The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndications Show

Combining a passion for real estate with real-world experiences in property acquisition, management, and successful exit strategies, his vision is to align with like-minded people who can see the financial benefits and excitement that real estate investing can offer.  He is currently working on more significant multi-family real estate syndication deals. Since 2016 he has been a limited partner in over 4,000 apartment units throughout the Midwest and multiple industrial park complexes in the eastern US.

In 2013, Scott and his wife Denise founded a 501c3 non-profit charity called the SON Foundation. It serves as a home-away-from-home for cancer patients and their caregivers while in Indianapolis for treatments. Guests are not charged to stay at the SON House; to date, the SON Foundation has provided over 6,000 nights of lodging for its guests.  

Scott lives in Indianapolis with his wife and son. In his spare time, he loves to travel domestically and internationally, watch his son play baseball and basketball, and spend time with friends and family.  

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Eric Lindsey (Host)

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During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:58] Meet and greet Scott Jacobson and learn how he got into real estate

[04:31] A bit about Scott's non-profit organization with his wife

[08:01] One of Scott's syndicate transactions has been part of

[11:28] The overall plan with this business property

[13:08] How Scott has been able to be an LP and GP of over 4,000 units while still maintaining his w-2 job

[17:18] Scott's overview of the real estate market and his insights on whether it is a good time to invest

[21:17] What Scott wishes to have known before starting investing in Real Estate

[23:08] How long did it take Scott to complete his first deal as GP

[25:45] Scott's time management tips that keep his personal, family, business, and w-2 job thriving successfully

[27:49] With limited time and resources, what can you do to start a successful company like Scott’s

[29:24] Scott's recommendations on what a syndicator can do to find limited partners

[31:52] Great moonlight book suggestions for your education

[34:00] The best ways you can reach out and connect with Scott and episode wrap up

Notable Quotes:

• Sometimes, real estate numbers look great, but a lack of capital partners that can help you finish things can be problematic. [11:00]
• Success in real estate demands leveraging your time and connections. Whenever you have a full-time job, you must work extra hours to accomplish your real estate goals.[16:02]
• Always stay conservative and avoid being too zealous and too much in a hurry. People can get too aggressive in the underwriting, which can hurt them. [20:20]

Hemant Pawar (Hey-month Puh-waar) is the CEO of Zen Abode Capital Group and lives in the Bay Area of California. He is the owner & operator of apartments across eight states in the US. He works full-time as an IT Program Director with the largest integrated healthcare org in the US. Hemant runs a private charity organization that has adopted seven families (with 21 girls) of human trafficking victims in Africa, Central Asia & Middle East. He donates part of his salary every month. His interests include travel, health and fitness, and spirituality. 

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Eric Lindsey (Host)

Get 3 Free PDFs For Wholesaling SFR/Mobile Homes and How To Make $100,000 a Yr. On The Side Of Your Full-Time Job When You Go To: https://ericlindseyml.com/

Click On This Link  For Our Free E-Book "An Introduction Into Apartment Syndication Book:"  https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/
Website: Moonlightcre.com

Click On The Link Below To Schedule A Call With Eric:

https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation

Key Highlights from the Show: 

[02:08] Meet Hemant Pawar and how he got into real estate

[05:36] Why Hemant is still in real estate today

[07:42] Capital raising strategies within Hemant’s skillset

[13:10] How he has succeeded in having over 700 units while having a W2 job

[17:53] What Hemant foresees in 2023 based on the current inflation and interest rates

[25:02] What Hemant wishes to have known before starting in real estate

[25:58] How long it took Hemant to get into His first GP syndication deal

[26:349] The best ways to create a real estate business with limited time and resources

[28:54] With little cash and resources, what can you do to become an active syndicator

[30:32] How to locate and partner with limited partners

[34:27] The best moonlighting book that Hemant recommends

[36:06] Best ways to reach out and connect with Hemant Pawar

Notable Quotes:

Your initial capital for real estate can come from your friends and family. 

If you don’t have the responsibility of kids and family, there’s no excuse why you can not pursue your dreams and ambitions.

When looking for partners to invest with, it is always wise to go past their passion. You can find partners with the right skill sets that complement you.

You can always focus on your primary goal of real estate investing. Everything must come from that true north. 

Build healthy connections and networks so that other people can have the trust to introduce you to opportunities.

