The HMO Podcast

Tenants come and go but there are a lot of ways that we can do as a landlord to keep our tenants happy and make them stay for longer. And in this episode, I’m going to share with you 10 tips to help you do that. Know your tenant’s nameInsist on longer AST’sBe proactive on tenant renewalsHave an EPIC tenant match processIntroduce tenants at viewingsPrioritise community and property specificationsDealing with maintenance quicklyBe a good landlord (be proactive, be fair, be understanding, communicate well) Deal with problematic tenants quickly & swiftlySurprise and WOW your tenantsGot 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!

This episode is very different from our previous episodes because our guest is not into HMO property investing. James Sinclair is the Founder and CEO of The Partyman Group of Companies. He started his career entertaining as ‘Jimbo the Partyman’ aged 15, built up an entertainment agency, then moved into acquiring commercial properties. Today, James operates a £12 million business which includes leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, a web-based soft toy business as well as a training business. We talked about commercial property investing, trading business, entrepreneurship and why he is not investing in HMOs. Learn more about James and find out if I can convince him to invest in HMOs.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!

Are you struggling to fill your rooms? Do you spend a lot of time managing enquiries, only to find out that they’re not the right tenant for you? If that’s the case, then this episode is for you because I’m going to share with you my 7 top tips to fill your rooms through SpareRoom!If your properties are not on Spare Room yet, then you’re missing out on a lot! This episode should help you get started and make sure that your ads are working to fill your rooms and attract the right tenants.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!

Today’s episode is very powerful because I am joined by Alfred Dzadey of Real Property Ventures and we’ve covered a lot of topics today which are very insightful and inspiring that will surely help you in your HMO property investments.From using the power of social media to raising private finance and creating a personal brand, we got it all covered. Plus, Alfred also shared with us a 7-bed Professional HMO case study with a 50% ROCE.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!

While having a HMO business is truly rewarding, there are some challenges that you have to overcome along the way like any other business.  So in today’s episode, I’m going to share with you 10 truths about managing HMO properties. This is not to scare you but I’m sharing this with you so you can prepare for the worst-case scenarios.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!

In this episode, I am joined by Richard and Susan Puchner of Resolution Property Investments. Richard and Susan were originally from South Africa and when they sold their renovated house in South Africa and decided to move to the UK, it spiked their interest in property investing. We talked about how they were able to buy their first deal, the challenges that they have to overcome as new residents in the UK and finally, we discussed an amazing case study with a 53% ROCE.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!

Do you want to be in a position where you always have the financial resources to buy the properties that you want? In this episode, I’m going to share with you the four pillars to funding your HMO business or portfolio and we’re going to talk about how you can master them and remove the headache of having to find cash every time you want to buy the next property.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!

This episode is very interesting because I am joined by Jonny Stockwell, a professional stunt performer turned HMO property investor. Jonny will talk us through why he decided to invest in HMOs and how he was able to grow his portfolio from zero to five HMOs in just a few years. 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!

Are you ready to build your HMO Portfolio? This episode is the sign that you’re looking for! I’ll be giving you the push that you need to start the HMO business that you really want and deserve.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!

In this episode, I am joined by one of my good friends and favourite people in the industry - Emma Stubbings. Emma has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the property industry particularly HMOs. She’s also the Director of Ikon Property, a property investment company.Emma and I are going to talk about an incredible case study - a 7 figure project, the ups and downs of building a property portfolio, student & professional HMOs and some of the key decisions that you have to make when you’re just starting in the property industry.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!