to get. So to me, if I was going to choose a real estate agent, I would really research and find somebody who’s probably a bit high profile, somebody who’s a bit out there. They are marketing themselves and they’re marketing their office. Now from being online you can form the ‘like, know and trust factor’, so you can follow somebody for a little while and you can go - I actually like that person and I feel like I can trust them, you know the things they say -  You can relate to them. So it’s the ‘like, know and trust factor’.  And that’s something that you can really get online rather than just having the lucky dip approach….. SO the other thing that I would look at is…  have they got a track record in the area? If your property is say prestige property, have they got a track record in prestige property? So I would really research them and make sure that they’ve got the experience and qualifications. Now, when you choose a real estate agent, the things that I think you need a real estate agent for, is for negotiation and for marketing. So I would test the real estate agent in lots of different ways. In negotiation, I would be asking lots of different questions. Like, if they came into my house and they told me a price - i.e what my house was worth… I would want them to really sell me that price. OK? Why is it worth that price? I want you to tell me all the factors that come into it., I want you to prove to me that it’s THAT price.  One, because I want them to be able to prove it to the buyers - that it’s worth that price. I also want to see how they negotiate in that sort of thing as well. So even if it comes down to when they’re talking about their fee, or how well can they negotiate their own fee. If they’re just going to give in, they will probably give in on your asking price if you chose them…… so….. I would also, even go out with them and have a look at property as far as buying a property with them. Just to get them to show you some properties, go to open houses, and ask question, things like, what do you think of this property - what do you think it will sell for? What do you think it’s worth? Have you had any offers on it? See if they’re actually working for the seller or they’re working for the buyer. Okay because what you want…. When you’re selling your property, you want the agent to be working for you as a seller. If you’re buying a property, go with the one’s that are like that – the one that’s going to give the sellers money away. But if you’re a seller, you really want go with somebody that’s a top negotiator. So there are two things, negotiation and then the other one is marketing. And the other thing too, is when they come to your house, if they give you an appraisal or you go out with them as a buyer. How’s their follow up? Do they ring you up and say ‘what did you think of that property?’, ‘Would you consider making an offer on the property?’. Or if they have appraised your property….. What sort of follow up have they done for you? Do they drop you off a written appraisal? Do they ring you? Do they ask you how you are going? Do they try to give you something else?  Do they offer more comparable sales or let you know something that comes on the market? That’s a really big thing as well, because so many times you list with an agent and they don’t keep in contact – they don’t follow up. And that’s something that is so important. You want to get the feedback and all that sort of thing. So, I think that’s really important. So do you want me to go on in the marketing, side of things now? (Laughing). Darren: The things you are saying are really valid and obviously I have the same things too. And I’m glad you’re saying that, because obviously that’s the thing, a lot of people don’t realise what an agent’s job is. And I think to be honest, a lot of agents don’t even realise what an agent should be doing. I totally agree. I think there are two roles, marketing the property and negotiating the sale of the property. Lisa: Yes. Darren: I think everything else is almost irrelevant, you can get someone for $25 an hour that can hand out some flyers, and conduct open inspections or drive around to get contracts signed, paperwork etc.. But if your agent has skills in those two things, negotiation and marketing…  That’s most important. That’s the most important thing, because at the end of the day it’s going to result in tens of thousands of dollars extra in the sale price of your house. So that’s what’s really valuable. The agent… and that’s why their commission can become almost irrelevant as well, because…. if they’ve got those skills, they can add so much value to your property and if they are charging an extra thousand or two thousand dollars more than the other agent  that doesn’t have those skills, but they can make you an extra 20, 30, 40, 50 thousand dollars that could be the big difference. Lisa: Exactly, because if the agent is not negotiating a better price for you, then you might as well do it yourself. If you are a better negotiator, you might as well do it yourself. That’s why check their fees,  if you can negotiate better than them,  don’t choose them.  Sell it yourself. Go with somebody who is a negotiator. Somebody that has studied it..  and someone that knows what to do. That is a massive tip. A massive tip. (Laughing). Darren: There are people that come to me from out of state (and they don’t want me to be their real estate agent), They’ll say how do I choose between real estate agents?  I say… Ask them two questions…  Ask them whether they are going to reduce their commission and will they be willing to reduce the cost of marketing Lisa: Yes. Darren: Either of those… Then they are not the agents you want. If they can’t negotiate on their own fee….then what are they going to be like when it’s your house and they don’t really care. This is their money they’re willing to give away. Likewise with marketing, you’ve got to be willing to market your home..  Marketing makes such a difference to the sale price for a house.  If an agent doesn’t believe it’s important, then…. Lisa: Yes. Darren: Then, they are just going to take shortcuts. Lisa: There’s a question you can ask real estate agents as well. Do they understand the difference between advertising and marketing? Because advertising is putting an ad in the paper and just putting a property online. There’s so much more involved in marketing yourself. To market your office…. like you do your podcast. Videos that you do. That’s marketing yourself and your office and things like that. So advertising is just one small part of it.   