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The Progressive Property Podcast

From Broke Student to £4.8 Million Portfolio with Ahmed Khan

Oct 17, 2023
Ahmed Khan, a property investor who started his journey while still in university, shares his approach of starting small and working up to bigger projects while building confidence. He explains how he used rent-to-rent as a low-cost strategy to save up for deposits, transitioned to buying properties, and refinanced to get his capital back. Ahmed emphasizes the importance of taking small actions aligned with your experience level and having a long-term plan. He also discusses the mindset of making excuses and the progression from flats to houses in his property portfolio.
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Quick takeaways

  • Invest in property without large deposits using other people's money.
  • Start small and gain experience and credibility to raise your own money later.

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Start small and build confidence

Ahmed Khan shares how he began his property journey by starting small, such as renting a property and subletting on Airbnb. He emphasizes the importance of being realistic about one's capabilities and not trying to jump to big projects immediately. By starting small and gaining experience and confidence, one can gradually scale up their property ventures.

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