From Shy to Scaling: Kyle Karges on Co-Living, Fix & Flips and Creative Finance

In this episode of the Dream Start Own podcast, Edgar “The Connector” Salgado sits down with Phoenix investor Kyle Karges to unpack how he went from a shy, head-down introvert to a highly connected leader in Subto and the Owners Club—scaling fix and flips, co-living, and multifamily across multiple markets.Kyle shares how 18 years in real estate changed once he finally started networking, joining communities, and focusing on “who, not what.” Today he runs an acquisition company, a fix-and-flip business, and a fast-growing co-living portfolio in Phoenix and Atlanta, funding deals with creative finance and private money.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro and who is Kyle Cargus03:15 From shy and quiet to real estate investor09:40 Joining Subto, Owners Club and learning to network17:20 Building an acquisitions machine and buying 5–6 houses a month24:55 Co-living, Padsplit-style rentals and affordable housing33:10 Funding deals with private money and creative finance42:30 Advice for introverts and why “who not how” changes everythingConnect with Kyle:Instagram: @kylecargusBuy box & deals: carguscap.com/buyboxWeekly co-living Zoom (open to all): kyleandcarl.comConnect with Edgar:Website: edgartheconnector.comInstagram: @EdgarTheConnectorFollow Dream Start Own, rate this episode, and share it with someone who’s introverted, stuck, or ready to scale faster through community, creative finance, and smarter partnerships.Sleep better, dream bigger!Affiliate link: Eight Sleephttps://refer.eight.sl/edgardsalgado🔌 PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE 🔌Instagram: / @edgartheconnectorTikTok: / @edgarsrei► Join The Subto Community for Life & Learn Creative Finance from ⁨@PaceMorby⁩https://join.nre.ai/mQ9T9vZ► Learn How to Make Money on Other People’s Deals with the Gator Methodhttps://join.nre.ai/mQBDJK5► Get the tools I use for productivityhttps://linktr.ee/EdgartheConnector🚧🚧🚧 DISCLAIMER 🚧🚧🚧We are not a CPA, attorney, insurance, contractor, lender, or financial advisor. The content in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health & safety, electrical, financial advice, or other and may be outdated