In this week’s episode, Jonathan pulls back the curtain on the launch of his very first HMO investment—an exciting milestone in his property journey.
He takes you through the entire process from the very beginning, starting with how he identified the right investment strategy while living thousands of miles away, all the way through to financing the deal, managing the refurbishment remotely, and planning for long-term scalability.
You’ll hear how he carried out his due diligence from abroad, built the right power team on the ground, and navigated the unique challenges of investing in a more hands-on property strategy like HMOs.
Jonathan explains why he chose this route, how it fits into his overall goal of achieving financial freedom within the next few years, and what steps he’s taking to make sure this first deal sets a solid foundation for future success.
He also dives into the structure of the finance and how he’s aiming to recycle his initial capital investment—so he can move on to the next deal faster and continue building momentum.
If you've ever wondered what it really takes to get started with HMOs, especially from overseas, this episode offers valuable insights, practical tips, and honest reflections from someone doing it in real time.
Don’t miss this deep dive into the realities of launching a high-cash-flow strategy from afar.
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This is the beginning of a much bigger journey—and you're invited to come along for the ride.
Jonathan offers free one-to-one buy to let investment discovery calls to help you unlock your expat property potential - your key to building passive income and long-term wealth.
Whether you are looking for advice on how to kickstart your property portfolio, want to delve into the world of new build property investing or are just looking for free tailored information for your circumstances then setting up your free discovery call is a great first step.
Alternatively, if you are looking to generate guaranteed, competitive returns on your cash instead of it losing value sitting in the bank or risking it on the stock market then book your call in and we can find a win-win way to work together.
To schedule your session now simply head to Unlock Expat Property and select a time suitable for you.
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Contact him by email at jonathan@unlockexpatproperty.com
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