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Rachel is from Tunbridge Wells in Kent, and everything in her career led here. She spent her teens and twenties in hospitality running large rural estates and hotels, served in the police, then moved into property management as a private PA, managing fourteen tenancies for an investor who was turning his properties into Airbnbs. She has always wanted to be her own boss, run her own schedule and build a business she could eventually run from anywhere in the world. Her first deal of her own is a three bed in the upper rooms of a former Edwardian opera house, which she markets as The Stage Door. It came fully furnished with two bathrooms and smart TVs in every bedroom, and she even inherited the booking platforms. All she needed was some sheets and a coffee machine. Now she can keep her investor as a client while running things her own way.

Belita is from Nepal and has spent the last five or six years in London as a chartered accountant at a property company. She always wanted a business she could call her own, because working for someone else has a ceiling. Her goal is time and financial freedom. Her first deal is a five bed house in Wembley with three and a half bathrooms, a big family living room and a view of Wembley Arch from one of the bedrooms. Guests love it. The extra bathrooms were a real guest magnet, so she said yes quickly. It has cashflowed positively from day one. Along the way, Simon was always there when she needed him, which helped her believe in herself and keep going. Her advice: "Believe in yourself and believe in the system, and just continually pursue. You will definitely get a yes one day."

Ahmed went from washing dishes to building a property business at just 19. His first rent to rent deal is a three bed townhouse just 14 minutes from Central London. He shares how the deal was negotiated with Simon's support, how he collected the keys in just five days, and how he even convinced the landlord to waive the security deposit. The first two bookings alone brought in strong income. A story packed with practical lessons and proof that age is no barrier.

Kevin is living proof that rent to rent works in London. He secured a stunning two bed apartment in the capital, set to bring in strong income for years to come. He shares exactly how he landed the deal, what made it a no brainer, and how the right support helped him break into one of the UK's most competitive markets. If you are wondering whether serviced accommodation works in London, watch this.