Resources Mentioned:

The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga:https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Be-Disliked-Phenomenon-Happiness/dp/1501197274

Connect with Hemant Pawar:

Website: https://www.zenabodegroup.com/

Book a Call: https://calendly.com/hemantspawar

Calvin is a full-time mobile home investor from Lafayette, Louisiana. He started his mobile home journey in 2013 as a side hustle to his full-time job as a regional manager for Planet Fitness. To escape the rat race and pursue financial freedom, he dove into Mobile Home Investing Full-Time in June 2018. In August 2019, he created The Mobile Home Full-Time Investing Facebook group, which now has over 11,000 members from all over the country who are active entrepreneurs looking to learn, share, connect, and grow together. Calvin hosts a free Live Q&A every Wednesday at 10 a.m. central standard time on Clubhouse and also helps other aspiring mobile home investors learn how to do deals with no money out of pocket.

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Eric Lindsey (Host)

Get 3 Free PDFs For Wholesaling SFR/Mobile Homes and How To Make $100,000 a Yr. On The Side Of Your Full-Time Job When You Go To: https://ericlindseyml.com/

Click On Link Below To Access My Moonlight Introduction Into Apartment Syndications E-book: http://moonlightcre.com/ebook/
Website:https://moonlightcre.com/
Click On The Link Below To Schedule A Call With Eric:

https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:48] Calvin’s real estate investing  journey and the lessons he learned along the way

[11:28] His life as a full-time mobile phone wholesaler

[12:23] Different ways you can track and market your real estate deals

[16:13] Marketplaces you can use to buy and sell mobile homes

[19:55]  Calvin's Facebook site you can check, and the help you can get

[26:14] How he ensures success by managing his personal and business time

[1:53] What you need to start your journey of financial freedom

[29:04] What you can you do to start selling mobile homes like Calvin

[31:03] How to scale up your already started real estate business

[34:36] With just $100, how would he leverage it to make money ASAP?

[38:11] The best moonlighting book that Calvin recommends

[41:03] How you can reach out and connect with Calvin

Notable Quote: 

• Getting leads through network referrals converts more than other forms of marketing.

Resources Mentioned: 

Robert Kiyosaki Books: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-T.-Kiyosaki/e/B001H6GV90

Tony Robins Books: https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Robbins/e/B001LHUY84/

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break-ebook/dp/B07D23CFGR/

Today we are excited to have Eugene Nilus on our show. Eugene has been involved with real estate for a couple of years now. He buys properties and holds them for rental income. He also earns money with fix & flips. He is an LP investor that invests in multifamily, and he’s currently seeking to enter into multifamily real estate as a deal finder or a capital raiser. 

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Eric Lindsey (Host)

Get 3 Free PDFs For Wholesaling SFR/Mobile Homes and How To Make $100,000 a Yr. On The Side Of Your Full-Time Job When You Go To: https://ericlindseyml.com/

Click On Link Below To Access My Moonlight Introduction Into Apartment Syndications E-book: http://moonlightcre.com/ebook/
Website:https://moonlightcre.com/
Click On The Link Below To Schedule A Call With Eric:
https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:10] Eugene's backstory into real estate and how he purchased his first duplex

[04:27] Finding his second deal, a fourplex in Pennsylvania 

[05:54] Growing his interest in multifamily units

[09:40]  Eugene’s experiences in making out-of-state investments

[12:39] Participating as an LP in Real Estate syndications

[14:52] What is a real estate LP, and how does it work

[17:02] Where you can learn more about real estate metrics

[19:48] Strategies Eugene uses to vet deals and other people to partner with

[22:07] Why he wishes to have had a mentor before getting into real estate

[24:59] His time management tips that gives him balance between business and personal life

[27:40] What level of real estate investment will lead him to retire from a W2 job 

[35:06] How you can start a fix and flip business like you Eugenes.’

[36:56] What you need to do in order to scale your real estate traction

[39:48] With just $100, how would he leverage it to make money ASAP!

[43:03] The best moonlighting book that Eugene recommends

[44:11] How you can reach out and connect with Eugene

Notable Quotes:

• You have to be acquainted with numbers in order to know if you have a legitimate and credible deal.
• Reach out to mentors and shorten your learning curve.
• Courage is the key you will need to push through fear.
• Multifamily is a team sport and you can go as a team rather than as an.

Resources Mentioned:

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki:https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/

Let’s Connect:
Eugene Nilus
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenenilus/
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/enilus/

Vessi Kapoulian has 18 years of business experience which includes 14 years of commercial lending and 4 years of business management/sales/marketing. Vessi started her real estate journey in 2017, and today she controls a portfolio of investment real estate properties in Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia (161 doors, 6 properties, $13MM AUM).

