The J2 Hub | Real Estate, Business & Real Life

It’s getting harder to find deals in this crowded property market. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ In this podcast, James talk’s about the steps he takes and sources he uses to find deals in this hugely unpredictable property market. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ If you’re finding it hard to get potential deals and have exhausted the avenues you normally use then this podcast is one you don’t want to miss.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Let's stay connected - James Social...

No doubt you’ve heard the term ‘flipping property,’ but what does it actually mean, and how do you successfully carry out a flip step by step?  Everyone rushes into BTLs, HMOs, and doing BRR’s - which is an excellent approach in itself; however, it can take a long time to feel its financial impact. A Flip can have you in/out in 6-8 months, generating anywhere from £15,000 to £150,000 and beyo...

The first time I came across Search Land was when it was recommended to me by my partner in crime, and I can truthfully say it’s the best land searching software I have ever used. I’ve described it as the Apple of Land Searching, and what I mean by this is, it’s a pleasure to use, similar to all Apple products. If Apple were to design a land searching software, it would be this. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ The interfac...

It was a pleasure interviewing Dee at the beginning of the year, and six months later, I decided it was an excellent time to recap with him and boy, what a recap this was. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ It’s incredible how much has happened since we last spoke, and both our lives have changed massively; many of the things Dee predicted six months ago have come to fruition, and everyone who thought he was talking a load of...

If someone owes you money, you have two options, let them get away with it or make an example of them and ensure you get your debt paid. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ I decided to take option two and fought hard to get my debt paid, especially as I knew the agents were taking the absolute piss out of me and using Covid19 as an excuse. Had they given me a legitimate reason why they couldn’t pay, and if they were genuinely...

One of my biggest fears was always the sudden loss of my mother. I used to think about it all the time. The older I got, the more it was apparent and openly being a mummy's boy (which I'm proud of, by the way), I knew one day I would have to deal with it. In a weird kind of way, I'm glad mum's condition gave me time to process the grief and the whole process and not have it be a sudden shock. ⁣ ⁣...

Side hustles!⁣ ⁣  ⁣ Everyone loves to use this phrase, especially Americans. Well, today we are talking about how you can effectively run a property business, whilst also having a 9-5 job.⁣ ⁣  ⁣ It’s not easy, you will likely grow slower and it may cost you more, but there are many benefits, which we speak about. Faith Locken joins us to talk about how she balances both of these time and...

What does graft mean to you? Working hard, or working smart? We could argue all day long which one is better, or, we could just start working!⁣  ⁣  ⁣ Craig is the definition of a grafter, if you follow him on IG you will see this – daily.⁣  ⁣  ⁣ We talk about what it takes to be successful in property, common mistakes with hard work, but also how it is very personal and applies...

Imagine spending this much time in a job, same commute, same people, same water-cooler ‘banter’ and routine. It’s very difficult to escape this, you become so conditioned to what you’re doing, having a manager and structure to govern you. Quitting at this stage requires careful planning, but also the confidence and bravery to reject this lifestyle.⁣  ⁣  ⁣ Tyna, did just that. What a succ...

⁣⁣ENERGY. One word that describes Rubi, and what we love about her. She is an absolute fireball, burning with passion, realism and motivation.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ You’ll hear this come through today, I promise you, it’s infectious. She has had a real rollercoaster in Property so far, she’s tried things, realised that’s not what she wants to do, and left it to continue onto other things. It’s not a failure, it’s...

“I don’t care, I will argue on the internet, if he wants it, I’m ready!” – Paraphrased from this Podcast. TJ is hilarious, but really he is a very intelligent man. We talk about Rent2Rent as a strategy, how much money you need, and an overview of the process, plus why TJ loves it. It’s a great approach for beginners with no experience and little cash.⠀ ⠀  ⠀ We also talk about haters on the in...

Davinder, the queen of HMOs. She has raised so much money, purchased many properties and built a life of freedom for herself. She’s been on both Podcasts, and has spoken at Tej’s networking event, where so many people turned up, she broke the venue capacity allowance!⠀  ⠀ ⠀ We take a different approach this time, we talk about our upbringing and parents, and the statement ‘Your beginning does...

