How to Spot Red Flags in a Mentor

Episode 456 of the The Progressive Property Podcast podcast, hosted by Kevin McDonnell, titled "How to Spot Red Flags in a Mentor" was published on July 15, 2025 and runs 18 minutes.

July 15, 2025 ·18m · The Progressive Property Podcast

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Summary

https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Kevin joins Sean to talk about how to recognise mentor red flags and prevent yourself from being taught by the wrong person. He shares the easiest ways to spot a bad trainer or mentor and the ways you can protect yourself. KEY TAKEAWAYS · In every industry there is good and bad and property is no exception. · One of the biggest red flags is if someone is teaching you and then telling you the property to buy. · If a property investor is good, they won’t need to borrow money from students to invest. · People think there is easy money in property training but they often don’t calculate overheads so anyone who has been training for a long time is usually a green flag. · Do your due diligence on any mentor or trainer, companies house is a really easy way to check people out. · If trainers aren’t willing to show you what they are doing then question it. They should also be full of passion for what they are doing. BEST MOMENTS “Are most property trainers full of shit?” “I would avoid anybody who is telling you what you should buy and then offering the same thing to you” “If you say something, back it up with truth” “Do not give me your opinion, show me what you’re doing” VALUABLE RESOURCES MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Sean Fitzpatrick is a property investor, educator, and the Face of Progressive Property. With a 6-figure portfolio and expertise in creative strategies, finance, and off-market deals, Sean shares success stories from the Progressive Property community, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help investors succeed. Tune in for practical tips and no-nonsense advice to accelerate your property journey. ABOUT THE HOST Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people’s property to create financial freedom. CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty/ https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progressiveproperty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0g1KuusONVStjY_XjdXy6g Twitter: https://twitter.com/progperty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressiveproperty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressiveproperty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressivepropertycommunity Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Progperty This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/