Airbnb Blueprint

The Ethical Way to Invest in Property: Jamie Greaves’ Blueprint

Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’sthe game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of youroperations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below anddiscover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing!Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US https://calendly.com/airbnbconsultant/15min  DESCRIPTIONFor this episode, Alex is joined by Jamie Greaves who in just 5 years built a £7 millionproperty portfolio in Yorkshire. He's not a genius, wasn't born with a silver spoon and most importantly he did all of this in a super ethical way. Reaching the point where he can look after his extended family well, while also using a chunk of his time, money and expertise to follow his passion and fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.Jamie is an incredibly open and genuine guy, who looks for win-wins and helps others. So, today, he shares the exact blueprint he used to achieve this incredible success.
KEY TAKEAWAYSEducation was a key pillar of Jamie´s success.Fully understand cash flow before you make your first investment.What your cash flow looks like plays a role in which strategy will work for you. Focus on one strategy. Reverse engineer the process so you fully understand the demands it will put on your time and energy to work out if it´s for you. Having a big why fuels success. Pick a cause that you are passionate about and use some of your profit to help it.Ask for help – Jamie put the deals he was looking at on Facebook and asked other property investors what they thought.
BEST MOMENTS“Start with as much free or low-cost research as possible.”“Choose one thing (strategy/model) and become the best at it.”“Make your why as big as possible.” EPISODE RESOURCEShttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lifestyle-propertyhttps://www.facebook.com/j.s.greaveshttps://www.instagram.com/lifestylepropertyhttps://lifestyle-property.co.uk HOST BIOSAlex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years.This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain.

My Top 5 Tips For a Killer Airbnb Listing

Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’s the game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of your operations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below and discover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing! Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US  https://calendly.com/airbnbconsultant/15min    DESCRIPTION For this episode of the Airbnb toolbox, Alex shares the 5 things he does to make sure that his Airbnb listings get seen and convert people into guests. He shares what you need to know to keep your Airbnb properties occupied and generating income for you year-round. Importantly, what Alex shares in this episode works for any platform and any type of Airbnb property. KEY TAKEAWAYS Even if you have the best property in the area if your listing does not stand out and grab the attention of potential guests your business will fail. Your listing needs to stop people scrolling to find out more about what you offer. First impressions count, so your first photo has to be outstanding. Use it to showcase the best feature of your property. The first five photos, the power five, need to show off important features. Include something that will tempt the kind of client that typically rents your type of property in the title. Free parking is a massive selling point so make sure you mention it if it is available. Great views and outdoor spaces really tempt guests. Make your description engaging and informative.  Be transparent and honest, if you are not you will end up with disappointed guests which leads to bad reviews. Use a dynamic pricing app to maximise your profit while still offering irresistible value for money. Actively seek out reviews. Alex explains how to do that during the episode. Reply to each review. BEST MOMENTS “The importance of a great listing cannot be overstated.” “The more listings that go on these sites, the more we need to up our game and make sure that we are standing out.” “Try to take the photo when there's plenty of natural light.” “If you've got a massive driveway, which is really unique to your property, and you're serving contractors, that fact needs to be at the front” “You don't want to say something generic, like “cosy flat in the city”.” “Setting the right price is again, all about understanding your market.” “I want to read reviews. If there's no reviews and the place looks amazing, I might well skip it.” EPISODE RESOURCES How to take great photos of an Airbnb property - https://www.airbnb.es/resources/hosting-homes/a/how-to-take-great-photos-for-your-listing-687? https://pricelabs.co https://roompricegenie.com HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.

Living Your Best Life: Christina Davis on Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 Grind

Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’s the game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of your operations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below and discover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing!Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US https://calendly.com/airbnbconsultant/15min  DESCRIPTIONFor this episode, Alex is joined by Christina Davies a digital nomad from the US who, in 2019, gave up a lucrative corporate career to pursue her dream of living in different countries. To do this Christina created multiple online businesses. If you are feeling unfulfilled, a bit trapped and want a way to break out of your current life to pursue something you are passionate about and love, this episode is for you. Christina provides the entire blueprint you need enabling you to stop just dreaming about your best life and live it. KEY TAKEAWAYS •    If friends and family don´t understand your dream, they will likely worry and try to persuade you not to pursue it. That´s only natural, but don´t let them hold you back.•    Create a cushion of money before you take the leap and leave your day job to pursue your dream.•    Just start. Take action and get your first online job. •    Christina started as a virtual assistant, which most people can do too. Today, she runs her own podcast management business and earns from social media.•    Keep challenging yourself and acquiring new skills.•    Everyone has knowledge they can monetise through courses and other formats. BEST MOMENTS “No matter what culture, no matter how much people make, the happiest people always have been the ones that just enjoy life.”“Don't ever give up, because you might just be one video away from it all going the way you want to.” ABOUT THE GUESTChristina Davis is an American digital nomad who left her corporate career in 2019 to pursue her dreams of living abroad and working online. Now based in Barcelona after years of full-time travel, she runs a successful podcast management business and inspires others to create their dream lives abroad. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christinaadavisTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@christinaadavisYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@christinadavisnomadJoin My Nomad Newsletter - https://bit.ly/4enk9sV EPISODE RESOURCES Digital Nomad Visa countries - https://citizenremote.com/blog/digital-nomad-visa-countries HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.

