Today, Ian Payne and Scott Bishop sit down with Ryan Bodin, a versatile real estate investor. Ryan shares his journey from working in tax and audits to becoming a successful real estate mogul. He details his beginnings in Louisiana, his pivot to real estate after being laid off during the 2008 financial crisis, and how he built his portfolio from scratch with the help of family loans and a lot of determination. Ryan recounts his experience managing up to 900 units across multiple cities and the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, including eviction bans and natural disasters. Despite these hurdles, Ryan successfully transitioned to investing in retail properties, finding lucrative opportunities in states with fewer restrictions. Tune in to hear Ryan’s inspiring story, the lessons he learned along the way, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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