Episodes
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Mark is a property investor based in Plymouth. He joins the show to talk to Kevin about his property journey, including what he was doing previously and his current projects. Mark’s investment journey hasn’t been linear, and he shares with Kev the lessons he learnt and how Progressive Property training has aided him in transforming his portfolio.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Mark first started investing in property 20 years ago, but his progress hasn’t been straightforward, one of his first properties remained in negative equity for years after purchase.Mark wasn’t educated about adding value or how to be an effective property investor and landlord. This education has transformed the way he approaches his property business and investments.Adding value was one of the first and most important lesson Mark learnt from Progressive. It’s about recycling your money and being able to build growth.When buying off-plan, you will always overpay.No money down and HMOs resonated with Mark so these are the strategies he began to invest in.In 26 months, Mark has done 9 deals, which is more than one deal every 12 weeks!One of Mark’s proven strategies is sending out letters to potential landlords and investors.BEST MOMENTS
"I’ve always had a passion for property”
“If you want to be a property investor you should be adding value, recycling your money”
“It wasn’t that property was bad it was just I was bad at it”
“As entrepreneurs, we will never be happy with what we’ve got”
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Join the conversation with Emerald Fisk, a former personal trainer turned successful property investor who shares her inspiring journey in this episode. Discover how Emerald went from having no money and support to building a thriving property portfolio through networking, education, and the right mindset. Learn about the challenges she faced, the opportunities she found, and the lessons she learned along the way. Emerald also shares valuable insights on the current property market, creative financing strategies, and the importance of investing in your local area.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Networking, education, and the right mindset are crucial for success in property investing, even with no prior experience or funds.Joint venture partnerships can be a powerful way to leverage other people's resources and expertise to get started in property.Embracing challenges, stepping out of your comfort zone, and believing in yourself are key to overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals.The current property market presents massive opportunities for educated investors, while tired and uneducated landlords are selling up.Investing in your local area can be more advantageous than chasing cheap deals in unfamiliar locations.Creative financing strategies, such as no money down investing, can help you build a portfolio without using your own funds.Surrounding yourself with like-minded people and learning from their experiences can help you develop a more open and growth-oriented mindset.BEST MOMENTS
"If I can do it, anybody can do it. You always need the right network around you, the right mindset and the right education. That's the three things that you need."
"It's very hard to network when you don't have a conversation."
"I see the educated people taking advantage of everything that's going on at the moment, and I see the uneducated people wanting to leave the property market."
"If you're in the more expensive areas, that's great. Find people that want to work with you in those areas."
"If you've got a closed mindset, the only way you can change that is go and spend time with other people with a more open mindset."
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Wendy Brumwell, a successful commercial conversion property investor joins Kev in this episode. Wendy talks about the strategies she has used in the past 11 years of her property investing journey and shares the lessons she has learnt along the way.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
For ten years Wendy knew what she wanted to do in property but she thought she had to have the cash to do it. She immediately realised this wasn’t the case when she attended her first property investing course.Permitted development ‘PD’ is planning that is already set at a government level. This means as long as you meet all of the criteria outlined then you already have agreed planning permission.Wendy takes time every morning to do something for her whether such as reading or exercise. She does this to set up her day.Wendy learnt so many lessons from her self-build project that she now wants to do it all over again!Anybody can do property, including commercial conversions. They just need the right education.BEST MOMENTS
"You spent ten years saving it all up, I spent ten years messing it all up”
“Sometimes being an entrepreneur, if you enjoy what you do it doesn’t feel like work”
“I learnt so much from it that I would do it again and do all those things differently”
"You can start with smaller projects and work your way up"
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Kev is joined by Justine in this episode. Justine shares why she chose to start running progressive property networking events and all about her property investing journey. Justine also talks about why mindset is paramount in building your own property business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Justine has over 30 years of experience in property investing. She stresses the importance of diversifying and being adaptable to remain agile and profitable in the property space.Mistakes were part of Justine’s early journey, she recognises that these could have been avoided if she had focused on property education before getting started.Learning in person and from others has a far higher implementation and success rate than simple reading books.You have to have a forever-pupil mindset in property investing and all business ventures, there is always something you can learn.Justine’s strategy is focused on building her lifestyle, so HMOs for example wouldn’t be a workable strategy for her.Hosting a PPN event helps Justine remain accountableAnyone can build a property business, they just need the right mindset and the dedication to learn.BEST MOMENTS
"Good luck to you if you want to do it on your own but you’re only going to get so far”
“Everybody has their own strategy that works for them, mine is about lifestyle”
“It feels more like a community”
"It's about having the right mindset, anybody can do it you just have to have the belief"
