While building our 15-bedroom student house in Falmouth, Cornwall, we stumbled upon a massive underground fuel tank. Panic washed over us as we realised this unexpected obstacle could delay our project and cost us financially.

With our mortgage payments looming and no tenants in sight, we needed a solution. Inspired by a serviced accommodation training program, we had a radical idea: transform our property into 15 serviced accommodation units. It was a leap into the unknown, but we took on the challenge.

Drawing upon our training, we set up systems and processes to automate our serviced accommodation business. In November 2017, we welcomed our first guests. To our surprise, we made more profit in the next nine months than we ever would have with students.

What seemed like a disaster turned out to be a blessing. Our accidental discovery of a lucrative new business model transformed our property investment journey. Now, we own multiple properties running this proven automated serviced accommodation model.

We are grateful for the hurdles we faced, as they forced us to think creatively, adapt, and find new ways to generate income. These challenges propelled us to personal growth and opened up exciting opportunities for our property investment endeavours.

Today, we confidently scale our model and forge mutually beneficial partnerships with investors who share our vision. Our experience highlights the hidden potential in property investment setbacks and encourages others to embrace challenges as catalysts for innovation and success.