Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast

From Accidental Landlord to 75 Doors with Jessie Lang

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Jul 30, 2025
Jessie Lang, a savvy real estate investor from Columbus, Ohio, shares her inspiring journey from renting out her Austin condo to acquiring 75 rental doors through the BRRRR strategy. She discusses the transition from accidental landlord to strategic investor, emphasizing the importance of education and support systems. Jessie also highlights how her investments funded a year of travel and her insights on the enduring value of single-family homes. With actionable tips, she encourages others to start their real estate journey and embrace financial freedom.
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ANECDOTE

Accidental Landlord Start

  • Jessie Lang became an accidental landlord by renting rooms in her Austin condo starting in 2012.
  • She had no prior examples and was making it up as she went, renting out to Craigslist tenants including four college boys.
ANECDOTE

Travel Funded by Rentals

  • Jessie used cash flow and savings from three rentals to travel and live in 12 countries over a year.
  • This experience transformed her life and led her to meet her wife and move to Columbus, Ohio.
ADVICE

BRRRR Method Explained

  • Use the BRRRR method: buy, renovate, rent, refinance, repeat to grow rental portfolios efficiently.
  • Proper renovations and market-rate tenants increase the property value, enabling a refinance that recovers your initial investment.
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