Hi all! First time asking for advice here. Apologies if the information is elsewhere, I am still getting to grips with the platforms and information that is provided (there's so much 😁). I am starting out focusing on R2RSA/HMO. Rob has recommended on the zoom webinar using a broker to get the insurances for my company together. Could anyone recommended a particular broker that you have used at all? I was going to use Google but would much prefer a recommendation from you guys :-). Thanks in advance ☺️

This caught my attention this week... Durham County Council has approved a £3.9 million investment to purchase 25 properties that will provide safe, stable accommodation for young people in care. Why is this interesting from a property perspective? It highlights something I've been talking about for years: property isn't just about profits, it's about solving real-world problems. The council is currently spending over £1 million per year leasing emergency accommodation from private landlords. By owning the properties themselves, they'll reduce costs, create better outcomes for young people, and make more efficient use of public funds. At the same time, demand for supported accommodation continues to rise, creating opportunities for investors, developers, and housing providers who understand how to meet these growing needs. The biggest opportunities in property often come from identifying a problem and creating a solution. 💭 My question for the community: Do you think local councils should invest more in owning property assets rather than relying on expensive short-term rentals? And have you ever considered supported accommodation or social housing as part of your property strategy? I'd love to hear your thoughts below 👇 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9d3elvgq13o

A lot of people are waiting for the “right time” or the “perfect opportunity”… But most opportunities don’t arrive with a warning sign attached to them. They usually come through conversations, communities, relationships, and simply being in the right rooms consistently. That’s why networking matters. That’s why learning matters. And that’s why being part of communities like this one can genuinely change your trajectory. Your next deal, investor, business partner, or breakthrough could easily come from one connection. What’s been the most valuable connection or opportunity you’ve gained through networking so far? 👇

One of the biggest mistakes I see new property investors make isn’t lack of money, lack of knowledge, or even lack of opportunity… It’s trying to learn everything before taking action. They spend months watching videos, attending webinars, scrolling social media, reading books, listening to podcasts… but never actually stepping onto the pitch and playing the game. The reality is, confidence doesn’t come before action. Confidence comes because of action. Your first viewing won’t be perfect. Your first conversation with an agent might feel awkward. Your first deal analysis could be wrong. That’s normal. Most successful people in property didn’t start with certainty. They started with commitment and figured things out along the way. The first 12 months should be about momentum, learning, networking, making mistakes, improving, and getting yourself into the right rooms consistently. You don’t need to know everything to get started. You just need to stop standing still. Curious to know from the community… What’s been the biggest thing that’s held you back from taking action in property?

Massive Respect To Daniel Steele 👏 A couple of years ago, Daniel was working long hours in the emergency services, stuck believing property investing needed £50k–£100k just to get started. No experience. No property knowledge. Just a desire for more time, more freedom, and a better life for his daughter. After attending one of the Property Millionaire Bootcamps and getting around the right people, he took action fast. Within 3 months, he secured his first deal. Today, Daniel has built a portfolio of 13 properties: 11 Rent-to-Rent serviced accommodation units 1 Lease Option 1 Commercial R2R That’s now creating around £10k–£13k per month in potential cash flow. But the best part isn’t even the properties. It’s the confidence he’s built. The relationships. The freedom to travel. More time with family. Getting his life back on his terms. Daniel’s proof that consistency beats perfection every single time. He’s also gone all in on his own growth, joining advanced training, Inner Circle, retreats in Thailand and Marbella, raising JV finance, and surrounding himself with people who push him forward. Big congratulations mate, proud of what you’ve built so far 👏 Question for the community… What’s the biggest belief or fear you had before getting started in property?