EP 195 - Scaling a Real Estate Business That Thrives Without You w/ Mark Horton II Collecting Keys - Real Estate Investing Podcast

The entrepreneur’s dream is to build a self-sustaining business, one where you can step away, even leave for weeks or months at a time, and still see it thrive. Mark Horton II achieved just this in his property management business, Pineland Property Management, thanks to military-grade discipline and efficient systems.

Mark started his real estate journey by VA house hacking on a VA loan, earning a real estate license and scaling Pineland Property Management to over 130 units while maintaining high-quality service.

In this episode, he talks about the strategic decision to cross-train employees and cap his property management company. His growth as a real estate agent, investor and business owner offers a ton of great insights on building a sustainable business, growing a respected reputation and network in the industry.

Listen to this episode with Mark Horton II now!



Topics discussed in this episode:


Mark’s real estate beginningsBuilding a reputation and networkAdvantages of military experience in real estateThe importance of cross-training and SOPs in businessThe business model of property managementIn-house property management versus outsourcing Balancing growth and service in property managementAdvice for small-time or aspiring investors
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https://www.instagram.com/markhorton__ii/


https://www.facebook.com/mark.horton.9235199


https://www.instagram.com/pinelandpropertymanagement/


https://pinelandpropertymanagement.com/





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