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Episode Synopsis
What does it really take to build a successful real estate business? In this episode of The Built for This Podcast, hosts Alissa Bickar and Andrea Lane sit down with Jeff Gill, a buy-and-hold investor with over 20 years of experience, who currently manages 20 units in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Jeff shares his unfiltered perspective on the realities of real estate investing—the good, the bad, and the frustrating. From battling unreliable contractors to learning how to network as an introvert, Jeff reminds us that while real estate can create freedom, it is far from “passive.”
Listeners will hear Jeff’s journey of building systems, managing properties, and finding allies through networking. He highlights how business relationships often grow into friendships and why persistence is the most valuable trait an investor can have.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why real estate isn’t truly passive income
How systems and processes keep your business from running you ragged
The importance of networking and building real connections
Common challenges investors face, from cash flow crunches to contractor struggles
Why “doers” become your best allies and often your friends
--------------------------------------------------------- Be A Guest Are you a single family home real estate investor or landlord with insights to share? Apply to be a guest on https://builtforthisshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you!
Jeff shares his unfiltered perspective on the realities of real estate investing—the good, the bad, and the frustrating. From battling unreliable contractors to learning how to network as an introvert, Jeff reminds us that while real estate can create freedom, it is far from “passive.”
Listeners will hear Jeff’s journey of building systems, managing properties, and finding allies through networking. He highlights how business relationships often grow into friendships and why persistence is the most valuable trait an investor can have.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why real estate isn’t truly passive income
How systems and processes keep your business from running you ragged
The importance of networking and building real connections
Common challenges investors face, from cash flow crunches to contractor struggles
Why “doers” become your best allies and often your friends
--------------------------------------------------------- Be A Guest Are you a single family home real estate investor or landlord with insights to share? Apply to be a guest on https://builtforthisshow.com/guest and share your expertise with a wide audience eager to learn about you!
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