Chip Shop to Running a Property Empire – Billy Kooner’s Story

2025-02-20

🔴 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 https://selfunemployed.co.uk/ 📈 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ref/319/ In this episode of the Self-Unemployed Podcast, host Colin Munro sits down with seasoned property investor Billy Kooner to discuss his incredible journey from growing up in a property-focused family to building a diverse and profitable real estate portfolio. Billy shares insights into how his father’s investments in student HMOs in the late 1970s sparked his early interest in property, his exper...

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In this episode of the Self-Unemployed Podcast, host Colin Munro sits down with seasoned property investor Billy Kooner to discuss his incredible journey from growing up in a property-focused family to building a diverse and profitable real estate portfolio. Billy shares insights into how his father’s investments in student HMOs in the late 1970s sparked his early interest in property, his experiences running multiple businesses, and how joining Samuel Leeds’ Academy transformed his approach to wealth-building.

Billy talks about shifting from traditional buy-to-let strategies to more lucrative property investment methods like lease options, serviced accommodation, and commercial-to-residential conversions. He also shares the challenges of being a landlord, his thoughts on government regulations, and how leveraging education and networking has accelerated his success.

If you're looking to transition into property investment, grow your portfolio, or just get an inside look at what it takes to succeed in real estate, this episode is packed with practical advice, personal stories, and a wealth of experience.

💡 Topics Covered:

Growing up around property investment from a young age
Why traditional buy-to-let strategies aren’t always the best approach
The power of networking and education in property investing
Lease options and how they can be a game-changer Running a nationwide serviced accommodation management business
How Billy is building his portfolio towards a £20M+ property empire
The importance of mindset, hard work, and manifestation

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📸 Instagram: @billykooner17

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