Top Five Mistakes New Starters Make When Starting in Property

Top Five Mistakes New Starters Make When Starting in Property

Author: Kevin McDonnell March 3, 2026 Duration: 12:06
Become a part of the Progressive Property refer-a-friend scheme and Earn up to £250 when someone attends one of our events – you can enrol here: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ If you are hungry, ambitious and want the smoothest start possible in your property journey, then this is for you. One mistake in property can set you back years. As someone who has built a successful portfolio, replaced his income and has coached 1000s of new property professionals, this is my list of the top five mistakes new starters make when starting in property. If you want to take the next step and put what you have learned from this podcast into action, you only need to click here - https://www.wealthbuilders.co.uk/progressive-podcast KEY TAKEAWAYS Counterintuitively low-ball offers kill great deals. Exactly why that is and what you should be doing instead is explained in full. The best investors buy on numbers and due diligence, not emotion – ugly but profitable beats pretty and pointless, every time. Education isn’t optional: learning from experienced mentors lets you sidestep years of costly trial and error. Your environment is destiny; if the people you surround yourself with have no ambition, they’ll drag you back down when you try to grow. Sustained action turns a painfully slow start into a business that almost runs on its own. BEST MOMENTS  “You will only get paid in proportion to the value that you provide. If you can provide more value by helping that person with their problem, then you're going to get a really good deal.” “Numbers are rational. Feelings are emotional, so you need to buy based on numbers and due diligence and not how you feel about the property.” “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” “You become your environment.” “Knowledge, accompanied with appropriate consistent action leads to success.” 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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