We like Stu. How often do you say that about a Solicitor? We jest, sort of. A lot can be really annoying, slow response times, errors and just not the service level we expect for the price. He’s been in the business for 20+ years.⠀ ⠀  ⠀ Stu and PCS are different, they have worked with James and Tej, in fact they’ve done 8+ transactions with Tej, and will continue to do them. So we personally...

Tenants are customers. When was the last time you heard this? Probably never. They aren’t seen or treated like them, perhaps this stems from the government’s pathetic treatment towards good landlords, this creates a divide between us. We personally feel it, from the laws that are against us… anyway, rant over.⠀  ⠀  ⠀ They pay the mortgage, and your profit. So, they are like any other cus...

Instagram is our favourite Social Media platform, it combines so many functions and features that work very well in Property. However, it’s not easy to set up, scale up and build a community. It takes time, consistency and following some core guiding principles.⠀ ⠀  ⠀ Chris Taylor is a master of IG, he knows what he’s doing, and his sales records prove this. James is also doing training with...

Saif is a master of detail. What he doesn’t track, measure and improve isn’t worth talking about. His attention to detail and numerical skills are incredible, and he applies these so well to Property Investing, something we could all do better. Working with Builders is tough, it really is.⠀ ⠀  ⠀ We clear this up with Saif, and also between Tej & James, as we all have some horrible and won...

Every so often I interview someone who gets me thinking about my own goals, strategies, and if I’m focused on what I’m doing or just going with the flow. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ This was one of those episodes where I walked away massively inspired, pumped and immediately made some decisions to tweak my own property investing business.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Life long friends Malkit and Sanjay have a real synergy when you speak to th...

Alfred Dzadey is one of those people I compare to as Marmite. You either love him or you hate him and judging from my time with Alfred over the last few months, I don’t think he cares if you like him or not. What he does care about is if your vision and outlook align with him, and if you’re of the same mindset type. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ On this podcast, Alfred and I talk about all things property. How he go...

He’s a model, the host of the ever-popular 5 am club, Bitcoin fanatic and now a sunny Dubai resident. It’s my absolute pleasure to kick start 2021 on “The J2 Hub” podcast with no other than the man himself, Dee Ludlow or Daniel as he is not so commonly known! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Dee has always been on my hit list of people to get on the podcast, but I wanted to save him for a time in the year when people would...

I’m back after a much-needed recalibration and some time away from podcasting to deal with some devastating family news, which I may talk about in a later podcast. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ It’s almost the end of the year and nearly 12 months since “The J2 Hub Podcast” launched. We are 60 solid episodes in, and I’m happy to say it’s been a delightful journey so far, and long may it continue. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ I decided to mix it...

It’s not often a fellow podcaster joins me unless he’s wearing a bright yellow t-shirt, so it was a pleasure to have Rob Smallbone from the Property Nomads podcast join me for a chat. I’ve tuned into Rob’s podcasts before, and it’s always a great blend of Property, travel, history and all things Economics, so I was keen to get his views on a number of different topics. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ We spoke about all thi...

My next guest needs no introductions if you haven’t heard of Kamila or the SA girl as she’s also known, you're probably new to the property game or you don’t do social media at all. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ I couldn’t bring the ‘Women in Property’ series to an end without speaking to Kamila; she’s one person whose testament to how someone can change their lives and circumstances to better themselves and live the lif...

Whether it’s drunk on-site watching cats on YouTube, or fake rewiring and endless lies, they’ve been hit hard. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ What happens when you get hit? You take it, get stronger and get going. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ Tej and James will take you through their stories, how it unfolded, the rapid action that followed and the emotional pain it caused. The effect on their well-being, timescales and wallets.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ If you want...

Jonathan and his co-founder Alex wanted to provide a platform whereby it would be easier to find properties that are of interest to investors and developers without the need to search through everything in the marketplace.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ As the company is still in the early stages of growth, they are continuing to innovate there service offering to be more than just a search portal, and they have some excit...

When I first asked Davinder to join me on the ‘Women in Property” series, her response was a brutal NO; I don’t do podcasts. I didn’t know what to make of it and was a little taken back if I’m honest. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ What I later found out was Davinder was scoping me out as a person and doing her research to see if I would align with her and her brand. I’ve never been checked or interviewed for my podcast b...