The Samuel Leeds Podcast 8K a Month From 8 Properties
Sep 10, 2025
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If you think you're too young, too inexperienced, or starting too small to succeed in property — think again. In this inspiring interview, I sit down with 23-year-old Ollie Whitehead, who went from selling beds at Dreams to controlling 8 serviced accommodation properties in under two years!
Ollie’s journey is a powerful reminder that taking action trumps perfection—and that Rent-to-Rent Serviced Accommodation is still a powerful strategy when done right. Whether you're new to property or looking to scale your rent-to-rent business, this is a must-watch.
🎯 Learn how Ollie got started with little money, secured deals without deposits, navigated the challenges of management, and systemised his entire business to make thousands in passive income every month.
🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
→ How Ollie went from selling beds to 8 serviced accommodation units
→ Structuring deals with no deposit or refurb budget
→ Using long-term Airbnb bookings to create stable monthly income
→ Setting up management systems (like Turno) to free up your time
→ Pitching to landlords and overcoming objections
→ Handling nightmare tenants and damage like a pro
→ Scaling with JV partners and transitioning into property ownership
→ Why consistency and mentorship is key to long-term success
➡️ Sign up for the Crash Course for ONLY £1: https://www.samuelleeds.com/slatour
🎬 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 From Selling Beds to Serviced Accommodation Star 🛏️
01:54 Discovering Property Through YouTube & Events 📲
02:28 First Deal: When Deal Selling Didn’t Work 😬
03:03 Taking On His First Rent-to-Rent SA 🏘️
04:52 Negotiating No Deposit & Grace Periods 🤝
05:30 First Refurb and Learning on the Job 🛠️
06:50 Buying Out His JV Partner & Scaling Up 💷
07:48 Copy-Paste Formula for Rent-to-Rent Growth 🔁
08:49 Slowing Down After the First Property – Why? 🐢
09:26 Tips for Furnishing on a Budget 💡
10:00 Getting Long-Term Bookings on Airbnb 📆
10:37 £3K/Month Booking From a Divorced Developer 💸
11:41 Creating Extra Airbnb Listings to Capture Leads 🎯
12:14 Growing From 1 to 8 Rent-to-Rents in 18 Months 🚀
13:25 Involving Family in Property – Brother as Investor 👨👦
14:35 Is It Active or Passive Running 8 Properties? 🤔
15:14 Using Turno to Automate Cleaning Tasks 🧼
15:42 The Power of Systemisation for Scalability ⚙️
16:52 Breaking Down Monthly Turnover & Profit 📊
17:24 Generating £8K Monthly Cash Flow 💰
17:58 How to Attract Long-Term Bookings 📢
18:34 Insurance Companies, Relocations & Unique Clients 🏡
19:52 Helping a Friend Get His First £4K Booking 🤝
20:20 The Perfect Rent-to-Rent Pitch to Landlords 🎯
21:28 Dealing with Damage & Difficult Guests 😱
23:33 Crisis Averted: £800 in Cash from a Guest’s Nan 👵
24:44 Family Reactions to Joining the Academy 💬
26:26 What’s Next? Unique Properties & Buying Hotels 🏨
27:37 The Reality of Rent-to-Rent Time Limits ⏳
28:13 Advice to His Younger Self: Take Action 💪
28:45 Believing in Yourself & Staying Focused 🧠
29:28 Rebranding to Build a Personal Brand 📸
29:59 Final Advice: Crash Course Is the Starting Point 🏁
OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
🎙️ LISTEN: Samuel Leeds' Podcast: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ytpodcast
🎥 WATCH: The Eviction 2024: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2pwVLNuxBo9kq5OI0hyH82LHqhTq93Q0
📖 READ: My latest best-selling book: https://www.samuelleeds.com/FOMYT
♟️ PLAY: Get the Property Millionaire Board Game: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ytbg
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
→ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SamuelLeeds
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelleeds
→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuel_leeds
→ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/778613042238071
→ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSamuelLeeds/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samuel_leeds
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-leeds-64660683
For collaboration enquiries, please email marketing@samuelleeds.com
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*WARNING* Samuel Leeds will never give out his mobile number in the comments of this YouTube channel. There is currently a channel impersonating Samuel Leeds and commenting on videos with a number to message about investing in cryptocurrencies so please beware of this.
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If you think you're too young, too inexperienced, or starting too small to succeed in property — think again. In this inspiring interview, I sit down with 23-year-old Ollie Whitehead, who went from selling beds at Dreams to controlling 8 serviced accommodation properties in under two years!
Ollie’s journey is a powerful reminder that taking action trumps perfection—and that Rent-to-Rent Serviced Accommodation is still a powerful strategy when done right. Whether you're new to property or looking to scale your rent-to-rent business, this is a must-watch.
