Samuel Leeds – Rent To Rent Accelerator

Rent To Rent Accelerator by Samuel Leeds is a beginner-focused property course organized around a four-week route to a first Rent to Rent deal. It combines practical strategies, case studies, scripts and resources for building a business without owning the properties involved.

Rent to Rent skills you’ll build

• Discover how to choose your Rent to Rent strategy.
• Identify and pitch to the right landlords effectively.
• Master negotiation techniques to close your first deal.
• Create and structure contracts that protect your business.
• Utilize social media to find opportunities fast.
• Set up your business with essential branding and registration.

How Rent to Rent works

Rent to Rent involves renting a property from a landlord, often under a guaranteed rent arrangement, and then renting it out again for a profit. The operator controls the property without buying it and may use a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) or serviced accommodation (SA) strategy to increase income from the space.

The course examines the arrangement from the landlord’s perspective as well as the operator’s: the landlord receives hands-off, guaranteed rent, while the operator markets and rents the property. The training follows the process from initial contact through to cash flow.

The four-week Rent to Rent system

The curriculum is arranged as a week-by-week plan, beginning with the business foundation and moving through sourcing, negotiation and checks on a proposed deal.

Week 1: Business planning and setup

The opening week covers selecting an approach, setting realistic financial goals and choosing a local area, or patch, by considering demand. It then moves into the practical steps for establishing the business.

• Register and name the business and arrange insurance.
• Set up a functional website for £0.01.
• Use budget business cards and branding to support the launch.

Week 2: Finding landlords

The second week focuses on finding opportunities and communicating the value of a Rent to Rent arrangement. It considers landlord objections, the advantages and disadvantages of letting agents, and direct-to-vendor techniques for both HMO and SA deals.

Social media and networking are also covered as ways to find opportunities and build relationships.

Week 3: Offers and negotiation

This module explores negotiation, including the “go for no” approach, and uses phone call breakdowns to examine sales conversations. It also covers structuring offers with return on investment and conversion metrics and communicating during property viewings.

Scripts and frameworks support the discussion of difficult questions, including concerns about subletting, trust and finances.

Week 4: Contracts and due diligence

The final week examines Rent to Rent contract structures for HMOs and serviced accommodation, including clauses for break options and rent guarantees. It also introduces checks involving mortgage consent, title deeds and licensing.

Market research tools are discussed as a way to assess the risks and potential profitability of a deal.

Bonus: Raising finance

The finance material explores creative funding methods and joint venture models. It also covers collaborative Rent to Rent arrangements and profit shares.

Bonus: Finding the right tenants

This section follows the work of filling a property, from staging it to attract demand through to marketing and viewings. It covers listing on key platforms, tenant screening and background checks, and using CRM tools to manage prospects.

Bonus: Automation and business systems

The automation material looks at lead generation and tenant management systems, reducing vacant periods and improving profit. It also considers how to build processes that allow an operator to focus on the business rather than every day-to-day task.

Resources referenced across the course include templates, scripts, checklists, technology tools and copy-and-paste AST contracts.

• Property investment and Rent to Rent involve financial and legal risks.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Rent To Rent Accelerator cover?

The course follows a four-week sequence covering business setup, landlord sourcing, offers and negotiation, and contracts and due diligence. Bonus sections address finance, tenant sourcing and automation.

Is the course suitable for property beginners?

Yes. The course is designed for complete beginners and does not require prior property knowledge or experience.

What materials are included in the course?

The course refers to case studies, scripts, frameworks, contract templates, checklists and technology tools, including copy-and-paste AST contracts.

Does the course cover both HMOs and serviced accommodation?

Yes. Both strategies appear in the training, including direct-to-vendor approaches and Rent to Rent contract structures.