This powerful interview reveals how Dr. Joe built long-term wealth by mastering Section 8, treating tenants like gold, and letting appreciation reshape his entire financial future through disciplined buy-and-hold strategies in an expensive market.

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(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent with Dr. Joe

(00:11) - Dr. Joe Shares His Background and Accent

(00:22) - Moving From Ghana to England and Then the US

(00:50) - Mattias Reflects on Regional Accents

(00:58) - Dr. Joe’s First Years in the US

(01:17) - Buying His First House in Washington DC

(01:33) - Early Real Estate Mistakes and Lessons Learned

(02:37) - Late Night Infomercial Inspiration

(03:26) - First Investment Nightmare: Bad Tenants and Tax Sale Threat

(04:26) - Turning Around His First Property

(04:28) - Mattias Asks Whether He Still Owns the First House

(04:28) - Dr. Joe Still Owns It and Shares Appreciation Story

(05:13) - Mattias on Buyer Psychology and Long Term Perspective

(06:05) - Property Now Worth $750k and Producing Strong Cash Flow

(07:24) - Cash Flow Challenges in Expensive Markets

(07:44) - Section 8 as Dr. Joe’s Core Strategy

(08:05) - Overcoming Section 8 Stereotypes

(08:42) - Increasing Rent by Adding Bedrooms

(09:40) - Breaking Down Section 8 Rent Structure

(10:05) - How Tenant Rent Portions Are Calculated

(11:25) - Section 8 Stability During Downturns

(11:45) - How Inspections Work and What to Expect

(13:26) - Ongoing Inspection Cycles

(13:28) - Dr. Joe’s Longest Tenant: 28 Years

(14:38) - Why Section 8 Tenants Stay Long Term

(15:24) - Turnover Costs and Importance of Tenant Stability

(15:44) - What Happens When Tenants Cause Inspection Failures

(16:49) - The Power of Thorough Screening

(17:01) - Have You Ever Had to Evict a Section 8 Tenant

(17:08) - Evictions, Housing Authority, and Mediation

(18:00) - Screening Fairness and Fair Housing Compliance

(19:37) - How Strict Screening Prevents Problems

(20:01) - Why Dr. Joe Self Manages

(20:40) - Tenant Gifts and Relationship Building

(21:20) - Creating a Competitive Moat with Tenant Care

(22:10) - Why Retention Matters More Than Expenses

(22:12) - Applying Competitive Moat Thinking to Rentals

(23:08) - Breaking Down a Current Real Example Deal

(23:33) - Type of Property and How Bedrooms Are Added

(24:54) - Acquisition, Renovation, and Final Costs

(25:55) - Appraisal Results and Equity Created

(26:10) - Appreciation Play and Cash Flow Balance

(26:21) - Section 8 Annual Rent Increase Requests

(27:00) - Funding Deals, Hard Money, and Private Capital

(27:52) - BRRRR Strategy Adapted to Expensive Markets

(28:29) - House Hacking Possibilities

(29:17) - How House Hacking Accelerates Wealth

(29:58) - Reducing Living Costs to Build Investment Capital

(30:55) - Long Term View Over Short Term Cash Flow

(31:30) - Holding Properties Through Market Cycles

(31:55) - Appreciation, Cash Flow, and Tax Benefits Over Time

(32:09) - Discussing Return on Equity in High Appreciation Markets

(33:12) - Leveraging Home Equity Lines of Credit

(34:12) - Surviving Market Cycles and Tenant Quality

(35:13) - Risk Reduction Through Long Term Ownership

(36:59) - Understanding Market Cycles and Timing

(37:45) - Surrounding Yourself With Local Experts

(38:47) - The Power of Finding a Strategy That Fits You

(39:19) - Dr. Joe’s Three Gold Nuggets for Listeners

(40:48) - Pulling the Trigger and Buying Your First Property

(41:09) - Dr. Joe’s Favorite Books and Podcasts

(42:14) - Learning From History’s Greatest Entrepreneurs

(42:32) - Where to Find Dr. Joe Online

Contact Joseph Asamoah

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https://www.youtube.com/@dr.joeasamoah7503

Success is not built in a day. It is built through courage, consistency, and the willingness to play the long game. Let Dr. Joe’s wisdom guide your next step into a bigger future. For more insights, visit https://reiagent.com