How BRR Helped Him Build an 18-Unit Portfolio in Just 12 Months | Matt Riley: Episode 55

Meet Gloucester-based property developer, Matt Riley, who’s quietly built a 32-property portfolio by age 28, spanning HMOs, blocks of flats, supported living, flips, and now stepping into new builds. In this episode, he shares the real story behind his rapid growth, including how he secured 18-units in just 12 months using BRR strategy, what it took to survive his toughest deal (also his first), and why mindset and grit matter more than money.

From developing deep relationships with agents, to mastering BRR, scaling his team, and staying disciplined through setbacks, he doesn’t hold back. Expect lessons in delayed gratification, resilience, how to buy with confidence, and what it really takes to build wealth without shortcuts, just hard-earned experience and a relentless drive to get better.

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Chapters:
00:00 Coming up
00:50 Lessons from 0 - 32 properties  
14:20 How do you source deals?
15:35 The secret to building strong relationships with agents 
16:57 What does your on-site team look like? 
21:22 Developing the mindset for success
34:11 Business partners vs solo entrepreneurs: pros and cons
40:30 How discipline and daily habits shape results
49:08 How to get in touch with Matt