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Kevin has a strong belief that everyone has the right to be financially independent, an achievement that Kevin realised many years ago, and he has since focused his attention on teaching others, through an elegant blueprint which highlights ‘7 pillars of wealth’.For more info: https://www.wealthbuilders.co.uk/tejtalksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjwhelan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthbuilderstogether/Twitter: https://twitter.com/wealthbuildersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WealthbuildersUK  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Topics:The evolution of the HMO and why quality is important.Why the customer experience is the most important aspect of letting properties. A lot of investors get hung up on the property and forget about the people living in the property.Why service trumps design.Why property management should be a given and how we can use tech to solve this problem easily so that our focus can be on the customer/tenant.There are very few good HMO agents out there - landlords are often put off investing in certain areas or full stop because of this problem.Better customer experience can deliver better returns and reduce stress and hassle on the part of the landlord.How we implement customer service in our new HMO management offering, co:home.Matt Baker, Dan Jackson and Leah Ziliak of co:home, approach property investing and management by putting the customer – the tenant - at heart of the business and encouraging the formation of coliving communities within HMOs. Coliving is an approach which leads to a better living experience and therefore longer tenancies, fewer issues and even market-beating rents. Matt Baker Co-founder of Scott Baker Properties, The HMO Platform, Head of Business Development at co:home, and #1 Best Selling author of Next Level Landlord. Matt is a specialist in Next Level HMO® and coliving developments. He is recognised in the property industry as one of the country’s leading HMO and coliving educators. Starting life as musician, Matt has always had a creative side, composing and performing as a pianist in numerous collaborations. He also grew and sold a successful musical education business. Matt aims to create meaningful relationships within his property development and training businesses. This customer-first approach has led to the successful creation of a £5 million property portfolio in his first 4 years of investment, using the majority of investor finance. Matt’s wider vision is to have a positive impact on shared living communities across the globe to create lifelong peace of mind and well-being for both tenant and landlord.  Leah Ziliak With over 10 years of experience working in the hospitality and entertainment industries, Leah Ziliak is passionate about connection and creating engaging environments. Leah is Head of Customer Experience at co:home and much of the work she does lies in the designing and planning.  While traveling full-time as a digital nomad, Leah came across the concept of coliving in Europe and fell in love with the communities she discovered. Using best practices from the world of tourism and hospitality, Leah founded a consultancy for coliving spaces, with a focus on creating consistently positive customer experiences. Leah recognisies that the goal of any coliving space isn’t about forcing connection, it’s about creating environments for it to happen. Dan Jackson In 2016, Dan left a 20-year career in the city to found  UrbanShared a tech driven coliving operator in South West London. With plans to take coliving nationwide, he realised he couldn’t do it alone, so when he was approached to co-found co:home, a nationwide start-up coliving operator he jumped at the opportunity. Dan now brings this experience into co:home leading on the management process. Dan has a background in technology and operations having worked in some of the UK’s largest financial institutions during a 15-year career. He is obsessed with customer experience and believes that the nascent coliving market is ready for a step change, where the customer comes first. Links: @cohome.lifewww.makemineacohome.com Matt: @clearlymattbakerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/clearlymattbaker/ Leah: @thecolivingconsultanthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leahziliak/ Dan: @lovecolivinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielijackson/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Your mind controls what you do, and you control your mind.So,How do you perceive the world? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I cover self managing vs using an agent in detail, in my book (over 1000 copies sold, Amazon, Audible and Kindle). 150 5* reviews too.Here, I take you through MY personal experience, and just how I self-manage, and maybe it will inspire you to take control and do the same?OR,show you that you really do need an agent! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ABOUT KOVE:At KOVE we have a big vision to create a better UK housing sector. Ultimately, we want to make an impact on people's lives through property.Our property investment service allows our clients, wherever they are based in the world, to grow their financial security and wealth, hands-free. We manage the whole end to end process, enabling them to benefit from UK investing and building a property portfolio, whilst enjoying their time with family and friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simple as that.Do you have people who hold you back?Who are negative?Haters?Naysayers? Offer no support and only criticize? Do nothing with their lives but want to advise you? CUT EM!:) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Struggling to find deals?Struggling to get offers accepted? Everything going over asking?Auctions full of overbidding?Well, this is why. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What we cover:HMO Management (what goes into managing HMOs and get my plan of action / key tips)HMO Marketing (how they should present, capture and share content to rent rooms fast)HMO How To Rent (what tenants and landlords need to know / their key responsibilities) About Alex:"I became a HMO landlord at 20 years of age and self managed my own portfolio for 10 years while working as a marketing executive for construction companies. The reason I started self managing was because I was let down by other agents - calls not returned, maintenance not done and rent payments missed. At first, I thought it was just me, but I quickly realised that this was a systemic problem... It became clear that NO ONE was providing the specialist services I needed and the same was true for other investors and landlords I networked with. That’s why I built Babouris. The HMO Agency - a business where people of house shares can expect exceptional customer service, quality accommodation that’s well maintained, and proactive marketing to maintain high occupancy levels… and Babouris. The HMO Agency. was born. Since we launched we’ve grown into Cambridge’s recognised leaders for HMO lettings and management firm and the plan is to continue this strong growth. I continue to invest in my own HMOs and I’m lucky to work with many other great landlords to their market and manage their investments. "E  |  alex@babouris.co.ukW | www.babouris.co.ukMy Education Courses See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's lots that can be done close to home, even if you live in London or other high-value-low-yield areas. It may not be achievable or desirable, but there is always a strategy that works. Perhaps, with enough cash or investors, you don't need to trek miles from home to do what you need to do?Raising Investor finance - A dark art or a science? A bit of both I say. I teach you exactly how to do this, step-by-step!Let's fund your deals! