He Bought 19 Properties Before Leaving His 9-5 ft. Gary Hibbert Ep. 22

"I couldn't outpace inflation by having a job."In this episode of The Hard Truth Podcast, I sit down with Gary Hibbert to discuss how he built a 19-property real estate portfolio while working a full-time job.From buying his first rental property in 2008 to scaling through partnerships, raising capital, and eventually leaving his corporate career, Gary shares the lessons, mistakes, and mindset shifts that shaped nearly two decades of real estate investing.We break down why many investors try to quit their jobs too early, how to build a sustainable portfolio, and why understanding money, inflation, and capital raising matters more than finding the "perfect deal."In this episode we explore:✅ How Gary bought 19 properties while working full-time✅ The mindset shift that changed his financial future✅ Why partnerships are critical for long-term growth✅ How to raise capital without using your own money✅ Lessons learned from nearly 20 years of investing✅ Why fear creates opportunity in real estate markets✅ The biggest mistakes new investors make✅ How experienced investors survive difficult market cycles✅ Why sustainability matters more than rapid growth✅ Gary's outlook on today's real estate opportunitiesWhether you're buying your first investment property or looking to scale an existing portfolio, this conversation is packed with practical lessons on building wealth through real estate over the long term.🎙 Enjoyed the episode?Share your biggest takeaway in the comments or let us know who you'd like to see on a future episode of The Hard Truth Podcast.Follow & Connect with Gary on Social Media:Website - https://garyhibbert.ca/YouTube -  ⁨https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkwithgaryInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/garyhibbert/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/garyhibbertbrandFollow & Connect with me on Social Media:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therealkylefordFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Kyle-Ford-Invest/61556960051291/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kyleford576YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlhb05ieTA8yAugwmTT4Og