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The Inside Property Investing Podcast | Inspiration and advice from a decade investing in UK real estate

Author: Mike Stenhouse: Property Investor

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The Inside Property Investing Podcast is a regular interview show, sharing the stories of the most inspiring and successful property investors and entrepreneurs. We discuss their backgrounds, how they got started in property investing, where there business is at now, their future goals and plans to get there, as well as advice for those of us looking to start investing or take our property business to the next level.
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Welcome back, dear listeners, to a very special episode that feels like a long-awaited reunion with an old friend.Seven years have flown by since we first sat down with one of the most memorable guests to grace our show, Jasper Ribbers.With over 400 episodes under our belt, Jasper's name still lights up conversations at events, and it's easy to see why. His journey wasn't about amassing a vast portfolio or raking in eye-watering sums of money. No, Jasper's story struck a chord because it was a masterclass in designing a life of freedom and adventure.If you're just tuning in for the first time or need a little refresher, let me paint you a picture of Jasper's original vision.Imagine owning three cozy, affordable homes in three of your most cherished spots around the globe. Now, picture yourself hopping from one to the other, living out the ultimate digital nomad fantasy, all while renting out the other two to fund your adventures. Sounds like a dream, right?Fast forward to today, and we're diving back into Jasper's world to see how that dream has evolved.The path hasn't been without its twists and turns—especially with the curveball that was COVID—but Jasper's adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit have led him to exciting new ventures.One of these is Freewyld, a venture that's reimagining the staycation experience in California, with plans to expand across the US.Alongside this, Jasper continues to share his expertise on Airbnb and short-term rentals through his brands, Get Paid for Your Pad and Overnight Success.Our conversation today is a treasure trove of insights, not just on Jasper's journey, but also on the future of the market.Whether you're a seasoned listener or joining us for the first time, there's a wealth of knowledge here for anyone interested in serviced accommodation, short-term lets, or Airbnb as part of their investment strategy.So, without further ado, let's dive in and catch up with Jasper Ribbers. Trust me, you won't want to miss a moment of this inspiring journey into lifestyle freedom and savvy business moves. Let's get started!========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Today, we're diving into the remarkable journey of Matthew Sheriff, a go-getter who kicked off his investing career with minimal experience, limited time due to a full-time job, and scarce capital.If you've ever felt the squeeze of juggling various commitments while pursuing your investment goals, Matthew's story will surely resonate with you.What's truly inspiring is how, in a relatively short span from 2018 to 2019, Matthew turned these challenges into opportunities, successfully establishing not just one, but two outstanding businesses.From humble beginnings as a sourcing business, his venture has blossomed into a comprehensive turnkey solution catering to property investors seeking HMOs in the supported living sector.Whether you're taking your first steps into the world of investments or you're already a seasoned player, there's a wealth of inspiration to draw from Matthew's experiences.So, get ready to glean valuable insights that you can seamlessly integrate into your own investment narrative. Buckle up, because this is a story you won't want to miss!========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
In today's episode, I’m going to show you why HMOs are the single best investment option for you if you’re looking to create more freedom in your life - whether that freedom looks like more money, to spend now or build wealth for the future, or like more time, to quit a job, do something you’re more passionate about, or just spend it doing the things you love with the people you love. This is a recording of the kick-off call for our upcoming HMO Challenge that I hosted live with a group of aspiring investors.  If you're unsure about whether HMOs are the right option for you, give it a listen and see if it helps you make up your mind. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to David Kidd, a seasoned investor who has made remarkable strides in his journey towards financial and time freedom.Over the past year, David has transitioned from being a part-time property investor to a full-time endeavor, achieving the kind of success many aspire to emulate.Not only has he attained financial freedom, but he has also gained valuable time to spend with his young family, which has been a driving force in his pursuit.With a diverse portfolio and a series of astute decisions under his belt, David shares insights into his portfolio growth and the strategies that have propelled his success.His focus on creating freedom and flexibility to cherish precious moments with his family while they are young is truly inspiring.Though this episode may not revolve solely around this aspect, it's a poignant highlight of the balance he has achieved through property investing.As David continues to pursue further growth, his journey thus far holds invaluable lessons for all. So, without further ado, let's delve into today's episode.