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Join Kev as he speaks to property investor and progressive property network host Heidi Mobbs. Heidi reveals the strategies she used to replace her income completely with property investing. Kev and Heidi talk about the benefits of Progressive networking events and Progressive Property courses and Heidi stresses why it’s essential to have goals and a purpose to push you through the challenges of starting your own property business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Heidi needed to be confident she was successful enough in property investing before she left her established role in social housing. She had a lot to lose.Networking and negotiating with investors to give her opportunities is how she first started to build her portfolio.Heidi scaled very quickly, she didn’t leave her job until she had all systems in place including employees and CRM systems. The hardest part of her journey was managing this whilst working full-time.Progressive networking events provide support and opportunities for property investors. Heidi wanted to utilise this and host a networking event rather than doing something independent.Hosting PPN events gave Heidi instant credibility as a property investor.Not all projects go to plan, Heidi has had to give properties back that she has been unable to manage and has lost money too.You will never find great property deals without making some mistakes along the way.BEST MOMENTS
"Just give us a go, I’ll prove a point and I’ll turn that property around”
“You’ve got to have a big enough why to quit your job and that keeps you going through the bad days”
“PP and Progressive are like a family”
“The networking boosted my credibility straight away”
“I’ve done loads of deals where they kind of didn’t work out the way I hoped them to, but I wouldn’t have got the good ones if I didn’t go through the bad ones”
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Kev is joined by Mike Chadwick in this episode who has been part of the progressive property network for 10 years! Mike talks to Kev about what his journey has looked like and what he has planned for the future. He also talks about why he became a PPN host and why anyone can do it!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Hosting network events gives accountability, you have to show up every month.One he learnt about multiple income streams, Mike couldn’t forget about it and it’s why he always has to do more in his career and life than one job.Mike has started exploring new property strategies in the past couple of years including HMOs and serviced accommodation.Being a host of PPN events gives you exposure to other property investors and can present unique opportunities.Make sure people you are hosting know what you are doing in property, nurture those relationships.BEST MOMENTS
"To me it’s not work, I love hosting the event, to me it’s like meeting your friends every month”
“Some people can use it as a way to make progress in property”
“Because I did training with Progressive, I understood the ins and outs of it”
“Make sure you’re telling people what you’re doing”
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Join Kevin as he speaks to property expert Richard Stone about Jeremy Hunt's latest budget. They discuss how this may impact property investors, including VAT, capital gains tax and changes around national insurance for the self-employed.
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Kevin and his team share the various tenant issues they have had over the years. They talk about how to defend yourself against bad tenants including why referencing isn’t always enough and reveal the worst tenants they have ever had to deal with. However, let this prepare you, not put you off property as Kevin and his team mostly deal with perfect tenants!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Nightmare tenants usually have a honeymoon period before showing their ‘true colours’Alcohol, drugs and visitors are often the start of many issues.Referencing is key as a first defence against nightmare tenants.Landlords may not always be completely honest about current tenants as they want them to move.If you can find potential tenants on social media that can give you more information to decide on whether to rent to them.Dealing with aggressive tenants is one of the biggest challenges, especially in a HMO situation.You have to deal with bad tenants swiftly or you risk losing the good tenants.Don’t give bad tenants an inch or they will take a mile. You need to be fair but firm.Regular inspections can help you combat issues early.BEST MOMENTS
"Most tenants are great but there is always that nightmare tenant that appears every so often”
“We use a referencing company, but you will always find a landlord reference doesn’t always reflect the truth”
“We have over 300 tenancies and very rarely do we have a bad one”
“That’s not really a bad tenant, that’s a tenant with a problem and we as landlords aren’t social workers”
“If you don’t deal with the bad tenant quickly the good ones will leave”
"Cat fleas are worse than cats"
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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The UK is officially in a recession. In this episode, Kev talks about the news and how it may impact you as a property investor. He discusses what might happen with interest rates, the opportunities and creative techniques available to property investors and why this is the perfect time for you to scale your business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
There are different challenges now to 2008, particularly around inflation.The Bank of England will be feeling pressure to reduce interest rates.A recession can be an opportunity for property investors, there will be a lot of deals out there.There are two types of sellers in a recession, those that want to sell and those that have to.The main form of control you have as an investor is the money you put in today, the rental income you make and how you scale your business. Recessions are great periods to scale your business.Don’t confuse good debt with bad debt. Good debt is serviced by someone else that creates profit for you.There is a looming house price drop but in the long term, the prices will always increase. Property investing is about the longer-term trends.BEST MOMENTS
"This is the longest recession ‘not a recession’ I’ve lived through”
“People are poorer”
“That creates a lot of opportunities for creative property investing”
“The techniques you can use in a recession can allow you to scale massively”
“There are loads of £1 deals out there!”
