Kevin Riggi: He Left a 17-Year Career to Bet Everything on Real Estate

Leaving a stable career after 17 years is a risk most people avoid. In this episode, Andrew Becker sits down with Kevin Riggi of Fast Fwd Home Buyers to break down how he transitioned from corporate leadership at Wegmans into building a real estate investing business focused on wholesaling, creative finance, and investment opportunities across the Charlotte market. Kevin shares the lessons he learned inside a high-performing company, why mentorship accelerated his growth, and how understanding multiple exit strategies creates more profitable real estate deals.In this episode:• Why Kevin left a long-term corporate career to pursue real estate investing• How working inside an established wholesaling company accelerated his growth• Why wholesalers need multiple exit strategies to maximize opportunities• How listening to sellers creates better deals and stronger businessesAbout Our Guest:Kevin Riggi is a real estate investor and wholesaling entrepreneur who transitioned from a 15-year corporate career into full-time real estate investing. Originally from Niagara Falls, Kevin relocated to Baltimore in 2013 before later moving to Charlotte in 2024. After years of climbing the corporate ladder at Wegmans, he made the difficult decision in 2021 to leave the security of his job behind and fully commit to building a real estate business — a major leap of faith for both him and his family.Today, Kevin owns real estate companies operating in Maryland and North Carolina, primarily focused on wholesaling and investment opportunities. With more than 300 real estate transactions completed, he brings practical experience from nearly every side of the business, including acquisitions, operations, negotiations, and scaling systems. His story offers valuable insight into entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and building a successful real estate investing business from the ground up.