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Simon and Celen Sullivan had wanted to start their property journey for a long time. Married for 38 years, with two daughters and two young grandchildren, they reached a stage where they wanted to build something new. Their pensions were not where they wanted them to be, and they wanted more financial security for the years ahead. Rent to rent gave them a practical way to build income from property without buying a house first. Since joining SSO, they have secured two deals and proved to themselves that it is never too late to build something new.

Paul Sargent is proof that consistency wins in rent to rent. Since joining Simon, he has grown steadily year on year, building a streamlined serviced accommodation business that now manages 42 units. He reflects on the moves that fuelled his growth: building strong relationships, focusing on systems and staying the course when others gave up. Whether you are starting out or looking to scale, this is a masterclass in playing the long game.

Mia and her partner always wanted to get into property, and rent to rent was the way to build cashflow first, then invest in property they own. Mia had always wanted to run Airbnbs too. The support at Simon Smith Online made the difference: unlimited calls, everything personalised, and Harry keeping them going through every viewing. Around four months after joining, they opened a six bed, two bath house in Sheffield city centre. They listed it a few days early, enquiries came in straight away, and on opening day the photographer left at three o'clock and the first guests checked in fifteen minutes later. Those guests booked a week, then another, then a month, and are now talking about six months. That one booking cleared every doubt she had. They've chosen a long, secure booking that keeps the house hands off. Now they're looking for units two and three. Mia's verdict on the support: "Couldn't have been any better."

Anne and Jeff are now full time property investors. Until recently, Anne was a supply chain analyst for a pharmaceutical company and Jeff ran a business building and designing pipe organs, which he still does on the side. Working with Simon, they have secured five rent to rent deals, and property is now their main focus. They talk about what it was like having Simon on the call for their first deal, and how that support was pivotal.