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0:00 Intro and welcome to the Real Estate Investing Club
1:02 Jonathan’s story and starting in the mortgage industry
4:09 Investing in expensive markets like Los Angeles
5:54 Finding foreclosure deals at deep discounts
8:24 ADU strategy and maximizing property value
12:23 Why investors are moving to Midwest markets
14:39 Choosing single family vs multifamily investing
16:05 Using AI and data to find the best zip codes
19:47 Advice for new real estate investors
22:48 Biggest wins and lessons from real deals
REAL ESTATE INVESTING STRATEGIES THAT WORK IN ANY MARKET 🏡💰
In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Club podcast, I sat down with Jonathan Yoo from Convoy Home Loans to talk about real estate investing strategies that actually work in today’s market, even when prices are high and cash flow is hard to find. We dive into how investors can still build wealth, create passive income, and move toward financial freedom using creative real estate investing techniques, smart financing, and disciplined deal analysis. If you are looking for ways to succeed in real estate investing in 2025 and beyond, this conversation is packed with practical insights.
STARTING IN REAL ESTATE THROUGH THE MORTGAGE INDUSTRY
Jonathan shares how working in the mortgage business gave him early exposure to real estate investing and helped him understand how experienced investors build portfolios. Seeing clients buy rental properties, generate cash flow, and scale their investments opened the door to his own journey. This is a powerful reminder that getting close to the real estate industry through lending, brokerage, or construction can accelerate your learning and help you find opportunities faster.
HOW TO FIND CASH FLOW IN HIGH-PRICE MARKETS
We talk about investing in expensive cities like Los Angeles and Seattle, where traditional buy-and-hold strategies often do not cash flow. Jonathan explains why buying properties at a discount is critical and how targeting foreclosures, distressed sellers, and notice-of-default lists can create built-in equity from day one. Lower cost basis means lower taxes, better financing, and stronger cash flow, which is the key to long-term real estate success.
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