Adam Balsinger shares how he went from broke with no experience to building a thriving investment portfolio that prioritizes freedom, family, and creative cash flow using co-living and wholesaling strategies anyone can start with.

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(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast

(00:58) - Welcoming Adam Balsinger and Holiday Small Talk

(02:10) - Adam’s Background in Sales and Early Entrepreneurial Life

(03:12) - What Drew Adam Toward Real Estate Investing

(06:10) - Family Influence, Time Freedom, and Early Wealth Awareness

(10:45) - First Exposure to Rental Income and the Real Estate Lightbulb Moment

(12:19) - Transition From Flipping Houses to Wholesaling

(15:45) - Scaling Deals and the Reality of Fix and Flip Margins

(18:07) - Moving Into Multifamily and Apartment Syndication

(20:03) - Market Risk, Cap Rates, and Lessons From 2022

(23:27) - Pivoting Away From Syndications and Reassessing Strategy

(24:55) - Focus on Affordable Housing and Small Multifamily Units

(27:47) - Introduction to Co Living and Rent by the Room Strategy

(29:27) - Comparing Section 8 Income Versus Co Living Cash Flow

(31:34) - Short Term and Mid Term Rental Comparisons

(33:07) - Mid Term Rentals and Market Demand Insights

(36:09) - Property Management, PadSplit, and Tenant Vetting

(39:59) - Golden Nugget Advice for New Investors

(44:03) - Recommended Books and Investor Mindset

(47:19) - Tax Strategies, 1031 Exchanges, and Investor Advantages

(47:52) - Where to Follow Adam and Community Resources

(48:38) - Final Thoughts and Episode Closing Disclaimer

Contact Adam Balsinger

https://www.facebook.com/adambalsinger/

https://www.instagram.com/theadambalsinger/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1164343795565413/

https://youtube.com/@theinvestorboardroom5630

If Adam’s journey taught you anything, it’s this: you don’t need to have it all figured out to start. Just take action and stay the course. For more life-changing stories and strategies, visit https://reiagent.com