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Hello, Thank you for reading myself and wife's joint BTL journey. The vast knowledge and resource that is available here is amazing. I purchased "The complete Guide To Property Investment" by Rob Dix. Which has led me here! Unfortunately I discovered this information in September 2020, few years after starting our BTL adventure. Our Journey started in 2018 where we purchased our first BTL in Coventry. Why Coventry? Well, Coventry is home is Cov university which is known for there engineering education and also home to Jaguar Land Rover engineering centres. Coventry is also experiencing growth with lots of new buildings and projects. Buying our first BTL, we was scared and excited. However with due diligence, research and speaking to the right people, we proceeded with the purchase with confidence. Because I am a bit of a nerd when it comes to Excel and spread sheets. I knew all my expenses, potential rental income, net yield & ROI before we continued with the purchase I identified. Almost 2 years on and we have achieved a ROI of 10.07% Over one year later after buying our first BTL, Jan 2020, Myself and my wife was in a position to purchase our 2nd BTL investment. This BTL has also been a success achieving a ROI of 12.21% Here we are in August 2020 in the process of acquiring our 3rd BTL investment. We have decided to purchase this property under our LTD company with the plans to buy a fourth BTL later on this year for tax benefit purposes. Unlike the first two investments which are under our personal names. The long term goal is to retire slightly earlier and have a wealthy income to support us, and eventually pass the properties down to our children. We want to expand our portfolio to other areas of the country and would be keen to hear what area's people are looking at. And how they manage properties so far away you? Thanks for reading, Regards, Craig.