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Your Smart Start in Property Investing

Practical guides and tools to help you buy your first rental—without overwhelm or guesswork.

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…

Mike Holden

From ‘one day’ to day one—get the guide & updates.

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Who Is This For

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.

Books

Books by Michael A. Holden

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How to Buy Your First Rental Property:

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

How To Buy Your First Rental Property

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


How to Save for Your First Rental Deposit:

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

 How To Save For Your First Rental Deposit

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


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Blog

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The feeling of when I upload my blog post to WordPress is satisfying. The completion of a mini project. The creation of something from nothing. A spark of an idea becomes a coherent 1,000-word essay, that will offer some value to people. Last year when I rebooted my writing regime, I did the necessary Search …

Contact

Hi There,
How can I help you?

Please feel free to get in touch via the form below, I will get back to you as soon as possible.

cheers

Mike

Deposit Blueprint

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The Deposit Blueprint

Finding the Money for Your First Rental Deposit

  • Discover your motivations and set a clear savings goal
  • Calculate exactly what you’ll need to save
  • Apply the proven debt snowball method
  • Uncover hidden money in your current spending
  • Find quick wins by selling unused items

No fluff. Just a practical, motivating workbook to get you moving fast.

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