“We are going to see a house price drop”
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Join Kev as he talks to title-splitting expert Rachel Knight. Rachel talks through the implications of the recent announcements by the government that will release positive opportunities for property investors. She also reveals her unique strategy for getting high value from her properties with less work than you may think!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Title splitting is the creation of leasehold from freehold.The government are looking at changing the current system of leasehold/freehold to common value. This means the value will be in the lease, no longer the freehold.Think outside of the box, Rachel reconfigured two flats she owned together to make 3 luxury 2-bed apartments.The number 1 advantage to title splitting is you get the capital growth from day 1.This title-splitting strategy can work in any area.You need the right people to understand this title-splitting method, not every solicitor will know how to achieve it and neither will all banks.You can title split at any point, not just when you are buying or selling.If you split before you may want to sell, it means you can sell flats individually to retail buyers, not just to another investor as a ‘job lot’ of flats as many people do.Title splitting is a good way to diversify your portfolio. For example, switching your SA to single let or vice versa.BEST MOMENTS
"Title splitting is something that has been around for centuries”
“I got a massive value uplift in doing that”
“This is out of the box to legally get round things you might consider a blocker to your business”
“You want things that are easier to manage as you get older”
“You need a solicitor who knows what they’re doing”
“Title splitting is a good way of diversifying”
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Kev is joined by social media expert and property investor Scott Wroe in this episode. They talk about strategies anyone can follow to flip houses as well as the unique ways you can leverage social media in your property investing business.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Scott’s parents were flipping houses throughout his childhood. He is only 27 but has lived in 30 houses!Scott focuses on the cheapest house on an average street.If you are starting out, don’t buy houses that need any major work, instead focus on things that need updating cosmetically.Look for a mentor to guide you and prevent you from making expensive mistakes.After just two deals, Scott made a 70k profit.As Scott grew, he started using contractors and even established deals with kitchen suppliers via social media.You would be surprised how easily brands want to gift items and products to 'house' accounts, you only need a 30k following to get noticed.BEST MOMENTS
"It’s knowing the difference between expensive things and things that are going to cheap [to rectify]”
“I think they could be much more successful by attending one of your courses”
“I made 40k on the first one, I was 20”
“It was so much easier having other people doing the work because then I could be doing other things”
“People will literally gift you anything”
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Kevin discusses the newest government idea to solve the housing crisis – to evict everyone! Kevin talks about latest government press release around social housing and gives his educated opinions and thoughts on the policies.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Those who display antisocial behaviour can face a ban on living in social housing accommodation for 5 years. The government is seeking views from the general public on this proposal.Kev agrees, people shouldn’t be given a social housing home if they are abusive or a criminal. However, he doesn’t think all of the implications have been considered for this policy to work.This kind of policy is to reduce pressure on the waiting lists.What will happen to those who are banned from social housing?The policy also states having to prove connections to the UK and local area. Could this be a discriminatory policy?Those with mental health issues will suffer from this policy.BEST MOMENTS
"You won’t be able to get social housing for 5 years”
“Play by the rules, pay in and we will support you. If you choose not to this country is no longer going to be a soft touch”
“The government knows it doesn’t have enough houses for everybody”
“Is this just about stopping illegal immigrants from getting social housing”
“Where do they go? Where are you putting them all?”