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Today's guest is no stranger to the show, despite actually never appearing on a podcast episode with us in the past. And that is because his wife, his partner in crime, Jackie Tomes, has been a guest several times in the past and often refers to ‘Detail Dave’ with affection during those interviews. Today I'm thrilled to be joined by Dave himself talking through what really gets him excited and fired up, which is all things numbers, spreadsheets, and data to help make sure that as property investors, our portfolios are optimised as much as possible. And through one of his services that he provides to his clients, the Portfolio Cashflow Optimizer, he has had visibility to more portfolios, more data, more financial information than any of us will most likely ever see in a lifetime.Through that he has spotted trends, patterns, opportunities, and areas where most of us are probably failing to maximise the income that we generate from our portfolio. So throughout today's interview, we talk a little bit about where this problem came from, how he went about solving it for his own business, and also some of the hints, the tips, the ideas, the opportunities that he has seen from his work with his clients that you can maybe apply to your own portfolio as well.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Today's guest, George Ball, brings a unique perspective to the property industry. With a background in sales, George has crafted a highly profitable strategy in land assembly. This involves negotiating with multiple homeowners or property owners to create parcels of land that he secures planning for. He then either develops these himself or sells them on to another developer for a considerable profit.However, George realized that alongside these substantial profits, he also wanted more recurring revenue. That's where our paths crossed. A couple of years ago, George found our Inside HMO Investing course and recognized that HMOs were the perfect route for him to build up healthy monthly recurring profits alongside his development and land assembly pipeline.Since then, George has built up an impressive HMO portfolio, which he continues to focus on today, in tandem with his land assembly and development projects. There is a wealth of knowledge to be gained from his experiences, including how he got started, what his early deals looked like, his current focus, and his plans for the future.We're confident you'll enjoy this insightful discussion. If you have any questions for George or want to discover more about his journey, all of his contact details will be shared at the end of today's episode.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Hey folks, welcome to what was supposed to be episode 400 of the Inside Property Investing podcast, but apparently is episode 401.  What I thought would be nice to  celebrate 400 episodes and almost nine years of the podcast was to run through some of the biggest lessons that I've learned from the various podcast interviews that I've done - some from specific guests and others just by osmosis from hearing them time and time again from lots of different people succeeding in the property world and talking about how they were able to do it... seeing the repetition, seeing the things that have applied in multiple cases that have resulted in growth beyond what the average or the aspiring investor achieves.Whether this is the first episode you've listened to, or your 400th, thanks for being here - I really appreciate you! ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
I'm just coming out of my little Christmas / New Year hibernation. I've been up in Scotland for a couple of weeks at my folks house with Victoria and our little girl, hanging out with family and eating all the food and watching all the Christmas films and doing all that stuff. So I just want to start off by wishing you a massive Happy New Year, whatever you've been up to, whatever holidays you celebrate. I hope you had a good little break whilst everyone else shut down and you're feeling refreshed and ready to go for the year ahead.Now this is a New Year focused episode. I'm not talking about goal setting today though. I went a little bit off piste and wanted to focus on something that came into my life, an exercise that I first  came across about 12 months ago that had a big impact on my 2023 and something that I will continue to do going forward.And I thought I'd share that process with you and share a bit about the impact that it's had on me and hopefully give you some inspiration about how it maybe can impact you and what your intention could be for 2024, not necessarily to replace goals or your goal setting process, but to sit alongside it. So I hope you enjoy today's episode. Like I say, it's had a massively meaningful and profound impact on me, both from a personal point of view and a business perspective and I hope it does the same for you. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