I have for my coaching clients what I call the marketing umbrella or different ways of making the phone ring. If you’ve only got one or two ways of making the phone ring and that’s by putting an ad in the paper or an ad on the real estate portals. It’s not really the highest, you know…. if one of those sources stopped, you’ve lost all of your enquiry. So it’s really getting that enquiry from lots of different places and that’s a question to ask a real estate agents as well…. Is how do they advertise/market your property and how do they market themselves? And see what they say. What’s their brand like? What’s their brand promise? And as I said, if they’re a prestige agent, does their website reflect that? Does their marketing reflect that? Does their presentation reflect that? Is their brand consistent? And just check little things like their advertising. How is the advertising of their property for sale… Is it concise? Are there any typos? Is it well written?   Is it entertaining or is it boring? You want to go with somebody that’s got a little bit of flare with writing or copywriting. Darren: Sorry for interrupting. How would you describe….... a lot of people out there using the word marketing when they are talking about advertising. A lot of people would be thinking they’re the same thing, you know. Putting an advertisement in the paper, putting on the internet. What’s the difference between marketing and advertising in your view? Lisa: Okay, Well as I said advertising is just one little part of it. Going now to marketing. Marketing is like marketing yourself, so you’ve got your podcast, you do your videos. It might just be giving out pens and things like that with your name on it, things to create top of mind awareness. It’s following up with different marketing materials and things like that. And another thing I was going to say too is,  when you’re talking to a real estate agent, say if you’re particular property would be open to say the Chinese market. Or something like that. What strategies has that real estate agent got that would attract the Chinese market?  There might be different marketing skills for that.   How can they market to the Chinese?   Can they contact different agents?  Will they offer different platforms to market to the Chinese? Will they go on different programs? Whichever way that may be. Is the property close to a University or Hospital or something like that?  Or is it located close to a school that maybe you can put some notices on the notice board at the University or somewhere close buy – let people know that a house is coming up for sale in that area, or something like that. Or if it’s a block of land,  also contact the developers direct and things like that. Don’t just advertise and put and add in the paper or online. How will they actually go out and market that property and sell that property?   Will they contact people that are on their database before, rather than just putting an ad in the paper. Go and actually ring those people that have called before about different properties. Darren: So, would you say then, sorry. We’ll just say maybe then marketing is more of the strategy of selling the property. Lisa: Yes. Marketing is the whole thing… Advertising is for example just promoting your properties specifically.  An ad in the paper or just your ad on RealEstate.com. It’s everything relating to a particular property.  Flyers for that particular property.   Specific advertising. So marketing, examples of marketing is marketing yourself through a podcast, video marketing for your office, your team. Promoting all different things in your office and that might be…. I have for real estate agents, I call it the marketing umbrella. And some of the things that I’ve got -  is different ways of making the phone rings. So you know, newspaper, database, and all that sort of thing. And you’ve got letterbox drops, you’ve got flyers that you send out to absentee owners, so people that own property in the area but live elsewhere get to know you….. So that’s kind of like, you know.. you do something that’s different to what others do.. not just putting an ad in the paper. We’ve got thank you cards, you send thank you cards to people, you do editorials. When you sell a property to somebody,  you can do a nice bottle of wine with your label on it or something like that. That sits on their cupboard or their bar for people to look at. And say your photo frames with the sold sign on it with the people standing out on front of the house -   there’s a cap or a cup with your name on it. People do fridge magnets, I’m not a fan of fridge magnets - I’ve listed lots of properties from people where other agents had fridge magnets (laughing).  So it’s just all sorts of different things to get your name out there. Things that are different to the other agents. And as I’ve said it’s offline and online marketing - so actually if your listeners are interested, my new book is out, it’s called “Secret Agents” and on my website it’s called www.TheRealEstateHotline.com.au and I’m actually giving away a free audio copy of the book at the moment. So that’s all about real estate marketing so it goes into the whole thing. It goes into offline marketing/ online marketing. How to get the phone to ring and all that sort of thing. It’s written for real estate agents but it can actually can be put into any business model. That’s something that your listeners can just opt in and get the book for free and that’s everything real estate marketing.   Darren: Thanks for that opportunity. And I’m sure some of you will get in touch…. Lisa: Yes Darren: So obviously this show is called Property Secrets.  So I want to be able to dig in a little bit deeper. So obviously we’ve been having a chat about trying to find the best real estate agent and we’ve talked a little bit about their negotiating skills, marketing and some of the questions we might ask. We’ve thought about what goes on from the outside. Is there a particular secret or something that you can think of from your perspective…. That you would know straight away that says.. that’s the better agent and the not so good agent and then we can maybe learn from it as well? Lisa: To me Darren, I really just think it’s that  ‘like, know and trust factor’. I really think to really be comfortable with the agent. You know…who you’re going to choose, because I’ve spoken to people before that have said ‘Look, I’d like to go with that agent, because you know I really like them and I trust them. But this agent seems a lot more gung ho.  and I don’t think he tells the truth all the time but I think he might get me a better deal’. Go with your gut feeling, really sort of feel who you feel comfortable with it’s a big decision in choosing a real estate agent and you’ve got to make the right decision. You’ve got to be comfortable with them. They’re dealing with a lot of money. It’s your biggest asset most of the time. And you’ve really got to trust that person. So I think really the trust and that’s something researching online - it’s something that is really going to help you get a good idea of who that person is. What their values are, whether they align with you and as I’ve said… you know whether they are really getting out there and promoting themselves, their office, their properties for sale . Really going the extra mile in being a buyer magnet, because that’s who you really want to go to. Somebody that the buyers are calling.  They say ‘I’ve got to go with Darren because he’s always out there, and he’s everywhere I go,  that’s where he is.’ And really that to me is the agent that you have got to go with.   Darren: It’s really, when you think about it, the agent has a lot of control over this whole process. It’s a little bit like black box, obviously, hopefully if you have a good agent they should be communicating with you but really you’re handing over your house to them and saying please do a good job and get me the most amount of money you can. And then you sort of sit back on the sidelines and just have to watch from the outside, So really, if you don’t trust and feel confident they going to do the right thing by you then, how are you going to know. Lisa: Exactly. It’s too scary, it’s too scary. Yes. Just make sure you like them, you trust them and that’s everything to me. Darren: The other thing. I find with real estate - buying real estate. selling real estate. People don’t necessarily realise that it’s real money. You know. They don’t realise that, you know, going that extra time to the buyer and gets maybe and extra $10,000. Or the fact that they market slightly better or negotiate better and that might be an extra . 10 or 20 or 30.  You know if they can make an extra $40,000.   How long would it take you to save $40,000?  Lisa: Yes. Darren: For a lot of people, that might be years and years and years -  It might be 10 years to save $40,000. So the fact you’ve, you know, someone that you can trust them enough to do the right thing to get the extra few cents. People drive across town to use their shopper dockets to save a few cents on fuel. Lisa: That’s right. Exactly.   Darren: This happens to me a lots… I get an offer and I go back to the owner and I say we’re not going to accept that - we’re going to go back’. They’re like ‘no, no’. And I’m like ‘No, we’re going back. ‘No, don’t go back’. And I’m like ‘but it’s real money’. Like if I can get you an extra thousand dollars…… that’s a thousand dollars. It’s better for you, my job is to get you the most amount of money and that’s the thing. That’s one thing I’m constantly telling people, it’s like ‘this is real money you’re talking here. It’s not make believe’. Lisa: People get so blasé - like you say spending extra dollars here or  there. And that’s again in the negotiation. Go with the agent that does that. Ask them.. How did your last negotiations go, or speak to some of their previous sellers. That’s part of marketing as well. To have video testimonials. The more video testimonials you can get on your website that people can watch ….and you can show people and say… say they are living in Smith Street. Well here’s actually a seller that I sold for in Smith Street and this is their video testimonial and this is what happened with them. That’s just gold. Darren: And the other thing too... is people obviously… well you might have been aware that there a negative perception about real estate agents from some people and so the thing is. Lisa: Noooooo. Darren: It doesn’t have to be confrontational. You don’t have to be, you were mentioning you found someone that you trust but you think this other guy is a dodgey….  you think he might be able to get you a higher price.. In reality you don’t have to be dodgy you don’t have to scam people, you don’t have to try and rip people off to get the highest price. Lisa: Yes. Darren: Just say hey ‘The more you offer the more chance you’ve got of getting it’. You know I’ve got other offers and you’ll be honest and upfront with them. And people sort of feel like it has to be this, you know competing against each other and win-lose scenario. But I don’t feel like it has to be like that. Lisa: No. I think you know, we’ve got to be proud to be real estate agents.  We’ve really got to be proud of our profession and what we do and it’s like anything – there’s bad fish in every pond (laughing). Darren: (Laughing). Lisa: You can just do your best and represent you and represent your company. And that’s all that you can do. Yes. You just do your best.  Darren: Fantastic. That’s great advice. And it’s good that we sort of break it down to really with just dealing with people at the end of the day. That’s what real estate is. Selling a property. Buying a property. It’s all about dealing with people. So if you find someone you can engage with and you can trust,  that’s probably the most important thing I think. Definitely good advice.  People who may want to get in touch with you… to find out a little bit more about some of your trainings or maybe they are still struggling trying to work out which agent to go with. What’s the best way that people can get in touch with you. Lisa: Sure. My website is www.TheRealEstateHotline.com.au and that’s pretty easy. And that ‘s got all of my contact details. And as I said my free audio book.., I think, that would be really helpful for a lot of people as well, just to see how you can market properties in different ways and that sort of things.  Darren: And we’ll be able to find that on the website or Google your name and find it somewhere. Lisa: Yes. My website.. and yes… I’m everywhere online.  http:www.TheRealEstateHotline.com.au Darren: Alright. Thank you for that. Lisa: (Laughing). Darren: Thanks for sharing today. I’m sure our listeners have learned a lot obviously. I found it really interesting as well. I really appreciate your time. Thanks for joining us. Lisa: Thanks Darren.

When it comes to investing in property it is essential to understand how to manage your debt along the way. Today, I’m talking with finance expert Tom Betts about managing debt and the struggle we all face at some point to become debt free. In today’s episode, Tom explains the importance of cash flow in relation to purchasing property. He also shares his experiences helping clients to becoming debt free or get back on track in times of financial difficulty.   In today’s episode of Property Secrets: Correcting your financial situation  Managing a healthy budget Creating saving plan and tracking your expenses Reach Out to Tom Betts: Facebook     Give Us a Rate & Review!                Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

How difficult is it to turn a profit as a property developer? On today’s episode I’m asking founder of Elliott Property Group - James Elliott. James has a huge range of skills when it comes to property but perhaps number 1 is his ability to identify & create value for his clients. With a background in carpentry, building & finance spanning over two continents James now focuses on educating people about the complex world of Property Development.    James shares his property development strategies and how to make sure you have the all the right tools for your project.     In today's episode of Property Secrets:    Planning & Researching your development project Understanding the market Identifying profitable development opportunities  The return on investment margin Reducing risk    Reach Out to James Elliott:   Elliott Property Group         Give Us a Rate & Review!                  Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!  

