EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 52 MIN
EP 68: How They Built 26 Units Through BRRRR and Smart Partnership | Sam Farman
from The Breakthrough with Stephen Husted · host Stephen Husted
Everyone wants the freedom that real estate can bring… but almost nobody talks about how long it actually takes to build.In this episode, Stephen sits down with Sam Farman, a New York-based real estate investor who, alongside his business partner Joe, has spent the last several years steadily building a rental portfolio that now includes 26 units.Their story didn’t start with a giant apartment building or a flashy first flip. It started with learning the fundamentals, buying smaller properties, using the BRRRR strategy, and figuring things out one deal at a time.Sam shares how they went from their first duplex to scaling into multifamily rentals, why having the right business partner matters more than most people realize, and how some of their biggest lessons came from things going wrong, not right.Stephen and Sam talked about:- How Sam and Joe got started in real estate investing through mortgages, property management, and self-educationHow they used the BRRRR strategy to grow from one duplex into multiple rental propertie- Why business partnerships can either accelerate your growth or create major problemsThe importance of being a strong real estate operator, not just a buyerWhat beginner investors need to know about cash flow, deal analysis, and conservative underwritingWhy real estate investing is a long game, not a get-rich-quick strategyHow to avoid analysis paralysis and learn through your first dealWhy keeping your W2 job while investing can actually help you scale fasterThe mindset it takes to survive tenant issues, burst pipes, vacancies, and setbacksWhy endurance, grit, and consistency matter more than hype in rental property investingThis episode is especially valuable for anyone in that frustrating stage where you’re doing the research, trying to get started, or wondering why progress in real estate feels slower than expected.Because the truth is, real estate investing is less about overnight wins and more about staying in the game long enough to stack knowledge, cash flow, and momentum.If you’re trying to build a rental property portfolio, learn the BRRRR method, understand how to scale in real estate, or avoid beginner investor mistakes, this conversation will give you a much more realistic picture of what the journey actually looks like.Find Sam‘s LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-farman-02b53515b/Follow Stephen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/Follow our Podcast on IG: @thebreakthrough.podcastConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdNkau-5DUE9rGUIHrpfXA
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Everyone wants the freedom that real estate can bring… but almost nobody talks about how long it actually takes to build.In this episode, Stephen sits down with Sam Farman, a New York-based real estate investor who, alongside his business partner Joe, has spent the last several years steadily building a rental portfolio that now includes 26 units.Their story didn’t start with a giant apartment building or a flashy first flip. It started with learning the fundamentals, buying smaller properties, using the BRRRR strategy, and figuring things out one deal at a time.Sam shares how they went from their first duplex to scaling into multifamily rentals, why having the right business partner matters more than most people realize, and how some of their biggest lessons came from things going wrong, not right.Stephen and Sam talked about:- How Sam and Joe got started in real estate investing through mortgages, property management, and self-educationHow they used the BRRRR strategy to grow from one duplex into multiple rental propertie- Why business partnerships can either accelerate your growth or create major problemsThe importance of being a strong real estate operator, not just a buyerWhat beginner investors need to know about cash flow, deal analysis, and conservative underwritingWhy real estate investing is a long game, not a get-rich-quick strategyHow to avoid analysis paralysis and learn through your first dealWhy keeping your W2 job while investing can actually help you scale fasterThe mindset it takes to survive tenant issues, burst pipes, vacancies, and setbacksWhy endurance, grit, and consistency matter more than hype in rental property investingThis episode is especially valuable for anyone in that frustrating stage where you’re doing the research, trying to get started, or wondering why progress in real estate feels slower than expected.Because the truth is, real estate investing is less about overnight wins and more about staying in the game long enough to stack knowledge, cash flow, and momentum.If you’re trying to build a rental property portfolio, learn the BRRRR method, understand how to scale in real estate, or avoid beginner investor mistakes, this conversation will give you a much more realistic picture of what the journey actually looks like.Find Sam‘s LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-farman-02b53515b/Follow Stephen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephenhusted/Follow our Podcast on IG: @thebreakthrough.podcastConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhusted/and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdNkau-5DUE9rGUIHrpfXA
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