In this episode of Brian Trippe Real Estate, we sit down with Columbia, South Carolina investor Andrew Lucas, who shares his journey from starting with just a few rentals to building a thriving real estate empire. In Part 1, Andrew dives deep into why Columbia is poised to become the next big real estate hotspot. He breaks down how he scaled his portfolio from 4 properties to 34 cash-flowing doors in just two years, all while working a full-time job.

In Part 2, Andrew takes us through a wild on-site walkthrough of a $160K duplex that turned into a full-blown $100K renovation disaster. From bad floor plans to surprise historic district restrictions, this property was a nightmare—but with a silver lining. Andrew shares how he plans to turn this “disaster” into a long-term win and explains how historic properties can actually be a goldmine with the right strategy.

Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced, these episodes are packed with real-world insights, strategies for building wealth through real estate, and lessons learned from mistakes that could save you thousands.

We cover:

• Why Columbia, SC is the next big real estate market
• How Andrew scaled his rental portfolio and quit his 9-to-5
• The $160K duplex disaster: how a bad floor plan, demo gone wrong, and historic district restrictions led to a $100K renovation
• Turning mistakes into long-term wins: strategies for recovering from property disasters
• How to make money from historic properties using tax credits
• Real numbers: rehab budgets, rents, resale value, and exit strategies

Video Links for this Episode:

• Columbia is the Next Real Estate Hotspot (and I’m Buying There)
• This $100K Duplex Disaster Might Be the Smartest Deal They’ve Done

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