Agent2Investor Podcast One Property a Year—Using Your W2 to Get a Competitive Edge in Real Estate
Aug 22, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Joel Sizemore, a Kentucky investor and civil engineer, shares his insights on building wealth through real estate. He reveals his strategies for finding off-market deals through door-knocking and highlights his 30% discount rule on property purchases. Joel shares the benefits of converting basements into rental units and leveraging mid-term rentals near hospitals for extra cash flow. He discusses his unique approach to financing and closing deals without an agent, offering practical tips for aspiring investors.
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First-Deal Sewage Wake-Up Call
- Joel's first rehab moment included sewage backing up onto the basement floor the day they took possession.
- That early shock shaped his hands-on, problem-solving approach to renovations.
Door-Knocking Pre-Foreclosures Intentionally
- Do door-knock targeted pre-foreclosure or distressed owners after scouting the property first.
- Present cash and offer clear solutions to create win-win deals.
Engineering Skills Multiply Deal Confidence
- Joel's civil engineering and surveying background speeds due diligence and scope estimation.
- Technical knowledge reduces outsourcing and exposes value-add opportunities early.