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Kevin joins Jessen James on the Mind Over Money podcast to talk about the power of property investing itself, as well as his own personal journey in business, and the part that mind-set has played in his incredible rise to success.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Inspiration can take many forms, but nothing stirs us or empowers us more than seeing others who have succeeded, and hearing the stories of how they did so.When our backs are against the wall, we usually discover how strong and resourceful we can be. Never be afraid of pressure, because it can serve to highlight our strengths.Often, we tell ourselves that success is elusive. We are afraid to take the risks for fear that they won't work out. Taking that first step towards action is crucial.Accountability is important when it comes to our business journey. We must take responsibility for the choices we make, even if they are wrong ones.BEST MOMENTS
'Within 12 months I'd replaced my income'
'I had no choice but to think creatively'
'It's not difficult to raise money. It's difficult to try'
'Stop looking back and look forward'
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Mind Over Money Podcast - https://omny.fm/shows/mind-over-money
ABOUT THE GUEST
Jessen James
Jessen has spoken to and trained thousands of entrepreneurs all over the world, and has featured on Channel 5's Rich House Poor House.
Having built, bought and sold multiple businesses himself, Jessen has had some amazing wins and some rather spectacular fails too! He now dedicates his time to serving others to better their lives and businesses by sharing his learnings. Get in touch today.
ABOUT THE HOST
Kevin McDonnellKevin 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/
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Gary Das joins Toni in this episode for a quick but valuable discussion on bridging loans. They discuss what they are, where they might be useful but also reveal the three main reasons you may not want to use them.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Traditionally you would get a mortgage for a property but if you are buying from auction or similar you may need a bridging loan before you can get a mortgage. This is a short-term loan.To be accepted for a bridging loan generally, you will be borrowing against assets, but this doesn’t have to be another property or even the property you are using the bridging loan for.One of the advantages of bridging is the option to either pay an upfront fee or a certain timescale where you don’t have to pay anything yet.There are horror stories surrounding bridging loans, usually when a term has been breached and good advice wasn’t sought out.BEST MOMENTS
"The key thing with a bridge is how does the bank get the money back in the not-so-distant future?”
“There are certain instances where you’ll use bridging instead of a mortgage”
“The more you know about the properties and the finance side the easier it is to walk in with confidence and do the deals”
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Join Kev as he explores the question of quantity -vs- quality in property investing. He talks about the quality of house, tenants, refurbs and and reveals the most important things you need to weigh up when purchasing property.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
You have to think about mortgage -vs- cashflow but also growth.You can get good tenants in all income brackets in all areas of society, just because someone has money and can pay more, it doesn’t mean they will be a higher quality tenant.Knowing your area is essential to finding quality tenants. They will be ‘areas within areas’ and one street can make all the difference.The monthly rental profit isn’t the only number to focus on, you also should look at the capital growth opportunities.A lower quality area means less capital growth but you probably will have a higher cash flow as your initial outlay is less.Whether you focus on quantity or quality, the most important thing is that you just get started and don't procrastinate!BEST MOMENTS
"Are you sacrificing quality for quantity?”
“You need to know your area”
“Your return in the North looks better in the South”
“What I am always focused on is cashflow, cus cashflow is the oxygen for the business”
"It doesn't matter if you go for the quality or the quantity, what matters if you go for something"
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Dan Eaton hosts the podcast in this short episode where he talks about how you can get started in commercial conversions this year. If you have wanted to get into property development, particularly around converting unused and unwanted buildings then this is for you.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
From old banks to closed-down offices, there is a huge opportunity to convert into much needed residential accommodation.There is a whole host of building types that have permitted development rights and these are what you want to focus on.Permitted development is easy, it’s as simple as putting in the application form and waiting for the council to accept.Leveraging the expertise of others is essential in the strategy including builders and investors.Conversions may not cost as much as you expect.Commercial conversions rely on finance and investors you cannot save your way to pay for a conversion.BEST MOMENTS
"What type of buildings do we need to convert?”
