Starting From Zero | How We’d Build a Property Business
Imagine starting from zero: no money, no contacts, no properties. You’re left with just your knowledge and experience. What’s your next move?
In this episode, Andy is joined by Ian and Mike as they break down exactly how they’d rebuild a successful property business from scratch.🔍 What’s Covered in This Episode:
✔️ The exact 30-90 day blueprint we’d follow from day one
✔️ What property strategy we’d start with (HMO? Rent-to-rent? Sourcing?)
✔️ How much cash you really need to get going
✔️ What we’d absolutely avoid this time around
✔️ Red flags, hard truths, and actionable advice for beginnersKey Points from Our Hosts:
Mike's Thoughts on Starting from Zero:
Mike explains how, even with no contacts or funds, he’d focus on leveraging his experience and ability to raise capital. He shares how he secured nearly £750,000 in funding thanks to his background as a company director and the relationships he’s built.Ian’s Strategy for Finding Contacts and Building Capital:
Ian reveals how joint ventures were a game-changer for him in the early stages when he had little capital. He emphasises the importance of finding the right partners and utilising personal connections (including family) to secure funding.Choosing the Right Property Strategy:
Ian talks about selecting properties with significant equity (such as refurbishments) to add value. Both Ian and Mike agree that properties under £200k, especially distressed sales or those with leasehold issues, are great options when starting out with limited funds.That’s the blueprint we’d follow if we were starting from scratch. We’ve been there. Hopefully, this episode gives you a shortcut or two on your journey.
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The Investors Corner
Are you a property investor or have property investing goals for the near future?
This is the Investors Corner Podcast is for you! We created the show because most podcasts for property investors tend to be just backhanded sales funnels. This podcast is full of free advice from specialist property guests. We have episodes with business coaches, accountants, mortgage advisors, commercial finance specialists, ARLA reps, auctioneers, new homes experts and many many more property people.
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Your hosts are Andy Brown, Ian Macbeth & Mike Robson.
Andy has been active in estate agency since 2011 and is still as passionate about it now as he was when he first started. Andy lives in Berkshire with his wife, daughter, dog and cat. Dedicated to making the necessary changes within the industry, Andy is on a mission to help people and make sure they receive the correct advice, at the right time. As Avocado's Letting's Director, Andy is the man to talk to if you have any lettings or landlord queries.
Ian has over 20 years in property as a business owner, property investor and event speaker. Ian lives with his two beautiful daughters and wife. He is also an ultramarathon runner who once completed a 100 mile race in under 24hrs. Ian has a goal to disrupt estate agency in the UK. He feels the time is right to change the industry for the better before he retires.
Mike has worked as a property investor, advisor, run property management teams, owns an estate agency business and is also a landlord. Mike lives in Berkshire with his lovely wife, son and dog Willow. Mike aims to change how landlords, tenants and letting agents interact. He wants to push out ‘bad’ tenants and landlords from the industry. He is outspoken on the podcast when it comes to protecting the modern day property investor.
If you are interested in hearing about the future of the property market, finding out about creative finance options, how to use your business to invest in property, or just like learning from property experts in their field… This is the podcast for you.
We hope you enjoy our property show.
Andy, Ian & Mike
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