Episode Summary
Welcome back to the Luxury Rental Doctor Podcast! 🎧
In this inspirational episode of the Luxury Rental Doctor Podcast, Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh interviews real estate investor Nick Stageberg, who turned a modest $35K deal into a growing empire with more than 500 doors.
Nick’s story is a refreshing look at how faith, family, and a mission-driven mindset can align with building massive wealth—without burnout or selling your soul. He shares tactical steps on how vertical integration helped him keep cashflow healthy, how to avoid common investor mistakes, and what true service in business really looks like.
💡 Key Takeaways:
Start Small, Grow Smart: A $35k deal was all it took to set everything in motion.
Mission First: Why Nick chooses service over scale—and how it leads to more profitability.
Vertical Integration: Managing every part of the real estate process helps protect margins.
Hire Slowly, Fire Quickly: Lessons in leadership that matter when scaling.
Systemizing for Sanity: Why SOPs and team culture are key for long-term success.
Align Your Vision with Action: Build wealth in a way that reflects your purpose and priorities.
📌 Topics Covered:
[00:02:40] First Property Purchase: The $35K Game-Changer
[00:07:10] Lessons on Scaling to 500+ Doors
[00:12:00] Building a Business with Kingdom Values
[00:18:30] Why Vertical Integration Matters
[00:23:50] Advice to New Investors Starting with Limited Capital
[00:30:45] Biggest Lessons from Early Mistakes
[00:37:15] Managing Teams, Contractors, and Real Estate with Purpose
👤 Featured Guest:
Nick Stageberg
Founder of Black Swan Real Estate, Nick is a seasoned real estate investor with a background in tech and a passion for helping others build wealth the right way. He leads a vertically integrated team that manages over 500 properties while maintaining a mission to serve people and communities with integrity.
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