Beyond the Deal

From $60K Loss to $75M Portfolio: Joshua Ferrari’s Real Estate Transformation


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Lost money on a deal? Wondering how to bounce back and scale? Meet Joshua Ferrari, a former aircraft technician turned real estate investor, who went from losing $60,000 on his first deal to managing a $75 million portfolio and raising $27 million in investor capital.

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Josh shares how mentorship, mindset shifts, and smart strategies helped him pivot from house hacking and wholesaling to multifamily syndications—where he now manages over 900 units with a fully integrated real estate business. If you're navigating your first deal, raising capital, or wondering how to scale, this episode is packed with practical insights, industry secrets, and game-changing advice.


Key Takeaways:

✅ How Joshua turned a $60K loss into a growth opportunity
✅ The role of mentorship in accelerating real estate success
✅ Why he pivoted from house hacking & wholesaling to multifamily investing
✅ The truth about property management & vertical integration
✅ How he raised millions in investor capital and built trust in the industry
✅ The mental habits & routines that keep him performing at his best


📌 Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 

00:02:21 From Wholesaling to Real Estate Investments

00:04:34 From Pecans to Podcasts: Diversifying Business Ventures

00:06:42 Challenges of Real Estate Wholesaling

00:08:42 From House Hacking to Real Estate Empire  

00:11:00 Reducing Maintenance Costs by Over 50%

00:13:09 Benefits of Managing Your Own Property Portfolio

00:15:29 Overcoming a $60,000 Financial Loss

00:17:30 Budget Overrun in Renovation Projects  

00:19:44 Challenges of First-Time Real Estate Investing  

00:21:49 The Role of Mentorship in Business Growth

00:23:49 The Importance of Leaning on Expertise

00:26:04 Overcoming Sales Challenges as a Coach

00:28:20 Transformative Habits for Success and Health

00:30:26 Overcoming Gym Excuses: A Year of Transformation

00:32:37 Discovering More About Our Offerings and Resources



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Beyond the DealBy Michael Wagman