From Firefighter to Real Estate Mogul: Ian’s $100M Journey
- Author
- RealDealCrew | Jack Hoss
- Published
- Thu 06 Mar 2025
- Episode Link
- https://realdealchat.com/episode/from-firefighter-to-real-estate-mogul-ians-100m-journey
From firefighter to real estate mogul, Ian Horowitz shares his incredible journey of building a $100M real estate investment portfolio. In this episode of the REI Mastermind Network, Ian opens up about his transition from a demanding W2 job to mastering real estate investing, including Section 8 housing, multifamily assets, and self-storage units. Learn how Ian’s focus on strategic renovations, systematized operations, and unwavering determination helped him scale his portfolio and create generational wealth.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- How Ian leveraged his firefighter skills to develop a successful real estate investment strategy.
- The importance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in scaling a real estate business.
- Overcoming challenges in transitioning from single-family homes to commercial properties.
- Creative financing tips, including Ian's game-changing owner-financed deal.
- The value of hiring the right team and letting go to grow your business.
- Insights into self-storage units, flex spaces, and building a diversified investment portfolio.
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💡 Motivational Quote: "If you want to grow, you’ve got to let go." – Ian Horowitz
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Firefighter Skills in Business
04:20 - Importance of Systems and Processes
07:35 - Transition to Commercial Real Estate
09:35 - Starting with Single Family vs. Commercial
12:08 - Finding Your First Multifamily Deal
18:23 - Please Like & Subscribe
18:44 - Effective Training for Success
23:11 - Current Projects and Activities
27:51 - Future Plans and Goals
31:54 - Topics We Missed
33:35 - Overcoming Personal Lies
34:04 - Advice for Younger Self
34:24 - Recommended Books
35:15 - Best Implemented Tools
37:28 - Thank You for Joining
37:30 - Final Thoughts
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