Financial Freedom in 11 Years Thanks to This “Perfect” Rental Strategy

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Mar 10, 2025

Join Jon Kessler, a real estate investor from Baltimore, who achieved financial freedom in just 11 years using the BRRRR strategy. He reveals how he got paid $50,000 to buy his first cash-flowing rental property and how he repeated this success multiple times. Jon shares his transformation from being an accidental landlord with a negative equity home to building a robust rental portfolio while juggling a full-time job and family life. Tune in to learn about the 'perfect BRRRR' strategy and the importance of adaptability in real estate investing!

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Accidental Landlord

Jon Kessler's first investment property was his primary residence, which he turned into a rental due to the 2008 market crash.
Underwater on the mortgage, he rented it out to avoid losing his down payment.

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Market Crash Impact

Jon bought his first house in 2006 for $150,000 with 100% financing.
Two years later, its value dropped to $90,000, leaving him $60,000 underwater.

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