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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.

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.

What makes Sharon’s story powerful is how it began: over 18 months of consistent follow-up with a vendor before finally securing the deal. From sourcing her properties directly to negotiating strong terms, Sharon shows what’s possible when patience meets preparation. She shares how she furnished the units cost-effectively, added smart home tech for better utility control, and secured an impressive 189-night booking across all three flats. With guaranteed rent of £1,200 per unit and high occupancy, her business is now thriving—and her journey is packed with valuable lessons for any aspiring investor. Sharon’s portfolio includes three well-located, two-bedroom flats in Worcester, each secured on guaranteed rent at £1,200 per month. Through strategic setup, smart tech, and direct sourcing, she’s maximised efficiency and income—most notably with a single 189-night booking that filled all three units. A perfect example of how strategic action and long-term thinking pay off in rent-to-rent.