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On this week’s Podcast…Ying discusses his successes in both Finance and Property investing. Inspired by his father’s drive, persistence and determination as an immigrant in the UK, we discover how Ying is creating a legacy of his own. What we have coming up:  - Ying discusses the ups and downs of being an investment banker, having been one of the youngest Vice Presidents at Goldman Sachs at the age of 26 - How a fortunate turn of events meant that he wasn’t around when 9/11 sadly happened and how this made him reflect on his life and how he wanted to live  - The journey of going from setting up a BTL business in 2006 to now running one of the largest UK mortgage brokerages with over 100 staff and multiple awards - Advice he would give new property investors, how he began his BTL business and his views on joint ventures - Specific strategy trends he has seen within the property investment market and how lenders are dealing with those trends - Yings risk tolerance, how he handles risk as a business owner, ways he reduces risk and the importance of having multiple streams of income - We also get a brief insight into Yings new book - Don't Push Too Many Trolleys: And Other Tips from Navigating Life and Business Along with much much more! Connect with Ying:Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/ying-tan-6a188312 Email - Ying.tan@dynamo.co.ukGet Ying’s book here - www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Push-Too-Many-Trolleys/dp/1119699061 For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

On this week’s Podcast…Ying discusses his successes in both Finance and Property investing. Inspired by his father’s drive, persistence and determination as an immigrant in the UK, we discover how Ying is creating a legacy of his own. What we have coming up:  - Ying discusses the ups and downs of being an investment banker, having been one of the youngest Vice Presidents at Goldman Sachs at the age of 26 - How a fortunate turn of events meant that he wasn’t around when 9/11 sadly happened and how this made him reflect on his life and how he wanted to live  - The journey of going from setting up a BTL business in 2006 to now running one of the largest UK mortgage brokerages with over 100 staff and multiple awards - Advice he would give new property investors, how he began his BTL business and his views on joint ventures - Specific strategy trends he has seen within the property investment market and how lenders are dealing with those trends - Yings risk tolerance, how he handles risk as a business owner, ways he reduces risk and the importance of having multiple streams of income - We also get a brief insight into Yings new book - Don't Push Too Many Trolleys: And Other Tips from Navigating Life and Business Along with much much more! Connect with Ying:Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/ying-tan-6a188312 Email - Ying.tan@dynamo.co.ukGet Ying’s book here - www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Push-Too-Many-Trolleys/dp/1119699061 For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

On this week’s Podcast…We have an inspiring interview with Patrick Dougherty. Being a former finance lawyer handling contracts worth billions of pounds, Patrick is no stranger to pressure.  We discuss: - How Patrick’s passion for Property investment lead him to leave his guaranteed career behind for the ups and downs of Prime London Property Refurbs.- The path that led him towards being full time in Property, managing refurbs and even designing his own furniture (Not just for humans either!)-  We get a glimpse into the thought process, mindset and goals of each project Patrick undergoes, from understanding the investor he is working with to the importance of visualizing every detail before any work begins to- Why Patricks commits to going above and beyond when it comes to the final product, presenting a turnkey solution for any home buyer with all the trimmings tailored exactly to the investor’s style and budget-  How to really get to know your area and the importance of knowing every trend and nuance associated with your target area- Patricks Top 3 Tips for those looking to invest in LondonAnd Much MORE!Follow Patrick:Instagram - @ivarlondonofficialWebsite - Ivarlondon.com For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

On this week’s Podcast…We have an inspiring interview with Patrick Dougherty. Being a former finance lawyer handling contracts worth billions of pounds, Patrick is no stranger to pressure.  We discuss:- How Patrick’s passion for Property investment lead him to leave his guaranteed career behind for the ups and downs of Prime London Property Refurbs.- The path that led him towards being full time in property, managing refurbs and even designing his own furniture (Not just for humans either!)-  We get a glimpse into the thought process, mindset and goals of each project Patrick undergoes, from understanding the investor he is working with to the importance of visualizing every detail before any work begins to- Why Patricks commits to going above and beyond when it comes to the final product, presenting a turnkey solution for any home buyer with all the trimmings tailored exactly to the investor’s style and budget-  How to really get to know your area and the importance of knowing every trend and nuance associated with your target area- Patricks Top 3 Tips for those looking to invest in LondonAnd Much MORE!Follow Patrick:Instagram - @ivarlondonofficialWebsite - Ivarlondon.com For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