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ah, your first ever deal. So full of energy, belief and motivation. This is where you can really mess up, sorry to burst the bubble, BUT, learn from others mistakes here, don't make them yourself if you don't need to.So, I guide you through the 3 key things I didn't do on my first, and other deals, that I think could save you £thousands, if not more, on your first deal. Or if you've done property before, without a refurb, then this will benefit before you do one.Also - on my Youtube and IGTV. LEARN PROPERTY IN DETAIL - BRR & RAISING FINANCE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I take you through some quotes picked at random, and I show you how they apply to the modern day, but also to your property business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does graft mean to you? Working hard, or working smart? We could argue all day long which one is better, or, we could just start working! Craig is the definition of a grafter, if you follow him on IG you will see this – daily. We talk about what it takes to be successful in property, common mistakes with hard work, but also how it is very personal and applies to us all individually. If you need motivation, or feel like you’re under or over working – tune in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

About Simon:I’m born and bred in Manchester but after finishing university I decided to go and seek my fortune down south in London. My degree was in Business Finance so I started working in the banking industry. Although it was a great career with fantastic prospects I always felt something was missing. I had always had an interest in property and jumped at the opportunity to buy my first property. At the time I was living in a rented flat with 3 friends, we had mice, mouldy clothes and generally poor living conditions. I was in the position to buy a 4 bedroom house a stones throw from the Olympic Stadium – so on the same day I got on the property ladder I also became a landlord. I continued working in London until 2016 and during that time I bought and sold a handful of properties some of which I still own now. In 2016 (due to the birth of my first child) I made the decision to move back to Manchester, I left my job in London and decided to take a property much more seriously. Since then I’ve bought property in both London and Manchester. I have done a large number of BRRR projects, completed flat conversions and am at present working on a number of commercial opportunities. I’ve managed to create a great life through property.My biggest project to date has been the conversion of a property in London into a 2 flats. The property was valued at £600,000 I spent £150,000 on the refurb/fees etc and sold at £537K and £360K – Profit £147K. I’ve built my property from scratch, self-funded it and now have a portfolio just shy of £4,000,000.I’ve had numerous challenges. I did a development in London in 2017 which cost me £25,000. It involved a loft conversion and the loft space was just not big enough, it was a complete disaster. I’m forever chasing tradespeople and juggling different renovations. Before Christmas I had 3 renovations on at the same time. The biggest challenge I find however is timings of cash and making sure it’s in place when you need it.eLearning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here, I discuss the pros/cons of 'small' BTLs especially using the BRR strategy and why they've annoyed me.I do love them though, they are pretty irresistible and 'passive' so far.I touch on:IncomePassivity Maintenance Value vs EffortSmall vs Big dealsSimple vs ComplexWant to learn BRR? The real way, not the BS, easy, financially free-in-2-weeks rubbish you see online?CLICK HERE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Imagine spending this much time in a job, same commute, same people, same water-cooler ‘banter’ and routine. It’s very difficult to escape this, you become so conditioned to what you’re doing, having a manager and structure to govern you. Quitting at this stage requires careful planning, but also the confidence and bravery to reject this lifestyle. Tyna, did just that. What a success she’s made of it. We discuss the ups, downs and best practise for quitting your job. It’s not something to be taken lightly, especially if you have dependents, a mortgage, bills, cars etc. It’s a jump, but if you want freedom it has to be done. James and Tej talk about their experiences quitting their jobs/other businesses and the best bits of advice from those experiences. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

About Andy:Andy is an ex-Army Officer (Capt.) who specialised in bomb disposal and high-risk search. With an MSc in Risk Management, he takes a risk-focused and analytic approach to property. He is a professional landlord with a portfolio worth over £7M. Having overseen more than 350 property developments over 18 years, Andy’s current key focus, both with T5 and personally, is on high-yield investments and land development.  About Target Five:Target Five (T5) Group has been sourcing and developing properties since 2013. We pride ourselves on our agile and bespoke approach to helping our clients find the right investments at the right time and achieving consistent returns.To date, we have completed more than 350 refurbishment and development projects across Sussex. We identify and develop pre-market and off-market opportunities, managing the complete process from purchase through to rental or sale.We focus on two key strategies: land development and high yield property development. Thanks to our unrivalled network across the South Coast, we offer a consistent supply of excellent opportunities. This, coupled with our continual investment in training and technology, has helped us secure a reputation for professionalism, reliability and unparalleled market knowledge.Target Five Land & Development Ltd was recently established to focus specifically on land development opportunities financed by crowdfunding.T5 is a Property Ombudsman registered acquisition agent, which means you have the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re dealing with tried and tested experts.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.