10. Hailame Kinikini - Elkridge Property Management

Hailame Kinnikini, owner of Elk Ridge Management and Astead, shares his journey in real estate investment and the transition from managing properties to owning them. He discusses the importance of creative finance and finding alternative ways to acquire properties without large down payments or credit. Hailame emphasizes the need to think outside the box and solve problems in order to succeed as an entrepreneur. He also shares his why, which is to be a present father and have the freedom to coach his son's high school football team. Hailame advises aspiring entrepreneurs to give themselves permission to feel the fear and take the leap. Takeaways: Think outside the box and explore alternative ways to acquire properties without large down payments or credit. Solving problems is key to success as an entrepreneur. Find joy in the journey and appreciate where you are in the present. Give yourself permission to feel the fear and take the leap into entrepreneurship.