The HMO Podcast

Andy Graham
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Jul 20, 2022 • 33min

R2R - The Truth About The Strategy, Deciding If It's For You And How To Get Started

Are you still contemplating whether or not R2R is the right strategy for you?I'm a huge fan of rent-to-rent and I've been doing it for seven years across several cities. This is really important to note because there are a lot of people out there talking about this strategy and teaching it but have limited experience.So in this episode, I’m sharing with you my experience and thoughts about this strategy including:What I love and don’t love about the R2R strategyHow I drive the rents up through refurbishmentsThe ugly truths about R2R and what you need to be aware ofHow to know if it’s the right strategy for youWhat you need to know to help you get startedInterested in my R2R beginner course? Email me at info@thehmoroadmap.co.uk to get notified when it’s ready.Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates! 
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Jul 15, 2022 • 15min

Setting Up A New Business Bank Account in 2022? Here's My Advice On Who And How To Choose!

Do you need help in choosing the best business bank account for your HMO business? Well, let me narrow down your options.If you've set up a business, then you're required by law to have a business bank account. You can't spend anything from your business through a personal account of any sort. But I get it. It's quite confusing and there are so many banks out there. So, who do you choose? That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this short episode.Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates! 
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Jul 13, 2022 • 1h 1min

Exiting A Digital Business To Invest In HMOs - Adam Collison Bet Big On Property, And Here's How He Made It Work

Would you leave a cash-flowing but stressful business to invest in HMOs?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Adam Collison of Highline Property. Adam is a digital marketing agency owner before he became a HMO property investor in 2018. He is also the mastermind behind The HMO Roadmap’s Deal Stacker.So in this insightful conversation with Adam, we talked about:His background and experience before investing in HMOsHow he planned and executed his exit from his digital marketing agency business The challenges of transitioning from being an agency owner to a HMO property investorHis strategy to finance his HMO dealsA case study of his very first HMO dealGot any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates! 
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Jul 8, 2022 • 30min

143 Items Of Repair & Maintenance & £12,500 In Deposit Deductions - Here's How The Student Changeover Went This Year

Do you want to know what went down during the summer changeover? Well, all I can say is that students never fail to surprise me, but somehow we survived it again!  So I'm going to tell you all about it.Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates! 
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Jul 6, 2022 • 37min

What I Would (And How I Would Do It) Do If I Had To Start My Property Business From Scratch Tomorrow

If I have to build my HMO business again from the ground up, knowing everything that I know now, how would I do it? This is a question that I’ve been asked a lot. And honestly, there’s a lot I’d like to do differently so in this episode, I’m going to share with you five things that I would do if I were going to start again from scratch.Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates! 
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Jul 1, 2022 • 14min

Scrape Your Local Market For Thousands Of Data Points In Minutes (To Calculate Values, Average Rents And £/SF)

Would you like to know how to scrape your local property market for thousands of data points in minutes to help you calculate average values, average rents, and the pound per square foot? If your answer is yes, then listen to this episode and I’ll talk you through the process that I go through when I'm evaluating a market and when I'm evaluating particular types of property values and data.Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates! 
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Jun 29, 2022 • 24min

Rent 2 Rent - My Guide For Beginners (8 Steps To Get Started)

Are you considering starting a rent 2 rent property business?I'm a huge fan of R2R and I've been investing in my own R2R business for over seven years, and during that time, I've turned over millions of pounds in rental income. So it's fair to say, that I know a thing or two about rent 2 rent. So in this episode, we’re going to talk about:What’s a rent 2 rent business modelWhat’s involved in building a rent 2 rent businessWho should and shouldn’t do rent 2 rent 8 steps to help you get startedInterested in my R2R beginner course? Email me at info@thehmoroadmap.co.uk to get notified when it’s ready.Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates! 
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Jun 24, 2022 • 18min

Q&A - With interest rates, utilities and material costs all rising, can a newbie start (investing in HMOS) now?

In today’s Q&A, I’m answering a question from @williski. Can a newbie really invest and make it work in today's HMO market despite the rising utility costs, material costs, and interest rates?Listen to the full episode to find out what my thoughts are.Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates! 
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Jun 22, 2022 • 46min

How Sean Cheung Built A Five Million Pound HMO Portfolio In Only 4 Years

Do you want millions of pounds worth of property business or portfolio? Or perhaps you want to generate thousands of pounds worth of rental income? Well, if that’s your goal then this is the episode that you definitely don't want to miss. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sean Cheung of Midland Capital. Sean is an accountant and a HMO property investor since 2019, with over 5 million pounds of portfolio value at the moment.So in this insightful conversation with Sean, we talked about:How he was able to build his HMO portfolio in just over 4 years The importance of getting educated, social media, and networking The cost-of-living crisis and how he’s managing his tenant’s billsThe challenges of building a portfolio during a pandemicA 14-Bed Student HMO Case StudyGot any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates! 
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Jun 17, 2022 • 22min

Biz Update - My Commercial Conversion Progress, Newest HMO Update & Preparing The Agency For Summer Madness

I have been a busy boy the last couple of months so, in this episode,  I'll be giving you an update on what's been happening across all of my businesses, the good and the bad!  Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates! 

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