Not Getting Anywhere

Episode 286 of the Property Magic Podcast podcast, hosted by Simon Zutshi, titled "Not Getting Anywhere" was published on March 25, 2025 and runs 14 minutes.

March 25, 2025 ·14m · Property Magic Podcast

Summary

Simon addresses common frustrations faced by property investors, emphasising that many are wasting their time by not focusing on the right strategies. He introduces the "massive success formula," which consists of taking massive action, implementing the right strategies, and maintaining consistency to achieve significant results in property investing.  KEY TAKEAWAYS To achieve success in property investing, it's essential to take significant action. This involves dedicating time and effort upfront to acquire properties, which can lead to passive income in the long run. Focus on five key steps to ensure you are doing the right things in property investing: Find or attract motivated sellers. Run the numbers to assess if a deal is good. View the property and build rapport with sellers and agents. Make an offer on every property viewed. Follow up with sellers, as their motivation may increase over time. Consistently applying strategies is crucial for success. Many investors fail because they dabble in strategies without committing to them over time. Regular engagement, such as sending letters or posting on social media, can yield better results. Quickly assess the return on investment (ROI) for properties. Positive cash flow is essential, and different strategies yield varying ROI percentages, which should guide your investment decisions. BEST MOMENTS "The reality is, unfortunately, most people who are trying to invest in property are wasting their time. And that's because they're not doing the right stuff." "If you take massive action, times the right stuff, times consistency, you will get massive results." "We have to either find these people or attract them to us. That's the first step." "We want the seller to say no to us... If they accept it straight away, it means you probably paid too much." "Most amateur investors... think, oh, they're not interested. Let me go and look for the next opportunity." VALUABLE RESOURCES To find your local pin meeting visit: www.PinMeeting.co.uk and use voucher code PODCAST to attend you first meeting as Simon's guest (instead of paying the normal £20). Contact and follow Simon here: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OfficialSimonZutshi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonzutshi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SimonZutshiOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonzutshi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonzutshi/ Simon Zutshi, experienced investor, successful entrepreneur and best-selling author, is widely recognised as one of the top wealth creation strategists in the UK. Having started to invest in property in 1995 and went on to become financially independent by the age of 32. Passionate about sharing his experience, Simon founded the property investor’s network (pin) in 2003 www.pinmeeting.co.uk   pin has since grown to become the largest property networking organisation in the UK, with monthly meetings in 50 cities, designed specifically to provide a supportive, educational and inspirational environment for people like you to network with and learn from other successful investors. Since 2003, Simon has taught thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners how to successfully invest in a tax-efficient way.  How to create additional streams of income, give them more time to do the things they want to do and build their long-term wealth. Simon’s book “Property Magic” which is now in its sixth edition, became an instant hit when first released in 2008 and remains an Amazon No 1 best-selling property book. Simon launched his latest business, www.CrowdProperty.com, in 2014, which is an FCA Regulated peer to peer lending platform to facilitate loans between private individuals and property professionals.

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