We sit down with Kentucky investor & civil engineer Joel Sizemore to break down simple plays that work right now: door-knocking for off-market deals, the 30% discount rule, turning an unfinished basement into 2 beds / 2 baths, and using 30+ day mid-term rentals near hospitals to boost cash flow—no STR permit needed.
Joel also shares his “cash offer → quick refi” approach with a local credit union, and how he closes without an agent (lawyer + title combo).
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:23 Joel’s start
03:26 First deal + challenges
06:04 Engineer edge
11:18 Reno + house hack
17:36 Mid-term rentals
19:46 Next property
20:56 Legal & contracts
22:23 Door-knocking
22:52 No-agent route
25:31 Creative financing
28:38 Local market picks
32:42 Community & accountability
34:49 Final takeaways
Connect with Joel- https://www.instagram.com/joelsizemoreky/
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