The Samuel Leeds Podcast From Struggling to Scaling - How Matt Watson Cracked Property Investing
Oct 8, 2025
31:49
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In this video, we sit down with the incredible Matt Watson — a rising star in the property world who’s making £6K–£8K monthly profit from rent-to-rent deals and management contracts. Matt went from being an electrical apprentice and a total beginner (who once drove to Bournemouth and flopped every viewing!) to now managing 8 properties and working with insurance companies, contractors, and even expats.
If you're in the UK and looking to get started in property, especially with no money, Matt’s story will massively inspire you. He’s proof that with the right training, mindset, and community, anything is possible.
Whether you’re interested in serviced accommodation, raising private finance, or making your first deal happen — there is something for you in this video!
🔑 *KEY TOPICS COVERED:*
→ How Matt built a profitable property business from scratch
→ Making £6,000–£8,000/month profit with rent-to-rent
→ Turning management contracts into passive income
→ Property staging tips that boost your nightly rate
→ How to raise finance with no money of your own
→ Transitioning into BRRs and flips
→ The power of networking and the Samuel Leeds Academy
→ Matt’s top 3 tips for new property entrepreneurs
📲 Follow Matt’s journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattwatsonofficial
➡️ Sign up for the Crash Course for ONLY £1: https://www.samuelleeds.com/slatour
🎬 *VIDEO CHAPTERS:*
00:00 Meet Matt Watson, Rent-To-Rent King 👑
01:52 From Apprentice to Property Investor 🔌🏠
03:48 Failing Forward in Bournemouth 🏖️
05:17 Crash Course, Four-Day Intensive Event & Joining the Academy 🎓
06:24 Matt's Current Portfolio and Insurance Strategy 🏘️
08:14 First Property Deal and the Power of Proof 🧾
09:24 £6K–£8K Monthly Profit from Rent-To-Rent 💷
10:10 Chaos and Strategy in Property Staging 🎨🛠️
12:02 Selling a Property to Reinvest Smarter 💡
13:04 Overcoming Dyslexia and Learning Property Maths 📊
13:50 The Importance of Mentorship and Networking 👥
14:28 Replacing Rent-To-Rent Income with Owned Assets 🏡
15:15 Plans to Systemise and Grow the Business 📈
16:42 Top 3 Tips for New Property Entrepreneurs 💬
18:22 Raising Finance Without Using Your Own Money 💸
19:09 How One Conversation Led to Three Management Deals 📞
20:14 Comparing Rent-To-Rent and Management Strategies ⚖️
21:49 Dealing with Difficult Guests and Property Issues 🚪
23:24 Real Stories of Academy Members Helping Each Other 🤗
25:19 Listing Tips That Get Clicks and Bookings 🖱️
26:20 Stand-Out Amenities: Dartboards and Pac-Man Machines 🎯👾
27:13 Handling Guest Deposits and Cleaner Relations 🧽
28:46 What to Do When There’s No Deposit Collected 🤷♂️
29:29 What Matt Loves Most About the Academy ❤️
30:22 Where to Find and Follow Matt Watson Online 🔍
Share this video: https://youtu.be/G9leoekztqk
*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
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*DISCLAIMER* All information, including dates, figures, links, and references mentioned in this video, is accurate and valid at the time of filming. Please note that circumstances may change over time, and we recommend double-checking any details before making decisions based on this content.
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In this video, we sit down with the incredible Matt Watson — a rising star in the property world who’s making £6K–£8K monthly profit from rent-to-rent deals and management contracts. Matt went from being an electrical apprentice and a total beginner (who once drove to Bournemouth and flopped every viewing!) to now managing 8 properties and working with insurance companies, contractors, and even expats.
If you're in the UK and looking to get started in property, especially with no money, Matt’s story will massively inspire you. He’s proof that with the right training, mindset, and community, anything is possible.
Whether you’re interested in serviced accommodation, raising private finance, or making your first deal happen — there is something for you in this video!
🔑 *KEY TOPICS COVERED:*
→ How Matt built a profitable property business from scratch
→ Making £6,000–£8,000/month profit with rent-to-rent
→ Turning management contracts into passive income
→ Property staging tips that boost your nightly rate
→ How to raise finance with no money of your own
→ Transitioning into BRRs and flips
→ The power of networking and the Samuel Leeds Academy
→ Matt’s top 3 tips for new property entrepreneurs
📲 Follow Matt’s journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattwatsonofficial
➡️ Sign up for the Crash Course for ONLY £1: https://www.samuelleeds.com/slatour
🎬 *VIDEO CHAPTERS:*
00:00 Meet Matt Watson, Rent-To-Rent King 👑
01:52 From Apprentice to Property Investor 🔌🏠
03:48 Failing Forward in Bournemouth 🏖️
05:17 Crash Course, Four-Day Intensive Event & Joining the Academy 🎓
06:24 Matt's Current Portfolio and Insurance Strategy 🏘️
08:14 First Property Deal and the Power of Proof 🧾
09:24 £6K–£8K Monthly Profit from Rent-To-Rent 💷
10:10 Chaos and Strategy in Property Staging 🎨🛠️
12:02 Selling a Property to Reinvest Smarter 💡
13:04 Overcoming Dyslexia and Learning Property Maths 📊
13:50 The Importance of Mentorship and Networking 👥
14:28 Replacing Rent-To-Rent Income with Owned Assets 🏡
15:15 Plans to Systemise and Grow the Business 📈
16:42 Top 3 Tips for New Property Entrepreneurs 💬
18:22 Raising Finance Without Using Your Own Money 💸
19:09 How One Conversation Led to Three Management Deals 📞
20:14 Comparing Rent-To-Rent and Management Strategies ⚖️
21:49 Dealing with Difficult Guests and Property Issues 🚪
23:24 Real Stories of Academy Members Helping Each Other 🤗
25:19 Listing Tips That Get Clicks and Bookings 🖱️
26:20 Stand-Out Amenities: Dartboards and Pac-Man Machines 🎯👾
27:13 Handling Guest Deposits and Cleaner Relations 🧽
28:46 What to Do When There’s No Deposit Collected 🤷♂️
29:29 What Matt Loves Most About the Academy ❤️
30:22 Where to Find and Follow Matt Watson Online 🔍
Share this video: https://youtu.be/G9leoekztqk
*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.
*DISCLAIMER* All information, including dates, figures, links, and references mentioned in this video, is accurate and valid at the time of filming. Please note that circumstances may change over time, and we recommend double-checking any details before making decisions based on this content.
#PropertyInvestment #RentToRent #UKPropertyMarket #ServicedAccommodation #SamuelLeeds #FinancialFreedom #PassiveIncome #BRRStrategy #RaisingFinance #NoMoneyDown #PropertyBusiness #UKLandlord #RealEstateUK #PropertyEntrepreneur #PropertyPortfolio #AirbnbBusiness #PropertyInvestorLife #HMOProperty #CashFlowProperty #WealthBuilding #YoungEntrepreneur #UKHousingMarket #PropertyTraining #PropertyDeals #RentToRentStrategy #PropertyManagement #MillionaireMindset #UKPropertyInvestor #HouseHackingUK #IncomeThroughProperty #ZeroToProperty #PropertyMentorship #PropertyGoals