How to Help Solve Homelessness as a Landlord | Episode 30: Mark Burrows

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Burrows, a seasoned commercial property investor and champion for the homeless, who has rehoused over 60 families.Mark takes us on a compelling journey from accidental landlord to purpose-driven property investor. He shares an unforgettable moment when a young boy told him, "you've just got me all I want for Christmas – a new house," highlighting the life-changing impact of his work. Mark dives deep into the challenges and rewards of balancing property investment with helping those most in need. He reveals his strategies for managing his portfolio, navigating rental property management, and how he turned his passion into a thriving business model. He also shares how he built a thriving networking group, MING, where property professionals can connect, share, and learn through educational events and high-level networking.Whether you're interested in property investment, social impact, or just love a story that pulls at the heartstrings, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights.Tune in to discover how Mark turned his mission to help others into a powerful force for good, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!Enjoying The Property Developer Show? Follow us now! Stay updated with the latest insights and expert advice in property development. Follow us and never miss an episode. If you love our content, please leave a rating and review to help others discover the show.Chapters:00:00 Coming Up00:54 2025 Property Developer Show01:35 Meet Mark Burrows05:00 Starting a Networking Group07:00 Power of Collaboration09:20 Rehoming Families14:53 How Landlords Can Help: Opportunities in Rehoming15:57 SureStay Group22:35 Finding Commercial Sites: Mark's Strategy25:55 Building a Networking Group32:42 Diversifying Investments: Commercial and Retail Investments41:35 Connect with MarkContact Mark: Tel: 07739457341Commercial Property: [email protected] Families: [email protected] Networking: https://facebook.com/groups/750823371749192/https://linkedin.com/in/markburrows68/https://facebook.com/markburrows68https://instagram.com/markus_burrows_68/Support the Sleepout: https://ceosleepout.co.uk/london/Property Developer Show:https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-showhttps://facebook.com/propertydevelopershowJoin us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2025!Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.Register for your FREE tickets now: www.propertydevelopershow.co.uk