In this insightful discussion, Darius Keller, a real estate investor from Pontiac, Michigan, shares his remarkable journey from starting with just $10,000 to owning nine rental properties in six years. He dives into the creative financing strategies that helped him thrive during economic downturns. Darius emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and mastering DIY renovations, reveals opportunities in undervalued neighborhoods, and discusses the challenges of tenant management while maintaining rental income.