The Project That Nearly Broke Us (And What You Can Learn From It)

They say property investing is about managing risk, but nothing prepared me for this project. What should’ve been a straightforward commercial-to-residential conversion turned into an 36-month nightmare - a planning battle that dragged on forever, a builder who cost us £30k before vanishing, and a full team meltdown when everyone (myself included) suddenly disappeared from the business. But here’s the thing: the deal still stacks up. In this episode, I’m breaking down everything that went wrong, the brutal lessons learned, and why - despite all the chaos - it still turned out to be a solid investment. If you’ve ever battled a “cursed” project, this one’s for you. Find out more about the sale of this development here >> ******************** Welcome to the Inside Property Investing Podcast with Mike Stenhouse. You"re in the right place if you"re looking for practical advise and inspiring stories to help you build a thriving property investment business and create more freedom in your own life. Start your application for the IPI Mastermind >> See what we"ve got going on right now to help you succeed - https://go.insidepropertyinvesting.com/podcast-links Get more advice and inspiration on your favourite platforms: Instagram: @InsidePropertyInvesting Youtube: Inside Property Investing Facebook: Inside Property Investing Newsletter: InsidePropertyInvesting.com