9 Things I've Learnt in 9 Years as a Property Investor

9 Things I've Learnt in 9 Years as a Property Investor

Author: Kevin McDonnell December 17, 2024 Duration: 36:07
FREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Let https://bit.ly/BUYTOLETPOD Kevin shares 9 top tips he has learnt in the past 9 years as a Property Investor. Kevin has been in the property game for over 20 years, but it was only when he came to Progressive Property 9 years ago that he really learnt how to become a professional property investor. KEY TAKEAWAYS  I am not a landlord; I am a property investor. Raising finance is one of the most important aspects of property investing Property is a people business The right house will always find the right tenants You can’t plan your week in detail Become knowledgeable about your local council and regs Long-term thinking is what you need in this business Your network, it’s not just what you know it’s whom you know Boring is best! BEST MOMENTS   “There’s a very big difference between a landlord and a property investor, a landlord owns a job while a property investor runs a business” “The quicker you can become the investor the quicker you will scale your business” “Do not pedestalise the money, the most important thing is your knowledge, your action, your time” “Property is about collaboration; property is about your network” “The long-term takes care of itself” VALUABLE RESOURCES MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk   ABOUT THE HOST Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people’s property to create financial freedom.     CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty/ https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk/ progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/

Hosted by investor and educator Kevin McDonnell, The Progressive Property Podcast is a regular source of actionable strategies for navigating the UK property market. This isn't about generic theory; it’s a practical resource dissecting the methods that work for building a portfolio, from foundational principles to advanced scaling techniques. You’ll hear detailed discussions on buy-to-let, flipping properties, and creative strategies like deal packaging, all aimed at constructing multiple streams of property income. The focus is on leveraging knowledge-and often other people's capital-to build assets, emphasising how to move forward effectively even if your own starting capital is limited. Each episode is designed to condense years of experience, helping you avoid common pitfalls and make informed, strategic decisions that save both time and money. For anyone serious about property investment, from taking the first step to systematising a large-scale operation, this podcast serves as a direct line to the nuanced knowledge required for long-term financial freedom. Tune in for candid conversations that cut through the noise, offering the specific skills and confidence needed to progress in the complex world of real estate investment.
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The Progressive Property Podcast
Podcast Episodes
How Property Investing Can Enhance Your Life with Tabitha [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:41
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean speaks to Tabitha about what lead her to investing in property and how this has impacted all areas of her life. Tabitha shares her early experiences in property buying, why…
7 Tips on How to Flip Properties For Profit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:59
How can you flip properties easily and successfully? Listen in to this episode to hear Kevin’s 7 tips of flipping properties for profit. If you are new to this area or have only done one or two property deals this is the…
Raising Finance with Sean & Kevin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:46
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean and Kevin talk about how you can raise finance as a property investor. Kevin shares his decades of experience in raising cash including the two main ways to raise finance.…
How Rent-2-Rent & Deal Packaging Saved Me with Kevin McDonell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:16
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean interviews previous host Kevin McDonnell. Kevin shares his journey from a farm in rural Ireland to becoming a multi-millionaire property investor. He reveals his painful mi…
Is Reform UK the Answer to Britain's Housing Crisis? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:17
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean and Kevin discuss Reform UK party's housing policies as the UK approaches local elections. They challenge you to question your political allegiances and examine how Reform'…
Real Estate, AI and How it Affects the Property Investor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:18
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Kevin switches roles as he's interviewed by Miha "MJ" Jain, a university student researching artificial intelligence and virtual reality in real estate. They talk about how AI a…
Is Now a Bad Time to Invest or a Golden Opportunity? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:29
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean and Kevin tackle the burning question: is now a bad time to invest or a golden opportunity? Kevin shares contrarian wisdom about market timing, revealing why professionals…
How to Protect Your Portfolio Against Economic Uncertainty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:27
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean and Kev explore tactics for protecting your property portfolio, including creative financing methods and overlooked opportunities. Whether you're an experienced investor or…
Mindset & Conformity - Change Your Life Forever [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:26
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean reflects upon the reasons why people might be stuck where they are and unable to move on to success. By sharing his deeply personal, but empowering story, he explains how y…
Sean's Success Stories: Get Out of Your Own Way with Willie Peterson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:24
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean interviews Willie Peterson, who learnt how to get out of his own way by training with Progressive. Willie shares how his life changed after meeting Kevin McDonald at a Prog…