If you have a portfolio that is spread across multiple asset types or plan to reach that goal at some point then let us introduce, Nick McCullum. Nick discusses the idea behind Passiv and the journey that brought him to where he is right now.We Discuss:-  How Nicks path from Biology to Math landed him a job at a mutual fund that introduced him to a lot of the diverse investment types he now works with every day as Director of Growth for Passiv-  We discuss how Nick went from property enthusiast to building a portfolio of his own  - The difference between the Canadian market compared to some parts of the UK market-  We dive into how Passiv came to be, the extent that Passiv helps automate some of the Portfolio Management to help investors stay on track towards their investment goals and manage their uninvested cash-  In what ways the current investment climate, including Bitcoin and GameStop, could bring a new era of retail investment and the way it could alter the risk scale of certain asset classes-  What peoples lives could look like after Covid and how this could change the way people invest.Along with much, much, more!Connect with Nick:Passiv Website - Passiv.com Nicks Website - nickmccullum.com Nicks Email - nick@nickmccullum.com For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

If you have a portfolio that is spread across multiple asset types or plan to reach that goal at some point then let us introduce, Nick McCullum. Nick discusses the idea behind Passiv and the journey that brought him to where he is right now.We Discuss:-  How Nicks path from Biology to Math landed him a job at a mutual fund that introduced him to a lot of the diverse investment types he now works with every day as Director of Growth for Passiv-  We discuss how Nick went from property enthusiast to building a portfolio of his own  - The difference between the Canadian market compared to some parts of the UK market-  We dive into how Passiv came to be, the extent that Passiv helps automate some of the Portfolio Management to help investors stay on track towards their investment goals and manage their uninvested cash-  In what ways the current investment climate, including Bitcoin and GameStop, could bring a new era of retail investment and the way it could alter the risk scale of certain asset classes-  What peoples lives could look like after Covid and how this could change the way people invest.Along with much, much, more!Connect with Nick:Passiv Website - Passiv.com Nicks Website - nickmccullum.com Nicks Email - nick@nickmccullum.com For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

Today we have an interview with our very own co-host, Tom Webster and discuss what happened when he tried his hand at Serviced Accommodation. A must-listen for anybody considering this strategy themselves.What’s coming up:- Tom shares his figures around his first Serviced Accommodation property from Purchase Price to how much rent he achieved each month- Toms Top Tips for those considering starting out in Serviced Accommodation and what he would do differently, from baking equipment to variable prices- The strategy behind Rent to Rent SA and how you could potentially make your capital go further- Trails and tribulations of managing the property and the importance of having good, reliable people in place- Listen to Toms nightmare with is FIRST ever booking, how he managed the situation and still got his 5-star review!-And Much MUCH more.For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

Today we have an interview with our very own co-host, Tom Webster and discuss what happened when he tried his hand at Serviced Accommodation - A must-listen for anybody considering this strategy themselves.What’s coming up:- Tom shares his figures around his first Serviced Accommodation property from Purchase Price to how much rent he achieved each month- Toms Top Tips for those considering starting out in Serviced Accommodation and what he would do differently, from baking equipment to variable prices- The strategy behind Rent to Rent SA and how you could potentially make your capital go further- Trails and tribulations of managing the property and the importance of having good, reliable people in place- Listen to Toms nightmare with is FIRST ever booking, how he managed the situation and still got his 5-star review!-And Much MUCH more.For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

