Zero Money, but I went from zero to almost 40 homes in about ten years

[Jorge Vazquez]

Everyone talks about the refinance in BRRRR, but the real magic is in the last R which is Repeat. That is how I went from zero to almost 40 properties in about ten years, starting with no money. Each cycle I learned something new—how to buy better, rehab without wasting cash, and manage smarter. My biggest lesson along the way has been to start small, then go a little bigger each time, almost like climbing steps. And just as important, never stretch yourself too thin. Always stress test your properties for the possibility of lower rents, because markets shift and you need to know you can still survive the downturns. One deal won't change your life, but repeating the process over and over builds the kind of portfolio that gives you freedom. What is the biggest lesson you learned after repeating your own deals?

[Eric Gerakos]

Not judging success by the number of homes but buy the profitability and appreciation potential of each home.