From Immigrant to Investor: A Journey in Real Estate

This chapter narrates the inspiring story of an immigrant who overcame financial hurdles to pursue a nursing career and venture into real estate. Highlighting the initial home purchase in Los Angeles and subsequent investments, the chapter explores house hacking, the impact of the pandemic, and strategic out-of-state investing that led to financial independence.

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Could rentals help YOU achieve financial independence and even retire early? That’s the goal for today’s guest, who, despite growing up with very little, is now building wealth with real estate. In just three years, she has already scaled to 10 properties…and counting!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! After discovering the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early), Lindsay Barrientos decided that real estate investing would be the lifeline from her high-stress W2 job. In just three years, this healthcare professional has already scaled her real estate portfolio to 10 rentals and is on track to leave her job in the coming years—all thanks to a combination of hard work, out-of-state investing, and creative financing. These “home run” deals include a $135,000 property that cash flows over $500 a month and a $79,000 property that recently appraised for over $150,000!

In this episode, Lindsay will share the strategies that helped her find high-cash-flow, off-market deals beyond her backyard. Along the way, you’ll learn how to build your network, scale faster through the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat), and unlock seller finance deals that allow you to put low money down on investment properties!

In This Episode We Cover:

How Lindsay grew her portfolio to 10 rental properties in just three years

Scaling fast with the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat)

Creating MORE cash flow through the power of out-of-state investing

How to lower your living expenses with the house hacking strategy

The three keys to finding seller finance deals (even as a beginner!)

And So Much More!

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