London Born, Living in Zurick, Ronni James discusses how she built a business around her love of interior design, what it is like to operate in the luxury space and her tips for developers looking to up their Interior design game. What we have lined up:- We discuss how Ronni got started in Interior Architecture, how she worked her way up the ladder and what drove her passion for Interior design forward- Ronni talks about her transition from working for a big firm to working for herself, where she envisions the business going and why she believes having a big team is not always a desirable outcome- The importance of understanding not only the creative side of Interior Architecture but also the technical side and how they are both play a vital role in creating a luxury worthy outcome- The politics involved in working in the luxury space and how Ronni manages relationships with clients, trades and her team- We pick Ronni’s brain on how your everyday developer can set themselves apart from the grey on grey crowd and take their design to the next level by considering some very basic aspects of designFollow Ronni on all her Social Medias:Facebook - Ronni JamesInstagram - @ronnijamesassociatesLinkedIn - Ronni James AssociatesWebsite - www.ronnijamesassociates.com  For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

London Born, Living in Zurick, Ronni James discusses how she built a business around her love of interior design, what it is like to operate in the luxury space and her tips for developers looking to up their Interior design game. What we have lined up:- We discuss how Ronni got started in Interior Architecture, how she worked her way up the ladder and what drove her passion for Interior design forward- Ronni talks about her transition from working for a big firm to working for herself, where she envisions the business going and why she believes having a big team is not always a desirable outcome- The importance of understanding not only the creative side of Interior Architecture but also the technical side and how they are both play a vital role in creating a luxury worthy outcome- The politics involved in working in the luxury space and how Ronni manages relationships with clients, trades and her team- We pick Ronni’s brain on how your everyday developer can set themselves apart from the grey on grey crowd and take their design to the next level by considering some very basic aspects of designFollow Ronni on all her Social Medias:Facebook - Ronni JamesInstagram - @ronnijamesassociatesLinkedIn - Ronni James AssociatesWebsite - www.ronnijamesassociates.com  For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

Coming from Australia and starting her Wall Street Career the day Lehman Brothers went bust but not letting anything stop her - We discuss Nicole’s constantly adapting and advancing property journey What we have lined up:- Nicole talks about how she attributes some of her early investment to luck and discusses how she started with absolutely no property education having ‘fell into’ property investing- We discuss her ever-changing strategies and why she goes against the grain, converting HMO’s to large family houses and how she uses the ‘rule of thirds’ to assess some of her projects.- Listen out for Nicole's lessons learnt having invested in developments with 100+ units and her strengths and weaknesses that have aided her along the way- Nicole explains how she has built and maintained strong relationships with not only estate agents but also other investors that she is now looking to work withAnd much much more! Check out Nicole's Book - Bricking It Listen to her Podcast - The Nicole Bremner PodcastAnd follow her on all her Social Medias:Facebook - Nicole BremnerInstagram - @nsbremnerTwitter - @NicoleBremnerLinkedIn - Nicole BremnerFor more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

From an Ebay entrepreneur to diving instructor to then making 95k on his first property project, we interview the super authentic Remi Coghiel to hear where he’s been, what he’s done and where he wants to go - and it’s awesome! What you are in for:- Having always had an entrepreneurial side. You’ll hear how Remi started a good-sized Ebay business importing products from China to then sell on Ebay (Even if it was possibly not 100% legal) and how this helped move him forward onto bigger and better projects- How Remi has always been a big believer in Mindset and Visualization. Even before making 95k on his first property project he always knew he would be a property developer - and he’s well on his way now!- How using Psychedelics has changed his mindset and the way he views the world. Going from being materialistic to buying £20 coats at charity shops and how it’s made him appreciate what is truly important in life.- We discuss the good and bad sides of property training, the trend of property guru’s and the brag book side of social media - Is it good or bad? - And MUCH more!This one is worth a watch on our Youtube channel for a tour of one of Remi’s current projects!To connect with Remi and see updates around what he’s up to check him out on:Insta - remiuncommonFacebook - Remi CoghielHis Facebook Page - Durrell & Wolf For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty  Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

