Mar 06 2025 25 mins
he Final Chapters: Scaling My $18M Real Estate Empire - Lessons, Struggles, and Success
In this heartfelt episode of the Go Big Live Real Estate Investors podcast, I announce the conclusion of the podcast after nearly two years of interviews and deep dives into real estate success stories. I share my personal journey from a financially struggling childhood in Rochester, NY, to scaling an $18 million real estate portfolio. I recount key moments, like my first big deal using hard money, the impact of losing my parents early on, and how I overcame numerous challenges to achieve financial independence by age 33. This episode serves as a final message filled with inspiration and practical insights for experienced real estate investors looking to scale their operations. Stay tuned for the remaining episodes that will distill valuable lessons on eliminating capital bottlenecks, enhancing deal flow, and mastering technical aspects of commercial real estate.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:44 Announcement: Ending the Podcast
02:41 Personal Journey: Early Life and Family Struggles
08:16 College Years and Early Career
11:02 First Steps in Real Estate
17:33 Scaling Up: Bigger Deals and Financial Independence
24:27 Conclusion and Future Episodes