“They say life throws pebbles before it throws rocks—and if you ignore the early warnings, get ready for an avalanche.” On the morning of my wedding day, I got a call from a tenant. A boiler issue. And guess what? I was still the main contact because, at that point, I was the business. A few years later, I thought I’d cracked it - I’d hired someone to manage our properties so I could sail into the sunset (literally). But what I didn’t realise was that hiring someone into a broken business, without systems, accountability, and the right leadership, was just another gamble. And this time, it did ..read more

Today’s episode is a must-listen for any property investor chasing success but feeling overwhelmed and out of control behind the scenes. I’m sitting down with Tom Pryor, a past member of our IPI Mastermind group whose transformation from chaos to clarity is nothing short of inspiring. Tom built a thriving short-term rental business, and on paper, everything looked perfect. But behind the scenes he describes it as a mix of crippling anxiety, disorganised systems, and a constant battle to keep up with his own growth. He opens up about those struggles and, more importantly, how he was able to tur ..read more

Joe Davies, is one half of a powerhouse property duo who recently made a life-changing move - exiting their successful serviced accommodation management agency in Liverpool and relocating to sunny Spain.  Now, while enjoying a slower pace of life, he and his wife Katy are still actively growing their UK property portfolio. I first met Joe and Katy a couple of years ago and was instantly struck by their drive, business acumen, and passion for personal development - qualities that have helped them achieve remarkable success before even turning 30.  While Katy isn't joining us in this e ..read more

This is the story of how Kerry Wordley bounced back from losing her job in TV production by developing her obsession for property investment.  Over the past couple of years her HMO passion has led to a booming portfolio in Stoke on Trent, giving her career freedom that never previously existed.  And it all started from a single project!  ******************** Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and cre ..read more

In this episode I head up to Gateshead to visit Ben Allan as he completes his first HMO conversion, following the advice and support from our Inside HMO Investing programme.  Starting with a hands-on approach, Ben shares how his background as a joiner helped him tackle nearly every aspect of the renovation himself—saving money, building confidence, and creating a high-yielding property. We discuss the challenges he faced, from navigating stressful bridging loans to uncovering hidden surprises in the property, and how he maintained focus on his goal of achieving financial freedom for his ..read more

If you’ve ever struggled with the mental anguish of running a property business - the highs and lows, the loneliness and isolation, wondering if you’re doing the right thing or if it’s worth all the stress - I just want you to know that you’re not alone. A few weeks ago I came across a post on social media from today’s guest, Sean Toomey, that indicated he had been through a struggle on his latest project - juggling debt and finances, as well as seeking some sort of approval or validation from social media - an all too common downside to the property community online. So I reached out to him ..read more

Let's get ready for success in 2025 with 7 lessons and insights from my planning process over the past 12 months.  ======================== Request your free copy of our Introduction to HMO Investing guide - Access here for free ? Join me for an upcoming Commercial to Residential Open Day -  Check out remaining tickets ? ******************** Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You're in the right place if you're looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in yo ..read more

I am thrilled to be back today with an episode I am so excited for you to listen to with an amazing lady called Sabine Abdou, a property investor who comes from a background in corporate negotiations - a really switched-on individual who applies her corporate expertise to a lot of the deals that she is doing in property.  And today we get into some of those details I think you will find really interesting, like how she applies that background in corporate negotiations to securing all money out deals. She started investing seriously only a few years ago back in 2020 after almost a lifelong ..read more

In today's episode, I’m going to show you why HMOs are the single best investment option for you if you’re looking to create more freedom in your life - whether that freedom looks like more money, to spend now or build wealth for the future, or like more time, to quit a job, do something you’re more passionate about, or just spend it doing the things you love with the people you love.  This is a recording of the kick-off call for our upcoming HMO Challenge that I hosted live with a group of aspiring investors.   If you're unsure about whether HMOs are the right option for you, give ..read more

Today I’m delighted to be joined by Jane Scroggs, returning to the show after a couple of years since her last appearance, not to talk about property this time, but about her business Beam, which supports property investors with her team of UK based virtual assistants and property specialists.  Jane is  a real pro when it comes to outsourcing, delegating, and generally helping you free up your time from the day to day admin of running a property business so that you can focus on the real valuable tasks in your business like sourcing your next deal, raising funds for your next develo ..read more