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 Rodgers
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