“We can take those buildings and convert them into residential use without the need for planning permission”
“I don’t know how to build things but I do know how to ask people who do”
“We use other peoples money to do these types of conversions”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income:
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk
https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk
ABOUT THE GUEST
Want to Connect with Carole? This is how:
Website: https://www.clearwaterpropertypartners.com
Email: [email protected]
If you would like to help support Judy and Abigail with finding their forever home or future Christmas Venue, please reach out to Carole using her contact details above.
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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What is the best property investment strategy this year? Join Kevin in the first episode of 2024 of the Progressive Property Podcast and learn all about no-money-down (NMD) techniques and why they could work for you in your property investing journey!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Strategies vary in their success depending on the area but all strategies work all the time.Historically buy to let, commercial conversions, HMOs and serviced accommodation have always worked and always will.Before you think about which investment strategy to use you need to first get the ‘house’ or property. This is where no money-down techniques come in.No money-down property investment techniques allow you to scale.Don’t confuse property investing with property owning. Most investors own a job but don’t always have lots of properties in their ownership at one time.Cash and a mortgage aren’t the only ways to get into property investing.Time and debt are valuable resources, using no money down techniques you focus on buying these rather than focusing on the physical assetThose with a poor mindset follow the system of getting into debt at a young age and out of debt for retirement.BEST MOMENTS
“You can’t do property with your money down”
“Most property investors, they own a job”
“No money down investment techniques allow you more ideas than traditional thinking”
“The richest people on this planet have the most good debt”
“If you retire with no debt you’ll likely retire without significant wealth”
“There’s a big difference between good debt and bad debt”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income:
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk
https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk
ABOUT THE GUEST
Want to Connect with Carole? This is how:
Website: https://www.clearwaterpropertypartners.com
Email: [email protected]
If you would like to help support Judy and Abigail with finding their forever home or future Christmas Venue, please reach out to Carole using her contact details above.
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Looking for a boost in knowledge? Download Kevin McDonnell’s FREE NO-MONEY-DOWN GUIDE → https://bit.ly/nmdreport-yt
Want to see the Lifeshare Interview and any extra information? You can watch the video on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0g1KuusONVStjY_XjdXy6g
Maybe you’re keen to meet the progressive Trainers in Person? Come to our FREE, 3-day event here: https://bit.ly/msopi23
Show your support towards Lifeshare - DONATE HERE: https://www.lifeshare.org.uk/donate/
In this festive episode, property investor Carole Neales interviews Judith Vickers and Abigail Noonan from Lifeshare, Manchester's oldest homeless charity. Hear the inspiring story of how Lifeshare has adapted over 40 years to meet the evolving needs of the homeless community. Learn clever CSR tactics that support charities and benefit businesses too. Gain insight into the property investor mindset shift towards social impact investing and how you can get involved, even with limited funds and help work towards a collaborative solution for the UK’s housing crisis.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Lifeshare started in 1984 with a soup van and pioneered many 'firsts' in homeless support services in ManchesterData poverty is a key issue preventing access to housing, jobs, and servicesConstruction companies can provide vacant sites over holidays for shelter and food serviceDonating used tech helps people access support services and develop digital skillsPartnering with charities boosts planning applications and contractor scoresTraining programs for construction jobs transform lives from homelessness to employmentCentral 'one stop shop' buildings allow charities to share resources and build communityGovernment incentives and policy changes could better enable charity and business collaborationsBEST MOMENTS
"Everybody's two check paychecks away from being homeless."
"If you get a new phone, and your old phone is still workable, you could donate that to us."
"Having everyone on site get along and be excited to be there every morning, it's not gonna hurt."
"No one person, no one charity can solve this problem."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income:
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk
https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk
ABOUT THE GUEST
Want to Connect with Carole? This is how:
Website: https://www.clearwaterpropertypartners.com
Email: [email protected]
If you would like to help support Judith and Abigail with finding their forever home or future Christmas Venue, please reach out to Carole using her contact details above.