You may have heard that over the past couple of summers, we've been spending a little bit of time in the mountains, specifically in a sleepy little ski resort called Morzine. And after decades of enjoying ski holidays in the winter, we thought, let's go check out what all the fuss is about for mountain summer holidays. We had an absolute blast. And in the process, we were lucky enough to meet a family who run a business called Reach 4 the Alps in Morzine. They've been doing it since 2000, so over 20 years now.And in today's episode, I get the chance to catch up with Gina, one half of the business and family partnership that has been running that company for those 20-plus years. And we get to talk about a whole bunch of different things. I mean, at its core, it's a service accommodation business, hence the relevance. But I know a lot of us are investing in property to do other things with our lives, right? Property is not the end, it is the means to that end. But maybe we could combine the two.Maybe we could enjoy a different lifestyle, a different way of life, a different geographic location, or just something that we are more passionate about by investing in property in a way that allows us to have fun at the same time, which is exactly what Gina and Marcus have been doing - investing in a place that they love so that they can ski several times a week, they can enjoy that mountain life throughout the summer as well, raise their kids in a great location with all of that outdoor lifestyle. That specifically may or may not appeal to you. It doesn't matter, but I think what is important is that we can create a life, we can create a business that is built around what we want to achieve, what is important to us, and what makes us happy.So hopefully you get some inspiration, whether it's about the service to accommodation side of the business, which includes some owned ski chalets as well as some rent-to-rent stuff, or just to get some creative juices flowing in your own mind about what a property business that works for you could look like. So I hope you enjoyed today's episode, I'm sure you will, and if you ever find yourself in Morzine then be sure to check out Gina and Marcus at Reach 4 the Alps.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Today's guest, Tom Rourke, is a member of the IPI Mastermind. I have had the pleasure of getting to know him over the past six months. I cannot take any credit for his past success, and this isn't to brag about how we've been able to turn around his business overnight. It's really just to say I'm thrilled to get to surround myself with people like Tom who have achieved what he has achieved in a relatively short space of time, and I'm hoping that this interview today will give you some idea, some inspiration of what is possible in four or five years of dedicated investing, but alongside a pretty busy and hectic career as well. And I love lots of things about what he's done. I love his approach to HMO investing, not being scared of article four areas, really embracing the idea of bigger is better and getting some phenomenal returns by looking at large HMO properties - up to 12 bedroom sizes, which a lot of people shy away from, but can be a real opportunity. I love his approach to how he's funded his deals and using his corporate background and connections to really build a niche for what he does and build a reputation as the go-to guy for anyone else that is in that industry. And he's really tapped into that and used that to his advantage, allowing him to raise capital to continue growing the portfolio. So I'm sure you will get a ton of insights and tips and hopefully a whack of inspiration from what he's been able to achieve and the stories that he shares throughout today's podcast.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
If you were hit by a bus tomorrow, what would happen to your business?In most cases, it would stop growing, which isn't the end of the world. But if it would struggle to even continue to exist without problems surfacing that nobody else knew how to resolve, you've got a BIG problem and you're probably spending too much time working on your business rather than in it. Today's episode might just give you a few ideas to get past that stage and back into a focus on growth. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Ever get stuck thinking 'how can I keep growing my property portfolio when I keep leaving cash in each deal?' Trust me, it's a question that plagues everyone who doesn't have endless cash to invest, and there is a relatively simple answer.  We've just sold another one of our HMOs, and the answer hit me in the face as soon as we completed. So if you want to continue investing without waiting around for those elusive 'unicorn' deals, this it the episode for you! ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Get ready to dive into the incredible journey of Steph James as we unravel her property saga! From daringly diverging off her university path to teaming up with her dad for an exhilarating new venture, to crafting a web of triumph with diversified income streams and synergistic businesses – Steph's story is about to unfold.I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Steph over the past 6 months as a member of the IPI Mastermind, and I remember one of my first thoughts when she ran me through her businesses was ‘there’s no way this is sustainable to spin all these plates’, but she is insanely well organised and her enthusiasm for all things property means she makes it work, without needing to kill herself working 60 hours a week. I’m sure you’ll find her as inspiring as I do, so let’s get into the show. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Today’s guest is Raj Sharma, long time listener of the show and a student of our Raising Private Finance programme. Join us as we dive into Raj's incredible journey – a dedicated listener turned real estate superstar! Discover how he skyrocketed his portfolio while managing another business. Uncover why Raj swears by HMOs for first-time investors and how his network became his ultimate growth secret. Loaded with game-changing advice, Raj's story is your blueprint for action. Don't miss out – tune in and fuel your property dreams! ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Justin Wilkins is slowly and steadily building up his own portfolio, but his main focus is on his property sourcing business, where he’s on track to hit 100 deals this year.  