Gearing, or leveraging, is a powerful financial strategy used by property investors to amplify their investment returns. By borrowing funds to purchase property, investors can control a valuable asset with a relatively small initial outlay. This method allows investors to multiply the potential gains from property appreciation and rental income. One of the primary financial…
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Time Mastery: what do your days and weeks look like?
The picture above shows one of the dashboards (tasking) from one small section of a group of systems I’ve developed called – rather awkwardly perhaps – the Calendoo. Running a business – or just life sometimes – is a bit like conducting a symphony, and with the right tool, you can turn chaos and multiple…
Avoiding Property Investment Regrets (Part 2): Starting Early, Leveraging Wisely, and Diversifying
Following on from yesterday’s 5 items, one of the next biggest mistakes in property is ignoring cash flow. Focusing solely on property appreciation and neglecting the importance of positive cash flow, leading to financial instability or difficulty covering expenses during vacancies or downturns. This caught a lot of people out in the 2008 financial crash…
Avoiding Property Investment Regrets (Part 1): Starting Early, Leveraging Wisely, and Diversifying
Not starting: By far the biggest mistake in property is simply not starting. Whether this is through excessive worrying about purchasing properties at the wrong time or something else, this leads to the biggest regret of property investors that do get going – that they didn’t start sooner. Solution: start! Overleveraging: Taking on too much…
Is Property Right for You?
On Sunday I released a relatively long post about lessons from 12 years in property. Are you considering venturing into the world of property investment but feeling unsure if it’s the right path for you? Making the decision to invest in property requires more than just financial readiness—it also demands a certain mindset. Here are…
Why Inflation is both good and bad in Property
Inflation has been very high in the UK recently, as the graph shows. And whilst inflation is now falling, overall Owner-Occupier Household (OOH) costs are still rising, adding another suppressant to house prices (or at least household income). But there are some upsides – because inflation, often seen as a financial villain, can actually play…
Why Invest in Supported Living?
Beyond the financial benefits, supported living investments offer profound social rewards. By providing safe, comfortable, and well-equipped housing, investors make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, enhancing their quality of life and fostering a sense of community. This ethical investment approach aligns with growing societal emphasis on social responsibility and inclusivity. Moreover,…
Friday Back to Basics: 7 Reasons from M2P of why Property is the Ultimate Investment Class
“Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning property. More money has been made in property than in all industrial investments combined. The wise young person or wage earner of today invests their money in real estate.” – Andrew Carnegie, billionaire industrialist. But why is this? When it comes to property investing, the age-old…
Property as a force for good
In a world where every action counts, property investment stands as a beacon of opportunity to make a positive impact. Beyond mere profit, it offers a platform for meaningful change, holding the power to uplift lives and transform futures. Let’s harness the potential of property to build not just structures, but bridges to a brighter…
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