Most real estate investors dream of doing 200 deals a year. In this episode, Marcus Crigler interviews Chad Young, founder and CEO of The Easy Home Buyer, on building a business through clarity, discipline, and smart strategy.
Chad describes his journey from janitorial work to running a top real estate company. He covers the importance of knowing your numbers, reinvesting profits wisely, and adopting a mindset that turns stress into confidence.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Scale your real estate business without losing control of your cash flow
- Reinvest profits to create long-term growth
- Build a rental portfolio that adds real wealth over time
- Avoid financial mistakes that keep investors stuck
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
(01:22) Chad Young’s journey from janitorial work to 200+ deals a year
(04:13) If you are going to flip one, it's the same process to flip a hundred
(05:57) Taking the route of entrepreneurship
(07:31) How his finances evolved from $100K a year to $300K a month in overhead
(08:12) Scaling teams without losing profitability
(10:23) Managing risk and sleeping well with $300K monthly overhead
(12:20) Why multiple coaches and mentors are his secret weapon
(15:48) How action and accountability turn education into results
(16:30) Paying yourself vs. reinvesting in the business
(21:57) The importance of large cash reserves
(23:54) How financial control impacts marriage and peace of mind
(25:58) Why avoidance destroys financial health
(26:52) The power of clarity and knowing your starting point
(28:52) Building long-term wealth through real estate ownership
(32:12) When to hold, sell, or redeploy capital
(36:40) How to measure the return on equity in your portfolio
(38:48) Turning your real estate business into a true wealth engine
Who This Episode Is For:
- Real estate entrepreneurs who want to scale without burning out
- Operators managing high deal volume but unclear on profit margins
- Investors ready to turn active income into lasting wealth
- Business owners who want to make financial decisions based on facts, not feelings
Why You Should Listen:
If your business keeps growing but your profits don’t, this episode is a must-listen. Chad breaks down how to grow smart, use your money wisely, and build a business that actually pays you, not just one that looks busy.
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