In this episode of Your Property Network, Ant is joined by portfolio landlord and full-time property professional Rebecca Alcock, who shares her journey from corporate life as a Chartered Accountant to building a thriving, cash-flowing property business.
Rebecca talks candidly about how she scaled a portfolio of 60 HMO rooms in Sheffield, why stability and predictability have shaped her strategy, and how her focus has evolved from aggressive cash flow to long-term capital appreciation. They explore HMOs vs blocks of flats, working within strict Article 4 areas, raising funds through private investors, and why simpler deals often outperform complex projects in the long run.
The conversation also dives into the realities of leaving a well-paid corporate career, juggling family life, avoiding burnout, building a team, and creating a property business that supports lifestyle freedom — not stress.
Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or considering the leap into property full-time, this episode is packed with practical insight, honest lessons, and real-world perspective.
For more expert conversations, real deal breakdowns, specialist training and ongoing support, check out YPN+ — the low-cost, high-value alternative to expensive property courses. Get the tools, knowledge and community you need to invest with confidence at ypn.plus.
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In this episode of Your Property Network, Ant is joined by portfolio landlord and full-time property professional Rebecca Alcock, who shares her journey from corporate life as a Chartered Accountant to building a thriving, cash-flowing property business.
Rebecca talks candidly about how she scaled a portfolio of 60 HMO rooms in Sheffield, why stability and predictability have shaped her strategy, and how her focus has evolved from aggressive cash flow to long-term capital appreciation. They explore HMOs vs blocks of flats, working within strict Article 4 areas, raising funds through private investors, and why simpler deals often outperform complex projects in the long run.
The conversation also dives into the realities of leaving a well-paid corporate career, juggling family life, avoiding burnout, building a team, and creating a property business that supports lifestyle freedom — not stress.
Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or considering the leap into property full-time, this episode is packed with practical insight, honest lessons, and real-world perspective.
For more expert conversations, real deal breakdowns, specialist training and ongoing support, check out YPN+ — the low-cost, high-value alternative to expensive property courses. Get the tools, knowledge and community you need to invest with confidence at ypn.plus.
Grab your FREE YPN Toolkit https://bit.ly/ypn-toolkit
EP168: Starting in Property: What We’d Do If We Were Starting Again in 2025
Your Property Podcast
44 minutes 19 seconds
5 months ago
EP168: Starting in Property: What We’d Do If We Were Starting Again in 2025
In this episode of Your Property Podcast, Ant Lyons and Alex Daley dive into what they’d do if they were starting (or restarting) their property journey from scratch today.
With nearly 30 years of combined experience, Ant and Alex share real-world insights, strategies, and golden rules for beginners — or those stuck at one or two buy-to-lets — looking to gain clarity, confidence, and momentum.
They cover:
How to avoid paralysis by analysis and finally take action
The key questions to ask before choosing a strategy
Why your first deal with intent matters
Proven tactics for adding value and recycling cash
Personal case studies from buy-to-let, HMO, and flat conversion projects
What to do with £60k–£100k of starting capital
How to balance buying to hold vs. buying to sell
Whether you're starting your property investing journey or hitting reset with more purpose, this is an honest, practical discussion to help you take the next step.
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Your Property Podcast
In this episode of Your Property Network, Ant is joined by portfolio landlord and full-time property professional Rebecca Alcock, who shares her journey from corporate life as a Chartered Accountant to building a thriving, cash-flowing property business.
Rebecca talks candidly about how she scaled a portfolio of 60 HMO rooms in Sheffield, why stability and predictability have shaped her strategy, and how her focus has evolved from aggressive cash flow to long-term capital appreciation. They explore HMOs vs blocks of flats, working within strict Article 4 areas, raising funds through private investors, and why simpler deals often outperform complex projects in the long run.
The conversation also dives into the realities of leaving a well-paid corporate career, juggling family life, avoiding burnout, building a team, and creating a property business that supports lifestyle freedom — not stress.
Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or considering the leap into property full-time, this episode is packed with practical insight, honest lessons, and real-world perspective.
For more expert conversations, real deal breakdowns, specialist training and ongoing support, check out YPN+ — the low-cost, high-value alternative to expensive property courses. Get the tools, knowledge and community you need to invest with confidence at ypn.plus.
Grab your FREE YPN Toolkit https://bit.ly/ypn-toolkit