Going "off Wall Street and onto Main Street" - A new innovative way to invest in franchises! We've all heard of the mainstream franchises, however, it's a topic seldom discussed in detail on other property podcast. Episode 3 brings us together with Kenny Rose, founder and CEO of FranShares. His vision is to make franchise investing affordable in an innovative way! LISTEN NOW: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/property-investors-podcast/id1449470630?fbclid=IwAR1P7sGiyfd7IlPCgL1R2LuZy-oGThBbqQxyrfghapQsAEwSr2vhvtzSqAU#episodeGuid=tag%3Aaudioboom.com%2C2020-11-30%3A%2Fposts%2F7740703 We discuss:- How Kenny got started in franchise investing, what he learnt and the basic rules you should know. - How he came up with the idea of a crowdfunding franchise model and what inspired him to do so. - Why he believes FranShares will be the 'ultimate Investor friendly asset'To connect with Kenny or learn more about FranShares check out FranShares website or connect with Kenny on LinkedIn:Website - franshares.com LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kennyrose/ For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastproperty Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcastproperty Instagram: www.instagram.com/podcastproperty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastproperty Or join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

Tom and Rob's first podcast as co-hosts and we had to go big! A man that doesn't need much of an introduction as he is a legend in the property deal sourcing game. A property expert, speaker & trainer we are joined by David Siegler.The show has some fantastic take-aways for those looking to start in their property journey as well as seasoned investors. We take a look at David's personal investment journey and a deep dive into the world of property deal sourcing. David talks about how he started in property and the influences in his life. How he took advantage of buy-to-let mortgages when they first came to market. His experience of the property crash in the early 90s and the 2008 credit crunch. David discusses how early retirement wasn't for him and how he got back in the game. We take a deep dive into how deal sourcing works and how you can get started with little or no money.  What investors should look out for when working with deal packagers and the importance of regulation/compliance. David's best and worst deals... plus lots more! For more from David you can listen to his podcast 'Property Sourcing Profits' and hunt him down on Facebook.For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us:Facebook: www.facebook.com/podcastpropertyTwitter: www.twitter.com/podcastpropertyInstagram: www.instagram.com/podcastpropertyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/podcastpropertyOr join our new community group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/podcastpropertycommunity

After an 18 month break now was the perfect time to bring back the Property Investors Podcast! First episode of the new series we hit the ground running with our guest Robin Holmes and have an exciting announcement to make! In this episode Tom and Robin have a varied discussion about how he transformed his life as a police officer to a full-time property investor. The power of a side-hustle and how building a business outside of your employed hours can lead to escaping the 9-5. How Robins property journey started and the influences in his life. The property education he received from course suppliers and how to keep an eye open for fake guru’s. How Robin purchases properties below market value. The importance of relationships and who you need in your team. Robin is open when talking about the numbers of how his deals have come together and what to look for when making investments. How to use bridging finance effectively and when done right how its possible to put little or nothing in. PLUS A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE PROPERTY INVESTORS PODCAST! For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn @PodcastProperty or watch us on YouTube

Part two of our two part special episode where Tom & Adam are joined by the super knowledgeable Charlie Luxton. Charlie is famously known for his work on Treehouses (Sky One), Homes by the Sea (More4) and more recently London’s Great Bridges: Lighting the Thames (Channel 4). Where he Charlie follows the team behind The Illuminated River project who are on a mission to deck out 15 of London’s iconic bridges with lights, over 100,000 of them, transforming a five-mile stretch of the river Thames into a fantastical nightly light show. In this Podcast we have a very diverse conversation with Charlie but with a real focus on sustainability and the responsibility developers have to the communities they build for and the environment as a whole.   In this episode we cover a range of topics including: · We find out more about Charlie’s upbringing and what lead him down the path of being self-employed.  · Go into detail about Charlies architectural design business. · Lessons Charlie has learned owning his own business. · Where Charlie’s passion for sustainability come from. · A discussion on climate change and civilisation. · What Charlie has planned for the future of his business and his recent acquisition. · Charlies plans for planting a woodland and the complexity of the task. · Local projects that Charlie is involvement with the community.  · An exciting community self-build project bringing affordable homes to the market locally. To see more from Charlie follow him on Twitter @ charlieluxton & Instagram @ charlierluxton or watch his latest TV project: www.channel4.com/programmes/londons-great-bridges-lighting-the-thamesFor more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us on Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn @PodcastProperty or join our community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/propertyinvestorspodcast 

