Zero to £100k+ per Annum

Simon is joined by the amazing Ruth Hunter, a successful property investor who transformed her life from working in the wedding industry to achieving a profit of £100,000 per annum in just three and a half years. Ruth shares her initial challenges, including a daunting first property auction experience and the impact of COVID-19 on her career and finances. She emphasises the importance of education, networking, and taking action, highlighting how she leveraged creative finance strategies and built strong relationships with investors through social media and networking events.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Investing in property requires knowledge and skills. Engaging in courses and networking events can provide the necessary education and support to succeed in property investment. Taking decisive action, such as applying for scholarships or attending networking meetings, can lead to significant opportunities. Persistence and a proactive approach are crucial for success. Exploring creative finance options, such as vendor finance and joint ventures, can help overcome financial barriers and enable property acquisitions without needing substantial upfront capital. Surrounding oneself with positive, like-minded individuals can enhance motivation and provide valuable insights. Engaging with mentors and peers can help navigate challenges and maintain a positive mindset. BEST MOMENTS "I always said if I could buy the builders a beer at the end of it, I'd be happy, but realistically that scared me." "I knew I couldn't do it alone. I knew I needed the training." "If you're going to post and let people know, you've got a much better chance of people finding you than if you keep it a secret." "Don't wait any longer because time is going so quickly. So I would say the first thing is take action now." VALUABLE RESOURCES Find out how you could win a fully paid scholarship on my 12 month Property Mastermind mentorship (worth £30,000), by attending our free of charge Virtual Property Exhibition on Saturday 11th January, on which I will share all the detail about the scholarship, what I am looking for, and how you can apply to win this life changing prize.  Register here: https://bit.ly/PMPVPE 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.