When it comes to selling your home you need an agent who goes the extra mile and today I've got one in the studio with me -  Lisa B, a veteran of the industry. As well as being an experienced Real Estate Agent Lisa is also an on demand Real Estate Coach and today she gives us her insights into choosing the best representative for your property. Lisa explains the importance of negotiation skills, marketing, and communication. Also in this episode we cover methods of testing your agent before you sign up. In This Episode of Property Secrets: Negotiation skills necessary to get the best price for your property The Buyer / Agent Relationship Communicating with your agent Researching the best agent to sell your property Reach Out to Lisa B: Website: therealestatehotline.com.au - sign up to get your free audio Secret Agents book   Give Us a Rate & Review!                Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

When it comes to selling your home it's important to be comfortable with your listing agent. Today, I’m talking with Jodie Curran from Agent 4573 - a top performer in her local area. In this episode Jodie explores the agent/seller relationship. She outlines the vital role of communication & how to tell if your agent has the right techniques to effectively market your property. Besides having the right agent on your side, she also discusses the importance of presenting your property in the best possible light.   "Presentation is absolutely essential - it needs to be easy for the buyer to want it". - Jodie Curran   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Choosing the right real estate agent Marketing your property Maximising return on investment Red Flags for Agent/seller communication issue   Reach Out to Jodie Curran: Email: jodie@agent4573.com.au Phone: 0412 717 691 Website: Agent4573 - sign up to receive Jodie’s free book     Give Us a Rate & Review!                Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Social media is everywhere, and everyone uses it. Today we look at how the most used Social Media platform, Facebook, can be used to connect sellers and buyers in the world of Real Estate. The days of advertising Properties for sale in print media are almost behind us, making way for an exciting new frontier.  In today’s episode Facebook marketing expert Nathan Hutchinson discusses the growing role of Facebook in our day to day lives. He shares some of the many unforeseen benefits that Facebook advertising offers over traditional advertising and how you can capitalize on these benefits to reach out to a targeted audience.    "When you’re talking about property, the biggest thing is that someone needs to engage with you - what better way to engage than raw video." - Nathan Hutchinson   In Today’s Episode of Property Secrets: How to use Facebook online marketing to sell Real Estate Why Facebook live videos are quickly becoming the number 1 way to engage an audience How to increase your conversion rate by incorporating social media marketing How to build your brand on Facebook Nathan’s Insider Property Secrets: Add a personal touch to your profile Include live videos to communicate often with your target audience Offer face-to-face engagement between realtor and buyer Post often by using blog posts, articles, videos, and other media Deliver informative, useful advice Reach Out to Nathan Hutchinson: Facebook: Nathan Hutchinson Email: nathanhutchinsonenterprises@gmail.com   Give us a rate & review Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Pests are a nuisance, sure, but when it comes to termites they can ruin more than just your day. Many people are unaware of the damage termites can cause until its too late - your home and lifestyle could unexpectedly be chewed to pieces without much warning. Knowing how to protect your home and what to look for could save you thousands and that is exactly what we are discussing today. In today’s episode, Mick Robbins from Adelaide Pest Control discusses the importance of pest inspections and how to manage termite issues.  "We control termites. We’re playing with nature - a powerful force." - Mick Robbins   In this episode of Property Secrets: How do you treat a termite infestation Why termite inspections are essential when buying a property The effect moisture build-up in your home has on termites Identifying the presence of termites before it's too late The importance of using a professional pest control company when treating termites   Reach out to Mick Robbins: Adelaide Pest Control website Give Us a Rate & Review! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Today’s guest is Paul Wilson, the founder of We Find Houses and author of "Why 2 Out of 3 Positive Cash-Flow Properties Are Not Worth Touching". Paul built his company around providing exceptional service to property investors and now, sixteen years since its inception, We Find Houses continues to offer property investor finance, buyer’s agency services, and guidance through the complicated world of Property Investing. In today’s episode, Paul shares the concept of “shortcut learning,” which is all about leveraging other people’s experiences. Using this approach Paul is able to help his clients dodge the typical trial-and-error phase of investing. Paul also discusses the importance of having an exit strategy right from the beginning and and how this should compliment your investment strategy.  Also In This Episode of Property Secrets: How your individuality plays a significant role in your investment strategy A brief explanation of "Positive cash flow" Defining "Passive Investment Strategy" Why affordability and cash flow are not the only factors to consider Knowing the limitations of the market and its impact on your cash flow Paul’s Insider Property Secrets: Understand your capacity by knowing your numbers, time frame, and goals. Gauging your expectations in line with the market is essential. If you’re overwhelmed, seek advice and get people on your team who could educate you, not dictate what you ought to do.   Reach Out to Paul Wilson: We Find Houses Website We Find Houses on Facebook     Give Us a Rate & Review!                Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Property Management expert Hayley Mitchell began her career in 1999 and went on to become partner of a large Property Management Agency. Today, she is the co-director of Domain & Co and continues to deliver excellent, personal service to her clients.   In today’s episode, Hayley talks about what led her to becoming a Property Manager. She explains that when looking for a good tenant, it’s all about “selling the property” and identifies the benefits of establishing a good relationship with tenants from day one.   “If you set it up right in the beginning, you don’t have headaches in the end.”   – Hayley Mitchell   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Skills you need to be a good Property Manager The importance of treating tenants and landlords equally Advantages of selling the benefits of the property to potential tenants The tools Hayley uses to generate interest in the properties she has for rent The difference between a bad Property Manager and an exceptional one Her screening process for potential tenants   Hayley’s Insider Property Secrets: When selecting a Property Manager don’t solely base your decision on the their fees but rather on your gut feel. Don’t feel stuck with the agent you’re working with if you’re not satisfied with the performance. Change agents if necessary.   Reach Out to Hayley Mitchell: Domain & Co. Website Contact Number: 0433 172 239       Give Us a Rate & Review!              Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Tom Braegelmann is the CEO of GCA Equity Partners, a company that lends contractors and developers financial support for their real estate investment projects. Tom has experience being on both sides of the negotiation table – from being an active property investor to now offering great financing deals to other investors. He is the author of the book Bank Free Blueprint, teaching people how to invest collaboratively to reduce their dependence on bank investments.   In today’s episode, Tom talks about his book Bank Free Blueprint and the system he created which allows investors to work and profit together on a project. He explains how his model applies to projects of any size - whether it’s a $50,000 project or a venture that costs $5,000,000.  ”The less moving parts you have on a project, the less risk.”   – Tom Braegelmann In This Episode of Property Secrets: What is collaborative investment How Tom came up with the Profit-Sharing Model that allows people to work together and are compensated for what they bring to the table Differences between a passive investor and an active investor How to use the checklists in Tom’s book when presenting your proposal as an active investor to a passive investor Tom’s Insider Property Secrets: If you are proposing that you personally contribute to the labour aspect of a project, be ready to answer the questions that your financiers may have before they ask them. Prepare all the necessary documents and proof that you are able to get the job done.   Reach Out to Tom Braegelmann: Bank Free Blueprint Book by Tom Braegelmann       Give Us a Rate & Review!            Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

In today’s episode we talk Property Depreciation with Tyron Hyde of Washington Brown. Tyrone discusses his book 'Claim It: A Property Investor's guide to Depreciation' which is endorsed by Australia's Richest Man, Money Magazine, and Your Investment Property Magazine.  In This Episode of Property Secrets: Calculating the value of homes based on when they were built How the government determines the life expectancy of homes Defining “non-cash deduction” The variables that make up property depreciation   Tyron’s Insider Property Secrets: Claim deductions on the effective life of items in your property. Claim deductions on the things you're about to throw away. Reach Out to Tyron Hyde: Washington Brown Website Email: tyron@washingtonbrown.com.au Claim It! Book by Tyron Hyde     Give Us a Rate & Review!          Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!  

