About Me & Mentoring

Portrate photos of Bill Patel the founder of Happy Investing

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 πŸ—οΈ, 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 πŸ“ˆ 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 πŸ‘• to prove it.

Twelve years later, the portfolio I set out to create is now valued at a conservative estimate of Β£14m πŸ’·. 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 πŸ’‘. With a properly trained mind, anything is achievable πŸš€. 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 πŸš€ .

Outside of work, I enjoy running πŸƒ, going to the gym πŸ’ͺ (I’m an eager CrossFitter πŸ‹πŸ½), watching Arsenal ⚽, travelling ✈️, and spending time with loved ones ❀️. My next aspiration is to build a "grand design" mock barn conversion from scratch πŸ› οΈ.

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


2012

Started a lettings & investment business called i-occupy


2018

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


2020

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


2024

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


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.

Bill Patel director of Happy investing saying NO

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

What to look πŸ‘€ for in a Property Mentor

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

Are they honest and transparent

Will they give you access to their β€˜power team’ connections?

Do they offer Personal Communication and Support via WhatsApp