Welcome, @Karen Royle ! Starting without assets or collateral can feel challenging, but it doesn’t mean you can’t build a path into property. The key is learning the numbers, understanding different strategies, and focusing on building skills and relationships before taking on too much risk. I started with plenty of challenges myself, so I know how important it is to learn from other people’s experience. What property strategy are you most interested in learning first?

@Karen Royle, I completely understand where you’re coming from because when I started, I didn’t have capital either. My main goal at the time was to find a way to eventually leave my 9–5, and I had to learn how to create opportunities without having everything in place from the beginning. I started without everything figured out either, and one of the biggest lessons I learned was not to rush into borrowing or buying before understanding the numbers and the strategy. If I were starting again, I’d focus first on learning how to find and analyse good deals, building relationships with agents and investors, and choosing a strategy that matches my current resources rather than trying to force a deal too early. If you don’t mind, I’d be happy for us to network and I can share practically how I approached my first deal and some of the lessons I learned along the way. I’m not always active on here, so you can reach me on WhatsApp at +44 7735 304278.

@Phil Barnaby Love this,🙌 Being a late starter doesn’t matter, what matters is that you’re here and ready to take action. What are you most excited to tackle first?

Welcome, @Roy Joseph ! It’s never too late to start building in real estate, and your experience can be a real advantage as you learn the business. The key is finding the strategy that fits your goals and taking consistent action. What are you most interested in starting with, rentals, flips, or deal sourcing?

@Roy Joseph Absolutely, Roy! I’d be happy to hear your ideas. Go ahead and run them by me, I’m all ears

@Susan Mcfadyen Definitely. I agree, we can learn a lot from each other, especially when we’re both looking at deals from different angles. And being in the middle of a deal is exciting; the numbers really are what make or break it. What are the numbers looking like so far, and what’s the biggest factor that could make you walk away?

@Susan Mcfadyen I’m mainly looking for packaged deals or opportunities to invest rather than JV at the moment. I actually had a deal recently, so it would be good for us to catch up and share ideas. I’m not always on here, so feel free to message me on WhatsApp at +44 7735 304278

@Igboanu Chibuike Thank you! That’s exactly what I love about this community, seeing others take action can give us the motivation to keep pushing forward. Keep learning and taking those steps; your first deal could be closer than you think. What’s the next step you’re planning to take toward your own real estate goal?

@Igboanu Chibuike That’s a great plan, and definitely achievable with the right strategy. I’ve been in the property business for about 5 years now, and I’ve faced quite a few challenges along the way, but I’m grateful to say I’ve achieved almost all the goals I set for myself, especially building toward financial freedom. One thing I’ve learned is that it’s not always about working harder, it’s about working smarter, understanding the numbers, and learning from people who have already been through the process. Your 5-year goal is realistic if you stay focused and take consistent action. If you don’t mind, feel free to reach me on WhatsApp at +44 7735 304278. I’d be happy to share some of my experiences and lessons learned, and hopefully they can help you along your journey.