Some of them he keeps for himself, some he quickly flips on without doing any work to them, and others he sources for his investor clients. Regardless of who ends up buying the deals he sources, they need to make sense financially, so to be able to do this volume is a real skill that I think we could all benefit from. And that’s exactly what we’re talking about today with Justin - what works best for him when it comes to sourcing deals at scale that we can apply to our own, probably more modest, deal sourcing targets. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Today I'm going to be talking about just one little aspect of our property business. Our first experience with private finance, how that worked out for us, and how I made an incredibly stupid mistake, but that mistake turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened for our business.So if you're thinking about introducing private finance as a way to scale your portfolio, you're interested in the mechanics of how it can work or some of the reasons why it might be beneficial to you, then I really hope you enjoy today's episode. So sit back, relax, enjoy and I'll speak to you soon. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Tune in to the dynamic duo in the investment world. Meet Carl Tranter and Peter Tredger - the unstoppable partners of TNT Assets Group!From individual investors to an extraordinary team that came together in 2020, they'll share their thrilling journey on today's episode. Discover how they got started and went from the usual single lets alongside corporate jobs into full time property development investment.With 50 apartments under construction and 70 more in the pipeline, they run a tight ship with a simple yet powerful model. They create stunning apartments from commercial spaces, focusing on delivering projects on time and on budget. Learn their secrets and tricks as they reveal how to execute this seemingly simple strategy consistently and effectively. Get ready for valuable takeaways and insights that you can apply to your own business too! Don't miss this episode packed with success stories, tips, and inspiration. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Katrina Jones has been on the podcast several times in the past and she's joining me again today. This episode is from our IPI HMO summit that we hosted a couple of weeks ago, and Katrina joined us to talk through the Rent to rent strategy, specifically with regards to how it relates to today's market. There's a lot of uncertainty, and people are wondering, is it the right time to invest? Does rent to rent still work? And Katrina goes through all of this in detail. So, ahead of a free session that she's running in just over a week about the rent to rent strategy in more detail, I thought it'd be nice to share this with you just to see if it gets you excited... to see if it's the type of strategy that you want to learn more about.And if you do, you can find out what she's got going on at insidepropertyinvesting.com/Katrina========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
Today’s interview is from a discussion I had recently with Jack Smith for his podcast, from the ground up.  I’ve been sharing a few of these podcasts recently where it’s someone else asking me the questions, and I wasn’t sure to begin with whether you’d find them valuable, but the feedback has been super positive as the spotlight is turned on me and my business, and how we built things to the stage they’re at now, which we don’t often share here when it’s me asking the questions. In this episode, Jack and I discuss the foundations of our portfolio, and how we focussed on HMOs to give Victoria and I the freedom to step away from our days jobs initially, and then more recently to step away from life in the UK to spend 4 years travelling. ========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
6 years ago, Stuart Lordan joined me on the podcast with plans to reach 100 HMO rooms within 12 months. Today he’s back to say that he failed to reach that goal, with about 80 rooms in the portfolio at the time of recording, but instead of pushing for growth at all costs to achieve those 100 rooms, he’s instead managed to build a stable business with solid financials, retain freedom and flexibility in his own life, and diversify into other areas as well.He’s learnt a lot along the way, but possibly no more important lesson than realising things don’t always go to plan, and that’s okay.  You can be a success despite your failures, in fact maybe only because of them.========================Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free 📗 Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets 🎟********************Check out our content on your favourite platforms:Website: InsidePropertyInvesting.comInstagram: @InsidePropertyInvestingYoutube: Inside Property Investing
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Dorothy Chamerska-Atkins

very inspirational interview, what an enthusiastic and knowledgeable man! And a real achiever - we all can learn from him!

Apr 23rd
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Alex D

Hi guys! Just want to say a massive thank you for your podcasts. I have been listening over the last few months and have picked up a lot of valuable information. My only regret is not contacting you sooner (but I drive whilst I listen to your podcasts 😃). Best wishes. Alex Demianenko from Investing North (Hull and Grimsby)

Feb 27th
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UK Spacegeek

Great to hear a successful property story like this

Aug 27th
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