How does a new real estate investor go from zero properties to over 1,000 units in under a decade? Through careful scaling! That’s the topic on today’s BiggerPockets Podcast with guest Jason Cohen, an investor who has built a sizable portfolio utilizing systems, processes and people. You’ll learn about the financing strategies needed to make this adventure possible, as well as Jason’s incredible strategy for finding real estate deals that no one else is finding. Prepare to be blown away - this is one show for the record books!
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In This Episode We Cover:
What Jason Cohen does and the niche he targets
How he scaled from 7 units to a massive 148-unit business
The debacle he encountered with his first employees
How he achieved the first "right" hire
How many employees he has for his company
How he built systems to run such a huge business
Jason's tips for getting started
Proven ways to find properties
How he grew his business in just 9 years
How he finances his real estate deals
The importance of building a good track record with the banks
Insight on mentorships
And SO much more!
Links from the Show
Top Ten Rookie Mistakes of the Multifamily Investor (blog)
Building a Monster Wholesaling Business with Mike Nelson (podcast)
LoopNet
Austin BizJournal
Pittsburgh Business Times
BiggerPockets Forums
BiggerPockets Podcast
Books Mentioned in this Show
The Martian by Andy Weir
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Tweetable Topics:
“If you want it, you’re going to find a solution.” (Tweet This!)
"At some point you have to pull the trigger." (Tweet This!)
"If you make a mistake, create a system to where you can’t make that mistake again." (Tweet This!)
Connect with Jason
Jason's BiggerPockets Profile
Jason's Company Website
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