Secret Property Club Podcast

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit secretpropertyclub.substack.com Episode: Inside The UK's Biggest HMO Data Set, With Van From Coho Heidi sits down with Van, founder of Coho, the property management platform that started with HMOs and now covers landlords, agents, single lets and serviced accommodation. Coho holds more HMO data than anyone else in the country, and in th...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit secretpropertyclub.substack.com This is lesson #3. The whole Serviced Accommodation training guide is available here. I get given a lot of “can you turn this into a serviced accommodation” viewings. Most of them come from one of two places. Either the last tenants trashed it, or it just wasn’t getting the return the owner expected as a...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit secretpropertyclub.substack.com One bad tenant can cost far more than a missed rent payment. It can mean months of stress, legal fees, repairs, lost income, and countless hours spent chasing problems that could have been avoided. After managing more than 250 properties for over 100 landlords, I learned something important: Successful la...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit secretpropertyclub.substack.com Most property investors are laser-focused on the next deal. The next refinance. The next flip. The next “one that changes everything”. And that’s exactly why so many people end up building something valuable that’s surprisingly fragile. Not because they’re reckless. Because protection feels like admin. It...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit secretpropertyclub.substack.com The whole Serviced Accommodation training guide is available here. The 5 Skills You Actually Need to Run a Serviced Accommodation Business One of the biggest misconceptions about serviced accommodation is that you need to be a property expert to succeed. You don’t. In fact, most successful operators aren’...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit secretpropertyclub.substack.com Serviced accommodation (SA) is a short-stay, fully furnished property that you run like a hospitality business. Guests book for nights or weeks. You manage pricing, cleaning, check-in, and the whole guest experience. That’s the first mindset shift. SA is hospitality. It isn’t a “property strategy” you set...

In this episode, Heidi and Steve break down how to get your first flip without wasting months on “busy” tactics. We cover: Why “view 100 properties and offer on 75” is the wrong plan for most people. How to pick areas with less competition (and better margins). Why you should always have more than one exit (sell, rent, hold). What to look for on Rightmove when you want value-add. The spreadsheet a...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit secretpropertyclub.substack.com What we cover: Why flips go wrong: time , unplanned “contingencies” , and trades. Valeria’s approach to flips: 2–8 week projects, buying + selling in the same market to reduce exposure. The core principle: a strong schedule of works + tight sequencing (reduce dead time, overlap trades). How to vet trades...

What you’ll learn in this episode: Why serviced accommodation (SA) is hospitality , not “passive income”. The unglamorous realities: problems happen in every strategy (including vanilla BTL). Why professional photos are one of the highest-ROI moves you can make. What “Superhost” actually means (and why it won’t save a bad business model). How to handle reviews professionally, even when they’re unf...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit secretpropertyclub.substack.com AI is everywhere right now. Some people feel ahead. Most people feel behind. And a lot of property professionals are already using it without really knowing what’s happening to the data they’re pasting in. In this live chat, we’re joined by AI Note with Simone ( Simone Natasha Dayle from Zenthia Consultin...

High-performing property people rarely burn out because they’re “weak”. They burn out because their nervous system is running the business. In this episode, Chris Knight breaks down the invisible ceilings that keep smart investors stuck: identity, money, and burnout, and the practical tools to build safety so action becomes consistent again. What you’ll learn: Why burnout is often a nervous system...

Episode Summary Attracting investors isn’t about posting “raising £X at Y%”. It’s about becoming the kind of operator people trust before you ever ask — through consistency, clear communication, and relationships. In this episode: Why most people raise money at the worst possible moment. What investors are actually “buying” (you, not the deal). The behaviours that build trust over time (and the on...

Episode Why Most Property Investors Stay Stuck (And how to Break it Fast) Guests Steve Hannam, Heidi Mobbs The one-line takeaway: Most investors aren’t stuck because they don’t know enough, they’re stuck because they won’t commit, decide, and stay consistent long enough for it to work. What we cover: The “training loop”: paying for course after course instead of taking action. Why doing it alone i...

