Joseph Cornwell is a full-time real estate investor, general contractor, and podcast host with a diverse background in law enforcement and real estate. Born and raised in Milford, Ohio, Joseph served as a police officer from 2012 to 2021 before fully transitioning into real estate. Since 2016, he has sold over 175 properties totaling nearly $70 million in volume, while building a personal investment portfolio of 135+ rental units across single-family, multifamily, mixed-use, and new development projects. In 2017, he launched ROS Construction LLC to handle major renovations and now leads a team of 15 full-time employees completing over $3M annually. Joseph also owns Realty One Stop, offering sales, leasing, and construction services, and is a host on the Best Ever CRE Podcast, the industry’s longest-running daily real estate show.

 

Here’s some of the topics we covered:

 

• How a Cop Became a Full-Time Real Estate Investor

• Turning a Side Hustle Into a Real Estate Empire

• Vertically Integrating Your Company & The Positive Effects 

• The Trump Tariffs & How It Affects Real Estate

• What’s Really Driving the Surge in Prices Right Now

• Why Picking the Right Asset Class Can Make or Break You

• The Window of Opportunity Opening in Multifamily

• The Challenges of Working With Counties and Cities

• Why Moving at Your Own Pace Is the Real Superpower

• The Wildest Story From Joseph’s Days as a Cop