The Property Investment Playbook - Volume 1: A complete course in property investment, buy-to-let investing and property development

The Property Investment Playbook - Volume 1 Overview There’s more to property investment than buy-to-let. In fact, there are so many different ways to make money in property, it can take years to get to grips with them all and longer still to master them. This book is designed to shortcut that journey, by teaching you the strategies and tactics behind everyday property investment success stories and the techniques ordinary investors are using to build robust and profitable portfolios. The Property Investment Playbook is a two-volume course designed to give you an overview of the property investment and property development strategies successful investors are using to grow their portfolios. Volume 1 is aimed at new investors and at investors who've stuck to one main strategy and are looking to expand their horizons. - In Part One, we’ll run through everything you need to know and do while getting ready to invest. We cover things like how to set your goals, how to get your personal finances in order, and how to build a team around you to boost your chances of success. - In Part Two, we’ll cover all the things you can do to build your capital base, including a range of strategies to help you save harder and build deposits quicker and some creative ways to use your own home to build equity and generate extra income. - In Part Three, we’ll cover core strategies like buy-to-let, property development techniques like refurbs, and how to flip properties for a profit. We’ll also look at advanced financing techniques, joint ventures and at business models like holiday lets. Whether you’re new to property investment and property development or a seasoned professional looking to improve what they do, this book is your guide to all the strategies, techniques and tactics you need to grow your portfolio. List of Chapters Part One : Getting yourself ready to invest Chapter 1 – Get straight on your property goals Chapter 2 – Get yourself out of debt (personal finance tip # 1) Chapter 3 – Work to a budget (personal finance tip # 2) Chapter 4 – Clean up your credit score (personal finance tip # 3) Chapter 5 – Invest in your personal development Chapter 6 – How to decide on your property strategy Chapter 7 – Assemble your property dream team Chapter 8 – Get set up with the right tax structure Chapter 9 – Find yourself a property mentor Part Two : Gathering your resources Chapter 10 – Get a second job or start a side hustle Chapter 11 – Consider a radical baselining Chapter 12 – Saving for your first investment Chapter 13 – Buy a home with an investment case Chapter 14 – Earn extra cash letting out a spare room Chapter 15 – Switch to an interest only mortgage Chapter 16 – Flip your own home for a profit Chapter 17 – Discover alternative sources of finance Chapter 18 – The young professional landlord Chapter 19 – The home extension strategy Part Three : Making your first investments Chapter 20 – The basic buy-to-let investment Chapter 21 – The light refurbishment project Chapter 22 – How to use equity in your own home Chapter 23 – How to use a second mortgage charge Chapter 24 – Try your luck with seller financing Chapter 25 – Flipping properties for a profit Chapter 26 – Partner up for a flip (JV strategy # 1) Chapter 27 – Pool your deposits (JV strategy # 2) Chapter 28 – Short term / holiday lets (aka the airbnb strategy) Chapter 29 – Run your property as serviced accommodation Chapter 30 – Sweating your property assets About the Authors Robert Heaton is a property investor, writer and qualified actuary. Ye Feng is a property investor, writer and maths teacher.