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
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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.  
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https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty/
https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk/
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Dan Eaton | How to Get Started in Commercial Conversions

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Kev is joined by John and Sarah Crew who share their journey in property investing the past two years. This episode might just inspire you to get started or give you new ideas on what you can do with your property portfolio in your area. John and Sarah also talk about how important the network and knowledge gained from Progressive has been in their recent success.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 

On his days off as a firefighter, John began helping his builder friend. Sparked by an interest in their Victorian property, John and Sarah then began to renovate and used money they had saved to start their own buy, refurbish, refinance strategy.
They first attended a progressive event in 2020 which made them realise they would need to use other people’s money to build their portfolio.
All locations have an abundance of property deals, you just have to learn how to find them.
Build your profile in your area and network, if people know who you are and what you’re looking for the deals will be easy to find.
If you find good deals then finding an investor to back you won’t be difficult. You are providing a valuable service.
The purchase price of a property in BRR is one of the least important factors, the main focus is actually on the redevelopment value.
John and Sarah are still working full time but this will change within the next two years when John and Sarah plan on both taking property investing on full time.
The best time to start investing in property is right now.

BEST MOMENTS  
“We decided to use a bit of money we had to start the BRR strategy”
“There are more deals out there than you could ever imagine”
“I don’t think necessarily you have to physically be everywhere but you have to put yourself out there and make sure people know what you’re doing and what you’re looking for”
“It was quite a scary concept, using other people's money. Now we feel comfortable with that”
“We’re working towards something and nothing will get in our way”
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/

Unleashing Property Success From Doubt to Deals

Alana joins Kev in this episode to talk about leaseholders and service charges. They discuss why this may be the next scandal and how the government, councils and owners can tackle the problem. They also talk about why new builds are never a good investment strategy as a house buyer and the inflated prices they charge.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 

Some developers are claiming the leasehold charges are for the upkeep of things like roads and playparks.
Developers may build parks to get planning in areas that previously would be refused.
These leasehold properties on new builds aren’t transparent. Many house buyers are completely unaware of what they are buying into.
Kev believes that these types of leasehold charges on new houses should be banned. We pay enough council tax that councils should be paying for roads, parks etc…
New build houses are always sold for an inflated price.
Legislation should be targeting the bad 5% of tenants and landlords, not the good 95%. Most current laws and legislation are hurting the good tenants and landlords.

BEST MOMENTS  
“New build developers are advising houses for sale but they are being sneaky”
“This just screams dodgy to me”
“You’re almost living on a toll road when you move into one of these estates”
“They’re creating a legacy for generations to come”
“It’s kind of a legal-robbery”
“95% of landlords are great but it’s the 5% that give them a bad name”
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/

Fleeceholders: Are Leaseholders pulling the WOOL over our eyes? Service Charges Scandal

Kevin engages in a thought-provoking debate with tenant Alana Jackson James. They explore the complex relationship between landlords and tenants, discussing rent increases, costs, and the challenges both parties face. Kevin also shares invaluable insights into the property market, government policies, and the importance of financial education.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 

Landlords are not simply raising rents to increase profits; they are facing significantly higher costs due to interest rate hikes and maintenance expenses, often only passing a small percentage of these increases onto tenants.
The government benefits from higher property prices through increased taxes, such as inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and stamp duty, while landlords and tenants struggle with affordability.
Landlords play a crucial role in providing housing for those who cannot or do not want to buy, and removing them from the market would lead to a severe shortage of available homes.
The government and media often use the landlord-tenant debate as a vote-winning strategy, distracting from the real issues and lack of effective solutions to the housing crisis.
Financial education is essential for both tenants and aspiring property owners to make informed decisions and create a stable future, as the school system fails to provide this crucial knowledge.
Empty homes owned by councils could be a key solution to the housing shortage, but there seems to be a lack of political will to address this issue effectively.

BEST MOMENTS  
"Higher rents does not make me more money as a landlord. Very simple thing. Higher rents are because of higher costs." 
"The system does not teach us financial education in school. And they don't teach us financial education in school because they don't want you financially educated." 
"Attack the easy person to hit. It's like the bully in the playground, go for the little guy. So let's attack the little guy." 
"Too many people are too book-smart and not street-smart. And what that means is they get stuck in a job exactly in the system the government want you in. Yeah, giving you enough every month to survive but not enough to thrive."
"Cheaper prices, cheaper rents. Cheaper interest rates, same profit margin, solved the problem. But who actually needs higher prices? The government. The government need higher prices. Why? Because they get a tax for higher stamp, higher price, more stamp duty. Higher price, more capital gains tax. Higher price, more inheritance tax."
"Sometimes you have to do what you don't want to do so you can do what you want to do.I worked really hard doing what most people won't so that I can spend the rest of my life living how most people can't."
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/

Tennant Vs Landord - A Podcast Showdown

Kevin is interviewed about his new book, "Cash in a Property Crash". Kevin shares critical insights on the current state of the UK property market, predicting a significant crash following the election. He reveals strategies for investors to not only survive but thrive during this downturn, and talks about the importance of education and creative thinking in property investing.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 

The UK is in a property market correction and heading towards a crash, with many people struggling to afford their mortgages due to rising interest rates.
Financing property deals is more about mindset than actual money; the wealthy control debt and leverage other people's money and properties.
Property investing should be treated as a business, focusing on building a portfolio during a crash rather than saving for a single property.
The system is designed to keep people in the middle class, paying taxes, and unaware of financial strategies used by the wealthy.
Creative property investing techniques, such as lease options and vendor financing, can help investors acquire properties with little to no money down.
Self-education is crucial for building wealth, as formal education primarily prepares people for jobs and paying taxes.

BEST MOMENTS  
The great thing about property is anybody can do it. The jobs you do today are probably a lot more difficult than property." 
"The system doesn't survive without the middle class. And the system doesn't want people to be financially savvy, because if they're financially savvy, then they'll stop paying the taxes
"I didn't put any money into my office deal, but on my home, I didn't just do my home with no money. My home, I was paid to purchase it." 
"Self-education makes you a fortune. Formal education makes you a living." 
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/

Cash in a Property Crash - Why is NOW the right time to get into Property

In this episode, Jackie Gammage joins Kev to share her knowledge and insight into property management. Jackie talks about her journey into property including the mistakes she has made. She also offers invaluable advice on mindset and skillset and talks about why everyone can benefit from the value of their own transferable skills.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 

Jackie found it difficult to get started in property. She now recognises this was because of her own mindset. She was risk-averse and fuelled with fear which prevented her from taking action.
It’s easy to get stuck in life, to stay comfortable. But not taking action prevents us from moving forward and achieving what we want.
You will already have some of the skills needed to become a property investor, you just need to work out what they are and then build upon the areas where you need to learn.
To achieve what you want you need to focus on it daily, create the steps and plan needed to make it happen.
Surround yourself with people who have similar aspirations.
Read and learn as much as possible to improve your mindset and self-awareness.

BEST MOMENTS  
"I found that the more senior I got the less fulfilled I was becoming”
“The fear of going into something new stopped me from taking action”
“We’ve all got transferable skills and we don’t realise it”
“Who is the person I have to become to get what I want?”
“You become your environment”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://www.facebook.com/jackie.gammage.9
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/

Dan Eaton | How to Get Started in Commercial Conversions

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