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Tackling the Top Student Housing Management Headaches At Booking Ninjas, we understand the unique challenges student housing managers face daily. Our latest blog dives into four major pain points - and provides practical tips for overcoming them: Lease Management Mayhem - The solution? Leverage property management tech to centralize data and automate processes. Pair that with clear resident communication from the start. Maintenance Madness - Streamline maintenance by enabling 24/7 online request submissions and having a prioritization system in place. Don't overlook preventative maintenance either. Roommate Rifts - Encourage roommate agreements that set expectations early. Be prepared to mediate disputes, but know when to loop in campus resources. Noise Disruptions - Implement clear quiet hour policies, designate social spaces for gatherings, and have a system to consistently address violations. As a cloud-based solution built on Salesforce, Booking Ninjas is designed to help student housing teams conquer these operational hurdles. Our integrated tools streamline processes like lease management and maintenance – freeing you up to create an optimal living experience. What are some of the top challenges you face in student housing management? We'd love to hear your perspectives and experiences. You can check out the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gxRzQGFq) #studenthousing #housing #managment

Master Course in Real Estate and Property Management 2.0 https://lnkd.in/dnNSbN38 #business #management #realestatemarketing #udemy #educationm #freeonlinecourses

Master Course in Real Estate and Property Management 2.0 https://lnkd.in/dnNSbN38 #business #management #realestateinvesting #udemy #education #freeonlinecourses

Wealth-building Wednesday: Anthony Laville. The embodiment of if you believe you can achieve Welcome to Week 6 of our 100-week journey, the remarkable story of Anthony Laville I chose Anthony for several reasons. Firstly, he hails from Birmingham, just like me. His unyielding self-belief is truly inspiring, and I admire how he consistently challenges himself by working on large-scale projects. I have followed his journey for a few years now and I look forward to seeing how it develops. Anthony’s journey into property began when he was at university, where he started a property management business. He decided that ownership was the way to go and understood that development gives the best opportunity to scale. This led him into property development by founding Volume.Property. Most people only know him from his build-to-rent luxury student accommodation projects but he also works on new build housing such as his current project in Weoley Castle. Anthony has a belief that everything is solvable with the right help. This can be embodied in his first project when he found a site but didn’t know the process to deliver the scheme. So he went step by step; he spoke to an architect to find out what could be built on the site and the architect recommended a planning consultant. Anthony used this methodology of recommendations and advice from experienced professionals to build a team and take the project to fruition. In an interview with Kazeem Alli-Balogun he speaks about joint ventures and here are my key takeaways: Ensure that potential partners are amenable to collaboration. Get a deeper idea of who you are working with one way is by speaking to people who you both know. If considering a capital partner, verify their liquidity and financial stability to avoid complications. Partner with someone who allows you to specialise and doesn’t slow your progress; you don’t want a partner who is a nuisance. A contract that outlines roles specifically can help with this. How to get your first development project. On a podcast with Tyler Newman Anthony speaks about how he believes that you should get your first project by finding the site and doing the work around it to get proof behind the idea. This also shows people that you are serious. I believe this means finding the site, speaking with the landowner, appraising the site making sure the numbers stack up, and speaking with a planning consultant to see if the project is achievable. “Big deals only” is the philosophy of Anthony. This is to go for projects that will push you out of your comfort zone. Aim for something so big that the journey to achieve the goal will make you exponentially better and even if you don’t achieve it you will have done something amazing. #wealth #building #100weeks #businessowners #investors #tycoons

