The Hybrid Real Estate Professional What I’d Do Differently After Buying 8 Rentals
May 22, 2025
Aaron Ameen, a management consultant and co-owner of eight rental properties across several states, shares his journey into real estate investing while raising three young children. He discusses the innovative strategies that led to achieving 40% above-market rents and the critical lessons learned from a challenging long-distance property. Ameen emphasizes the importance of due diligence, teamwork with his wife, and financial alignment within relationships, all while managing a full-time career. The power of mentorship and personal growth also shines through in their story.
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Live Then Rent Strategy
- Use the 'live then rent' strategy to enter real estate investing with lower down payments and less risk.
- Move out after living in a purchased property to convert it into a rental, building your portfolio incrementally.
Four Uses of First Home
- Aaron and his wife got four distinct uses from their first home: primary residence, wedding venue, rental property, and tax-free capital gains on sale.
- This creative use of one property illustrates real estate's multifaceted value potential.
High-Performing Assisted Living Rentals
- Aaron bought two rentals leased to an assisted living operator with stable, above-market leases and low vacancy.
- This unique deal came from strong agent relationships and studying the risks carefully beforehand.
