19/10/2026
Actions, not words. But when is the right time to act?
I committed to documenting my journey into property investment.
The truth is, sometimes I wonder what to share to make it engaging. And sometimes, at least for me, progress feels slow.
There's so much to learn, and I'm conscious that I can't wait until I know everything or the circumstances are perfect. Because they never will be.
But equally, I don't want to rush into something as significant as a property investment without doing my homework and understanding the risks.
One thing I've learnt about myself over the years is that I need a deadline to make a decision.
I'm a considered decision-maker. Give me 30 seconds to make a decision, and I'll make it. Give me two weeks, and I'll probably take the full two weeks, exploring the options, weighing everything up and sleeping on it before reaching a conclusion.
Its not necessarily a bad thing. Due diligence matters, particularly when there's a significant amount of money involved.
But it does make me wonder: at what point does careful consideration become a reason for not taking action?
I started thinking about whether I should set myself a deadline. A date by which I'd aim to have made an offer on my first investment property.
An old business coach once gave me a mantra that has stayed with me: Acta Non Verba — actions, not words.
It's great advice, and something I try to remind myself of when I find myself overthinking a decision. But I'm not convinced that setting a deadline and taking action simply for the sake of it is the right approach here.
Property investment involves real money and real risk. I want to move forward, but I also want to make considered decisions for the right reasons.
So, for those of you who've already taken that first step into property investment:
How did you know when you were ready to act?
How did you balance doing enough research and due diligence with recognising that, at some point, you have to take the leap?
📷 Alexandra Stapleton Property Photography