Why the Youngest Fortune 500 Director Quit to Build a Property Portfolio | Episode 51: Elton Leung

Elton Leung’s story is nothing short of wild, from secretly orchestrating a high-risk meeting with his company’s Vice CEO and Executive Director to pitch a bold plan to enter the Asian market, to transitioning from jet-setting across the globe to managing gritty building sites and dealing with tradespeople on the ground.

Elton reveals the lessons learned from negotiating multi-million-pound corporate deals and how they’ve shaped his approach to property. He opens up about his journey from his first buy-to-let to managing a growing property portfolio in London, including buy-to-let, multi-lets (HMO), and commercial properties in Central London.

If you're looking to make a career switch or start your own property journey, Elton’s advice on overcoming challenges, taking risks, and mastering mindset is a must-hear!

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Chapters:
00:00 Coming up
01:22 Journey from musician to software engineer, insurance underwriter, and Fortune 500 director
11:08 FTSE 250 to Fortune 500: Targeting the Asian market and pitching to CEOs
26:54 Lessons from the Fortune 500
35:00 From traveling the world to property: Adjusting to the bottom line and small details
40:20 Transitioning into property
45:25 Biggest lessons learned from being a broker to going into property
1:02:17 Advice for people looking to get into property
1:15:21 How to get in contact with Elton