Jesse Walters shares how he built lasting wealth through persistence, local bank partnerships, and buy-and-hold investing while keeping family and balance at the center of his journey toward financial freedom.
See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-unbelievable-financial-freedom-brick-by-brick-with-jesse-walters/
(00:00) - Welcome to The REI Agent Podcast
(00:03) - Introduction of Guest Jesse Walters
(00:10) - Jesse Shares His Journey into Real Estate
(01:17) - From Watching His Wife’s Success to Starting His Own Path
(02:40) - Their First Rental Property Experience
(03:52) - Lessons Learned from the First Deal
(04:26) - Discovering a Passion for Investing
(05:04) - Getting Creative with Financing
(05:33) - Diving Deep into Podcasts and Books
(05:42) - Balancing Flips and Rentals
(06:04) - The Power of Equity and Refinancing
(06:16) - Using Equity to Scale the Portfolio
(06:34) - The First Flip and Renovation Story
(07:56) - Lessons from a Fourplex Investment
(08:23) - Turning Old Properties into Cash Flow Machines
(09:09) - Strategies for Renovating and Deciding to Sell or Hold
(09:32) - Rental Grade vs. Flip Grade Renovations
(12:00) - Financing Strategies and Local Banks
(12:23) - Working with Small Local Banks
(14:33) - Mattias Shares His Banking and Financing Experiences
(17:20) - The Advantages of Local Lenders
(17:39) - Building Trust and Track Record with Banks
(17:59) - Defining the Buy Box for New Acquisitions
(18:13) - Scaling to 10 Properties in a Year
(20:06) - From 1800s Properties to New Construction
(20:54) - Lessons in Portfolio Evolution
(21:48) - The Reality of Fixer-Uppers and Future Growth
(22:00) - Doing the Work Yourself vs. Hiring Out
(23:00) - The Value of Hiring Professionals
(24:25) - Managing Work-Life Integration with Family
(26:24) - Finding Deals through Networking and Marketing
(26:32) - Direct Mail and Social Media Leads
(27:41) - Building a Brand That Attracts Deals
(27:54) - Jesse’s Advice for New Investors
(30:06) - Mattias on Taking Action vs. Overanalyzing
(31:22) - Facing Fear and Self-Doubt in Investing
(31:57) - Book Recommendation: The Dealmaker by Henry Washington
(33:28) - Lessons from Henry Washington
(33:45) - Where to Follow Jesse Walters Online
(34:09) - Closing Remarks and Gratitude
Contact Jesse Walters
https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/6284cfd74ebc6f15cfb4c462
https://www.facebook.com/jesse.vale.walters/
https://www.instagram.com/jesse.v.walters/
If today’s story inspired you to take that first bold step toward freedom, remember that small actions build big futures. For more powerful stories like Jesse’s, visit https://reiagent.com
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