What has 2021 taught you?

The last year has changed the property world - and yet, despite predictions of doom and gloom, it’s remained buoyant and property is still a first class investment with prices increasing.

The past couple of years have demanded a level of flexibility from the property industry and, in general, most property businesses have risen to the challenge.  There have been more virtual viewings than ever before and that looks set to continue - as people realise the value of being able to view properties without actually visiting in person.  This offers the option to invest in properties that are not local and speeds up the number of properties you can look at in a given time frame.

I call it ‘COVID accelerated development’ (and you can see my review of 2021 here), but what about your own development?

What’s in your future?

IF you’re just getting started in property or you’ve done a bit, but have decided that 2022 is this the time for a new-look future for you?  What do you have to do to get that moving?

The first thing you need are some goals, but you can’t do a goal - it’s an outcome.  To arrive at your chosen outcome you need a plan of action.  In other words all the activities you’ll have to do to achieve your goal.

Writing down a to do list - with deadlines - is a great way to increase your success rate.  Allocate time in your diary or online planner to get the tasks on your to-do list done.  This might be a phone call, half an hour online checking something out, attending a property meeting - every small step takes you a bit closer to your goals.

The most important tool of all

This is your mind-set.  If you believe you can achieve something you’re halfway there already.  If you don’t think you’re ‘someone who does that’ or don’t believe you have the capability to achieve that, you’ve just shot yourself in the foot!

We’re all human and nobody runs around with an abundantly positive attitude all day every day, but you can make a positive mind-set a habit, so it becomes your default.  That means that you’ll bounce back from the occasional setback quickly, rather than letting it stop you in your tracks.

There are hundreds of books about the positive mind-set - but, in my experience, it all comes down to embedding your beliefs strongly to carry you through the occasional blip.

•  Visualise your goal already achieved and keep running that visualisation every day until it becomes reality
•  Talk to people who have already achieved what you’re aiming for and get their insight
•  Do something every day that will take you one step nearer your goal (even if it’s a tiny step)
•  Treat setbacks as learning experiences - what did you learn and what will you do differently now?
•  Don’t hang out with people who are negative - it will drain you!

Surround yourself with supporters

Property can be a lonely road to tread, but you can’t do it all alone.  Get the right support, people who can help or advise and build your network.

This is especially important when you’re starting out, whether it’s knowing a good solicitor who can process your property purchase quickly or recommending a plumber who turns up on time and leaves the place clean and tidy.  There’s no little black book you can use - it all comes from people with experience.

Do your due diligence

This isn’t just about checking your next property deal out thoroughly, it’s about equipping yourself with the right knowledge to make life easier.  The more you know, the easier it gets!

This might be going on a course, joining a network, attending a mentoring group or even investing in a mastermind.  These will all help you to get where you want to go faster. 

And the proof of the pudding is in the results.  Imagine it was January 2023, what would you be looking back on?  No regrets!

You can learn more here:

• Contact Kevin Wright over on his Facebook page.
• Browse the Recycle Your Cash online training library by clicking here.
• Attend an upcoming 1-Day Property Finance Masterclass event - Book in here.