️ From Side Projects in College to Building a Syndication Fund: Hayato Hori’s Path

Guest: Hayato Hori, Managing Partner at Red Brick Equity Focus: How to start and scale real estate investing on the side—actively or passively—while keeping your W-2 or main business strong.Starting Out: From W-2 to Real EstateAt 21, Hayato bought his first rental in Memphis while working at Hyperloop. The $200/month cash flow wasn’t enough, so he shifted to wholesaling, scaling to 10–15 deals a month.The Shift: From Wholesaling to Wealth BuildingWatching institutional buyers scale to $1B+ by holding properties, Hayato pivoted to multifamily. Now, as co-founder of Red Brick Equity, he targets Midwest multifamily, recently closing a 26-unit in Chicago with a 24-unit pipeline.How to Invest While Working Full-TimeStart Small: Use W-2 income for rentals or passive syndications.Know Financing: Understand loan products for leverage.Build a Team: PMs, contractors, advisors.Keep Reserves: Expect surprises.Leverage Partnerships: Shared deals can scale faster.Active vs. PassiveActive: Quick cash, but constant grind.Passive: Wealth without management—“a beautiful way to grow together.”Case Study: 26-Unit Chicago DealPrice: $2.7M (~$100k/unit)Rents: 2BR $1,550–1,600 (up to $1,780+); 3BR $1,750–1,800 (Section 8 up to $2,300)Plan: Light upgrades, long-term tenantsFinancing: Agency loans, non-recourseKey Takeaways for High-Income EarnersUse W-2 income for favorable loans.Start small—duplex/rental teaches fundamentals.Don’t ignore “blue states”—focus on numbers.Scale with multifamily—better economies of scale.Coaching RoundNew Investors: Learn to read deals; vet sponsors.Balance: Decide priorities early, keep learning.Little Time/Money: Either learn by doing or bring value to experienced operators.Why Passive: Essential housing, steady cash flow, tax benefits (depreciation, cost seg).Books:How to Win Friends & Influence People — Dale Carnegie$100M Offers — Alex HormoziWebsite: https://ericlindseyml.com/Click On The Link Below To Schedule A Call With Eric:https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversationClick On The Link Below For More Information About Eric Lindsey:https://linktr.ee/ericlindsey