How I Built a 4-Property Portfolio While Working Full-Time | Real UK Property Journey

In this episode, we talk to Blair Rodgers, a former electrician who built a rental property portfolio while working full-time and raising a family. He shares how he got started, saved for deposits, and managed the day-to-day — all with the goal of building long-term wealth and planning for early retirement.

In this episode of The Investor’s Corner, Ian and Mike talk to Blair Rodgers, a former electrician who started building a rental portfolio while working full-time and raising a family. 

Blair shares exactly how he got started, what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and how he’s planning for early retirement — all without giving up his day job.

This is a practical, honest conversation about managing time, saving for deposits, and finding a balance between investing and everyday life.

Here’s What We Cover:
  • How Blair made the shift from tradesman to property investor
  • Balancing work, family, and growing a rental portfolio
  • Investing in Doncaster and buying through a limited company
  • Managing properties vs using letting agents
  • Saving for deposits and avoiding unnecessary spending
  • Starting a small deal sourcing business on the side
  • Tools and systems that helped him stay organised
  • What’s next: growing the portfolio and planning for early retirement

Guest Info
Blair Rogers
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