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Looking for a boost in knowledge? Download Kevin McDonnell’s FREE NO-MONEY-DOWN GUIDE → https://bit.ly/nmdreport-yt
Want to see a tour of Bancroft house or the Interview itself? You can watch it all in our recent YouTube video : https://youtu.be/rC-jkwCzVXw
Maybe you’re keen to meet the progressive Trainers in Person? Come to our FREE, 3-day event here: https://bit.ly/msopi23
Show your support towards the Healthier Hero’s Campaign - DONATE HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-picos-de-europa-veterans-expeditions-2024
In this special episode, property investing expert Carole Neales takes over the Progressive Property podcast to interview Andrew Powell, Director of the veterans’ charity Healthier Heroes. Hear the moving story of Andrew's difficult childhood, military career, and mental health struggles that led him to create safe housing for vulnerable veterans. They talk about the shocking realities of social housing shortages and homelessness amongst veterans and other groups. Carole and Andrew also reveal the ways property investors can make money while making a massive difference through social impact investing.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Childhood adversity led Andrew to join the military, which he loved, but he still struggled mentallyAfter Afghanistan, marital and family breakdowns caused a crisis for Andrew including alcohol, drugs, crime and then suicide attemptsAndrew’s first call for help was rejected, showing Andrew that only he could save himselfHe created education projects and armed forces housing services to help people from similar backgroundsAndrew’s mission was to provide 24/7 supported housing for vulnerable veterans and it led to him creating Bancroft HouseFunding repairs and staff is one of the biggest barriers, heating alone costs £40k annuallyThe move-on process to independent living for many is hindered by a lack of available housing stockInvestors can fund buildings and houses, they can make donations that make a massive social impact and business sense tooBEST MOMENTS
"I was homeless at the age of 14, never finished school. So the only thing for me to do to, to escape and try and find a real family unit and connection was to join the military."
"When I picked that phone up and spoke to somebody, I was actually told that was too complex for the service. And to take myself to A&E. And I was wished all the best, and the phone was put down on me."
"If they were willing to buy the property, do it up, and then wait for their return on investment, so then becomes a longer game, that would work."
"Because it's not just veterans who are struggling. Homelessness, it's vast."
"If we can make it work on that rate...then we're fine."
VALUABLE RESOURCES
MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income:
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk
https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk
ABOUT THE GUEST
Want to Connect with Carole? This is how:
Website: https://www.clearwaterpropertypartners.com
Email: [email protected]
If you would like to help support Andrew Powell with his properties, please reach out to Carole using her contact details above.
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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Would you be interested in a boost in knowledge? Download our Free Buy To Let guide - https://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD or Download our No Money Down FREE GUIDE → https://bit.ly/nmdreport-yt (either or on these ones) and
Want to meet Kevin in person? Come to our FREE, 3-day MSOPI event here: https://bit.ly/msopi23
Kevin welcomes social housing expert Carole Neales to discuss the intricacies of investing in properties that provide affordable housing. They explore the different types of social housing, typical property formats, support provided to tenants, benefits for investors, challenges to be aware of, and how to ethically enter this impactful sector. Carole stresses the critical need across the UK and shares uplifting stories of the immense good this model offers communities when done properly.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Social housing involves partnering with councils, charities and associations to supply accommodation and support programs helping disadvantaged groups transition positively.Investors buy and lease properties to providers, earning higher rents without voids or maintenance costs, and supporting social improvement.Typical formats are shared houses, HMOs, converted buildings, but ideal options are end terraces or detached to limit neighbor disruption.Strict due diligence is essential to avoid unscrupulous providers overpromising unsustainable returns that inevitably collapse.Ethical best practices include ensuring full safety compliance regardless of legal minimums, with regular inspections.While more complicated to enter, you can get fulfilment from improving many lives and strengthening communities.Giving generously comes full circle, opening unexpected doors and attracting conscious investors.BEST MOMENTS
"If more investors were involved in this as an ethical way of making money, then we would be using less and less temporary accommodation."
"I make sure that all the properties have an HMO license and are fully compliant...to future-proof the fact that I take on a property now."
"By investing in this strategy you will do so much good in the community. You will create such an amazing sense of well-being that you will open doors that you never thought were there."
"Give to receive. Totally. And you're doing so much good for the local community that you're helping the local residents, you're helping the taxpayer."
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/
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
progressive, property, investing, rent, housing, buy to lets, serviced accomodation, block, auction, home, financial freedom, recurring income, tax, mortgage, assets: http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/
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