Episode 720
From £150 to £6.5M Portfolio – Sree Varma’s Property Journey
Sree Varma reveals how he raised £2.8M in private finance, scaled premium co-living projects, and built a £6.5M portfolio in just 12 months.
In this episode of RealDealChat, Sree Varma shares his inspiring journey from arriving in the UK with £150 to building multiple successful businesses — including a £6.5M premium co-living property portfolio in just one year.
We dive into:
- How Sree transitioned from sports business entrepreneur to property investor
- The BRR strategy that kick-started his portfolio growth
- Raising £2.8M in private finance without “selling”
- Building a power team to scale quickly and efficiently
- Why focusing on one market can accelerate success
- Lessons from early mistakes, including missed deals and over-spending
- The systems and delegation strategies that keep him working on the business, not in it
Sree’s story proves you don’t need huge starting capital to build a thriving property business — just the right strategy, network, and mindset.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Your Background in Real Estate
07:31 - Journey into Real Estate
09:37 - Lessons from Sports to Real Estate
10:34 - Scaling Your Real Estate Business Quickly
13:38 - Building a Power Team for Success
15:36 - Importance of Market Focus in Real Estate
18:46 - Effective Property Management Strategies
23:27 - Strategies for Raising Capital
26:43 - Learning from Real Estate Mistakes
30:04 - Common Lies Real Estate Investors Believe
30:39 - Reflecting on Past Decisions in Real Estate
31:08 - Recommended Books for Investors
31:22 - Key Strategy or Tool for Real Estate Success
32:00 - Life-Changing Tools for Real Estate
32:06 - Importance of Delegation in Real Estate
32:21 - Connecting with Sree
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