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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 31 MIN

This 21-year-old went from bussing tables to flipping 80 homes a year — and he did it without waiting for the perfect moment.

from The Real Estate Side Hustle Show: How To Buy Real Estate With No Money · host eric Lindsey

This 21-year-old went from bussing tables to flipping 80 homes a year — and he did it without waiting for the perfect moment.Donovan Camarotti started with a busboy job, launched a car detailing hustle, and used every dollar as a stepping stone into real estate.His first flip — a beachside condo — netted him $27,000.He never looked back.Today at 21, Donovan has completed over 100 transactions and runs a fix-and-flip operation doing roughly 80 homes a year in Florida with a lean team of 10.How He Funds His DealsDonovan didn't use his own money to scale.He built relationships with private lenders at local real estate meetups and REIAs.Private investors now fund 100% of his deals in exchange for a fixed interest rate — not equity.He keeps all the upside and gets into deals with little to no money out of pocket.Recent Deal SnapshotBought: $680,000 — a weird layout most buyers passed onRenovated: $95,000 — turned an awkward space into a stunning master suiteSold: $980,000 — cash buyer, no inspection, closed in under a monthNet Profit: Well over six figuresHis Best Advice for New InvestorsEverything costs more than you think — overestimate every expense.Hire a bookkeeper first — know your real numbers on every single deal.Use stepping stones — skills, savings, real estate, repeat.Invest in mentorship — compress 20 years of learning into 4 or 5.If you are young and single, go all in now so you can be present later.Book Recommended for Active and Passive InvestorsRich Dad Poor Dad — the book that started it all for Donovan.Connect with DonovanInstagram and Facebook: @CamarottiHomesWebsite: CamHomes.comListen to the full episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndication Show with Eric Lindsey.If this added value to your life, leave us a five-star review and share this with someone who needs to hear it.If you want to keep your job or business while building a real estate portfolio, join these channels.👉 The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustle Mastermind And Underwriting Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/👉 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RealestatesidehustleoperationsBuild financial security through real estate — without quitting your job or business.Free Resource:Click the link below to download our free e-book: "An Introduction to Apartment Syndication"https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/Connect with Eric Lindsey:Website: https://moonlightcre.com/Schedule a call with Eric: https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversationLearn more about Eric Lindsey: https://linktr.ee/ericlindseyFinancial security over job security — always.#RealEstateSideHustle #MoonlightRealEstate #PassiveIncome #PassiveInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #SideHustle #W2Investor #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialSecurity #WealthBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #ApartmentSyndication #RealEstateInvestor #FinancialFreedom #BuildingWealthOnTheSide

This 21-year-old went from bussing tables to flipping 80 homes a year — and he did it without waiting for the perfect moment.Donovan Camarotti started with a busboy job, launched a car detailing hustle, and used every dollar as a stepping stone into real estate.His first flip — a beachside condo — netted him $27,000.He never looked back.Today at 21, Donovan has completed over 100 transactions and runs a fix-and-flip operation doing roughly 80 homes a year in Florida with a lean team of 10.How He Funds His DealsDonovan didn't use his own money to scale.He built relationships with private lenders at local real estate meetups and REIAs.Private investors now fund 100% of his deals in exchange for a fixed interest rate — not equity.He keeps all the upside and gets into deals with little to no money out of pocket.Recent Deal SnapshotBought: $680,000 — a weird layout most buyers passed onRenovated: $95,000 — turned an awkward space into a stunning master suiteSold: $980,000 — cash buyer, no inspection, closed in under a monthNet Profit: Well over six figuresHis Best Advice for New InvestorsEverything costs more than you think — overestimate every expense.Hire a bookkeeper first — know your real numbers on every single deal.Use stepping stones — skills, savings, real estate, repeat.Invest in mentorship — compress 20 years of learning into 4 or 5.If you are young and single, go all in now so you can be present later.Book Recommended for Active and Passive InvestorsRich Dad Poor Dad — the book that started it all for Donovan.Connect with DonovanInstagram and Facebook: @CamarottiHomesWebsite: CamHomes.comListen to the full episode of the Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustles and Syndication Show with Eric Lindsey.If this added value to your life, leave us a five-star review and share this with someone who needs to hear it.If you want to keep your job or business while building a real estate portfolio, join these channels.👉 The Moonlight Real Estate Side Hustle Mastermind And Underwriting Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187opx1PyD/👉 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RealestatesidehustleoperationsBuild financial security through real estate — without quitting your job or business.Free Resource:Click the link below to download our free e-book: "An Introduction to Apartment Syndication"https://moonlightcre.com/ebook_download/Connect with Eric Lindsey:Website: https://moonlightcre.com/Schedule a call with Eric: https://calendly.com/moonlightequitiesgroup/scheduled-conversationLearn more about Eric Lindsey: https://linktr.ee/ericlindseyFinancial security over job security — always.#RealEstateSideHustle #MoonlightRealEstate #PassiveIncome #PassiveInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #SideHustle #W2Investor #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialSecurity #WealthBuilding #RealEstatePodcast #ApartmentSyndication #RealEstateInvestor #FinancialFreedom #BuildingWealthOnTheSide

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