1-on-1 with Mike Gorius: From W-2 to 50 Flips in This Midwest City in Just One Year

In this episode of Investor 1-on-1, Mike Gorius shares how he left his W-2 job and, in just one year, flipped over 50 properties! Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Mike has mastered wholesaling, wholetailing, and flipping, all while building a multi-state rental portfolio. His expertise has even been featured in Business Insider, where he shares how to identify up-and-coming markets before the competition.In This Episode:00:00 Intro 01:10 You left your W-2 job to go all-in on real estate. What were you doing before and what was the turning point that made you take that leap, and how did you overcome any fear or doubt?03:10 In your first year, you flipped over 50 properties—an incredible achievement. Can you tell us about your first deal and What habits or mindset shifts do you credit for scaling so quickly?05:00 What are the biggest mistakes investors make when wholesaling or flipping, and how can they avoid them?07:05 Finding good deals and motivated sellers is one of the biggest challenges for investors. What strategies have worked best for you to consistently find off-market deals and motivated sellers in today’s market?08:55 What are some key systems or processes you’ve put in place that allow you to operate efficiently across multiple states? 12:30 You’ve done wholesale, wholetail, and flips—how do you decide which strategy to use for a particular deal? 15:15 What makes Louisville, Kentucky, an emerging market for real estate investing? Are there any trends or opportunities investors should be paying attention to?17:15 The real estate space is competitive. What do you think differentiates you from other investors, and how can new investors stand out in a crowded market?19:50 Now that you’ve built a solid portfolio, what’s your long-term vision for your business and investments? Are you shifting towards more passive income, or do you still enjoy the active side of flipping and wholesaling?22:20 Your most memorable deal.27:40 If you could share just one piece of advice or a quote that’s had the biggest impact on your success as an investor, what would it be and why?🔔 Subscribe for more expert insights and tips to boost your real estate success!Connect with Mike now - https://www.instagram.com/rei.mikeg/Follow us on social media to stay connected and get the latest updates! - https://linktr.ee/motivatedsellersReceive off-market deals now at motivatedsellers.com