Investing in real estate can be a game-changer, but how do you do it strategically? In this episode, Angel sits down with Michael Drew, a real estate investor and property management expert, to break down the process. They discuss the power of vertically integrated real estate investing, how to scale a portfolio efficiently, and why action beats endless research. Michael shares real-life examples of investors who built wealth through rental properties, the benefits of landlord-friendly states, and the importance of treating real estate as a business rather than a passion project.

[00:01 - 04:46] The Power of Vertical Integration

• How investing with a vertically integrated company simplifies the process
• The role of property management fees in rental investments
• Why having the right mortgage broker makes all the difference

[04:07 - 08:57] Rent Increases and Property Management Strategies

• The importance of raising rent to match market value
• How lazy landlords lose money without realizing it
• The eviction and late payment policies that keep cash flow steady

[08:59 - 12:19] Why Pensions Are Dying & What Investors Need to Know

• The history behind the decline of pension systems
• Why 401(k)s shifted financial responsibility onto employees
• How real estate provides stable, long-term income compared to traditional retirement plans

[12:20 - 16:33] Leveraging Real Estate for Major Life Events

• How investors use properties to pay for weddings, college, and emergencies
• The power of cash-out refinances and 1031 exchanges
• A real-life example of an investor funding Yale tuition with rental properties

[16:34 - 19:10] Taking Action: The Key to Real Estate Success

• Why knowledge without execution won’t build wealth
• Common misconceptions about real estate investing
• How to overcome analysis paralysis and make your first move

Connect with Michael:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldrew212/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateDone4U/

Key Quotes:

"You have to take action. Reading books is great, but if you never do anything with that knowledge, it’s useless.” – Michael Drew

“Rent is due on the first, late on the fifth, and we evict on the 16th. It’s that simple.” – Michael Drew

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