Her lending experience has served her well in developing a conservative and analytical approach to assessing risk and investing prudently in real estate in order to maximize returns. Her business experience has helped develop a solutions-oriented and execution-focused approach, which has served well in asset managing her real estate portfolio. Vessi is active in various real estate professional networks. Her mission is to help others attain financial freedom while simultaneously providing a clean, safe, and pleasant home environment for her clients (tenants) and improving the local communities she invests in.

Vessi has earned a Bachelor's degree in business from the University of Arkansas and an MBA from Northwestern University. She enjoys running and spending time with family, friends, and her fur baby Rickie in her free time. 

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Eric Lindsey (Host)

Get 3 Free PDFs For Wholesaling SFR/Mobile Homes and How To Make $100,000 a Yr. On The Side Of Your Full-Time Job When You Go To: https://ericlindseyml.com/

Click On This Link  For Our Free E-Book "An Introduction Into Apartment Syndication Book:"  https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/
Website: https://moonlightcre.com/

Click On The Link Below To Schedule A Call With Eric:

https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation

During this episode, you will learn about:

[02:10] Vessi’s backstory and how the Seeds of real estate were planted in her while growing up

[03:17]  Vessi’s paradigm shift from the stock market to real estate in 2017

[04:12] How one property led to another and Vessi’s need to scale her investments

[05:41] Vessi is 80% in multi-family units 

[07:06] Why Vessi has not yet decided to invest in the California market

[08:45] The A to Z map of one of Vessi’s syndication deal she has recently executed

[12:01] How she inevitably disrupted the business plan in the process of sourcing the deal

[14:03] Is today's market actually good to invest in?

[15:47] Real estate underwriting tips that Vessi recommends

[19:29] Why Vessi regrets not starting investing in real estate earlier

[20:33] How Vessi balances her real estate, personal, and family life, ensuring all are thriving

[22:23] How long did it take Vessi to complete her first syndication deal

[24:06] With limited time and resources, what can you do to start a successful real estate business like Vessi’s

[24:55] Ways to become an active syndicator in real estate

[25:40] What Vessi recommends a new syndicator to do in order to find and partner with limited partners

[26:53] Best moonlighting books that Vessi recommends

[28:13] Ways you can connect with Vessi and episode wrap up

Khalid had a full-time job when he started investing in mobile homes. He was working in the dining service of a hospital as a dishwasher for three years when he first came to America. He resigned from his job six months ago and is now doing mobile home investing full time. 

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Eric Lindsey (Host)

Get 3 Free PDFs For Wholesaling SFR/Mobile Homes and How To Make $100,000 a Yr. On The Side Of Your Full-Time Job When You Go To: https://ericlindseyml.com/

 
Click On Link Below To Access My Moonlight Introduction Into Apartment Syndications E-book: http://moonlightcre.com/ebook/

Website:https://moonlightcre.com/

Click On The Link Below To Schedule A Call With Eric:
https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation

During this episode, you will learn about:

[00:03] Episode introduction and Khalid’s bio

[01:07] Journey  in real estate and why he chose mobile homes over single-family units

[04:36] Using YouTube to learn about mobile homes

[08:39] A journey about his first deal- Finding, analyzing, and closing it

[15:28] Cautions to take when signing the real estate property contract

[17:20] His strategy of listing properties to get buyers

[19:12] Open auction in case of multiple buyers

[22:06]  How he balances his life around real estate business and family

[24:13] How you can get started in a real estate business like Khalid

[25:53] How to scale up and take your business to the next level

[27:00] With just $100, how would Khalid leverage it to make money ASAP!

[28:32] His largest deal so far

[33:17] The best moonlighting book that he recommends

[34:36] Episode wrap up and call to action

Notable Quotes:

• Until you take risks, you will never learn.
• The essence of the real estate business is freedom. If you aren't getting it, there’s a problem with your entrepreneurial skills.

Resources Mentioned:
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805.

John Fedro: https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEstateCash

Trailer Cash Academy: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrailerCashAcademy

Mobile Home Elite Investors: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd80apikL8pgvwQ44c7ZQ2Q

At 21 Years, Nicholas Yale is Minimizing Risks & Maximizing Returns in Mobile Homes, RV Resorts, and Self Storage Facilities 

Today we are excited to have Nicholas Yale in our show. Nick is a member of The Liberty Capital Group, founded on seeking a profitable and secure way to invest in his family's future. He invests in the Florida market and firmly believes in improving the quality of other people's lives by providing affordable housing. He invests in manufactured housing communities, A.K.A Mobile Home parks, RV Resorts, and Self-Storage facilities. 

