I Quit My W2 Job After a “Home Run” First Deal (With No Money or Experience)
Summary
This article discusses a real estate investor's experience transitioning from a W-2 job to full-time real estate investing, including the initial successes and subsequent setbacks encountered when scaling too quickly. Hosts can learn from the importance of consistent action, thorough deal analysis, and the value of building a strong network to find funding and avoid common pitfalls.
Key Insights
- •The investor bought 10 deals in one year after quitting his job to focus on real estate full-time.
- •The investor used hard money and private money to fund deals.
Action Items
- ✓Hosts should listen to real estate podcasts and read books for practical advice and actionable strategies.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Rookies can avoid some of these same pitfalls by thoroughly analyzing deals before purchasing a property, ensuring renovation numbers are accurate, and building a network of contacts for both hard and private money.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →BiggerPockets Podcast: BiggerPockets Podcast was mentioned as a helpful resource.
Watch Out For
- ⚠The investor experienced setbacks by scaling too quickly before establishing sound operational practices.
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