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From struggling to find landlords to securing a direct deal with a property developer, Nakita’s journey into rent-to-rent shows what’s possible with persistence, smart strategy, and the right support. In this video, she shares how she built her Short Stays property business in London and scaled to three high-performing serviced accommodation units generating £12,000 per month. She reveals how the deal with a developer came about, what it took to set up each unit for success, and why guest experience and presentation have been crucial to her results. Nakita also talks openly about the challenges she faced, and how being part of the SSO mentorship gave her the tools and confidence to push through and build something she’s proud of.

From TV sets to serviced accommodation success—meet Kim, a former television producer who left behind a 20-year media career to build a thriving rent-to-rent business in Cambridge. Now turning over £180,000 per year, she’s proving that it’s never too late to pivot and create a business on your own terms.

Meet Matt—a remote operator proving that location is no barrier to success in rent-to-rent. Based in Lisbon, Matt has built a thriving serviced accommodation business in the UK without ever needing to be on the ground. With two profitable R2R deals and a growing management arm, he’s now generating £13,000 in monthly cash flow. In this video, he shares how he’s built a lean, efficient system from abroad, how he maintains quality and control remotely, and why this model offers the freedom and income many aspiring investors are chasing. Whether you're local or international, this is a blueprint worth watching.

This is Mentee of the Month Alaa—and her journey is nothing short of transformational. After 8 months with zero deals, she joined the programme and within just 6 months secured her first 3 properties, generating £1,400 per month in passive income. Fast forward just 4 months later, and Alaa has added a fourth deal to her portfolio—one that cost just £2,000 to set up and is now set to return that same figure every single month. Her total passive income has now reached £4,000/month—and she’s only just warming up. Alaa’s latest deal required just a £2,000 setup and is projected to generate £2,000/month in pure profit—making it her most efficient rent-to-rent yet. With four properties now producing £4,000/month total, she’s built serious momentum and continues to scale smart and fast.