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The Gentle Art of Crushing It!

EP 261: Jeff Ervick's Path Scaling to 2,000 Doors While Working a W-2

May 8, 2025
40:38

Jeff is an accomplished real estate operator and Investors Relations Maverick. He has successfully deployed over $40M of equity into a $160M portfolio of assets under management and development, which consists of multifamily, luxury SFHs, ground-up development, and light/flex industrial properties.  Jeff’s LP and GP portfolio comprises over 2000 doors under management and development.

Jeff is a devoted family man who treasures quality moments with his amazing wife and business partner, Kim, and their three wonderful kids. Outside of running his businesses, his hobbies include boating, golfing, sharing his love for vintage cars and motorcycles, and inspiring young athletes as a coach for youth Travel Baseball.


For LinkedIn (Resume), Facebook, X, YouTube, and to schedule a meeting with me, please visit:

https://linktr.ee/jeff_ervick


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

03:30 Current Market Overview and Its Impact on Passive Investing

06:25 Jeff's Journey into Real Estate

10:00 Balancing W2 Job and Real Estate Investing

12:43 Private Lending Experience and Strategies

15:52 Understanding Infinite Banking and Its Benefits

23:27 The Power of Strategic Investments

25:53 Leveraging Whole Life Insurance for Financial Growth

27:38 Rapid Growth in Multifamily Investments

31:09 The Art of Raising Capital

33:35 Educational Resources for Passive Investors

36:35 Due Diligence in Real Estate Investments

38:25 Bucket List Adventures and Investment Strategies

42:45 outro 


CONNECT WITH OUR HOST

Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.nethttps://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor


Keywords


real estate, passive investing, multifamily, private lending, infinite banking, market trends, capital raising, investment strategies, Jeff Ervick, Randy Smith


Summary


In this episode of the Gentle Art of Crushing It podcast, host Randy Smith interviews Jeff Ervick, co-founder of Valorous Capital. They discuss the current state of the real estate market, Jeff's journey into real estate investing, and the balance between W2 employment and real estate. Jeff shares insights on private lending, infinite banking, and how he scaled his multifamily portfolio to over 2,000 doors in just two years. The conversation also touches on the challenges of raising capital and the importance of building trust with investors. Jeff provides valuable resources for new investors and emphasizes the need for continuous education in the passive investing space.

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