From Sound Checks to Rent Checks with Erik Dwyer

On this episode of The Grit to Growth Podcast, Levi sits down with Erik Dwyer, a Minneapolis-based audio engineer and real estate investor. Erik shares his unique path from working audio gigs at sporting events and corporate shows to building a real estate portfolio one condo at a time.

Learn how a desire to save on rent while attending audio engineering school led Erik to buy his first condo—and how that sparked a long-term passion for real estate. Erik gets real about why he’s moved on from condos, what he loves about midterm rentals, and how partnering with others is key to scaling and maintaining balance in life.

Whether you're an aspiring real estate investor or just love stories of unconventional paths to success, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and practical advice.

In this episode, Erik and Levi discuss:

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  How Erik blended freelance audio work with real estate investing

  
  


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  The pros and cons of investing in condos

  
  


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  Why midterm rentals might be the sweet spot

  
  


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  The value of partnerships in scaling real estate

  
  


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  Balancing work, side hustles, and family life

  
  

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