Justin Colby is the founder of The Science of Flipping Podcast and The Science of Flipping Coaching Program and is an active Real Estate investor having flipped over 3000 homes in multiple markets and purchased 4 apartments and a self storage facility in the last year. As a coach and mentor, he has advised 1000s of clients on how to become a real estate investor and is a recognized national public speaker.
Summary
Justin Colby, founder of the Science of Flipping, shares his expertise on building wealth through real estate. He emphasizes the importance of accumulating wealth while creating income and provides insights on different strategies for achieving this. He also discusses the transition from single-family homes to multifamily properties and the similarities between the two. Colby highlights the need for a strong team and the importance of networking and learning from experienced investors. He concludes by emphasizing the value of analyzing deals and making decisions based on math and numbers. Justin Colby discusses his approach to raising capital and structuring deals in real estate investing. He emphasizes the importance of raising private capital and offering equity to investors. Colby shares his preferred markets for acquisitions and his strategy of focusing on value-add and appreciation. He also discusses his thoughts on the current economy and interest rates. In terms of due diligence, Colby suggests asking about track record, current and past investments, and transparency in sharing information. He emphasizes the importance of living an epic life and experiencing different cultures and places. Finally, Colby mentions that if he had to invest $100,000 in a deal, he would trust his network of friends and colleagues in the industry.
Takeaways
Accumulate wealth while creating income through real estate
Decide what you want and who you need to be to achieve your goals
Commit, take action, be uncomfortable, and avoid time expectations
Transitioning from single-family homes to multifamily properties is a natural progression
Build a strong team and network with experienced investors
Analyze deals based on math and numbers Raising private capital and offering equity can be a successful approach to funding real estate deals.
Focus on value-add and appreciation when selecting markets for acquisitions.
Consider the current economy and interest rates when making investment decisions.
Due diligence should include questions about track record, current and past investments, and transparency in sharing information.
Strive to live an epic life and experience different cultures and places.
Build a network of trusted friends and colleagues in the industry for investment opportunities.
Chapters
[00:00] Introduction and Background
[03:03] Deciding What You Want and Who You Need to Be
[08:12] Avoiding Time Expectations
[12:52] Transitioning from Single-Family to Multifamily Properties
[15:43] The Importance of a Strong Team in Real Estate
[19:20] Analyzing Deals: The Math and Numbers
[21:43] Strategies for Wealth Accumulation in Real Estate
[26:39] Value-Add and Appreciation Strategy
[35:47] Living an Epic Life and Cultural Exploration
[38:42] Building a Network of Trusted Friends and Colleagues
RANDY SMITH
Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at http://www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor
Sound Bites
"Start accumulating wealth as you create income"
"Decide what you want and who you need to be"
"Don't have a time expectation on the result"
"No hard money lender would even fund on these because they were just so dilapidated."
"I give away equity online because I know one thing is I've been able to reach to the mountaintop by myself in the single family space on the apartment side. I want to bring people with me."
"I'm not greedy and I'm happy to win together and do this together."