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Eric Lindsey (Host)

Get 3 Free PDFs For Wholesaling SFR/Mobile Homes and How To Make $100,000 a Yr. On The Side Of Your Full-Time Job When You Go To: https://ericlindseyml.com/

Click On This Link  For Our Free E-Book "An Introduction Into Apartment Syndication Book:"  https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/
Website: https://moonlightcre.com/
Click On The Link Below To Schedule A Call With Eric:

https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation

During this episode, you will learn about:

[00:03] Episode introduction and guests' quick bio

[01:18] Nicholas Yale’s backstory in real estate

[04:22] Managing five properties in the current portfolio

[06:04] Nick’s first deal from lead generation to closing a sale and making profits

[12:37] Working directly with the seller and the benefits of it

[15:03] Howto utilize brokers and realtors to your advantage

[17:15] Time management skills that Nick has cultivated over-time

[22:23] If things keep going well in his real estate career, will he work on his degree?

[22:50] With limited time, how can you start a real estate business like Nick’s

[26:28] How to scale your traction and achieve even more with a small amount of time

[30:04] With just $100, how would Nick leverage it to make money ASAP?

[32:34] The best moonlighting book that Nick recommends

[33:55] How can you reach out and connect with Nick

Notable Quotes:

• Business is a team sport. You will never go any far if you decide to do everything alone.
• Find your strengths and maximize them.
• Partnerships are the most potent forms of leverage.

Resources Mentioned:

The Making of a Blockbuster: How Wayne Huizenga Built a Sports and Entertainment Empire from Trash, Grit, and Videotape by Gail DeGeorge: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Blockbuster-Huizenga-Entertainment-Videotape/dp/0471159034

Patrick Grimes is the founder & CEO of Invest On Main Street. With fifteen years of active real estate investment experience, he specializes in acquiring distressed assets, renovating, and achieving long-term cash flow stability. His portfolio encompasses control over 4,000 units in emerging markets across Texas and the Southeastern United States.

In addition to his real estate expertise, Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of the Pacific, as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Engineering from San Jose State University. Over 15 years, he worked for machine design firms within corporate America, conceptualizing, designing, and constructing unique custom manufacturing automation and robotic systems. Apart from close collaboration with technical engineering teams, Patrick travels globally to negotiate contracts and secure multi-million-dollar investments for automation programs. He has harnessed his corporate background and real estate knowledge to lay the groundwork for future accomplishments.

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Hosted by Eric Lindsey

Click on the link below to access my Moonlight Introduction Into Apartment Syndications E-book: http://moonlightcre.com/ebook/

Website: Moonlightcre.com

Click on the link below to schedule a call with Eric:
https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation

Key Highlights from the Episode:

[01:56] Meet Patrick Grimes and learn how he entered the real estate industry.

[03:36] Discover the motivation behind Patrick's proactive involvement in real estate while maintaining his W-2 job.

[04:46] Understand the importance of understanding market volatility and uncertainties and diversifying investments.

[07:29] Explore energy investments, including their pros and cons and the possibility of syndicating this asset class.

[11:12] Gain insights into the regulations governing syndication in oil and gas investing.

[12:53] Uncover how Patrick began closing property deals while committed to his W-2 job.

[14:56] Understand the process of scaling up in the multi-family real estate arena.

[18:06] Learn from Patrick's reflections on what he wished he knew during the early days of real estate syndications.

[19:01] Determine the duration it took for Patrick to complete his first deal.

[19:22] Discover Patrick's approach to balancing personal and business life for optimal growth in both areas.

[20:14] Find out the best approach to starting a real estate business similar to Patrick's, even with limited time and resources.

[21:19] Learn the most straightforward way for a General Partner (GP) real estate syndicator to connect with a limited partner.

[22:20] Find out the book Patrick recommends for aspiring moonlighting entrepreneurs.

[24:20] You can explore how to contact Patrick and establish a connection.

Notable Quotes:

"There are always inevitable market trends and uncertainties, so you must learn how to diversify your investments. Do not put all your eggs in one basket."

"No one is immune to analysis paralysis. Scaling up your business will scare you because, often, it will mean sharing a business with others."

