There are opportunities everywhere and all you have to do is look for them, recognize them, and act on them. Buy, clean, and flip and you can easily put 20% in your pocket. You can also do it by playing banker on lower end priced properties. You carry the title and mark up the property investment as much or as little as you want and then they make their mortgage payment to you. So you see how three quick ways to make money in real estate can be all you need? Property has been a popular route to wealth for many UK for many years.