This article shares an incredible story about how Simon made a significant profit using a new online investment platform. Although that specific opportunity may no longer be available, the lessons Simon learned can still be applied to similar situations in the future.
Simon explains how he made £5,000 in nine months by taking advantage of a new investment platform’s early issues. His approach was entirely legal and within the platform’s terms and conditions. The key was how he reacted to the opportunity compared to other users who didn’t take the same steps.
In 2015, Property Partner launched, offering a crowd-funding platform for investors to buy shares in real properties. The properties were managed by agents, providing a cash return to users through rent payments. Simon, intrigued by the concept, opened an account with £5,000 and invested in some early properties listed on the platform.
After these properties were funded and the transactions completed, Simon became the owner of small shares in a couple of London properties. He then discovered the platform’s secondary market, where users could sell their shares to each other. Simon decided to place a sell order at a 15% premium. Surprisingly, someone bought his shares at the higher price, earning him a £400 profit after fees.
Realizing that Property Partner was acquiring properties at significant discounts, Simon saw an opportunity. He deposited £30,000 and invested heavily in newly listed properties. Once these properties were available on the secondary market, he repeated his premium-pricing strategy and achieved similar results. The market had limited supply but growing demand from new investors, creating the perfect conditions for higher prices.
Simon continued this cycle several times, eventually making around £5,000 in windfall profits over nine months. However, as more investors became aware of the opportunity, selling prices began to drop, and the market stabilized. Simon withdrew his funds and moved on.
From Simon’s experience, two key lessons emerge. First, act when you see an opportunity. Many people recognized the high selling prices but didn’t take action. The next time you spot a money-making chance, be ready to act. Second, fully commit to your entrepreneurial pursuits. Simon’s significant investment paid off because he went all-in instead of testing the waters with small amounts.
Simon encourages others to share their stories of creating their own luck by seeing things differently. He writes for Financial Expert, a blog offering free investing courses that teach beginners how to invest in property and other core topics.