This week Tom & Adam are joined by the super knowledgeable Charlie Luxton. Charlie is famously known for his work on Treehouses (Sky One), Homes by the Sea (More4) and more recently London’s Great Bridges: Lighting the Thames (Channel 4). Where he Charlie follows the team behind The Illuminated River project who are on a mission to deck out 15 of London’s iconic bridges with lights, over 100,000 of them, transforming a five-mile stretch of the river Thames into a fantastical nightly light show. In this Podcast we have a very diverse conversation with Charlie but with a real focus on sustainability and the responsibility developers have to the communities they build for and the environment as a whole.   In this episode we cover a range of topics including: · A audio tour of Charlies self-build home in which the podcast was recorded. · Charlies upbringing, where he grew up and what made him stay in the U.K. · What Charlies business ‘Charlie Luxton Design’ does and what makes them different.  · His work over the last 20 years in TV and his current project filming ‘London’s Great Bridges: Lighting the Thames on Channel 4. Which is now available to watch on-demand. · A conversation on the return on investment by building things like schools and hospitals properly.  · Recent announcement from the government regarding the ‘Almost Zero by 2050’ – and will this help? Is it enough? · What quick wins can the Average Joe do to be more energy efficient at home? · The clever way in which Charlies home heats and cools itself naturally through clever design. · The technology behind Charlie’s home and a conversation on the smart home revolution.  To see more from Charlie follow him on Twitter @charlieluxton & Instagram @charlierluxton or watch his latest TV project: www.channel4.com/programmes/londons-great-bridges-lighting-the-thames For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us on Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn @PodcastProperty or join our community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/propertyinvestorspodcast 

Mike's investor-minded approach has grown an 8-figure property portfolio predominantly in London and also the South East and abroad. With a diversified portfolio and a deeply analytical approach to investments, he has also attracted significant private co-investment into high-yielding London residential property. Mike is an active angel investor in PropTech, FinTech and marketplace businesses, including Hubble, AirSorted, YourWelcome, Switchee, Land Insight, Propoly, Office R&D, Urban Intelligence, Falcon DHQ, Rialto, AskPorter, Youtility, Movem, Landbay, Howsy, Rentuu, Infabode, Syndicate Room and both Pi Labs venture capital funds to date.  In this episode, Tom & Adam are joined by Michael Bristow, CEO of CrowdProperty and find out more about how peer-to-peer / crowdfunding is helping to solve the issues developers face to raise funds. Mike is an uber-successful entrepreneur and we discuss his journey and he shares a lot of the lessons he has learned.  Part 1 · We find out Mike’s personal history and how he entered into the rental market as a landlord. · What CrowdProperty is and how it lends differently to traditional lenders. · How PropTech is revolutionising lending. · The process of applying with CrowdProperty and how to present your application effectively.  · What red flags pop up when applying and how to avoid them.   · What are the exciting cases are and what CrowdProperty keep an eye out for. · How CrowdProperty raise funds and the benefits to their investors.  Part 2 · Mike’s market opinion and predictions with all the uncertainty in the market. · Where to invest based on data generated from the CrowdFunding platform.   · Mikes advice for being a private landlord and investor.   · Is there still a place for landlords with only one or two properties? Or is there a better route to invest. · Is build-to-rent to future of development?   · How do investors receive their returns with CrowdProperty? · What excites Mike about PropTech and whats coming up!.. AI?   To find out more about Mike and CrowdProperty visit www.crowdproperty.com follow on Twitter: @crowdpropertyUK, Instagram: @crowdproperty like their facebook page: www.facebook.com/CrowdProperty or on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/crowdproperty For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us on Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn @PodcastProperty or join our community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/propertyinvestorspodcast 