Today’s guest started his journey in Property when he was just finishing university. After reading the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Ben Everingham was inspired by the idea that profits are better than wages and after working in marketing for one of Australia's largest building companies Ben set out to start his own business - Pumped on Property. Pumped on Property is a buyer’s agency with an annual client base of around 150 customers.  In today’s episode, Ben talks about the advantages of changing your mindset to become an investor. He explains both the advantages and the challenges that investors face on their journey to financial freedom. He also shares the strategies he uses to assess the market, find a bargain property, and know the pattern in the housing market. ”Timing in the market is important regardless of the type of product.”   – Ben Everingham   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Ben’s encouragement to people who desire to be financially independent Advantages of investing in property The simplest way to be successful through property development   Ben’s Insider Property Secrets: It’s all about learning – learning to identify the right market and analyze the market correctly. Conduct a sanity check before jumping into any decision to make sure that the decision you're making is a rational one. Resources Mentioned: HTW Month in Review Report Rich Dad, Poor Dad Book by Robert Kiyosaki The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking Book by Philip Anderson   Reach Out to Ben Everingham: Pumped on Property Website     Give Us a Rate & Review!        Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Today’s guest started her Real Estate journey when she was only 13 years old working as a receptionist. After spending a decade abroad, Aly started renting out her investment property. With her tenants falling behind in their rent and locked in to a standard rental agreement she decided to consider the benefits of short-term rental instead. In today’s episode, Aly discusses the advantages of short-term rentals. She also shares an inspiring story of a friend who didn’t own any property and had $25,000 worth of debt who, after reading Aly's book Airbnb for Property Investors and implementing this model, became debt-free and went on to own her own investment Real Estate. ”What I love about short-term rentals is it gives you the freedom to be able to do what you want when you want”   – Aly Michaels   In This Episode of Property Secrets: What is “short-term rental” Financial benefits of short-term rentals Other fees that can be charged to the tenant such as cleaning fee & additional furniture fees Aly’s book that talks about maximizing profit, lowering risk, and how it has helped others become financially independent Lease versus sublease: how to replace income for the unemployed Factors that affect rental pricing Aly’s Insider Property Secrets: Know your WHY Know what you want to achieve. Have a plan from where you are to where you want to go. Have a plan, but be willing to readjust. Don’t quit until you achieve your goals. Reach Out to Aly Michaels: Aly Michaels Website Airbnb for Property Investors Book by Aly Michaels       Give Us a Rate & Review!      Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Today’s guest started out purchasing property investments when she got into real estate.  Although she was paying a relatively high fee for her property rental manager at the time, Debbie's primary concern was not the amount of money she was spending but the quality of service she was getting. Her unfulfilled expectations prompted her to be proactive in deciding to managing her own properties and eventually led her into Property Management. Today, Debbie is an expert in this field.    In today’s episode, Debbie talks about the advantages of having a great property manager. She sheds light on some significant issues involving property rental like the possible reasons why a property may be sitting vacant and not even generating inquries. Debbie also shares some tips on how to encourage a good tenant to stay in a property for an extended period, how you can save on costs regarding maintenance and vacancy and some strategies she uses to find you a tenant in the quickest amount of time possible. ” The hardest thing for an owner to do – and that is if you’re not getting the quality you’re expecting, is switch [property managers]. ”   – Debbie Williams   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Debbie specialises in brand new properties with specific requirements and needs Reasons why people come to Debbie and her team Characteristics of a good property manager Elements that make a property stand out in the market Steps to take to represent the property in its best light The “competition card” and how it impacts tenant mentality Debbie’s Insider Property Secrets: The role of your property manager is crucial. In fact, it is so important that if you're not happy with the quality of service you are currently receiving, don't procrastinate, just make the switch. If nothing is improving it will likely remain that way throughout the rest of your management agreement, impacting your cash flow as well and expenses.   Reach Out to Debbie Williams: Property Bee Website Email: debbie@propertybeeau.com   Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Today’s guest on Property Secrets, Jessica Osborne, is the founder of Josh Develop and the author of the book 'Buyer’s Guide to Builders'. Jessica put everything she learned over her years of experience into this helpful resource written for anyone building a home. Her journey into educating people in this area was inspired by her own experiences and those of her clients who were concerned about the building process. Further to Jessica's book she also runs a 6-hour workshop to provide even more support and education for people who are building a house. In today’s episode of Property Secrets Jessica shares her journey and explores key topics which she finds buyers are often uneducated about before they enter into a building contract.   “I think that mentorship is really a great strategy – looking for someone in the industry, like us, can help.” – Jessica Osborne   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Jessica discusses her workshop which covers the basics that buyers need to know before they set out to engage a builder. She shares three things to consider when building a house. She elaborates on the services they provide to buyers. Jessica cites a number of things people need to think about such as contours of the slope on the land, the type of soil, and property frontage. Since consumers are not always aware of the questions they should be asking their builder, Jessica has created an inclusion list to highlight the key questions to consider. Jessica emphasizes the importance of transparency between the buyer and builder. She talks about the history of house-and-land packages and how they came to be a mainstream product today.   