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Can I combine rent to rent serviced accommodation with HMO?

Getting started in one thing is enough! But you need to make a decision where you want to start. So, which way should you go?

Should I go full-time in rent to rent and ditch my job?

What I love about rent to rent is you can do it alongside other work. But here’s why I wouldn’t advise you to give up your job right now…

What if there’s too much competition for rent to rent in my area?

When we started in Newport, people said it’s too late, there’s too much competition, it won’t work. Don’t listen to the unsuccessful people... Listen to the people who are doing it.

If you are renting directly through the landlord will bad credit affect you?

You’ve got bad credit and you’d like to rent properties from letting agents.
So, what can you do?

Where can I find landlords who accept rent to rent contracts in London?

No one is looking for a rent to rent contract, but when you sell what people want they become attracted to you.

The easy to miss 5 red flags to avoid bad tenants

Let's break down the ways you can ensure no bad tenants walk through your door. I'll even throw in a little bonus tip on how to look out for that difficult tenant too!

Do I need to have good credit to start rent to rent?

Whatever the challenge, there are always multiple approaches you can take to ensure you hit your goals.

What do you tell letting agents about rent to rent?

Letting agents, like everyone, will help you get what you want when you help them get what they want.

What is the minimum amount of money I need to get started in rent to rent?

You don't need a huge deposit to get started in rent to rent, you can do it for much much less... what we call 'little money'.

Can I do rent to rent nationally or should I stay local?

People are doing rent to rent in cities all over the country. Rent to rent works in most cities - but where should you start?

Can I be a tenant in my rent to rent HMO property?

When we first started in rent to rent, I moved into an HMO we were managing - but could it work for you?

The Renters Reform Bill – What does it mean for rent to rent?

In this episode I’m going to talk through the details and the impact the bill will have on rent to rent - but remember none of this is law yet and just a proposal.

Who pays for the gas safety cert and the EICR in R2R HMO?

Do you know your contracts well? Make sure you understand them up front as it means you don’t end up in a confrontation and both parties understand what their obligations are.

When signing up to PRS for rent to rent should we sign up as a property professional or an agent?

Whatever new business you’re starting there is so much to know and so many shortcuts, make sure you’re starting from clarity instead of confusion.

How do I show a letting agent I can afford the rent for R2R HMO?

You don’t need a big lump sum but you do need to show you can afford the rent - so how do you do this?

What’s your number one advice for starting in rent to rent?

Many people know the basics of rent to rent but haven't been able to get results yet. So my number one piece of advice to you is...

How do you find tenants for rent to rent HMO?

Finding tenants for your rent to rent is a fear most of you have, but if you have the right foundations in place, it will be an easy process.

How can I get a commercial lease contract for rent to rent HMO?

Rent to rent contacts could trip you up. So I'm going to give the foundations about which contract to use.

I’ve got really bad credit - Can I do rent to rent HMO?

You might be thinking about rent to rent and decide it’s all very well in theory but you don’t think rent to rent is for you because you have bad credit - my answer is going to surprise some people!

Do I need to be registered with HMRC on the Supervised Business Register for rent to rent?

Starting the process of setting up a rent to rent business can bring a number of complexities and questions and one of those is around the Supervised Business Register - so what do you need to do?