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Simon and Celen Sullivan had carried the desire to start their property journey for a long time. After growing up in East London, living in Essex for almost 30 years, and later moving to Littlehampton on the south coast, they had spent most of their lives working various jobs, raising their family, and building a life together. Married for 38 years, with two daughters and two young grandchildren, they reached a stage where they wanted to build something new for their future. Their pensions were not where they wanted them to be, and they wanted to create a retirement fund that could give them more financial security in the years ahead. Rent-to-rent gave them a practical way to start building income from property without needing to buy a house first. Since joining SSO, Simon and Celen have secured two rent-to-rent deals and started proving to themselves that it is not too late to build something new. For them, this is not just about property. It is about seizing the opportunity, putting in the work, and creating a stronger future for themselves and their family.

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.

Based in Brighton, Antoine wasted no time once he discovered rent-to-rent. In this video, he shares how he went from learning the strategy to securing a cash-flowing deal in record time. With a strong focus on taking action and applying what he learned, Antoine’s journey highlights how momentum can build quickly when you commit fully to the process.

It all started with a webinar—now Prakash has secured his very first rent-to-rent deal while completing the 90-day Rent-to-SA programme. Prakash’s first deal is a solid start—a rent-to-SA property secured during the 90-day programme and already generating cash flow. This case study walks through the deal structure, numbers, and how he overcame early challenges to get his property journey off the ground.