Hi everyone, I'm Abi from Scotland. I'm an AI and Automation Specialist who helps business owners build AI systems around different aspects of their business. I'm also an angel investor who has been privileged to invest in some high-growth startups and I'm now exploring real estate investing. I'm a mum of 2. Fun fact: I love to read myself to sleep. It's lovely meeting you all and I hope to add value.

A lot of new investors feel like they need to learn every strategy first flips, rentals, wholesaling, BRRRR. But trying to understand everything at once usually just slows things down. It probably makes more sense to pick one strategy and actually go through the process, then expand later once you understand how it works in the real world. So, what was the first strategy you focused on when you started, and would you choose the same one again?

Property success rarely comes from one perfect deal. It comes from consistent learning, calculated decisions, and taking action. The investors who build real portfolios aren’t waiting for: ❌ the “perfect market ❌ the “perfect property ❌ the “perfect timing They’re focusing on what they can control: ✔️ understanding the numbers ✔️ building relationships with agents and lenders ✔️ analysing deals consistently ✔️ learning from every step Real estate rewards those who prepare and move, not those who watch from the sidelines. Let’s activate the academy: What’s the ONE real estate action you’re committing to this week? - Viewing properties? - Running deal analysis? - Speaking to brokers or agents? - Learning a new strategy?

Quick question for the real estate pros here — how are you currently managing your leads and follow-ups? Are you manually responding to inquiries, or do you have an automated system handling things like missed calls, appointment reminders, and nurturing cold leads? I’ve been working as a CRM & automation specialist (mainly helping service-based businesses), and I’ve noticed many realtors lose deals not because of lack of leads… but because of slow follow-up and no proper pipeline system. I’m curious — what’s your biggest challenge right now? • Generating leads? • Converting inquiries? • Managing client communication? • Keeping track of deals? I’d love to hear how you’re currently handling it. Maybe I can share something helpful from what I’ve implemented for other businesses 🙌

A deal can look exciting But smart investors ask What happens if this takes longer? What happens if costs increase? What’s the exit plan? Emotional decisions create stress Structured decisions create stability Stay disciplined.