Let’s keep it real: if you’re sitting around waiting to feel “ready” to invest in multifamily real estate… you’re already behind.
You don’t need to be the smartest.
You don’t need to have money.
You don’t need permission.
You need to be coachable. And you need to move.
In this episode of the Small Axe Podcast, I pull back the curtain on the real reason most people stay stuck: they overthink, overconsume, and underestimate the power of imperfect action.
I’m not perfect. I’m not done. But I’m in the game.
Today, I own 76 units and have gone full cycle on 194 without being a genius, a trust fund baby, or an overnight success. I’m still teaching full-time, working as a waiter at night and coaching surfing. I’m still hustling. But I’m also still buying deals, growing my empire, and helping others do the same.
How?
By treating coachability as my superpower.
By being willing to learn, pivot, and take the damn shot.
🎯 Key Mindset Shifts from This Episode:
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Coachability > Credentials
Nobody cares about your GPA or how many books you’ve read. What matters is how fast you implement. -
Action Beats Fear
Fear doesn’t go away. You just stop letting it decide what you do. -
“Ready” is a Lie
There is no moment where it all clicks. Growth comes when you commit before you’re comfortable. -
Intelligence = Speed of Learning
I break down Alex Hormozi’s quote and show how it applies directly to underwriting, deal flow, and success in multifamily.
📈 For the Future Multifamily Empire Builder:
If you’re a W2 worker, a teacher, a hustler, a parent, or anyone looking to break into multifamily investing…
This episode is for you if:
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You’re tired of waiting until you know everything
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You want a clear path to your first or next deal
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You’re willing to work hard, stay coachable, and trust the process
🧠 Real Talk from My Journey:
My first deal came within a year of starting – 194 units with an experienced team.
Then I lead a team to buy everything else… 44 units. Then 10. Then 16. Then 6.
I’m still underwriting 30+ deals a month. I’m still submitting offers. I’m still falling, adjusting, and growing.
That’s what it takes.
Not perfection.
Not excuses.
Not ego.
Just relentless forward motion and the humility to learn.
💥 Your Next Step:
Don’t wait for clarity.
Go get it.
🎧 Listen to this episode if you’re serious about making multifamily real estate part of your legacy.
📥 Download the free credibility kit to start talking to brokers and getting deals under contract:
👉 https://www.smallaxecommunities.com
📲 DM me on your favorite Social Media platforms with what action you’re taking today.
👊 Let’s build your empire—brick by brick, deal by deal.