My Top 5 Top Cost Saving Tips For Your Airbnb Properties

Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’s the game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of your operations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below and discover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing! Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US  https://calendly.com/airbnbconsultant/15min  In this episode, Alex shares some really cool technology you can use to make running your Airbnb business easier. Apps, software and gadgets that will save you time and money.  Whether you have just started your Airbnb business or already have a large portfolio the information in this episode will prove invaluable. Paul covers tech to help you to better manage security, guest behaviour, relationships with neighbours and more. KEY TAKEAWAYS The right smart thermostat will pay for itself in under a year. Alex recommends a specific make and model in the episode. Being able to use your phone to set when the heating goes on and off means you are never left heating an empty property. The right tech enables you to schedule tasks, so everything happens automatically e.g. make sure that the property is at the right temperature when guests arrive. Security matters. The right Ring style doorbell system is invaluable. Video doorbells can help you to spot guests who are breaking the house rules, e.g. booking for 3 people but having 6 people staying. Noise monitors are a discrete, legal, non-intrusive way to monitor noise levels, so you know if a party is going on. Smart lights help keep bills lower, improve security and provide your guest with the luxury of voice-controlled lights. The jury is still out on smart locks, but they are really worth investigating. Factor in the cost of subscriptions when deciding which devices to use. BEST MOMENTS “Trust me, once you've got these things into your property…you're not going to look back ” “This (smart thermostat) is going to save you so much money over the year that it will pay for itself in a matter of weeks.” “It gives your guests the option to stay warm if they have a day off work and are in the property, but it doesn't give them the option to go out and leave the heating on.” “It listens for the noise levels in the property, and if it raises above what you've set, it will send you an alert.” “We can send those codes out to our guests, and it eliminates the need for physical keys.” EPISODE RESOURCES Inspire thermostat for SA - https://www.inspirehomeautomation.co.uk/all_thermostat_versions.php Some UK video doorbell systems to look into - https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/tech/g40556687/best-video-doorbells/ Noise monitor - https://www.minut.com Smart Bulbs - https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us/products/smart-light-bulbs Smart Locks - https://www.asurion.com/connect/tech-tips/smart-lock-buying-guide HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.

Building Wealth Through Property: Emma Fielding’s Flipping Strategy Explained

Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’s the game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of your operations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below and discover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing!Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US https://calendly.com/airbnbconsultant/15min  DESCRIPTIONFor this episode, Alex is joined by Emma Fielding, a young award-winning entrepreneur. At the age of 30, she has already flipped 12 properties, with another 3 in the pipeline, and has done this in just 6 years. She explains how she flips properties quickly, finances her purchases, and succeeds in business despite dyslexia. Because of the way she researches each potential deal, Emma can predict within a 2% margin how much each flip will make. During the episode, she shares her exact process. KEY TAKEAWAYS •    You don´t need as much equity as you think to get started.•    It is not too late to get started with flipping UK properties. Emma explains how.•    Emma built her property business while holding down a corporate job.•    Research and knowing the area is essential for accurately calculating the return for each project.•    Get quotes from 3 or 4 trades, question them in depth and do your own costings.•    Build your brand online, when people know your work you get more out of networking and attract investors. BEST MOMENTS “6 weeks later … we had added about £40 grand worth of equity from a £10 grand investment. ”“Where there's turbulent times, there's always an opportunity in property.” GUEST BIO Emma has built a successful property-flipping business in her hometown of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. After renovating her own properties in 2019 & 2020 and starting with just £20,000, Emma quickly got the property bug and decided a year later to leave her corporate career behind her to pursue creating luxury high-spec family homes in her local area.  To date, Emma has flipped 12 properties with another three in the current pipeline and has raised over £2million from angel investors. Emma's second year of trading amounted to a turnover of over £1 million with a net profit of six figures.  In December last year, Emma was crowned Young Property Investor of the Year 2023. Emma has some ambitious plans for the next few years including building a buy-to-let portfolio and starting small new build developments. Email: info@emmapropertydevelopments.co.ukInstagram: @EmmaPropertyDevelopments HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.  

