Clear, practical steps to build wealth, protect it and get your freedom back sooner than you think.
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 hit a stage where you want more than just working until the traditional retirement age — you want options, control and an exit plan.
✅ You’ve built a solid career, raised a family, done the responsible things… and now you’re thinking, “How do I set myself up to step back sooner?”
✅ You’re curious about property as part of that plan, but you want straight, practical guidance — not sales pitches or schemes.
✅ You prefer real-world strategies you can put into action, not theory or guesswork.
✅ You want your money working harder so you don’t have to — whether that’s through rental income, smarter saving, or building a long-term safety net.
If that sounds like you, you’re exactly where you need to be.
I help people like you build a realistic, early-retirement roadmap — using simple, strategic steps and, when it makes sense, property as a powerful part of the plan. No fluff. No hype. Just what works.
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
On the very day I am writing this, 8th December 2025, UK politicians are debating a petition rejecting mandatory digital ID, which almost 3 million people have signed. With this in mind, I am continuing this blog series on the future of money, by looking at Asset Protection in a hyper-visible world.
If you have every bought a property in the UK, especially in England or Wales, you will welcome Smart Contracts in the Real Estate market. Currently the average time to complete a residential property purchase is 18-22 weeks.
In an earlier post in this series on the Future of Money – What is a CBDC and Why It Matters to Everyday Investors, I introduced the concept of programmable money. Programmable money is digital currency with built-in rules that can automate transactions based on predefined conditions. This technology presents a significant duality, for personal …
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