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.
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