Jan 14 2025 57 mins
Kevin sits down with Bryan Schroeder, a key figure in the St. Louis real estate scene. Brian shares his unexpected career shift from aerospace engineering to real estate, driven by his entrepreneurial roots in Garner, Iowa, and a late-night infomercial that sparked his interest.
Bryan talks about the evolution of FasterHouse, his house-flipping and rental business, and how they navigated market challenges, including the post-financial crisis period. He details the growth of his rental portfolio using the BRRR method, overcoming obstacles like rising interest rates and plateauing property values. The conversation also covers the collaborative nature of the St. Louis real estate community, the importance of integrity, and lessons in emotional resilience, particularly when it comes to financing and maintaining strong relationships with lenders.
To wrap up, Brian offers advice for entrepreneurs in 2025, encouraging bold action and setting meaningful goals while balancing personal and professional challenges.
About Bryan Schroeder
Bryan is a farm boy who grew up in Iowa. He got an engineering degree that brought him to Saint Louis in 1990 and he has loved the Saint Louis area ever since. Bryan found his passion for real estate investing in the 1980s. He just loves to see a house transform from being dated and in need of updates to a pretty house ready for a new homeowner. Bryan is married and has 5 kids and three grandkids.
Get in touch with Bryan and his team at www.fasterhouse.com
Connect with Kevin Dairaghi!
Website: www.kevindairaghi.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kdairaghi
Instagram: @thekevindairaghishow
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kdairaghi
Get free access to some of the tools we talked about at kevindairaghi.com/tools
You are who you surround yourself with. Join the Tribe!
RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple and Spotify.
SHARE this episode with someone.
SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any new episodes!