Mike's investor-minded approach has grown an 8-figure property portfolio predominantly in London and also the South East and abroad. With a diversified portfolio and a deeply analytical approach to investments, he has also attracted significant private co-investment into high-yielding London residential property. Mike is an active angel investor in PropTech, FinTech and marketplace businesses, including Hubble, AirSorted, YourWelcome, Switchee, Land Insight, Propoly, Office R&D, Urban Intelligence, Falcon DHQ, Rialto, AskPorter, Youtility, Movem, Landbay, Howsy, Rentuu, Infabode, Syndicate Room and both Pi Labs venture capital funds to date.  In this episode, Tom & Adam are joined by Michael Bristow, CEO of CrowdProperty and find out more about how peer-to-peer / crowdfunding is helping to solve the issues developers face to raise funds. Mike is an uber-successful entrepreneur and we discuss his journey and he shares a lot of the lessons he has learned.  Part 1 · We find out Mike’s personal history and how he entered into the rental market as a landlord. · What CrowdProperty is and how it lends differently to traditional lenders. · How PropTech is revolutionising lending. · The process of applying with CrowdProperty and how to present your application effectively.  · What red flags pop up when applying and how to avoid them.   · What are the exciting cases are and what CrowdProperty keep an eye out for. · How CrowdProperty raise funds and the benefits to their investors.  Part 2 · Mike’s market opinion and predictions with all the uncertainty in the market. · Where to invest based on data generated from the CrowdFunding platform.   · Mikes advice for being a private landlord and investor.   · Is there still a place for landlords with only one or two properties? Or is there a better route to invest. · Is build-to-rent to future of development?   · How do investors receive their returns with CrowdProperty? · What excites Mike about PropTech and whats coming up!.. AI?   To find out more about Mike and CrowdProperty visit www.crowdproperty.com follow on Twitter: @crowdpropertyUK, Instagram: @crowdproperty like their facebook page: www.facebook.com/CrowdProperty or on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/crowdproperty For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us on Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn @PodcastProperty or join our community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/propertyinvestorspodcast 

In 2008 Nick Watchorn, a landlord frustrated by the difficulty in finding good quality products for his rental properties, came up with a simple idea. He would bring together landlords from across the UK and collectively they would be able to negotiate better prices. As a consequence of his persistence LNPG was born and is now the fastest growing buying group for landlords in the UK. In this episode Tom & Adam are joined by Nick and find out more about how the Landlords National Purchasing Group are helping landlords save money and improve quality as well as Nick’s entrepreneurial journey.  · We find out Nick’s personal employment history and how he entered into the rental market as a landlord. · Nick’s disaster first purchases! · How Nick built a portfolio of 30 properties pre-2008. · The building of relationships with his tenants.  · How LNPG come about and its core purpose.   · Nick tells us how he works on behalf of landlords to improve service from manufacturers. · Nick’s view on the tenant fee ban and government policy.   · Why Nick has avoided HMO’s and kept with purchasing houses.  · Nick name drops having dinner with Prince Charles!   · Tom and Nick share stories about nightmare tenants.  · Should there be a qualification to be a landlord? To find out more about LNPG or become a member visit www.lnpg.co.uk follow on twitter: @theLNPG, like their facebook page: www.facebook.com/theLNPG/ For more from the Property Investors Podcast follow us on Twitter/Instagram/LinkedIn @PodcastProperty or join our community on Facebook: www.facebook.com/propertyinvestorspodcast