In this podcast, Rob talks about some of the things he learned while taking Martin Lewis´MSE´s Academy of Money course on Open University. That course is all about the basics of budgeting and how applying them to your business and personal life will help you to flourish. Including recognizing the difference between good and bad debt and how to leverage good debt to invest in cash-generating assets. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS If you budget properly and live w...
Mar 22, 2021•16 min•Ep. 170
In this podcast, Rob speaks to Charlotte Lee and Frank Bertie from the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT). They discuss how landlords with properties in England can get the necessary inspections carried out to acquire the electrical safety report that is now needed under the latest Electrical Standards Regulations. Including, how to hire someone who is properly qualified to carry out the inspection. They also briefly go through the main reasons a property may fai...
Mar 15, 2021•37 min•Ep. 169
This podcast is the last episode in Rob´s women in business series. Today, he speaks to Liv Conlon who made her first million as a teenager. To date, she has won 10 business and entrepreneurial awards and runs two successful businesses. She shares her journey and details of some of the challenges she has faced along the way. In particular, Rob asks her about those that relate to her being so young and a woman working in a male-dominated industry. Liv explains how she tapped into the power of men...
Mar 08, 2021•41 min•Ep. 168
This podcast is a part of Rob´s women in business series. Today, he speaks to Flora Russo who is a property sourcer and buy-to-let landlord. Flora took the daunting decision to move from Italy to the UK in 2013. Initially, she continued to work in IT. But soon decided to switch to property. Flora explains why she gave up a well-paid job to do so and shares tips to help others who want to do something similar. Including how she overcame big hurdles like the language barrier. Flora also provides a...
Feb 26, 2021•48 min•Ep. 167
This podcast is the 2nd episode in Rob´s women in business series. Today, he speaks to Rachel of CSEE Investments. She is a successful property developer who has used the skills she learned as a model and an accountant to progress fast within the industry. Rachel explains how she got started in the property industry and shares what her plans for this year are. Including talking about the large multifunctional 7-bed property she is developing and the deal she has made with Target Five. Rachel´s s...
Feb 22, 2021•36 min•Ep. 166
In this podcast, Rob speaks to Mary Osman of Elite Dwellings. A firm that develops high-quality homes in Yorkshire. She is one of the entrepreneurs he is speaking to as part of his women in business series. Mary is an architect and director of Elite Dwellings and a lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, the MSA, and the UNSW. Rob and Mary discuss what it is like to be a woman working in male-dominated industries. Mary shares some of the challenges she faced and how she overcame them. They also ta...
Feb 15, 2021•45 min•Ep. 165
In this podcast, Rob explains how to tell whether you have damp or condensation problems in your properties. He shares practical and affordable ways to tackle both types of damp and condensation. Actions that will protect the value of your property and help to ensure that your tenants have a comfortable and safe place to live. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Damp and condensation are two different things. You need to understand whether you are dealing with damp o...
Feb 08, 2021•18 min•Ep. 164
In this podcast, Rob explains how to manage properties that you think are going to be empty for a while. Either because of long refurbs or because of a tenancy changeover. Including, handling energy companies and the council. Rob also briefly covers taking advantage of green schemes to improve the property further at a lower cost. Including a potential pitfall that you need to factor in when deciding whether to do this or not. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Inve...
Feb 01, 2021•16 min•Ep. 163
In this podcast, Rob uses his training and expertise to show you how to improve the thermal efficiency of your properties. A move that will save you money, make them more attractive to clients and ensure that you comply with all regulations. He shares how to identify areas for improvement. As well as ways to keep the cost down, including several funding sources. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS If your loft insulation is currently less than 100mms thick you can po...
Jan 29, 2021•18 min•Ep. 162
In this podcast, Rob talks about the importance of being yourself, doing things your way, and celebrating your achievements. Rather than constantly comparing yourself to others, which can lead to your feeling disheartened, losing momentum, and beginning to fail. He demonstrates why this is important by looking at the example of Alexander the Great. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Alexander the Great never lost a battle, yet he did not always do things the convent...
