The 5 Strategic Mistakes Still Holding Back HMO Investors in 2025

Struggling to Get Your HMO Business Off the Ground? You"re Not Alone... In this episode, we’re tackling some of the biggest challenges investors face when trying to grow their HMO businesses. If you’re finding it hard to build momentum, if costs are rising, timelines are stretching, and the numbers just don’t look as promising as you expected—this one’s for you. I’ll be breaking down the five most common strategic mistakes that I see time and time again, which could be holding you back from the success you’re aiming for. More importantly, I’ll be sharing practical solutions to help you overcome these challenges and move forward with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, don’t miss this honest and insightful discussion designed to help you build the HMO business you really want—faster and more effectively. Topics covered in this episode:01:27 - The Five Strategic Mistakes in HMO Investing03:35 - Chasing Unicorn Deals11:17 - Underestimating Pre-Commencement Costs16:24 - Outsourcing Without Understanding19:47 - Not Playing the Numbers Game22:16 - Wasting Visibility Opportunities - Did you find this episode useful? Please leave us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Got any questions? Join The HMO Community on Facebook! Connect with me on Instagram or Linkedin for daily HMO tips and advice!  If you want to join my 1-2-1 mentoring program, you can enquire here.  Feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? Join The HMO Roadmap on a Premium plan and get all-access to our award-winning library of 400+ resources to help you start, scale and systemise your HMO business. Get instant access here.