3 Tips for a Rookie to get started in property with little or no money
I was asked recently by a 22 year old what three tips I could give to get started in property 💡1. Trade Hustle for Capital You might not have cash, but you can bring time, energy, and skills. Offer to find deals, manage projects, or handle tenanting/admin for investors or developers in exchange for a share of the profits or equity. Sweat equity is the currency when you’re young. Ask to go on site with an investor and ask them questions, e.g. How did they get started? 💡2. Learn Creative Finance Early Focus on strategies that don’t rely on big deposits: - Joint ventures (partner with money, you do the work). - Rent-to-rent / lease options (control without owning). - Private lenders (family, friends, or angel investors). Learn how to structure win-win deals where others put up the funds, and you bring the opportunity + work ethic. 💡3. Start Small, Build Proof Don’t wait for the “big deal.” Start with micro-projects (cosmetic refurbs, small HMO conversions, or sourcing deals for others). Document everything. Each small win becomes proof you can be trusted with bigger projects - investors back results, not talk. Pro Tip-Get started now- ask to shadow an estate agent whilst they do viewings.