About Me & Mentoring

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Bill Patel

My Journey from Electrical Contractor to Successful Property Entrepreneur ⚡🏡

At 24, I founded my own electrical contracting company ⚡ and grew it from the ground up 🌱. With extensive experience in the construction industry 🏗️, I left my electrical contracting business in 2011 and shifted my focus to property investing 🏘️. I then started i-occupy with 2 business partners, where we built a property portfolio 📈 and a lettings agency 🏢 to manage the growing assets and other HMO landlords’ properties in Luton.

Over the years, I've worked with private investors and commercial banks to expand my portfolio, which now includes single lets, HMOs, and commercial properties. I've managed and grown a lettings business, let properties as serviced accommodation, sold HMOs, flipped properties, traded properties at auction, and converted commercial properties. In short, I've been there, done it, and have many property t-shirts 👕 to prove it.

Twelve years later, the portfolio I set out to create is now valued at a conservative estimate of £14m 💷. I achieved this by attracting private investors to invest in both me and my business 🤝. I have a keen eye for great investment opportunities 🧐 and firmly believe that wealth is a mindset 💡. With a properly trained mind, anything is achievable 🚀. That’s why I’ve worked with a business coach for over six years, and I’m eager to share my knowledge and experiences to guide others towards property success 🚀 .

Outside of work, I enjoy running 🏃, going to the gym 💪 (I’m an eager CrossFitter 🏋🏽), watching Arsenal ⚽, travelling ✈️, and spending time with loved ones ❤️. My next aspiration is to build a "grand design" mock barn conversion from scratch 🛠️.

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My Story

Dated HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) in Lincoln

2007

Purchased my first property as a total novice


Refurbished House of Multiple occupation in luton

2011

I started full time in Property and purchased my 2nd property & developed it into a 9 x studio HMO in Luton


Bright modern office with white walls, orange pendant lights, and green accents. Several desks with chairs, computers, and plants. On the wall, a sign reads 'i-occupy' in green letters.

2012

Started a lettings & investment business called i-occupy


An aerial view of a red brick apartment building with multiple floors, white framed windows, and a tiled roof. The building is situated in Luton town centre.

2018

Purchased a derelict 80 Bed student block in Luton town centre, refurbished it and let out


Modern office space with white walls, green and orange chairs, white desks with plants, orange pendant lights, and a sign on the wall that reads 'i-occupy'.
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2020

Outsourced the lettings business to an external agency leveraging my time down to 5 hours a week


Bright living room with a light gray sectional sofa, blue pillows, and a faux fur blanket, a white plush ottoman, a wooden table with a flower vase, green plants, a round mirror on the wall, hardwood floor, and a bookshelf with plants and decor.

2024

Continuing to flip houses and flats in North London while managing my portfolio of 183 tenancies in Luton.


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Who I can and can’t help

These criteria ensure that I can provide the most value to those who are prepared and positioned to benefit from my expertise and experience.

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NO

Who I Can't Help:

  1. No Money and No Time: Unfortunately, if you have neither financial resources (or access to financial resources) nor time, I won't be able to assist you effectively.

  2. Rent-to-Rent (R2R): My mentoring does not cover R2R strategies, as I don't believe they lead to extensive wealth and time freedom.

  3. Serviced Accommodation (SA): I do not specialise in SA investment strategies, as I don't see them as the path to substantial wealth and time freedom.

Bill Patel director of Happy investing saying YES

YES

Who I Can Help:

  1. Those with Money and/or Time: If you have access to financial resources or time to invest, I can guide you towards success.

  2. Driven Property Investors: Individuals with a fire in their belly, eager to build a profitable property portfolio and achieve more.

  3. Long-term Wealth Builders: Those who are committed to investing in their long-term financial growth.

  4. Buy to Let Investors: People building a portfolio of single-let flats, houses, and commercial buildings.

  5. Property Flippers: Investors needing guidance on buying, renovating, and selling properties for profit.

  6. HMO Developers: Individuals interested in developing purpose-built HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) properties

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What to look 👀 for in a Property Mentor

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Experience, do they have a proven track record of success in property?

Are they honest and transparent

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Will they give you access to their ‘power team’ connections?

Do they offer Personal Communication and Support via WhatsApp

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