"Any deal you focus on closing should fulfill the criteria of surviving any recession."

Resources Mentioned:

Grab a free copy of Patrick’s co-authored book: https://investonmainstreet.com/persistence-game-changer/

Connect with Patrick Grimes:

Website: https://investonmainstreet.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-j-grimes/

Anthony Vicino is a best-selling author, real estate investor, and serial entrepreneur dedicated to helping individuals achieve maximum investment returns. He is the co-founding partner of Invictus Capital, a multi-family acquisition firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, managing over $40 million in properties. Invictus Capital offers superior investment opportunities tailored for busy individuals. Anthony firmly believes that investing should not evoke fear, complexity, or overwhelm.

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Hosted by Eric Lindsey

Click on the link below for a Free E-Book to Learn More About Apartment Investing:

https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/

Click on the link below to schedule a call with Eric Lindsey:

https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation

Click on the link below to learn more about Eric Lindsey:

https://moonlightcre.com/

During this episode, you will learn about:

[00:25] Meet Anthony Vicino and discover his entry into the real estate field.

[04:57] Gain insights into Anthony's current real estate activities.

[07:59] Embark on the A to Z journey of one of his deals, including the process of finding, analyzing, and closing it.

[10:45] Extract valuable lessons from Anthony's interactions and experiences in the real estate industry.

[13:00] Understand the concept of a 1031 exchange and learn how to utilize it for maximizing investments.

[15:08] Uncover how Anthony skillfully balances his personal and business life, ensuring prosperity in both aspects.

[18:31] Delve into partnerships as the optimal way to initiate a real estate venture with limited time and resources.

[19:22] Explore strategies for enhancing traction and achieving further success.

[20:45] Learn how Anthony would leverage just $100 to generate rapid earnings.

[21:52] Discover Anthony's top recommendation for a moonlighting book.

[22:47] Access information on how to reach out and connect with Anthony.

Notable Quotes:

"When you're new to any venture, such as real estate, you need to be clear about your strengths and weaknesses, then work on improving your weaknesses and enhancing your strengths."

"Setting priorities requires holding yourself accountable."

"In business, you're compensated for solving problems, and the compensation is determined by the magnitude of the problems you address."

"Your capacity to accomplish anything in business hinges on your ability to collaborate effectively with others."

"Every deal necessitates three key elements: someone with the time, another person with experience, and an individual with capital."

"You will never surpass your skill set or outgrow your skills."

Resources Mentioned:

"The Road Less Stupid" by Keith J. Cunningham: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269

"Passive Investing Made Simple: How to Create Wealth and Passive Income Through Apartment Syndications" by Anthony Vicino: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09C6P251Y/

Connect with Anthony Vicino:

Company's Website: https://invictusmultifamily.com/

Personal Website: https://anthonyvicino.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyvicino/

Justin Gottuso is a native of Los Angeles, California who moved to Columbus, Ohio, in March of 2020 to have a better quality of life for his family and began actively investing in real estate to achieve Financial Independence. Justin grew up around Real Estate. His mother was a retail real estate agent for a company his grandfather owned. He currently owns 18 units. He left recently left his W-2 job, and now is focused on wholesaling & flipping Real Estate full-time.

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Eric Lindsey(Host)

Get 3 Free PDFs For Wholesaling SFR/Mobile Homes and How To Make $100,000 a Yr. On The Side Of Your Full-Time Job:

https://ericlindseyrei.com/wholesaling-mobile-homes/

https://ericlindseyrei.com/wholesaling-sfr/

https://ericlindseyrei.com/coaching-rogram/

Click On Link Below For The Moonlightcre E-book: https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/

Website: https://ericlindseyrei.com/

Website: Moonlightcre.com

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO SCHEDULE A CALL WITH ERIC LINDSEY:

https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversation

During this episode, you will learn about;

[01:03] A bit about Justin Gottuso and how he started in the real estate niche

[02:08] What Justin mostly concentrates within the real estate space

[05:35] A walk through one of Justin’s real estate flip deals

[09:05] His property flipping strategy

[10:15] How Justin establishes connections with contractors

[11:31] The timeframe between locating the deal and having the money in the bank

[14:35] How you can reach out and connect with Justin

Notable Quotes:

• The good thing about real estate is its flexibility and the different ways you can get into it.
• Believe in your ability to succeed in real estate. 
• Do the right connecting and networking. Success in real estate will be inevitable. 

Justin Gottuso

On Bigger Pockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/justinohio

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justingottuso/