Smart Start Property – Property, Mindset & Money with Mike Holden
Hi, I’m Mike — writer, property mentor and recovering frozen food sampler.
I’m also the creator of the Smart Start Property series — practical guides to help you buy your first rental without overwhelm, waffle or jargon.
But I wasn’t always a mentor or a property investor. Read more…
From ‘one day’ to day one—get the guide & updates.
This site is for you if…
✅ You’ve been saying “one day I’ll buy a rental property” for years — but still haven’t taken the first step.
✅ You want to invest, but you’re stuck wondering how much you need to save, what to buy, or where to even start.
✅ You’re tired of vague advice and want a clear, practical plan — from someone who’s been there.
✅ You work hard, earn well and want your money to work for you — but the property world feels like a closed club.
✅ You’re looking for your first win — not a “get rich quick” scheme.
If that’s you, you’re in the right place.
I help people just like you go from “one day” to day one of their rental property journey — with smart strategy, step-by-step tools and no fluff.
Visit my Amazon author page for more details.
Everything You Need to Know to Find, Finance, and Secure Your First Investment
Part Two in The Smart Start Property Series: A practical roadmap to get your first rental, even if you’re starting from scratch
This straight-talking guide walks you through every essential step of the process, from getting your mindset right to collecting your first month’s rent. No fluff, no hype — just real-world strategies and clear explanations that help you avoid rookie mistakes and start strong.
Read More: How to Buy Your First Rental Property
A Step-by-Step Plan to Build Your Deposit and Get on the Property Ladder
Part One in The Smart Start Property Series: A practical roadmap to get your first rental, even if you’re starting from scratch
This book gives you a clear, no-nonsense roadmap to build your first rental deposit, take control of your money, and get on the property ladder faster than you think.
Whether you’re working a 9–5, freelancing, or just getting started, this practical guide shows you exactly what to do to go from “just thinking about it” to real savings and a solid plan.
Read More: How to Save for Your First Rental Deposit
In this next post in the blog series – The Future of Money, we open a new section which gives practical strategies for building wealth. The first raft of posts lay the groundwork of knowledge around how finances and the world of money will change, and is changing now. One pillar of wealth is the …
Continue reading “How to Build a CBDC Resilient Property Portfolio”
The problem with goals is that life gets in the way, especially if you have long term goals. If you are not seeing immediate progress, you may be tempted to abandon your target. This is very common. This was me with most of my goals, whose target dates were way off in the distant future. …
Continue reading “How to Chase Big Goals Without Losing the Now”
My first fear when I heard about the onset of Central Bank Digital Currencies is they will be used by governments to snoop on us and try to nudge our behaviours around our spending habits. This is not to mention the potential for a government to try to punish certain spending and de-bank certain individuals. …
Continue reading “How to Stay Free, Flexible and Financed in a CBDC World”
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Mike
Finding the Money for Your First Rental Deposit
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