How To Scale Your Airbnb R2R or Management Business

Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’s the game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of your operations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below and discover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing! Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US  https://calendly.com/airbnbconsultant/15min  DESCRIPTION For this toolbox episode, Alex talks about how to scale your Airbnb rent to rent business, to go from securing your first deal to generating income from multiple properties. To turn your side hustle into a business that enables you to give up your day job. KEY TAKEAWAYS Start by mastering the management of your first property. If you don´t have your first property running smoothly, running more will be too much and you will fail. Put in place good systems that provide a flawless guest experience and keeps the property in perfect condition. Streamline your processes before you scale. Remove yourself from as many day-to-day tasks as possible e.g. cleaning or taking bookings. Use software and apps to automate as much as possible. Focus on building your network. Your network is not just agents. Cleaners, maintenance teams and other hosts can also be good sources of leads and partners. Treat your suppliers and team like gold, they are the ones that deliver the excellence that makes your business shine. Master cashflow. Short-term and long-term financial planning is crucial. Use the management model to start working with people who own properties that need attention. Later, they may rent to you. Work on the business not in the business. Invest in education for you and your team. BEST MOMENTS “Scaling isn´t about working harder. It´s about working smarter.” “The 1st deal is always the hardest one…to scale you need to make sure you have a solid foundation in place.” “That first property, that is your blueprint. This is where you're cutting your teeth making sure that you're getting everything right.” “You've got to have repeatable systems in place that allow you to handle multiple properties without burning out.” “Trust is crucial to your success.” “In the UK, we've got this massive rental crisis. But it's not impossible.” – (finding more properties to rent and use for Airbandb) EPISODE RESOURCES How to secure that first R2R Airbnb deal direct to landlord episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-secure-that-first-r2r-airbnb-deal-direct-to-landlord/id1725492164?i=1000675986688 Software that will make managing your property easier – https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj https://rategenie.io https://hello.pricelabs.co https://turno.com https://stripe.com https://www.tidy.com HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.

Financial Freedom in Under 5 Years Using Property Investments with Jack Smith

Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’s the game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of your operations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below and discover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing!Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US https://calendly.com/airbnbconsultant/15min  DESCRIPTIONFor this episode, Alex is joined by another young and inspiring entrepreneur - Jack Smith who started investing in property about 5 years ago. Today, at the age of 27 he has flipped numerous houses and built up a large portfolio of properties. He also sources and sells deals to other developers and is in the process of creating a luxury HMO portfolio. All while sharing his knowledge via social media and other free to access materials. KEY TAKEAWAYS Try to make your first deal a joint venture that you do alongside someone with experience.Education is essential. It is the starting point.Even though it is tough, push yourself to network to find partners and people you can learn from.If you do quit your day job, do it at the right stage.Leverage social media to build your brand, attract investors and make it easier to change direction and monetise your business in multiple ways.Focus on motivated sellers that need to sell to solve urgent problems.Doing a deal that helps the buyer makes sense for both parties e.g. buy fast before repossession and help them to move into rented accommodation. Win wins work.If a property is not suitable you can still earn something by selling the details on to another developer that does want it. Deal packaging works.There is huge demand for HMO rooms especially at the luxury end of the market.It is now possible to use individual electricity meters for each room, which helps to control HMO power bills. BEST MOMENTS “I thought there was a lot more complexity to flipping a house, and I was actually surprised at how simple it was.”“Just off that one video, 1000 investors signed up to our email list.”“Education is the starting point. If you're not educated, if you don't know what you're doing, or at least what you could be doing, what's the point?” EPISODE RESOURCEShttps://www.jack-smith.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/@jackdavidsmith https://rightval.com   HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.  

How To Secure That First R2R Airbnb Deal Direct To Landlord

Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’s the game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of your operations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below and discover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing! Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj  THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US  https://calendly.com/airbnbconsultant/15min  DESCRIPTION For this episode, Alex explains in-depth how to speak to landlords and persuade them to do deals with you. He shares where to find them, how to reach them and how to cut through the noise to get their attention. Alex provides you with a checklist of benefits you can use to seal the deal.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Focus at least 80% of your time on finding landlords and doing deals directly with them. Doing direct landlord deals gets you past some of the hurdles you cannot get past when dealing with agents, e.g. references for which the bar is usually incredibly high. Make sure that the landlord knows exactly what you are going to be using the property for. Most landlords worry about the negative impact your guests could have on neighbours. Be clear about how you stop this from being an issue. Offer long-term deals, 3-year contracts appeal to most landlords. Pay the landlord every month whether you have guests or not. Make it clear that you will maintain their property like a show home. Be clear about which aspects of maintenance you cover. Build trust, let them know that when you do not have guests they can meet you at the property to check things are OK.   BEST MOMENTS "When you're dealing directly with landlords, you are removing 90% of the hurdles that are put in place by letting agents and the biggest one being referencing." "Everybody needs to know the benefits that you can bring to them over running their properties as buy to let." " You are not covered under the Housing Act, so you can't mess around like you can do on a residential AST contract." “I'm going to be giving you back a property that is in a better condition than when I took it on,”   HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.

