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June 19, 2025 β€’ 33 mins

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ST. LOUIS AFFORDABLE HOUSING GOLDMINE πŸ˜οΈπŸ’Ž

In this eye-opening episode of The Real Estate Investing Club podcast, host Gabe Petersen interviews Kevin Dairaghi from Restore STL, who reveals how he's building wealth while creating homeownership opportunities in St. Louis's affordable housing market. Kevin shares his unique strategy of purchasing houses for as little as $45,000 that rent for $1,000+ monthly, demonstrating why Midwest markets attract coastal investors seeking superior cash flow returns.

FROM CORPORATE ENGINEER TO REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR πŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈβž‘οΈπŸ 

Kevin's journey began as a traditional engineer following the American dream until job dissatisfaction led him to quit and move to North Carolina to start flipping houses. His early construction education came through trial and error, including a memorable incident where a wall they installed immediately fell down, teaching him the importance of proper mentorship. He spent 10 years mastering construction skills, working as both a hammer-swinging contractor and project manager on large commercial developments.

FAMILY CRISIS BUSINESS LESSONS πŸ’”πŸ“‰

Kevin's most profound business lesson came during his father's two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. As a solopreneur wearing all business hats, he watched his thriving company slowly collapse because he never learned to ask for help or delegate responsibilities. This devastating experience taught him that business success requires building support systems and community relationships, as personal and professional challenges inevitably intersect for entrepreneurs.

COMMUNITY LOAN PROGRAMS FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP 🏦🀝

Kevin's current passion involves converting rental properties into homeownership opportunities through community loan programs. These bank-required initiatives help lower-income buyers purchase homes with as little as $1,500 down payment, compared to traditional loans requiring significantly more capital. Banks are mandated to participate in these programs or face fines, creating profitable opportunities while addressing affordable housing needs in underserved communities.

ST. LOUIS CASH FLOW OPPORTUNITIES πŸ’°πŸ“Š

The St. Louis market offers exceptional investment opportunities with houses available for $75,000-$100,000 that generate $900-$1,100 monthly rent. Kevin's portfolio includes properties purchased for $45,000 producing $1,000 monthly cash flow in stable neighborhoods, explaining why coastal investors flock to Midwest markets. He focuses on South City areas offering diverse property types from 2-bedroom homes to multifamily buildings with strong rental demand.

FLIPPING TO FIRST-TIME BUYERS STRATEGY πŸ”„πŸ‘

Kevin's business model involves purchasing distressed properties through wholesalers and referral networks, investing approximately $10,000 in renovations, then selling to first-time buyers for $115,000-$120,000. This approach captures retail spreads while creating homeownership opportunities for families who previously couldn't qualify for traditional financing. The strategy generates reasonable profits while contributing to neighborhood stabilization through increased owner-occupancy rates.

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