Real estate investing, financial freedom, and passive income — this IT professional shares how he built a real estate portfolio from scratch using data, strategy, and a mindset shift. In this episode of the Real Wealth Show, Tim explains how he transitioned from traditional financial planning to real estate investing across Memphis, Kansas City, and Florida.
Learn how he scaled from his first out-of-state rental to a balanced portfolio of income and appreciation-focused properties — all while leveraging his tech background and working with a mentor.
Topics Discussed:
- 00:33 Investor Story
- 04:23 Real Estate Education
- 07:23 Debt Free vs Real Estate Portfolio
- 11:13 Properties and Reserves
- 15:00 What Tim Would Do Differently
- 20:00 Cashflow Markets with Population Growth
- 22:19 Appreciation Properties
- 27:00 New Construction
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