Building a Business Empire: Nathan Winch on Acquisitions and Growth

Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’s the game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of your operations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below and discover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing!Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US https://calendly.com/airbnbconsultant/15min  DESCRIPTIONFor this episode, Alex is joined by Nathan Winch of the private investment house Winch & Co. Since the age of 22, Nathan has been creating, building up and selling businesses, often, for £millions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Building a business up then selling it for 6/7x its annual profit is a fast way to make a lot of money.Stop wasting energy worrying about what can go wrong. Instead, focus on what can go right.There are plenty of small businesses that you can buy, amalgamate and make far more profitable,In most cases keeping the owner working in the business for a period of time is wise.Tap into the knowledge of those around you.Don´t be afraid to take a chance. The worse that can happen is that someone will say no.You will experience failures, don´t let that stop you.Do your due diligence. BEST MOMENTS "You just need to have a good product, a good idea, be confident, have an adult conversation, and know your numbers." "We've only ever bought off market deals from motivated sellers" EPISODE RESOURCEShttps://www.winchandco.comSocials - @nathanjwinch ABOUT NATHAN WINCHNathan Winch, founder of Winch & Co, began his business journey at 22 with WinchPharma, a company that supplied cost-effective healthcare products to the NHS. Nathan secured a £39 million NHS contract. Later, he sold WinchPharma to Byotrol plc. At which point he entered the distribution, logistics and construction industries.  Nathan expanded Winch & Co into a private investment firm focused on acquiring and transforming businesses through strategic integration. By 2024, Winch & Co employed over 50 people across four UK locations, leveraging proprietary methods to consolidate business operations, reduce overhead, and increase profitability. Nathan and his team specialize in turnarounds, growth acceleration, and strategic mergers to deliver efficient, profitable enterprises. Over his 15+ year career, Nathan has gained cross-disciplinary experience in commercializing ideas, scaling companies, and managing complex financial restructures and creditor negotiations. His work has rescued several businesses from insolvency, secured jobs, and resolved multi-million-pound debt obligations. Nathan has also achieved notable success in residential and commercial property development. HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.

The Real Truth Around Securing Airbnb Deals Through Agents

Meet Tokeet Channel Manager, your ultimate all-in-one property management solution. It’s the game changer designed to boost your profits while simplifying every aspect of your operations. Join 60,000 rentals across 95 countries who trust Tokeet. Click below and discover Tokeet - the business partner you never knew you were missing! Link: https://www.tokeet.com/?ref=ztfjzgj THE AIRBNB CONSULTANT - CONTACT US  https://calendly.com/airbnbconsultant/15min  For this AirBnB Toolbox episode, Alex talks about something many property entrepreneurs struggle with – speaking to letting agents. He explains what you should be saying and what you definitely should not. The advice he shares is especially important for someone who is planning to get started using the now-challenging rent-to-rent model. But the tips he shares will also prove helpful for anyone who is trying to persuade a letting agent to do business with them. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you are going to get started using rent-to-rent, start by doing a deal with a private landlord. Friends and family friends already trust and know you, so start with them. Tell people you meet and in your social circle about what you do, they may be landlords who are fed up and would prefer to rent to you. Focus on the direct-to-vendor market, speak to those that have buy-to-let portfolios. Don´t be intimidated by letting agents. Provided you have taken the right courses, you already know more about property than they do. But be respectful. Agents are familiar with AST contracts, but will rarely know much about company lets, so for them, doing a deal with you means taking a chance. Referencing is a big hurdle for those who are new to rent to rent. Alex explains how to get through that. Target the one-man-band agents. They are a lot more willing to do creative deals. Spend time building rapport and long-term relationships. Remember agents make a lot of money from taking care of the maintenance, so your maintaining the property is not a selling point. Work on your communication skills. BEST MOMENTS "This golden key to building your serviced accommodation business is these darn letting agents that are standing in the way, holding all the stock." "Trying to sell these benefits to an agent is way harder than trying to sell it to somebody who already knows you, likes you." "You've got to think about where we are in the UK, with the economy as it is we've got a rental crisis going on." "Earn to have a conversation without reading off a script sheet." "You´ve got to get out of your office …. Put on some decent clothes and go to the agent." EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.yell.com https://www.thomsonlocal.com https://www.touchlocal.com https://www.yelp.co.uk https://www.freeindex.co.uk https://www.mylocalservices.co.uk HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.