Turning “Weird” Properties Into Cash-Flowing Monsters with Johnny Youssef

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Sometimes to find success, you have to think outside the box! That’s why today on the BiggerPockets Podcast we’re excited to bring you an interview with Johnny Youssef, a young investor who has found clever ways to turn properties that no one else wants into cash flowing monsters. You’ll be inspired and motivated after hearing Johnny’s story, as well as his philosophy of using “financial freedom” to help others. Don’t miss a second of this powerful show!

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In This Episode We Cover:

• Thoughts on this year’s epic battle: the Mets vs. the Royals
• Who Johnny is and how he started investing during college
• How he got his real estate license early to get the commissions
• How he managed 7 properties from a young age
• The importance of understanding and helping your market
• Thoughts on how to fund a property
• Insight into the question: To have a real estate license or not?
• How to start out in real estate with no money
• Why the first property he bought was a duplex
• How to use the same money to keep your business growing
• A look at Johnny’s current portfolio
• Big mistakes people make in hiring employees
• The level of finish you should aim for when flipping properties
• How to tenant-proof your properties
• What is he currently looking at right now
• The importance of thinking outside of box when investing
• Johnny’s thoughts on flips vs. rental properties 
• How to manage vacancies
• Tips for new investors
• And SO much more!

Links from the Show

• BiggerPockets Youtube
• A Beginner’s Introduction to Real Estate Investing (Course)
• The Key to Business Success with Bestselling Author of The E-Myth Michael Gerber

Books Mentioned in this Show

• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
• The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

Tweetable Topics:

• “Look for something that has equity in it. Make money out of it and start investing in other things.” (Tweet This!)
• “When you’re buying, especially when you are still starting, you’re gonna be emotional about things.” (Tweet This!)

Connect with Johnny

• Johnny’s BiggerPockets Profile
• Johnny’s Personal Blog
• Johnny’s Instagram
• Periscope: @johnnyyou

Note By BiggerPockets: These are opinions written by the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions of BiggerPockets.