Jan 25, 2021•14 min•Ep. 161
In this podcast, Rob speaks to Sarry Ibraim the creator of the Bank on Yourself system. He has spent many years working as a financial advisor helping people make a range of extremely important finance-related decisions. They discuss the Bank on Yourself strategy (aka the Infinite Banking Concept) in some detail. A strategy which involves using a dividend-paying whole life insurance policy as an alternative to borrowing from banks and other financial institutions. Potentially you can draw down f...
Jan 22, 2021•36 min•Ep. 160
In this podcast, Rob shares 6 tips to help you to thrive rather than just survive during lockdowns. He explains how to turn what could potentially be a disastrous situation for you and your business into a win. Rob does not sugar coat the situation, so all of the tips he shares are practical, relatively easy to implement, and, most importantly, highly effective. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Opportunities exist regardless of the situation we are facing. Scale a...
Jan 18, 2021•8 min•Ep. 159
In this podcast, Rob shares some of the mistakes he and Aaron have made while investing in property. Including overpaying on sourcing, missing structural issues, and paying too much for work. Rob explains how they have learned from those mistakes and what changes they have made to the way they work to avoid making them again. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Everyone makes at least some mistakes when investing in property. You will make most of your mistakes early...
Jan 15, 2021•22 min•Ep. 158
In this podcast, Rob explains how property owners can comply with the existing and upcoming changes to energy ratings and electrical certifications. He covers the subjects in detail and provides several ways to find out more so that you can comply. As well as suggesting improvements you can make to ensure that your property meets the new standards and gains a high Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS The Minimum Energy Efficiency ...
Jan 11, 2021•12 min•Ep. 157
In this podcast, Rob speaks to Kay Hallinan a British expat who is a director of OAT Properties Ltd. Despite living in Singapore, she and her husband have still been able to build and run a UK-based property investment portfolio. Kay explains how she has used technology and networking to overcome the issues they faced. As well as how they get mortgages despite being expats which has helped them to continue to diversify their property portfolio. Kay also speaks about how she handled the fact that...
Jan 08, 2021•35 min•Ep. 156
In this podcast, Rob speaks to Gary Neilsen and Kirsty Wilson of Ormad Properties, Leeds. They talk about their buy-to-let property business and how they managed to expand their business during the CoVid period. Gary and Kirsty explain how they have juggled corporate jobs and having children with running their property business. As well as the steps they are taking to grow their skillset and turn this business into their only job. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS ...
Jan 04, 2021•38 min•Ep. 155
In this podcast Rob kicks off his Getting Started with Property Investment. He talks to Chris Evans who is still working as a solicitor, while building a buy to let business with his partner Anya who also works full-time. They are doing this primarily as a pension pot and manage all of their properties themselves. Chris explains why they take out 2-year mortgages, instead of using angel investors and refinancing after six months. He also shares why he targets commercial or bank sales. Sign Up Fo...
Jan 01, 2021•31 min•Ep. 154
In this podcast, Rob sits down to speak to Ryan Luke, whose main focus is providing SA accommodation for contractors. They discuss the impact that CoVid has had on his business and take a look at what both of them think 2021 has to offer. Including, what opportunities they are planning on pursuing. Ryan also shares how to take a unit, upgrade it, get a tenant in, and get the money he invested back, in as little as 10 weeks. Rob and Ryan also discuss how they have managed to grow both of their bu...
Dec 28, 2020•49 min•Ep. 153
In this podcast, Rob wishes everyone happy holidays and those who celebrate it a Merry Christmas. He also suggests a few books to read, or listen to, over the break in-between spending time with your family and friends or catching up with them digitally. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Take the time to celebrate and to reflect. Relax, enjoy your time off. Take the time to learn something new. Maybe read or listen to Rob´s (and Aaron´s) books and give him some fee...
Dec 25, 2020•4 min•Ep. 152
In this podcast, Rob answers a couple of the questions that his podcast listeners often ask. Including elaborating on which property business models he and Aaron are currently involved in. As well as what they are planning to do in the future. In this section of the podcast, he reveals several interesting opportunities other investors could potentially take advantage of too. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Rob and Aaron started their property business, in 2016. T...
