
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Yolanda Morari: From Zero to Property Hero with Social Housing & Rent-to-Rent π
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ποΈ Welcome to another empowering episode of the Self Unemployed Podcast, hosted by Colin Munro, where we explore the path to financial freedom πΈ and escaping the 9-to-5 grind
π. In this episode, π‘, weβre joined by Yolanda Morari, a trailblazing entrepreneur and the first female guest on the podcast! π Yolanda has carved a niche in social housing, specializing in emergency accommodation π , and shares her inspiring journey from knowing nothing about property to becoming a commercial supplier for local councils π.
From Romania to Italy, to the UK π, Yolandaβs global perspective and relentless drive have led her to master rent-to-rent strategies π and build a portfolio of 12 properties, including one she owns outright
ποΈ. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on social housing, creative property strategies, and the mindset needed to achieve financial independence! π
π Summary
Yolanda Morari shares her remarkable story of transitioning from a traditional mindset of avoiding debt π«π³ to leveraging rent-to-rent and emergency accommodation strategies to build a thriving property business. Starting with no property knowledge,
Yolanda discovered Samuel Leedsβ Β£1 crash course π·, which opened her eyes to the power of property investment. She now controls 12 properties, including 9 for local authorities and 3 for serviced accommodation, generating consistent cash flow
π΅. Yolanda specializes in emergency accommodation, a niche within social housing π , where councils pay nightly rates to house vulnerable families. She explains the challenges of low Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates π, bureaucratic delays, and the inefficiencies in the UKβs housing system, which often leave families in temporary accommodation for years.
Her journey began with a Help to Buy scheme property purchase in 2017 π, which she later refinanced to enter the buy-to-let market, capitalizing on a Β£42,000 gain due to a market dip π. The conversation dives into the complexities of social housing, the importance of building relationships with councils π€, and why emergency accommodation is a quicker entry point into the sector. Yolanda also shares her vision to create a blueprint to help landlords become commercial suppliers, addressing the UKβs housing crisis by connecting councils with willing property owners ποΈπ.
π§ Main Takeaways
- β Rent-to-Rent as a Starting Point: Low capital? Start with rent-to-rent to control properties and generate cash flow without owning π‘π.
- β Emergency Accommodation Opportunity: Councils pay nightly rates for short-term housing, offering a lucrative entry into social housing π΅ποΈ.
- β Good Debt Fuels Wealth: Leverage mortgages to build assets, as Yolanda learned through Samuel Leedsβ Academy ππ‘.
- β Relationships are Key: Networking with councils and academy members opened doors to becoming a commercial supplier π€π.
- β System Inefficiencies Hurt: Low LHA rates and bureaucracy keep families in costly emergency housing for years, highlighting the need for reform ποΈβ οΈ.
- β Avoid Government Schemes: Help to Buy and shared ownership often benefit developers, not buyers, though Yolanda turned a profit ππ .
- β Mindset Shift: Moving from a debt-averse Romanian upbringing to embracing strategic debt was pivotal for Yolandaβs success π§ πͺ.
- β Blueprint for Change: Yolandaβs upcoming guide aims to empower landlords to become commercial suppliers, easing the housing crisis ππ.
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π¬ Key Quotes
- π£οΈ βSocial housing is a broad termβ¦ emergency accommodation is the quickest way to get into it.β β Yolanda Morari
- π£οΈ βI had no knowledge about property before Samuel Leedsβ Academyβ¦ itβs the most tangible asset anyone can have.β β Yolanda Morari
- π£οΈ βCouncils are paying nightly rates for emergency housing, but LHA rates havenβt caught up with the market.β β Yolanda Morari
- π£οΈ βI thought debt was bad, but leveraging good debt changed everything.β β Yolanda Morari
- π£οΈ βItβs a messβ¦ thereβs huge demand for housing, landlords want to help, but bureaucracy stops them.β β Colin Munro
- π£οΈ βI want to create a blueprint to show landlords how to become commercial suppliers.β β Yolanda Morari
- π£οΈ βThe government gets screwed over by these schemes, and that means the taxpayer does too.β β Colin Munro
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