Ed James

Meet Jordan and Declan, the founders of JD Stays, who hit the ground running with their rent-to-SA business, specialising in high-quality accommodation for the contractor market. In this video, they share how launching their serviced accommodation brand not only brought business success but gave them their lives back—more freedom, less stress, and a whole new level of control. For them, the turning point was simple: taking action. Discover how they built momentum fast and created a business that aligns with the lifestyle they always wanted.

Adnan’s journey into rent-to-rent started like many others—with doubt and uncertainty. But after securing his first deal in East London, everything began to change. In this video, he shares how he found his initial property, the challenges he faced managing short stays, and why shifting to long-term contracts transformed his monthly income. His story is one of consistency, adaptability, and long-term thinking.

Courtnie, a 26-year-old estate agent from Birmingham, has created a successful income stream through rent-to-rent—all while working full-time. She secured a four-bedroom property in Solihull and focused on attracting short-term bookings from contractors and visitors to the NEC. Within just two weeks, the rental income was covering her monthly costs. In this video, Courtney breaks down how she got started, her approach to finding reliable guests, and how she manages the property alongside her career. She also shares how she’s building on this early success and what’s next in her property journey. Ideal for anyone looking to explore rent-to-rent without giving up their day job.

Meet the Grant family—Claudia, Curtis, and Gary—who are turning their rent-to-rent journey into a powerful family mission. Speaking at the #R2Rsuperconf, they shared how, with the right education, they secured their very first deal within just one month. Their first property, a two-bed flat in Shepherd’s Bush sourced through OpenRent, taught them the real-world lessons that only come from taking action. But it wasn’t just strategy that got them there—it was teamwork. By working together and playing to each other’s strengths, they built authentic relationships with landlords and laid the foundation for long-term success. For the Grants, rent-to-rent isn’t just a side hustle. It’s about building a legacy, creating generational wealth, and showing that when a family moves with purpose, anything is possible.