Dec 21, 2020•17 min•Ep. 151
In this episode, Rob discusses how to create and launch a podcast show with James Sahota. His J2 hub podcast is rated 5 out of 5 on Apple´s podcast platform. They talk about how to come up with subjects to cover, and the right way to use advertising to monetize your podcast. James is also a property investor, so he and Rob discuss what they are currently investing in and why they are doing so. They then wrap things up by talking about how they raise finance for their projects. In particular how ...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 150
In this podcast, Rob shares his opinion on whether business owners really can use article 61 of the 1215 Manga Carta to avoid having to pay lockdown related fines. He explains which clauses contained in the various versions of the Magna Carta are still on the statute book. Then considers what this means for those business owners who felt they could continue to trade despite the lockdown rules. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Some shop owners have been arguing tha...
Dec 10, 2020•17 min•Ep. 149
Today, Rob welcomes Rachel Jensen from ECI Development. A property firm that is involved in the Latin American market. She is currently based in English-speaking Belize. In this podcast, they discuss what is going on in the property market in and around Belize. Rachel highlights some of the opportunities that exist in this developing country and suggest some ways to take advantage of them. They discuss the effect that the CoVid crisis has had on the area. Rachel explains why demand for property ...
Dec 07, 2020•44 min•Ep. 148
In his 6th QuickCast Rob talks about the tendency for people involved in the property business to slow down a bit during December. He explains why this is not a good idea and shares 3 things you can do during this relatively quiet and slow month to strengthen your business. So that you can do even better during 2021. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS For most property businesses December is a quiet time, especially deals wise, but that does not mean you should just...
Dec 04, 2020•7 min•Ep. 147
In this podcast, Rob shares his predictions for how the housing market will behave in 2021 with James Sahota of the J2 Hub Podcast. He covers how recent legislative changes, the CoVid crisis and the economic fallout is likely to affect things. Including, how inflation could work out to be a good thing for some property investors. As will some of the other opportunities that are likely to emerge. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS With property, no matter how bad thi...
Nov 30, 2020•22 min•Ep. 146
In this Smallbone to Pick podcast, Rob talks about the many benefits of not blaming others for where you are in life. He explains how to break out of this negative habit, so that you can make progress and achieve your life and business goals faster. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS It is all too easy to blame others, we are all prone to doing it. If you have a negative trait or habit, you need to take responsibility for it. Asking yourself what is behind your nega...
Nov 27, 2020•7 min•Ep. 145
Rob is joined by Marc Champ who is a property finance broker. He provides an insight into the way lenders look at things when deciding who to lend to and how much they lend. They discuss how to hire the right professionals and build a strong relationship with them. So that it is easy to keep the lines of communication open between them and you, which improves the chances of being improved and getting a fast decision. Marc and Rob also talk about the right way to realistically value your property...
Nov 23, 2020•33 min•Ep. 144
Rob is joined by Nana Piesie, from Sweden. Despite his location, he co-founded Miracle Properties and began investing in the UK property market. In this episode, he explains why he and his partner picked the UK, instead of the Swedish markets. Nana talks about dealing with property sourcers and other professionals in the UK, good and bad. He also shares some of the strategies he uses when buying property abroad. Strategies that are equally as effective for people who are investing in their home ...
Nov 16, 2020•37 min•Ep. 143
In this quick episode, Rob explains how you can appear in one of his podcasts. Regardless of where in your property investment journey you are, Rob wants to hear from you. He knows that everyone´s experience is different. So, everyone will have useful things to share with the TPN audience. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS We can learn from each other. Everyone has something valuable to share, things that will be of interest and helpful to others. It does not wheth...
Nov 13, 2020•3 min•Ep. 142
Rob is joined by Jonathan Barker the co-founder of Truffull the innovative property search engine that has been designed specifically for property investors. They talk about how it is different from RightMove, Zoopla and other tools or methods people have used in the past to find investment and development opportunities. They also discuss why and how Jonathan, who is a surveyor and has managed a property portfolio, ended up creating this tool. As well as how he is marketing and growing this new ...
Nov 09, 2020•31 min•Ep. 141
