273: Bought A House At 18 — The Long Game of Real Estate

At 18, Adam Levinson bought his first house—now, 35 years later, he’s reflecting on the lessons, wins, and regrets from decades in real estate. From surviving the 2008 crash to scaling a business and shifting strategies, this episode dives into what really matters in the long game of investing.

KEY TALKING POINTS:

0:00 - Introduction

0:33 - Adam’s Work With Life Policies & Triple Net Leases

10:23 - Early Years In His Career & Losing Everything In 2008

16:15 - Why Do Hedge Funds Choose Real Estate As An Asset Class?

17:40 - Bouncing Back After The Housing Crisis

23:09 - Adam’s Other Business

27:47 - Why Continue With Real Estate?

28:40 - Adam’s Advice For Someone Wanting To Break Out Of Their 9-5

30:09 - Closing Advice That Adam Gave Off-Camera

31:05 - Outro

LINKS:

LinkedIn: Adam Levinson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamlevinson/

Instagram: David Lecko

https://www.instagram.com/dlecko

Website: DealMachine

https://www.dealmachine.com/pod

Instagram: Ryan Haywood

https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments

Website: Heritage Home Investments

https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/