Jessica’s Insider Property Secrets: A sealed disposal container for construction waste & materials is essential to protect the soil surrounding the house from contamination.    Resources Mentioned: The Buyers Guide to Builders book by Jessica Osborne Buyers Guide to Builders Course   Reach Out to Jessica Osborne: Buyers Guide to Builders Website     Give Us a Rate & Review!   Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  please head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Today’s guest on Property Secrets has over 20 years experience in selling property, both commercial & residential. Before Real Estate Andrew Reeves worked in retail until his late 20s. It was Andrew's brother who first introduced him to the industry, after hiring him to work in his Real Estate Business. Andrew soon realised that his passion was with selling residential properties, and eventually he would go on to launch his own brand under OneAgency. Four years have passed and Andrew's business is stronger than ever driven by his passion for helping people and making a difference.   Andrew explains why now is the best time to sell and how the market is performing. He also discusses the importance of using outstanding photography and how significantly it impacts the marketing and selling of a home. Andrew shares his negotiation strategy and explains how he leverages buyers interest to achieve the most for his clients. “The difference between an okay agent and an outstanding agent will cost you thousands and thousands of dollars.” – Andrew Reeves   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Andrew elaborates on the roles and responsibilities of Real Estate agents at One Agency together with the opportunities they maximize when negotiating. He explains how psychology plays a key role for skilled real estate agents. Practical guidance and necessary things his team advises owners who are listing their homes for sale. Advice to owners who do not have enough money upfront for marketing their home. Whether involving a buyer’s agent make the negotiation harder or easier.   Andrew’s Insider Property Secrets: While Andrew can always teach the necessary skills regarding real estate and negotiations, he emphasizes an even more important trait for people who want to be a part of their team – having a genuine care for others. For him, it’s all about building trust and relationship and having a fear of failing the people who chose to put their confidence in them.   Reach Out to Andrew Reeves: Andrew Reeves on One Agency Penrith     Give Us a Rate & Review!   Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!  

When it comes to building a home there are plenty of holes to jump into, but tread with caution - it's not always easy to get through to the finished project. This is part of what Stephen Royal tells us in today’s episode of Property Secrets. Stephen, an accomplished designer, architect & entrepreneur has always had a knack for design. His high achievements in secondary school led to him to focus on studying architecture. Following his education his first job as an architect included designing buildings for McDonald’s to which he recalls “Rather than flipping burgers, like most people my age, I was flipping plans.” On today’s show, he tells us what comprises building contracts, the different types of clients he encounters, and a few tips to keep in mind if you are building an investment property or for profit. “Don’t jump into the idea of building something without doing due diligence in every regard as far as cost goes.” – Stephen Royal   In This Episode of Property Secrets: You’ll learn about the subtle yet significant difference between a building designer and an architect. It’s important to know your budget before designing your initial plans. It’s better to engage your own designer before meeting with a builder so that you maintain copyright of your plans and have more control of the building contract.  Always customise your plan to suit your allotment - many people get into the trap of deciding on a builders' generic plan before they have decided on a block of land and often this leads to cost blow outs and the land not being utilised efficiently   Stephen’s Insider Property Secrets: It's easier to have one point of contact throughout the building process. Talking to multiple departments can lead to miscommunication. Get the design right in the beginning. The plan that you create in the first five or six hours will have a tremendous impact on what happens a year after that.   Reach Out to Stephen Royal: Royal Green House Official Website

Today's guest is renowned Wollongong Estate Agent: Mike T. (Mike T Real Estate). Mike has been in the customer service industry since before even finishing his schooling and has always enjoyed helping people. Before Real Estate Mike worked in the automotive industry for 25 years (in both sales & as a qualified mechanic). In today’s episode, Mike shares with us how a career in sales has empowered his confidence and completely transformed his personality from initially being quite a shy person. He also discusses the universal similarities of selling across different industries as well as the differences and challenge that selling Real Estate entails. Married with four children, Mike manages to do his job passionately while applying the skills he learned from his experience in the customer service field.    “Whether you’re selling a house or a car or anything, it all boils down to listening.” – Mike T   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Mike talks about what made him make the transition from car sales to real estate. He emphasizes how much value he puts on listening, honesty, and being ethical in all his dealings together with how important it is for him to gain the trust of the clients. With the end goal of having a global presence, Mike shares how he uses technology to his advantage in sales and marketing. Mike reveals why communication should always take place face to face or at least on the phone.   Mike’s Insider Property Secrets: Before you decide on the agent you want to work with, you ought to do a thorough research about them. Checking out the agent’s website, credentials, testimonials, and being able to speak with previous clients would greatly help in choosing the right person for you.   Resources Mentioned: This Is Gold – How to Sell for Top Dollar in Any Market Every Time by Mike T   Reach Out to Mike T: Mike T Website Direct Number: 0417 447 500     Give Us a Rate & Review!   Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

