Bricks & Daughters - A Progress Update, Geeking Out On Numbers & £920k Case Study

In this episode, I'm joined by a special guest, Olivia Maher. Alongside her partner, Joe, they co-founded Cosi, winning Best Master Lease Operator and Best Rent-to-Rent Operator at the inaugural HMO Awards.

Over the last four years, they've built the fastest-growing Rent-to-Rent HMO agency in the country. We'll discuss the details of their successful rent-to-rent business, including:

• The lessons they learned from their first deal
• The importance of building relationships with landlords and agents
• Different methods of finding rent-to-rent deals
• What makes a good rent-to-rent deal
• The profitability of rent-to-rent
• Challenges of rent-to-rent refurbs and tenant management
• Olivia’s advice for building a rent-to-rent business
• Details of the upcoming R2R Discovery Day

Join our inaugural R2R Discovery Day on April 6th 2024 in Manchester. Get your tickets here.

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In today's episode, I'll be talking about one of my favourite strategies – rent-to-rent.

If you've been a long-time listener or have been following my journey, you'll understand why I hold a soft spot for rent-to-rent. It's notably less capital-intensive compared to the process of purchasing, acquiring, and refurbishing your own HMOs. These are, of course, distinct models of wealth creation, but if your goal is to build your owned portfolio, then rent-to-rent can serve as an excellent starting point, accelerating the overall process.

We'll cover the following key points in today's discussion:

• The rent-to-rent strategy and its benefits
• Insight into location and numbers
• Tips on finding and securing rent-to-rent deals
• The importance of implementing systems and processes
• Strategies for maximising profitability
• The significance of contracts and paperwork in this process.

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The HMO Roadmap is an exclusive community and online learning platform for HMO property investors. As a member, you’ll get access to online training, group coaching, a deal stacker tool, case studies, contract templates and more resources to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business.

For a lot of people, building a HMO business is potentially a gateway to doing bigger and more profitable and more exciting projects. If you've been following me on social media, you've probably seen the commercial to residential projects that I do outside of my interests in the HMO market. 

So in this episode, I would like to share with you:

• The differences between HMOs and commercial to residential projects
• The pros and cons involved in commercial to residential projects
• Why I wouldn’t do this without my HMO business experience

If this is something that you want to do either now or in the future, then this episode is definitely one you want to stick around for.

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In this episode, I want to share with you how I view my long-term goal. We regularly discuss the importance of setting goals on the show, but usually in the context of a 12-month timeframe.

This time, I want to talk about long-term goals—like 10, 20, and 30 years—and this 40 Million Pound figure is part of that long-term plan.

I’ll share with you how I reverse engineer my financial goals so I can plan to achieve them.

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In today's episode, I'm joined by Tom Charrier. Tom is one half of Fat Properties and, together with his wife Philippa, has been building an incredible business of HMOs and other properties in Lancaster.

We're going to find out exactly how they built their portfolio and how they're bucking the trend in the student market. In this conversation, Tom and I discuss:

• His background and how he got started in property investing
• How he transitioned from his day job to full-time property
• His investment criteria and approach when looking for deals
• The challenges faced by landlords
• A case study of a commercial-to-residential project
• The importance of understanding the planning system
• The risks involved in property development

Whether you're at the beginning of your journey or an experienced investor looking to scale up, this episode is a must-listen for valuable insights and tips.

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In this episode, I want to provide you with a business update and share some insights. I've found these episodes to be not only a way to hold myself accountable but also an opportunity to offer you a glimpse into the reality of running a property business behind the scenes. Recording podcasts about building property businesses is just one aspect; in reality, I'm actively involved in it every single day.

The month of January has posed significant challenges for me. In this episode, I'll tell you why it has been exceptionally tough and, more importantly, discuss the strategies I've employed to overcome these hurdles.

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In this episode, we're getting real about property makeovers and exploring how they can significantly enhance the value of your HMOs. While large budgets may make it easier to boost a property's worth, not everyone is willing to invest six figures in refurbishments.

So, I'll guide you through the intricacies of effectively increasing your property's value without breaking the bank – think budgets of £25,000 or less. Whether your property is already in prime condition, you're working with a tight budget, or you're strategically navigating a fair market, we've got 10 killer tips for you.

Tune in to discover how to maximise every pound, transforming your property into a standout without burning a hole in your pocket.

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In today's episode, I'll discuss six essential clues for identifying highly profitable deals. 

While these ideas may not be new, they often go overlooked. Despite being aware of them, many fail to actively incorporate them into their deal analysis. These clues, like breadcrumbs, can lead you to the best deals in the market. 

Throughout this episode, I'll explain why these indicators matter and share my experience of spotting them in successful deals. To build a supply of lucrative opportunities, it's crucial to proactively look for these clues rather than merely acknowledging their importance. 

So, let's delve into these familiar yet often neglected aspects that can have a significant impact on your investment success.

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As a property investor, it's crucial to consider factors such as inflation, interest rates, property values, and upcoming legislation—all of which are poised to impact our businesses and results.

In this episode, I’m going to share my thoughts on where I think property values, interest rates, and many other factors that will affect you and me as HMO property investors will end up across the year.

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The biggest limitation to building a property business is a lack of capital. Unfortunately, for many of us, myself included, we're not born into a world of trust funds and millions of pounds in our back pockets. That means we have to save and work really hard to gather the cash needed to buy the properties we want. Once we've got it, we put it to work, recycle it through a project, and then we can go again.

The issue with that process is its slow pace. However, what if I told you there was a way to buy property with little to no capital? What if you could rinse and repeat that strategy, buying deal after deal, gradually scaling up your portfolio using somebody else's money?

Well, that would be the holy grail, wouldn't it? So in this episode, we're going to discuss whether it is possible to invest and build a portfolio with little to no capital.

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