Flipping Is Profitable When You Stay Disciplined The biggest lesson from flipping is not about paint colours, extensions, or fancy kitchens. It is about discipline. Discipline in your buying price. Discipline in your deal analysis. Discipline in your refurb budget. Discipline in your valuation assumptions. Discipline in your exit plan. Flipping can be a brilliant strategy, but only when you treat...

The Power of Consistency in Property Investing And Why It Beats Talent Every Time There’s a myth in property investing that success comes from big wins, clever strategies, or being “naturally good” at business. It doesn’t. The truth is far less glamorous, but far more powerful. Success in property comes down to consistency. Not motivation. Not talent. Not hustle culture. Just showing up, every sin...

Rent-to-Rent HMOs: The Cashflow Strategy Most People Overcomplicate If you’ve spent any time in property circles, you’ve probably heard the phrase “rent-to-rent” thrown around. For some, it sounds like the ultimate low-money-down strategy. For others, it feels confusing, risky, or overly hyped. The truth? It sits somewhere in the middle—and when done properly, it can be a powerful cashflow model....

Networking isn’t about flashy events, big spend on courses, or collecting business cards. It’s about building genuine relationships and knowing where to turn when you need support. That’s the message Heidi and I shared in our recent session for the Secret Property Club, and it’s one every property investor should take seriously. Secret Property Club is a reader-supported publication. To receive ne...

Build a reliable monthly cash flow first. Use flips (and other “chunky money” strategies) to accelerate deposits and growth, not to pay next month’s bills. In this video: Why relying on flips to replace your salary creates pressure (and bad decisions). The difference between profit and income. Cash-flow strategies that can cover bills monthly (and what “reliable” actually means). Hidden costs peop...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit secretpropertyclub.substack.com Recently, inside the Secret Property Club community, we were joined by Jon Dale from Jag Funding , who shared a practical walkthrough of how property investors actually fund deals in the real world. What made the session refreshing was that Jon wasn’t talking theory. Everything he discussed came from deal...

If you’re a founder and things look fine on paper, but you feel permanently tense, tired, or “switched on”, this is for you. You’re not lazy. You’re not confused. You’re not secretly failing. You just never feel fully at ease. You finish work, but your body doesn’t. You sit on the sofa, but some part of you is still “holding the day together”. Even rest feels like something you’re supposed to exec...

Most property people don’t lack motivation. They lack clarity . And support. And someone to actually break the thing down. That’s what this Live was about. Because there’s been confusion, we wanted to spell it out properly: The Secret Property Club Facebook Group is for snippets , general chat, little bits of training, quick tips, and community posts. But Secret Property Club (SPC) is a membership...

This Live was about the things that make or break deals. Most people don’t fail in property because they “didn’t work hard enough”. They fail because they didn’t do the boring work: * They didn’t check the numbers properly. * They underestimated the refurb. * They tried to do it alone, with the wrong people around them. Mistake #1: Thinking “Due Diligence” Is Just Viewing The Property A lot of new...

New to property investing? Start here. David breaks down the fundamentals of buy-to-let property investment. What it is, how much you really need to get started, and the key metrics that separate good deals from disasters. No fluff, no £10k course upsells. Just the essential knowledge you need before you buy your first rental property. What You'll Learn: What a buy-to-let property actually is (and...

Most property investors never build the wealth they dreamed of - not because property doesn't work, but because they treat it like a hobby instead of a business. In this episode, David Oliveira reveals the fundamental mindset shift that separates successful investors from everyone else. What You'll Learn: The #1 reason 90% of property investors fail to build real wealth. Why buy one property and w...

Are you making these costly property investment mistakes? In this episode, David Oliveira breaks down the top 3 errors that could drain your profits in today's challenging market. What You'll Learn: Why ignoring EPC regulations could cost you thousands per property. How overleveraging in the current interest rate environment is crushing investors. The due diligence mistakes that turn "hot" areas i...