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A question I’m often asked is ‘Do you recommend buying cheap houses as rental properties, in the 30,000.00 – 70,000.00 price range?’. And my answer is, ‘Yes!’ I’ll give you several reasons why buying cheap houses, where there’s demand, can be a great investment especially when your first starting out as a property investor and … Continue reading Should You Buy Cheap Rental Properties?

We visit Ash Zuberi from Easy Living Property who has recently started converting a small commercial property into a 6 bedroom Home of Multiple Occupation. Renovations and conversions of any type of property are not easy, and Ash tells us about the obstacles he faced whilst gaining planning permission to convert this mixed use property, … Continue reading Renovation & Conversion Of A Small Commercial Property

Are Landlords Running A Business, or Are They Just Investors? Being an investor and landlord is a business.  Some people would argue that landlords are only investors, so in the video below, I want to explain the reasons why buy to let properties are a business and to also talk about why a lot of … Continue reading Property Investing And Being A Landlord Is A Business

Rental properties are worth more money and can bring in more income if they’re in good condition. Although remodeling can be expensive, there are a variety of affordable upgrades that property owners can make to increase their monthly rental income. These five projects can help you make your rental property more impressive for potential tenants. … Continue reading Affordable and Effective Upgrades for Rental Properties

Guest Post Written by Seth Murphy from papadiy.com. Winter is underrated. Sure, it signals the end of warm weather. On the other hand, it slows the spread of pests, kills crops blights, and helps plants and trees to thrive come spring. So welcome the arrival of our blustery friend, but make sure your home and garden are ready … Continue reading Prepping Your Home and Your Garden for Winter

I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Ash Zuberi for inviting me back to the property now that it’s finished, AND for taking the time to answer the questions which were left in the comment section of the previous video. I always enjoy spending time with professional investors and landlords who are … Continue reading Renovation & Conversion of a 3 Bedroom House to an HMO – Part 2 | Property Investing

We visit Ash Zuberi’s current renovation and conversion project of a 3 bedroom house in Swindon with www.easylivingproperty.com. This is a project that Ash is managing for one of his clients, and it will be a 6 bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) when it’s complete. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel   If you have … Continue reading Renovation & Conversion of a 3 Bedroom House to an HMO – Part 1 | Property Investing

Is it really possible to invest in real estate with no money? In this video I interview Tom from FlipAnythingUSA and he has over 30 years experience with investing in both residential and commercial property. And yes, he has experience with buying houses and commercial buildings with no money. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel   … Continue reading Real Estate Investing With No Money | Interview with Tom from FlipAnythingUSA

It’s a question that often gets asked, so lets discuss the best place to invest in property or real estate, for YOU! Now people typically ask this question because they want to know which areas are producing the best yields and capital growth. That’s fine, BUT the answers or locations they receive may not suit … Continue reading Best Place To Invest In Property Or Real Estate For YOU

If you’re considering buying an investment property, whilst you are working to supplement your pension in the future, do you need to find yourself a property investing mentor?   It’s an interesting question, and I give you my thoughts in this video. Subscribe To My Youtube Channel   Watch my ‘Getting Started’ playlist here.   … Continue reading Do You Need A Mentor To Buy An Investment Property As A Beginner?

When I retired from the Army, my dream was to buy a property to renovate and sell … for a profit of course. I thoroughly enjoyed the research and property viewings before deciding which property to buy and renovate. In this video I share my complete experience of my first renovation project, including the lessons … Continue reading Property Renovations | My First Renovation Project

Should you use a letting agent or do it yourself? Managing your own rental property can sound appealing to some people when they first start out as they know they will save money on letting agent fees. But you need to be honest with yourself and consider whats involved and whether managing a property would … Continue reading Rental Property Management | Letting Agent Or Self Manage Your Investment Property | Buy To Let

In this video, I share my thoughts on Brexit as a property investor and landlord and my predictions for house prices in the UK over the next 12 months: Subscribe To My YouTube Channel   What are your thoughts? Please leave a comment below as I would be interested to know.   Cheers   Andy

Being a good landlord is something I take pride in. I have gleaned several tips over the years from past experience and by talking to other successful landlords.   In this video, I share 8 tips which have helped me be a good landlord and provide an excellent service to my tenants: Subscribe To My … Continue reading 8 Tips To Be A Good Landlord & Look After Your Tenants

This video is based on Lana Hall’s guest post. It will provide you with 3 questions that you can ask yourself to help you overcome any fears you may have around property investing for the first time, and give you more confidence so you can make a start on property investing for retirement: Subscribe To … Continue reading Scared Of Property Investing For Retirement? Let Me Help You

In this video, I answer viewers questions about tax on rental income, whether I have more free time as a property investor and landlord compared to being an employee, and whether I have had any luck purchasing properties at auction: Subscribe To My YouTube Channel  If you have a question that you would like me … Continue reading Tax, Freedom, Auctions – Property Investment Q&A Episode 2

There are 8 things that I have considered to determine which makes the best investment between the stock market and property investing. Subscribe To My YouTube Channel   1. Leverage.  2. My experience of returns.  3. Income.  4. Adding value.  5. More control.  6. Risk.  7. Extracting cash.  8. Smaller capital required.  If you think … Continue reading Stock Market Or Property – Which Is Better For Investing?

Which one would you focus on when looking for an investment property? Watch this video to hear my thoughts: Subscribe To My YouTube Channel  Do you agree with me, or do you have a different opinion? Please let me know in the comments below.  Cheers  Andy

Reading and listening to audio books is a great and inexpensive way to educate yourself during your free time. That’s why I thought it was worthwhile making a video on my top 5 books that I have read so far, which have helped me on my business and property investing journey. Subscribe To My YouTube … Continue reading My Top 5 Books | Real Estate | Property Investing

Property Tribes is the UK’s No1 Property Forum for private landlords, and I had the pleasure of interviewing the Co-Founder Vanessa Warwick. I ask her several questions about the Property Tribes website and whether she prefers paint or wallpaper and more … Subscribe to My Channel   Subscribe to Property Tribes TV