From Job Loss Risk to $6,000/Month Cash Flow & 10 Rentals in 2 Years

May 26, 2025

Lorenzo Decaria, a former software engineer, pivoted to real estate investing after a job scare, leading to 10 rental properties and $6,000 in monthly cash flow in just two years. He shares his journey using the BRRRR method to fuel rapid growth. Lorenzo discusses the challenges of hiring reliable contractors and the complexities of Section 8 investing, offering insights on stabilizing properties for maximum cash flow. His story is an inspiring testament to taking control of one's financial future through real estate.

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Wake-Up Call to Real Estate

Lorenzo was shocked when his stable 18-year software engineering career was threatened during COVID due to visa and job cuts.
This crisis pushed him to learn real estate investing, inspired by successful investors he knew personally.

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Networking Sparked Investing

Lorenzo met a friend's brother-in-law who owned 16 rental properties, which made real estate success feel attainable.
This connection gave him the confidence to take actionable steps towards investing himself.

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First Deal Success Story

Lorenzo’s first deal was a $43,000 property needing minor repairs, which he rehabbed for under $3,000.
After refinancing at $54,000, he recouped almost all his invested cash, marking an impressive start.

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Are you tethered to your W2 job as your main (or only) source of income? What if it disappeared tomorrow? After a huge wake-up call, today’s guest realized he needed to take control of his financial future as soon as possible. In just two years, he scaled to 10 rentals that bring in a whopping $6,000 in monthly cash flow…and he’s not done yet!

Welcome back to the Real Estate Rookie podcast! Lorenzo Decaria thought his 18-year software engineering career was stable until his employer started making cuts. With his family’s finances in jeopardy and no backup plan, Lorenzo decided it was time to become self-sufficient. After a friend introduced him to real estate investing, Lorenzo committed all of his time and energy (and savings!) to buying rental properties, and in just two years, he has built a real estate portfolio that brings in $6,000 a month. The best part? His ultimate goal—achieving financial freedom—is within reach!

In this episode, Lorenzo shares the secret to his rapid success—using the BRRRR method (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) and reinvesting his profits back into his portfolio! You’ll also hear about the pitfalls of hiring shady contractors, the pros and cons of Section 8 investing, and how to maximize your cash flow by stabilizing your properties!

In This Episode We Cover

How Lorenzo built a 10-property rental portfolio in just TWO years

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

How to use real estate to achieve financial freedom and leave your nine-to-five

The keys to managing contractors, renovations, and evictions remotely

The pros and cons of Section 8 investing (and why this strategy could change in 2025!)

How to increase your cash flow by stabilizing your rental properties

And So Much More!

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