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 The property market is always evolving, and being proactive is the key to staying ahead. Whether you’re renovating, investing, or simply aiming to maximize your property’s potential, having a solid plan is essential to making 2025 your most successful year yet. Why Start Planning Now? - Clarity Brings Confidence Defining your goals early gives you a clear direction, making decision-making faster and easier. Whether you’re flipping a property or building your rental portfolio, knowing what you want to achieve helps you take the right steps. - Maximize Opportunities The earlier you prepare, the more time you have to spot opportunities, secure financing, and research the best strategies to achieve your goals. A well-thought-out plan ensures you’re ready to act when the time is right. - Avoid Costly Mistakes Rushed decisions often lead to budget blowouts or missed opportunities. Planning ahead lets you anticipate challenges and stay on track with timelines, ensuring a smoother journey. - Track Progress and Stay Accountable Setting milestones for your property goals keeps you motivated and focused. By breaking down big dreams into smaller, actionable steps, you’ll see consistent progress throughout the year. Ready to Make 2025 the Year You Achieve More? Success in property doesn’t happen by chance; it’s the result of careful planning and consistent action. If you’re serious about making 2025 your year of property success, my 2025 Property Success Planner is designed to help you stay organized, focused, and on track to reach your goals. Stay tuned for more details! We have created the perfect Planner to support your goals, it launches end of this week. Who wants a copy?

Whilst you'll often hear me talk about helping small businesses and start-ups with their premises’ decisions, what I probably talk less about is the big numbers that come from a result of my work with larger organisations. I love supporting and guiding small business owners through my fixed-priced service menu and watching their knowledge and understanding develop and their businesses grow (It's the main reason I created my online courses - to serve all business owners regardless of budget) But I do get a deep sense of satisfaction from my work with a range of larger clients with £ multi-million annual turnovers. Sometimes the numbers are staggering! Project sizes can range from 5,000 or 10,000 to acres, accommodating many different industrial and office based businesses. With six-figure annual rents, the savings resulting from my work can also often be six figures. But it’s not all about the rent. It is still always about what’s right for the business – whatever size it is. Here are some great examples: 💰Hampshire city - Professional services. Lots of tweaks to the lease terms plus a year rent free. That’s over £200,000. 💰Thames valley – warehousing and distribution client – sourced suitable unit and agreed a package of terms saving the client in excess of £100,000. 💰North Yorkshire – construction components wholesaler – search on a tight timescale. Problematic building. Difficult negotiation successfully completed including six months’ rent free. 💰North West – industrial client with annual rent £130,000, managed the acquisition from a very intransigent overseas landlord. Key terms negotiated including savings of over £120,000. 💰Clean manufacturing -Solent coast – consultancy – showed them another way to save as much as £250,000 per year, which they liked. On-going project. 💰IT company relocating in Surrey, various lease improvements and protections plus savings of £270,000. How do you save your clients money? #smallbusinessadvice #founders #talktojim

Something that occured to me recently - ownership Isn’t always the ultimate goal. Control can be more powerful than possession The Idea: In property, and life—ownership is often held up as the 'gold standard' of success. But in many cases, the ability to control an asset without owning it outright can be more flexible, profitable, and (even) liberating. Why it matters in property: Leasehold Strategies: Businesses generally thrive by leasing in prime locations rather than owning, freeing up capital for core operations. Investors still control valuable assets through leasing or engaging in joint ventures, reducing their risk while reaping rewards. Air Rights, Land Use, and Partnerships: Real innovation can come from understanding and controlling how property is used or repurposed, rather than simply holding title deeds. Shared Economies: Businesses like WeWork and Airbnb have built huge empires by simply controlling access to spaces they don’t own, proving that control is often not necessary to drive profitability. Flexibility in Changing Markets: Ownership can sometimes tie you down, while 'control 'allows adaptability. In turbulent markets, controlling property through short-term agreements or creative options can minimise risk and maximise agility. Beyond Property: This principle even extends to other areas of life—relationships, careers, and even ideas. Often, the real power lies in how you influence and guide opportunities, rather than just claiming 'ownership'. The conclusion: Ask yourself - do you truly need to own the asset, or can you achieve more by finding alternative means to control it? Rethinking this assumption could potentially create new opportunities for growth and success.

