47. From Estate Agent to Investor with Ernest Lukovnikovas

In this episode of From Roots to Froots, we sit down with property investor Ernest Lukovnikovas, whose journey from low-paying jobs and long hours to financial freedom through real estate is nothing short of inspiring. 💼🏡Ernest shares how he went from listening to Rich Dad Poor Dad during food delivery shifts to becoming an award-winning estate agent and a successful property investor. Along the way, he learned key lessons about mindset, valuation, and the power of leveraged growth — and now he’s helping others transform their futures through smart investing.✨ In this episode, we explore:Ernest’s journey into property investing and early lessons learnedThe key skills from estate agency that give investors a winning edgeDifferent property investment strategies: Buy-to-Let, HMO, Flips, Rent-to-Rent & moreCommon mistakes new investors make (and how to avoid them!)The value of mentorship and working with professionals vs. going soloHow to choose the right wealth-building vehicle — property, stocks, crypto, or something elseWhy mindset, patience, and research matter more than hype💡 Whether you’re a first-time buyer, aspiring investor, or entrepreneur looking to diversify your income, this conversation offers practical, real-world advice you can start applying today.📚 Mentioned in this episode:Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiErnest’s LinkedInProperty solicitor timeline (available on Ernest’s LinkedIn page)🔔 Subscribe to From Roots to Froots for more empowering conversations on finance, entrepreneurship, and building generational wealth.Join us next week for more Seeds to Sew!📌 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more insights on financial growth! 📩 Email us at [email protected]🎟️ Join our next in-person workshop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eventbrite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Arlyne on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Other Useful Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch From Roots To Froots on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roots To Froots Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roots To Froots Homepage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order your free budget planner here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#PropertyInvestment #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateUK #InvestingTips #PassiveIncome #MoneyMindset #Entrepreneurship #FromRootsToFroots