How to Spot Red Flags in a Mentor

How to Spot Red Flags in a Mentor

Author: Kevin McDonnell July 15, 2025 Duration: 18:37
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Kevin joins Sean to talk about how to recognise mentor red flags and prevent yourself from being taught by the wrong person. He shares the easiest ways to spot a bad trainer or mentor and the ways you can protect yourself. KEY TAKEAWAYS ·     In every industry there is good and bad and property is no exception. ·      One of the biggest red flags is if someone is teaching you and then telling you the property to buy. ·      If a property investor is good, they won’t need to borrow money from students to invest. ·      People think there is easy money in property training but they often don’t calculate overheads so anyone who has been training for a long time is usually a green flag. ·      Do your due diligence on any mentor or trainer, companies house is a really easy way to check people out. ·      If trainers aren’t willing to show you what they are doing then question it. They should also be full of passion for what they are doing.   BEST MOMENTS  “Are most property trainers full of shit?” “I would avoid anybody who is telling you what you should buy and then offering the same thing to you” “If you say something, back it up with truth” “Do not give me your opinion, show me what you’re doing”   VALUABLE RESOURCES MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Sean Fitzpatrick is a property investor, educator, and the Face of Progressive Property. With a 6-figure portfolio and expertise in creative strategies, finance, and off-market deals, Sean shares success stories from the Progressive Property community, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help investors succeed. Tune in for practical tips and no-nonsense advice to accelerate your property journey.   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/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progressiveproperty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0g1KuusONVStjY_XjdXy6g Twitter: https://twitter.com/progperty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressiveproperty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressiveproperty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressivepropertycommunity Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Progperty   This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.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.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

The Progressive Property Podcast
Podcast Episodes
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…
Introducing... Sean Fitzpatrick! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:19
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean Fitzpatrick shares his property journey from a council estate in Northern Ireland to financial freedom through property investment. Sean candidly discusses how he went from…