In this episode of the Collective Genius Podcast, I sit down with Jeremiah Dalton—a New York-based investor and former attorney—who made $3.3M profit on a single multifamily deal. Jeremiah doesn't chase volume. Instead, he plays a high-margin, high-discipline game that most investors overlook. He walks us through how he finds off-market apartment deals in highly regulated markets, negotiates directly with sellers, and structures creative exits that blow typical returns out of the water.

We dive into how he balances legal risk, manages long timelines, and uses his legal background to win where others walk away. Jeremiah also shares the mental game behind staying patient, thinking big, and getting comfortable doing fewer—but far more profitable—deals. This episode is a blueprint for investors who are tired of chasing skinny deals and want to play a higher-level game.

Timeline Summary

[0:00] - Introduction

[2:30] - Jeremiah's background: law, Long Island, and getting into real estate

[6:40] - The $3.3M deal breakdown—how he sourced, structured, and sold it

[11:50] - Why he targets off-market multifamily in regulated New York markets

[16:10] - How he thinks about patience, holding power, and value-add

[20:45] - Legal strategy: using his attorney background to de-risk complex deals

[25:00] - The capital stack behind big wins—and how he structures financing

[29:40] - What most investors misunderstand about timelines and upside

[34:10] - The mindset shift that helped him stop chasing volume

[38:00] - Why fewer, better deals can 10x your profit (and your peace of mind)

[42:20] - Advice for investors who want to graduate from the hustle game

5 Key Takeaways

1. One Deal Can Change Everything – Jeremiah's $3.3M win proves you don't need dozens of closings to build serious wealth.

2. Play Long, Win Big – Patience, holding power, and smart exits are the real levers of profit in high-barrier markets.

3. Legal Knowledge Is a Weapon – Understanding contracts, zoning, and regulations gives you a huge edge in tough markets.

4. Stop Chasing Volume – Doing fewer, smarter deals can lead to better margins, less stress, and more time freedom.

5. Think Like an Owner, Not a Hustler – Jeremiah's shift from transactional to strategic changed his entire business trajectory.

Links & Resources

• ExploreCG.com – Join the Collective Genius community

• Recommended mindset shift: "Don't add more deals—add more zeros."

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