On Today's episode of Property Secrets, I'm joined by not only a mentor of mine but a mentor of many top agents around Australia. His name is Glenn Twiddle and today he shares his unique insight into the best way to sell Real Estate and how to communicate effectively.   Glenn is best known for his desire to make changes in the real estate industry for the better. His mission is to provide agents around Australia with the tools they need to deliver a new level of service to their customers. He has heard what the general public have to say about Agents, and he admits he cannot blame them for what they think since the vast majority of Agents out there are inefficient and unmotivated.   Glenn Twiddle is a business owner, real estate coach and has personally mentored many of the top real estate agents in Australia. He offers remarkable insights about how to better communicate with people and how to market property for sale. He tells us that before he got into coaching, he used to be just an average Real Estate Agent. It was only once he started training others that he realised how significantly the industry was failing and how it could be turned around.   Glenn has gone on to master his craft and shares his insights with others through classes, seminars, and conferences. ”Not all agents are created equal. ”   – Glenn Twiddle In This Episode of Property Secrets: Glenn shares what the general public thinks about real estate agents. He discusses the results of a 'large-scale secretly shop' exercise he conducted to expose problem areas plaguing the Real Estate industry Glenn shares some basic traits of a good real estate agent versus the ones whom he coins as “the majority.” Glenn explains that all customer service ultimately boils down to one thing: being nice. Glen’s Insider Property Secrets: Secret Shop your Agent to make sure they Walk the Walk Reach Out to Glenn Twiddle: Glenn Twiddle on Facebook     Give Us a Rate & Review!   Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode,  please head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Are you planning on purchasing your first property investment?  Or maybe you already have a few on your plate.  How do you know if you have bought a good buy and what do you do with the ones you already have?   Today’s guest, Jonathon Grima, has been investing in properties for many years. His passion for property comes from being brought up in a family of investors. At a very young age, he started as a carpenter and built his first home at age 20.   In today’s episode, Jonathon talks about some of his strategies as an investor and also from his perspective as a builder in terms of adding value. He also shares some of the challenges he has faced and how he overcame them. “It can help to secure a property in an off the market sale.” – Jonathon Grima   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Jonathan shares the plan he has used to get to where he is right now. He shares how the banks see him as a risk and how he manages to overcome this – by taking advantage of the benefits of being in the building game. We discuss some of the pros and cons of investing locally versus interstate. He explains his approach to creating "cash flow positive" properties. Jonathon’s Insider Property Secrets: Doing business with trustworthy real estate agents and with people who have your best interests in mind is essential. Reach Out to Jonathon Grima: Joncol Building Services Website Joncol Building Services on Facebook     Give Us a Rate & Review!    Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Today’s guest, Hance Limboro, is a real estate investor and also a chiropractor by profession. He started his chiropractic business more than 10 years ago. While being passionate about his service, he met his real estate mentor who had health concerns in the past. This encounter eventually changed Hance’s life.   In today’s episode, Hance shares how he built his sizeable property investment portfolio even though he didn’t have a wealthy family background, the ups and downs in his journey, and the strategies he implemented that helped him along the way. “Property is a legitimate way for you to reduce your tax legally.” – Hance Limboro   In This Episode of Property Secrets: From his mentor (an investor of 100 properties himself), Hance discusses the blueprint he was taught and eventually tweaked for his own progress. He shares how his strategy called "positive cash flow property" has helped him achieve his goal to have long-term capital gains. He explains how he is able to keep his job as a chiropractor and carry on with his property investment ventures all at the same time by allotting only four hours a week on the latter. Hance’s Insider Property Secrets: Hance shares what he does to stay on top of his real estate portfolio: Get a mentor. Look for someone with a track record. Save money. Be disciplined and have a savings plan for your next investments. Take action.  Reach Out to Hance Limboro: Hance Limboro Website     Give Us a Rate & Review!   Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Jo Vadillo is a buyer’s agent / buyer’s advocate.  Aside from being a known estate agent and mentor, Jo also invests in property herself & with her husband. She used to work for free for friends and family as she educated herself by reading books and materials as well as attending seminars and workshops.   In today’s episode, Jo shares her long yet successful journey with us as she points out the highlights of her venture in real estate.  Whether you are an investor or thinking about investing in property, there are many things you can learn from Jo as she talks about her specialization and passion. ”Look at it as a business and remove emotion. Always remove emotion.”   – Jo Vadillo In This Episode of Property Secrets: Jo shares how she turned her passion into her career. She explains how she operates in a market that goes up and down rapidly. She elaborates the benefits of working with a buyer’s advocate especially deals concerning investments and off-the-market properties. She shares her philosophy in investing a property. She identifies some common mistakes investors make and shares several tips on how to do things right. Jo’s Insider Property Secrets: Surround yourself with like-minded people and get involved in optimistic circles.  Avoid seeking advice from individuals who will put you down. Instead, get advice from those who are already doing what you want to do and are exactly where you want to be. Reach Out to Jo Vadillo: Advocate Property Services Website Property Women Website     Give Us a Rate & Review!     Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!   

