#521: How to Niche Down And Build a Successful Real Estate Business

Real estate success isn’t just about wins – it’s about learning from your biggest failures.

In this eye-opening episode, the tables are turned on host Chris Lopez as he finds himself in the hot seat, answering probing questions from guest co-host Caitlin Logue. Caitlin, who recently transitioned from tech sales to real estate investing and is now on the investor relations team at Property Llama Capital, brings a fresh perspective as Chris’s mentee. Switching roles from his usual position as the show’s host, Chris gets candid about his entrepreneurial journey, sharing how he lost two years and significant income by failing to pivot his business model quickly enough. With brutal honesty, Chris breaks down the lessons learned and how they shaped his current approach to real estate investing and business management.

Chris reveals his three-step process for evaluating real estate deals and the surprising reason why getting your real estate license might actually hinder your investing career. He also shares the game-changing mindset shift that took him from focusing solely on residential properties to becoming asset class agnostic – a strategy employed by some of the world’s most successful investors.

But it’s not all business talk. Chris opens up about recent personal changes, including how becoming a father of three has reshaped his priorities and time management. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the journey, not just chasing financial goals.

Whether you’re a newbie house hacker or a seasoned commercial investor, this episode is packed with invaluable insights on market pivots, management skills, and maintaining work-life balance in the fast-paced world of real estate. Don’t miss this chance to learn from both the triumphs and stumbles of a top player in the Colorado real estate scene.

Timestamps

(01:40) Pivoting Your Business with the Market

(12:29) Common Mistakes Real Estate Investors Make

(18:17) Making Difficult Business Decisions

(25:17) Finding Inspiration and Mentors

(28:00) Advice for Quitting a W-2 Job and Beginners in Real Estate

(42:01) Business Philosophy

(46:33) Mindset Shifts in Business and Personal Life

Links from Podcast

Caitlin Logue Email: caitlin@propertyllama.com

Caitlin Logue LinkedIn

Property Llama Capital Website

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