KAYR, the co-founder of KAYJAY Consulting, embodies the epitome of success through his ventures on Wall Street and his remarkable journey in real estate. Originating from Philadelphia, KAYR overcame numerous obstacles to become the first in his circle to pursue higher education, ultimately graduating with a bachelor's degree in history from Bowdoin College and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a multi-million dollar real estate investment company, boasting over 150 rental units, showcasing his adeptness at building enterprises from the ground up.

As a real estate investor, KAYR has curated a team of experts to facilitate property identification, acquisition, and ongoing management. Additionally, he is a licensed real estate salesperson, actively engaged in Philadelphia's Homeowners Associations, and renowned for his impactful roles as a transformational speaker, life coach, and business consultant. With notable career-spanning positions at prestigious firms like Goldman Sachs and Truist Securities, KAYR's influence extends beyond business into community service, as demonstrated by his board memberships and nominations for prestigious leadership awards. His inspirational journey and achievements have been featured in prominent publications and even in a chapter of Elijah Anderson's book, "Black in White Space: The Enduring Impact of Color in Everyday Life."

 

In this episode, we talked to KAYR about his journey from the streets to Wall Street, his transition to real estate and its challenges, differences between investing in real estate versus the stock market, and KAYJAY Consulting.

 

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Scaling a Real Estate Portfolio;

 

02:28 KAYR’s background;

11:41 From Wall Street to real estate investing;

16:55 Real estate vs. the stock market;

20:04 Challenges that KAYR faced during his transition;

22:35 KAYJAY Consulting and the benefits they provide;

24:46 Advice for living a better life;

29:09 Round of insights

 

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Round of Insights

 

Apparent Failure: Having a wake-up call and realizing he can do better during early school years.

Digital Resource: Buildium.com

Most Recommended Book:  Clockwork

Daily Habit: Having some personal time, focusing on his thoughts, and achieving mindfulness.

#1 Insight for scaling a portfolio: One needs to master the basics within the market.

Best Place to Grab a Bite in Philadelphia, PA: Five Guys

 

Contact KAYR:

https://www.kayjayconsulting.net/ 

 

 

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