🎯 Learn how Ollie got started with little money, secured deals without deposits, navigated the challenges of management, and systemised his entire business to make thousands in passive income every month.
🔑 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
→ How Ollie went from selling beds to 8 serviced accommodation units
→ Structuring deals with no deposit or refurb budget
→ Using long-term Airbnb bookings to create stable monthly income
→ Setting up management systems (like Turno) to free up your time
→ Pitching to landlords and overcoming objections
→ Handling nightmare tenants and damage like a pro
→ Scaling with JV partners and transitioning into property ownership
→ Why consistency and mentorship is key to long-term success
➡️ Sign up for the Crash Course for ONLY £1: https://www.samuelleeds.com/slatour
🎬 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 From Selling Beds to Serviced Accommodation Star 🛏️
01:54 Discovering Property Through YouTube & Events 📲
02:28 First Deal: When Deal Selling Didn’t Work 😬
03:03 Taking On His First Rent-to-Rent SA 🏘️
04:52 Negotiating No Deposit & Grace Periods 🤝
05:30 First Refurb and Learning on the Job 🛠️
06:50 Buying Out His JV Partner & Scaling Up 💷
07:48 Copy-Paste Formula for Rent-to-Rent Growth 🔁
08:49 Slowing Down After the First Property – Why? 🐢
09:26 Tips for Furnishing on a Budget 💡
10:00 Getting Long-Term Bookings on Airbnb 📆
10:37 £3K/Month Booking From a Divorced Developer 💸
11:41 Creating Extra Airbnb Listings to Capture Leads 🎯
12:14 Growing From 1 to 8 Rent-to-Rents in 18 Months 🚀
13:25 Involving Family in Property – Brother as Investor 👨👦
14:35 Is It Active or Passive Running 8 Properties? 🤔
15:14 Using Turno to Automate Cleaning Tasks 🧼
15:42 The Power of Systemisation for Scalability ⚙️
16:52 Breaking Down Monthly Turnover & Profit 📊
17:24 Generating £8K Monthly Cash Flow 💰
17:58 How to Attract Long-Term Bookings 📢
18:34 Insurance Companies, Relocations & Unique Clients 🏡
19:52 Helping a Friend Get His First £4K Booking 🤝
20:20 The Perfect Rent-to-Rent Pitch to Landlords 🎯
21:28 Dealing with Damage & Difficult Guests 😱
23:33 Crisis Averted: £800 in Cash from a Guest’s Nan 👵
24:44 Family Reactions to Joining the Academy 💬
26:26 What’s Next? Unique Properties & Buying Hotels 🏨
27:37 The Reality of Rent-to-Rent Time Limits ⏳
28:13 Advice to His Younger Self: Take Action 💪
28:45 Believing in Yourself & Staying Focused 🧠
29:28 Rebranding to Build a Personal Brand 📸
29:59 Final Advice: Crash Course Is the Starting Point 🏁
OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
🎙️ LISTEN: Samuel Leeds' Podcast: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ytpodcast
🎥 WATCH: The Eviction 2024: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2pwVLNuxBo9kq5OI0hyH82LHqhTq93Q0
📖 READ: My latest best-selling book: https://www.samuelleeds.com/FOMYT
♟️ PLAY: Get the Property Millionaire Board Game: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ytbg
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
→ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SamuelLeeds
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelleeds
→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuel_leeds
→ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/778613042238071
→ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSamuelLeeds/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samuel_leeds
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-leeds-64660683
For collaboration enquiries, please email marketing@samuelleeds.com
🔔 Subscribe for daily content: https://www.youtube.com/SamuelLeedsAcademy?sub_confirmation=1
*WARNING* Samuel Leeds will never give out his mobile number in the comments of this YouTube channel. There is currently a channel impersonating Samuel Leeds and commenting on videos with a number to message about investing in cryptocurrencies so please beware of this.
#PropertyInvestment #RentToRent #ServicedAccommodation #UKProperty #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #SamuelLeeds #PropertyTraining #YoungEntrepreneur #AirbnbBusiness #CashFlow #RealEstateUK #InvestInProperty #PropertyMentor #PropertySuccess #PropertyDeals #DealSourcing #PropertyJourney #UKInvesting #BRRRStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset #PropertyPortfolio #HMO #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateTips #PropertyGoals #WealthBuilding #RentToSA #SAProperty #RealEstateInvestor #PropertyCashflow #SideHustleUK #BuyToLet #RentToRentSuccess #PropertyStrategy #AirbnbUK #InvestSmart #SuccessStory #PropertyLife #UKHousingMarket