#7 - From Flipping Flats to HMO Investor of the Year – Jake Colwill’s Property Journey

In this episode of The Property Journey Unfiltered, Zac and Eve sit down with Jake Colwill, co-founder of Innova Property, who has built an impressive portfolio of HMOs, blocks of flats, and commercial-to-residential conversions. Jake takes us through his no-money, no-training, full-send approach to property investing—from flipping his first flat to scaling a portfolio that won him HMO Investor of the Year.We talk about:- How he started with no cash and no formal training - The power of networking over expensive courses - Scaling from flipping homes to 15 deals in one year - Winning HMO Investor of the Year & his biggest project yet - The reality of self-managing vs. using letting agents - Market predictions and property investment strategies for 2025This episode is packed with real talk, no fluff—perfect for anyone wanting to start or scale in property.Connect with Jake: Find him on Instagram ⁠@innova.property⁠Listen now and take action—because waiting for the “perfect” deal is costing you more than you think!