In this episode of the Built By Her Podcast, Georgie sits down with Melissa from MJP Homes to talk all things property, investing, and the mindset shifts that make it all click.

Melissa shares how her career began in the corporate world, including witnessing the News of the World closure firsthand and why it pushed her to rethink “security” and build something more stable. From joining her family’s building business to buying her first student let in Gloucester, Melissa breaks down what she’s learned over eight years of property investing, including how she recycled money out of deals, why education fast-tracks success, and the behind-the-scenes lessons you only learn the hard way.

You’ll also hear Melissa’s honest take on being a woman in property, balancing business with family life, and why so many women hold themselves back before they’ve even started.

We cover:

• Why one income stream doesn’t feel like enough anymore
• Melissa’s first property deal (and what she’d do differently now)
• Property education: free resources vs paid support
• Supported living, lenders, and the “five-year lease” lesson
• Choosing the right strategy based on your why (cashflow vs legacy)
• Confidence, imposter syndrome, and backing yourself in male-dominated spaces
• Property mindset, leverage, and getting comfortable with “good debt”

🎧 Listen now and take what you need from it, whether you’re property-curious, already investing, or building your confidence to start.

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