Is property investing really as easy as social media makes it look? Or is there much more happening behind the scenes?In this episode of The Healthy House Podcast, Aaron is joined by Barry Marshall from Gold Star Property Group to explore the realities of property investment, property development and building a successful portfolio.Barry shares his journey from running Domino's Pizza stores to purchasing his first property at auction, eventually moving into buy-to-let investments and HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation).Together, they discuss what it really takes to succeed in property, from managing renovation projects and understanding refurbishment costs to dealing with rising mortgage rates, unexpected maintenance and the challenges of being a landlord.Barry also shares why effective project management, building relationships with reliable tradespeople and investing in the right education can save investors thousands of pounds.The conversation explores the realities that rarely make it onto social media, including financial risks, costly mistakes, damp issues and the importance of having the right people around you.Whether you're an experienced property investor, a first-time landlord or someone considering getting into property development, this episode offers practical advice, honest experiences and valuable lessons from someone who's been through it.🎙️ The Healthy House Podcast, brought to you by Weatherwise.Produced by Crawford & Beattie.