Top Five Mistakes New Starters Make When Starting in Property

Become a part of the Progressive Property refer-a-friend scheme and Earn up to £250 when someone attends one of our events – you can enrol here: If you are hungry, ambitious and want the smoothest start possible in your property journey, then this is for you. One mistake in property can set you back years. As someone who has built a successful portfolio, replaced his income and has coached 1000s of new property professionals, this is my list of the top five mistakes new starters make when starting in property. If you want to take the next step and put what you have learned from this podcast into action, you only need to click here - KEY TAKEAWAYS Counterintuitively low-ball offers kill great deals. Exactly why that is and what you should be doing instead is explained in full. The best investors buy on numbers and due diligence, not emotion – ugly but profitable beats pretty and pointless, every time. Education isn’t optional: learning from experienced mentors lets you sidestep years of costly trial and error. Your environment is destiny; if the people you surround yourself with have no ambition, they’ll drag you back down when you try to grow. Sustained action turns a painfully slow start into a business that almost runs on its own. BEST MOMENTS “You will only get paid in proportion to the value that you provide. If you can provide more value by helping that person with their problem, then you're going to get a really good deal.” “Numbers are rational. Feelings are emotional, so you need to buy based on numbers and due diligence and not how you feel about the property.” “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” “You become your environment.” “Knowledge, accompanied with appropriate consistent action leads to success.” VALUABLE RESOURCES MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income: ABOUT THE HOST Sean Fitzpatrick is a property investor, educator, and the Face of Progressive Property. With a 6-figure portfolio and expertise in creative strategies, finance, and off-market deals, Sean shares success stories from the Progressive Property community, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help investors succeed. Tune in for practical tips and no-nonsense advice to accelerate your property journey. ABOUT THE HOST Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people’s property to create financial freedom. CONTACT METHOD TikTok: YouTube: Twitter: LinkedIn: Instagram: Facebook Community: Facebook Page: This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media.

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