193. Mentors & Markets: How to Succeed in Real Estate with Steven Andrews

Welcome to the Real Estate Investing School Podcast, hosted by Joe Jensen. In this episode, Joe sits down with Steven Andrews, the founder of SOARX Consulting and Realty Management Group. Born into a hardworking blue-collar family, Steven's journey into real estate began after years of working as a retail manager and discovering a passion for real estate during his time at High Point University. Today, Steven is a seasoned investor with over a decade of experience, having flipped hundreds of properties and mentored others to achieve their investment goals.  In this episode, Steven opens up about his early struggles, including his fears about entering the real estate industry while carrying $75,000 in student debt and a brand-new car loan. With the help of a mentor and the guidance of books like Building Wealth by Russell Whitney, Steven transformed his mindset, overcame self-doubt, and built a real estate portfolio that continues to grow. Now a bestselling author and founder of a consulting firm, he shares how to turn challenges into opportunities, scale a real estate business, and empower others along the way. Steven also discusses his innovative strategies for managing over 300 rental units with a lean team, the power of mentorship, and leveraging modern technology like Rent Ready to streamline operations. Whether you're a novice or an experienced investor, this episode offers valuable lessons on perseverance, partnership, and achieving success in real estate. Follow @realestateinvestingschool on Instagram to stay up to date on Real Estate Investing School 2.0 and Back 2 School launching soon!  Book a free real estate investing strategy call! No experience necessary. Check out the Real Estate Investing School Youtube Real Estate Investing School Instagram Brody's Instagram Joe's Instagram Steven's LinkedIn