#222 Real Estate in San Jose, Building a Real Estate Portfolio across the USA & AI in Real Estate

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this session, I talk with Stephen Husted, REALTOR® at Rainmaker Real Estate, co-owner of Middle Coast Investments, and experienced real estate investor. Based in San Jose, California, Stephen shares his journey from being a hairdresser in 2008 to building a strong career in real estate, managing a portfolio across the U.S., and integrating AI into his work as an agent.Timestamps00:02:00 Introduction00:06:00 First years in real estate while working as a hairdresser in 200800:10:00 Current market situation in the Bay Area00:13:00 About Rainmaker Real Estate00:19:00 How AI changes the operational work of real estate agents00:25:00 Tips for First-Home Buyers00:28:00 Stephen’s investment thesis, activities, and real estate portfolio across the USA00:39:00 Selling the first property in San José00:46:00 Debt-equity ratio and risk approach00:49:00 Property management, creativity, and passion in real estate00:56:00 Conclusion, final words, and contact informationContact Information:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/https://rainmakerrealestate.com/agents/stephen-husted