My One-on-One training program is designed to educate n00bs looking for opportunities to begin investing in real estate, but who are hampered by the usual self imposed obstacles: lack of money, lack of knowledge, fear of the unknown, paralysis of analysis. Success can be achieved if you work with someone who is already successful doing what you want to be doing. Lease Purchasing is a strategy that enables the investor to control a lot with a little. And sometimes controlling a property can be more advantageous than owning it. The strategies you will learn: 1) The easiest way to get started is with the Cooperative Assignment. You are the facilitator, bringing together buyers and sellers and earning substantial fees for sharing your know how in what is an underutilized strategy. No cash out of pocket, deals can be done simultaneously and from coast to coast. 2) More challenging but more profitable is the sandwich lease. Control the property and sublet it to a tenant/buyer. Three profit centers: option money, cash flow, back end profit on sale. 3) Other strategies under the Lease Purchase umbrella include Pure Options, similar to wholesaling but more streamlined and less risky; there is also the Consultation, where you consult professionally with sellers and assist them to set up a lease purchase of their own. You earn sizeable fees for sharing your knowledge. All of these strategies share a no or low risk approach to starting your real estate investing, along with a low to no cash out of pocket requirement. The goal is to raise cash using these strategies and then roll that into other strategies such as buy and hold, and fix and flip. Don’t hesitate to contact me with your questions. Best wishes for success! #realestateinvesting #realestate #leaseoptions #nomoneydown #flipping #virtualrealestateinvesting #creativerealestate

In the property business, theory is worthless without action🚫 You can read all the books, watch the videos, take the courses—but none of that matters if you haven’t lived through it yourself. First-hand experience is everything 🔑 The property mentors worth listening to? They’ve been in the trenches ⚒️ They’ve closed deals, lost money, won it back, and built strategies through their own blood, sweat, and tears. No shortcuts. No fluff. Just results. 🎯 The truth is, if you’re teaching or advising in property without having done it yourself, you’re faking it. Clients deserve mentors who’ve walked the walk 👣 If you haven’t, you’re just recycling information you’ve never put to the test. This industry is brutal—full of empty promises and get-rich-quick schemes 😤 Real mentors bring real experience. They know what works, what doesn’t, and why💡 Because they’ve lived it. If you haven’t taken the hits and earned the wins, then you’re not ready to advise others. This is a testimonial from one of our  R2R landlords….. Do you only work with mentors who have previous experience in what they are teaching you? How do you make sure to choose the right people around you to thrive? 🌟

Week 0. Having spent the past eight months immersing ourselves in learning everything we could about property investment and development in the UK, we’re excited to be taking this ‘live’ and beginning our first project on this side of the pond! Choosing a small one to begin with, we saw the potential for this neglected one-bedroomed end-of-terrace Victorian house to be so much more. In a busy South-Eastern town, the house is ideally located within a 3-minute walk from a train station with direct links into London, and neighbourhood shops and restaurants on the doorstep. A solicitor (lawyer), acting as executor of a deceased estate, was responsible for selling it on behalf of the two charities that inherited it. So, negotiating a purchase price that two unrelated entities could both accept was our first challenge … only to be repeated when a chartered surveyor’s report revealed several latent problems that significantly impacted the work to be done! The whole process took longer than we hoped, but eventually, the last documents were finalised, and the keys were handed over. ‘Leylands’ is ours! This sad one-bedroom property will now be stripped and transformed into a vibrant two-bedroom home, tastefully blending its charming traditional characteristics with modern finishes. We intend it to appeal to younger buyers seeking a smart yet easy-to-maintain home; perhaps professionals needing a convenient location with separate work-from-home space, or even parents with a small child. The project should be finished in six weeks – aiming for five. During this time, we will have AI-generated images created to portray the house as it will look when done so our estate agency partner can begin marketing before it is finished and hopefully shorten the resale time. In this first video, you’ll see the property in its original state before the work starts. At the beginning of each week I’ll post a new video with the progress made during the past week. This journey isn't just about property, though. Drawing from the leadership principles we have worked with for so long, I’ll share our stories on my Bridge the Gap newsletter here on LinkedIn, with our challenges, successes and mistakes - exploring our learnings as these relate to personal and professional growth. Excited to be on this journey and to share it with you! And... huge thanks to our coaches, mentors and teachers on this journey. We are grateful for the amazing learning and their generous support as we grow from this first small beginning to increasingly larger projects! Saj Hussain @MartinRapley Samuel Cooper John Howard Yvonne Emery Guillaume Black Michelle Cairns YPN #BardanPropertySolutions #PropertyInvestment #PropertyDevelopment #LeadershipAndProperty #CreatingValue