From Addiction to Property Success - Jason Donlan’s Comeback

About this episode

Former footballer Jason Donlan shares his remarkable journey from addiction and personal setbacks to building a successful HMO property business. After his football career ended, Jason found himself struggling with alcohol and drugs before seeking help and completely rebuilding his life. Now 18 years sober, he explains how working in addiction support shaped his outlook, why he eventually left employment, and how renting out rooms in his own home opened his eyes to property investing. In this episode, Jason reveals: 🏠 How he moved from supported housing into full-time property investing 💷 How he turned a £170,000 two-bedroom house into a six-bedroom HMO valued at £515,000 📈 The strategy he used to replace his salary through property 🤝 Why the right mentor and professional team can transform your results ⚠️ The risks of commercial valuations and overleveraging 🏦 Why HMO investors should spread borrowing across different lenders 🛏️ How en suites, better furnishings and tea stations improve tenant demand 🔥 The reality of planning, Article 4, building control and fire regulations 👨‍👦 How Jason is teaching his children about business