What I’d Do Differently After Buying 8 Rentals

Re-sharing my guest appearance on Matt Theriault’s Epic Real Estate Podcast, where we dive into how my wife and I built a portfolio of 8 long-distance rentals—all while raising 3 kids under 3 and holding down full-time jobs. We cover how one house gave us four streams of value, our best-performing deals (with 40% above-market rent), and the lessons learned from a long-distance property gone wrong. Still one of my favorite interviews to date. 00:00 Introduction 04:43 Acquiring Rental Properties 08:28 Overcoming Challenges 13:58 Relationships in Real Estate 21:13 First Long-Distance Investment 22:37 Importance of Due Diligence 23:39 Self-Management in Real Estate 24:33 Partnership and Financial Alignment in Marriage 27:16 Investing in Yourself and Your Future 37:08 The Power of Mentorship and Community 37:57 Drumming and Life Lessons 41:41 Conclusion