Today’s guest is an economics major who started her career as a state government employee. Amy Mylius eventually left her government position to pursue a profession in real estate. Residential leasing was her first job in this field.    Amy now works as a buyer’s advocate with Cate Bakos Property in Melbourne.  She represents and deals with a wide range of people – buyers, agents, vendors, and investors to name a few.  In today’s episode, Amy discusses the advantages of working with a buyer’s advocate and also shares some negotiating tips that can come in handy when involved in a real estate transaction.   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Amy explains what a buyer’s advocate is – the tasks and responsibilities involved in the work. She elaborates on how working with them adds value to the lives of the property buyers. She shares several reasons why vendors of properties sold off the market prefer dealing with buyer’s advocates. She discusses the benefits of working with a buyer’s advocate. She shares her top 3 tips on how to negotiate to get a good deal. Amy’s Insider Property Secrets: It's important to be prepared when buying a property. It's essential to be in a position to move fast when the window of opportunity opens. Contact Amy Mylius: Cate Bakos Property Website       Give Us a Rate & Review! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Peter Koulizos is also known as “The Property Professor.” He is a lecturer at TAFE in Adelaide and at the University of South Australia. Property investment, property economics, and property development are some of the courses that he presently offers. He has also written two books: Top Australian Suburbs and Property versus Shares.   On today’s episode of Property Secrets Podcast, Peter will share some great property investment insights. He will enlightens us on some common mistakes investors make and how to get over these hurdles and do things right without enduring the drawbacks of trial and error. His teaching skills and passion in real estate is a great combination as he gives knowledge and advice to potential and present investors and homebuyers.     “Just because you’re buying something cheap or below the asking price, it doesn’t mean it’s a bargain.” – Peter Koulizos     In This Episode of Property Secrets: Peter shares how he started to be involved in real estate as he looked back during the time when he was growing up in a real estate household. He elaborates on the top 5 mistakes property investors make. He demonstrates the importance of using your head, not your emotions when investing in a property as he shared a story about what happened last year in Sydney when the prices of the property shot up and eventually dropped. He discusses what a bargain is in property investment. He explains how to do it right not by trial and error, but by being knowledgeable and through his rule: location-land-looks. He shares some advice on how to kick start your portfolio if you’re interested in property investment.   Contact Peter Koulizos: The Property Professor Website     Give Us a Rate & Review!   Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!  

In the path towards achieving our goals and attaining the success we are aspiring for, it’s easy to get lost in the grind.  We end up being a slave to our goals, and lose the one thing that we should treasure most – time.  This is precisely why successful people often get burned out and are left with a feeling of emptiness, despite having achieved their goals. In today’s episode, Chris Duncan will talk about how he achieved freedom in his life.  Chris is a well-known Business Consultant and "Growth Hacker" who travels the world as a professional speaker.  He has authored two #1 bestselling books and currently owns multiple companies that are earning over 7-figures.  But despite achieving meteoric success for himself and the companies he has worked with, Chris shares that one of the things that he is most proud of is how he achieved total freedom.  He defines the meaning of total freedom and provides insightful tips to help you develop the right mindset and take the right steps to achieve it in your life. On Today’s Episode of the Property Secrets Podcast: The way you do anything is the way you do everything. Developing the right mindset starts with the things you do and your habits. Even the smallest actions can make a biggest impact. Apply the Pareto Principle (80/20) in your life. You don’t need to do everything. Focus on the few tasks that you can master, which will reap the biggest results. There are so many free resources that will allow you to gain the knowledge and develop the skills needed to be successful. It’s up to you to leave your old self behind and make a move. Mastery is very important. Take time to figure out what area you want to master. Once you have chosen the area you want to master, set a stop-loss. A stop-loss is a goal that you set for yourself at a certain point or time. (e.g. If I reach 6 months without having achieved x, then, I will need to stop and re-think what I’m doing). If you want to be successful in property – or any type of business – you need to leave the employee mindset behind. Shift from being an employee to an entrepreneur. If, at any moment, you are trading your time for your money, you are taking a risk. Chris’ 3 Top Tips to Achieving Freedom Start with the end in mind. Once you know your “why”, everything becomes easier. This will also allow you to break down the steps needed to get to your goals. Surround yourself with the right people. It’s important to have a good support group or network (sometimes it can be just one person) who has achieved the success that you hope to attain. They will be able to guide you and motivate you with the right mindset that you need to achieve your goals. Take action and get in the game. Don’t spend too much time overanalyzing or waiting for things to be perfect. Take a risk and get in the game, because this is where you’ll truly learn and grow. It’s also the first step to achieving your goals.   Connect with Chris Duncan: Chris Duncan – Official Website Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Google+ Instagram Snapchat Give Us a Rate & Review! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!

Today’s guest, Anthony Bucello, started his career in real estate 15 years ago. He has a wide range of skills and talents and his primary focus is on assisting people with purchasing properties. He is also the founder of the National Property Buyers, an agency that offers property management, buyer advocacy, and Real Estate Sales services. With their main office based in Melbourne, they also offer their services through their branches in Brisbane and Adelaide. On today’s episode of Property Secrets, Anthony enlightens us about many things that you need to consider as you look into purchasing a property and answers a lot of compelling questions that property buyers and investors may have in mind. He also discusses different mentalities depending on the type of buyer – whether an owner-occupier or an investor.   “Different properties are worth different amounts to different people for different reasons.” – Anthony Bucello   In This Episode of Property Secrets: Anthony answers the big question, “Why do I need a buyer’s agent?” He explains the benefits of partnering with their office versus independently working on your own when purchasing property. He shares the top 3 things you should look into to guarantee that you get the right property. He gives some advice about the things you should look out for when buying a property or talking with an agent. He shares how technology can be used to make things easier when buying a property. Anthony’s Insider Property Secrets: To be able to get the best deal, you need to do the legwork. Negotiating skills will go a long way.  Also, remember to ask as many questions as you can.   Reach Out to Anthony Bucello: National Property Buyers Website Call: 1 300 500 555   Give Us a Rate & Review! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of the Property Secrets podcast – the show that provides you with an insider’s guide on how you can profit from buying, developing, or investing in property.  If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes and give us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring new entrepreneurs. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, or check us out on Twitter to stay up-to-date on the what’s in store for you!