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Starting a property business is intimidating at any age, but it feels especially brutal when you’re 18 and everyone assumes you’re “too young” to be taken seriously.

That’s why this conversation with George Smart from GT Smart Property Limited hit so hard.

George walks us through the moment he realised an IT apprenticeship wasn’t the life he wanted and why he chose UK property investing as his path to freedom, growth, and building something that lasts.

We get into the real nuts and bolts of his early strategy: rent-to-rent service accommodation, what it takes to get units live, and how he’s already operating two SA units in Gloucester.

George shares how he works mostly remotely, what he’s learned about bookings and consistency, and why he still wants the stability of HMOs as he scales.

If you’re weighing short-term rentals vs HMOs, you’ll hear an honest take on the pros, the stress points, and what “cash flow first” can look like in practice.

We also talk about avoiding shiny object syndrome, building a network that brings deal flow, and why management-only services can be a smart way to grow income while keeping your options open for flips, joint ventures, and purchase lease options later on.

The through-line is simple: push through fear, take the first step, and stay persistent through the setbacks.

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