Welcome back to Columbus Brick by Brick, the podcast where we uncover the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of Columbus, Ohio—one story at a time. Hosted by Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, this weekly show features in-depth conversations with the visionaries behind our city’s growth.

In this episode, Jon sits down with Jessie Lang—real estate investor, educator, and founder of Rentals Made Easy and Unlocked Rentals. Jessie owns and self-manages a 70+ unit portfolio here in Columbus, and her journey from overwhelmed solo investor to powerhouse mentor and author is nothing short of inspiring.

💬 Topics discussed:

• How Jessie scaled using the BRRRR method and private capital
• Why self-management was non-negotiable
• Her wildest investing stories—from ceiling cave-ins to SWAT raids
• The mindset shift that helped her grow as an entrepreneur
• Launching a real estate education platform and publishing her new book

📚 Grab her book Rentals Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying and Managing Long-Term Rentals on Amazon:

👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYVDCML3

🔗 Join Jessie’s Facebook group: Unlocked: Learn to Buy and Manage Long-Term Rentals

📲 Follow Jessie on Instagram: [@jessielanginvests] (include handle if available)

🎧 Whether you're just starting out or scaling your real estate business, this episode offers valuable lessons in grit, growth, and getting it done—brick by brick.

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